Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government ordering re-opening of High Schools across the State, which were shut down last week after the dress code row (Hijab-saffron shawl row) raged across the State, classes from 9th to 10th in the city and district re-started this morning, with Police standing guard around almost all schools as a security measure….
High Court strikes down law against online gaming
February 14, 2022Bengaluru: In a relief to online gaming operators, the High Court of Karnataka this morning held as unconstitutional some of the provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, which prohibit and criminalise the activities of offering and playing games of skill, including online games, by risking money or otherwise. This judgement will likely pave…
55 bird species spotted in Kukkarahalli Lake
February 14, 2022Concern over plastic waste, water hyacinth dominating the Lake Mysore/Mysuru: A bird-watching programme was organised under the joint aegis of Mysore Science Foundation and Aranya Outreach at Kukkarahalli Lake in the city yesterday. Amateur naturalist and bird photographer M.K. Sapthagirish was the resource person. Over 40 bird enthusiasts participated in the programme and over 55…
Kanakadasanagar to get new overhead water tank at a cost of Rs. 2.78 crore
February 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: MP Pratap Simha and MLA G.T. Devegowda jointly performed guddali puja for construction of overhead water tank at Kanakadasanagar here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, Devegowda said that the water tank would have a 15 lakh litre storage capacity and is being constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.78 crore as part of…
Talking on phone while driving to be legal soon
February 14, 2022New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has said that talking on phone while driving will soon be legal in India. However, there will be some rules that must be followed, Gadkari said in the Lok Sabha. According to his statement, talking on the phone will only be permitted if the…
State Government has failed to take action against Raichur Judge, says MP Prasad
February 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Hitting out at his own party Government in the State for failing to take action against Raichur District Court Judge, who had allegedly ordered removal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s portrait during the Republic Day celebrations at Raichur, Chamarajanagar BJP MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad said that it is unfortunate that the Government has remained silent…
Congress launches digital membership drive
February 14, 2022Nanjangud: As part of the party’s plans for expanding its support base, the Congress on Saturday launched digital membership drive at Nandi Conventional Hall in Nanjangud town on Saturday. Speaking after launching the drive, KPCC Working President and former MP R. Dhruvanarayan said that the Government has no guts to conduct ZP and TP polls…
Seeking fulfilment of long-standing demands: Staff threaten to close down aided educational institutions from Feb. 28
February 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their various long-standing demands, the staff of aided schools and colleges have threatened to indefinitely shut down educational institutions from Feb. 28 if their demands are not met by then. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, the President of Mysuru District Unit of State aided Schools and Colleges Staff…
MLA Nagendra undertakes padayatra in Mandi Mohalla
February 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing his padayatra in his Assembly segment, Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra visited Mandi Mohalla on Friday. During his padayatra, Nagendra visited lanes and by-lanes in Uppinakeri and other areas coming under MCC Ward No. 24 and heard public grievances. The MLA sought inputs from officials on the progress of civic works being executed with…
Moving Maruti Van gutted in fire
February 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: A moving Maruti Van has been completely gutted in a fire on Azeez Sait Main Road yesterday night and luckily, the occupants of the vehicle escaped with minor burn injuries. Yesterday about 8 pm, Udayagiri residents Asim Pasha, Shashikumar, Dada Peer, Imran Pasha and Wahid, all tiles-laying professionals, were returning in the van from…















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