Mysore/Mysuru: The city’s KSOU (Karnataka State Open University), which had postponed the Supplementary Exams for some of its courses due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, has now announced a revised time-table for the conduct of Supplementary Exams, according to which the exams for BA/ B.Sc courses for the academic years 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2018-19…
Mid-day meal workers seek payment of wages
August 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking payment of wages for the entire lockdown period, mid-day meal workers under the banner of All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC)-affiliated Karnataka Rajya Samyukta Akshara Dasoha Karmikara Sangha staged a demonstration in front of the ZP office here on Thursday. Raising slogans, the protesters urged the Government to fulfil their demands which…
Voters list revision drive begins; to conclude on Oct.31
August 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As per the direction of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the voters list revision has begun in Chamundeshwari Assembly segment of the city. The drive will continue till Oct. 31, during which the eligible voters can add or delete names, make corrections or take transfer to other booths. Accordingly, youths who attain 18…
Shooting of films, TV serials to resume
August 23, 2020New Delhi: Ever since the Coronavirus outbreak and imposed lockdown in the country, shootings of various films and television shows have been put on halt. After approximately three months, the shooting in certain States resumed keeping in mind all the necessary precautions. And now, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Prakash Javadekar this morning…
Congress demands resignation of Ministers B. Sriramulu and Dr.K. Sudhakar
August 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Holding BJP Government directly responsible for the suicidal death of Nanjangud Taluk Health Officer (THO) Dr. S.R. Nagendra, Congress spokesperson M. Lakshmana has demanded immediate resignation of Health Minister B. Sriramulu and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar for their failure in addressing the issues raised by doctors who are at the frontline in…
Dasara 2020 to be a low-key affair
August 21, 2020Bengaluru: It is official. Dasara 2020 will be a low-key affair due to COVID-19 pandemic but the celebrations will stick to the age-old traditions. This was announced by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in Bengaluru this morning before leaving to Mandya in a chopper to offer Bagina to Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam that is full…
Yediyurappa offers bagina at KRS Dam for the fifth time
August 21, 2020Mandya: Following the tradition of Chief Ministers offering Bagina at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam across River Cauvery that is full to the brim, CM B.S. Yediyurappa this noon, performed the ritual amidst a celebratory mood. It was Yediyurappa’s fifth Bagina. Over 20 specially designed Bagina by priest Bhanuprakash Sharma and team were offered. Each…
Onam: KSRTC’s special bus services from Mysuru to Kerala
August 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: During Onam celebrations, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has arranged special bus services from Mysuru to various places across Kerala from Aug. 24 to Sept. 6. Buses have been arranged to Calicut, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kottayam and every passenger must wear face mask. As per an order issued from the Kerala Government, all…
Protest against concrete road works inside Mysore Race Club land by Golf Club: Work stopped
August 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The road concreting works inside Mysore Race Course land undertaken by the Golf Club (JWGC) without permission from Mysore Race Club Ltd. (MRC), was stopped yesterday by a novel protest by a Member of the MRC. According to MRC, the JWGC has only a right to use the MRC Golf Course, inside the MRC…
Nanjangud Taluk Health Officer Dr. S.R. Nagendra ends life
August 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Nanjangud Taluk Health Officer (THO) Dr. S.R. Nagendra (43), committed suicide by hanging self at his residence in Alanahalli here yesterday. Nagendra who was reportedly under pressure to ramp up COVID-19 testing in the taluk, is said to have not taken leave since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. Dr. Nagendra was…
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