4 deaths in February, 25 in March and 30 deaths till Apr. 12 Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri has warned of serious action against Private Hospitals if they are found not practicing COVID treatment protocol resulting in death of patients. Chairing a meeting of representatives of Private Hospitals in city on Monday in the…
All party leaders meeting on Apr. 18: CM
April 14, 2021Bengaluru: A meeting of leaders of all political parties will be held on Apr. 18 to discuss the current COVID-19 situation and regarding the tough measures to be taken in the wake of spike in Corona positive cases across the State. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the birth anniversary celebration of Dr. B.R….
Central Govt. fast-tracks approvals for foreign-produced Covid-19 vaccines
April 14, 2021New Delhi: The Central Government has fast-tracked approvals for foreign-produced Covid-19 vaccines that have been granted emergency use authorisation in other countries. This has been done to expedite the pace and coverage of ongoing vaccination drive in India. Calling vaccination as one of the critical pillars of Covid-19 control and management, the Government said that…
Ex-Servicemen to take out padayatra seeking allotment of land near Hunsur
April 14, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Akhila Karnataka Ex-Servicemen Association has urged the Government to distribute 5,000 acres of land earmarked near Rathnapuri in Hunsur taluk to all Ex-Servicemen. Addressing a press meet here on Monday, Association’s State President Dr. N.K. Shivanna said that a padayatra will be taken out from Mysuru to Rathnapuri in Hunsur taluk in order…
Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi is Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore City University
April 14, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Registrar of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore City University (earlier Bangalore Central University) that has an illustrious legacy of 160 years on the Central College Campus. The appointment was made by Governor Vajubhai R. Vala who is the Chancellor of Universities. Prof. Gandhi…
Classes online but exams offline: Minister clarifies
April 14, 2021Bengaluru: Higher Education Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan has categorically said that in the academic year 2021-2022, the classes would be conducted online but the examination would not be held online. Talking to reporters here on Monday, he said parents were putting forth demand to conduct the examination online. But it was…
Library burnt down: MP Pratap Simha hands over cheque for rebuilding library
April 14, 2021MCC, MUDA, Library Department to rebuild the library Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, on Monday, handed over a cheque for Rs. 50,000 to rebuild the library of Syed Isak at Rajivnagar 2nd Stage, which was destroyed in fire recently. Speaking to press persons, Pratap Simha, condemning the incident, said that he had spoken with the…
Former Ministers oppose any move to privatise Transport Corporations
April 14, 2021Bengaluru: Former Ministers and senior Congress leaders Ramalingareddy and H.M. Revanna have opposed any moves to privatise the four State-run Transport Corporations — KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and NEKRTC — in the wake of the ongoing indefinite strike by employees who have sought fulfilment of their various demands, including salary as per the Sixth Pay Commission….
COVID-19 guidelines violation: Cops seek Court’s permission to book case against hotel cashier
April 14, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Devaraja Police have sought the Court’s permission to register a case against the cashier of a hotel for violating COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Government. Following the rapid spread of COVID-19 second wave in the State, the Government had issued various guidelines such as wearing face masks, maintaining social distancing etc. to be followed…
College students hold out-reach activity at Karimuddenahalli
April 14, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: NSS and Red Cross Youth Wing of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), under the banner of Unnath Bharath Abhiyan (UBA), conducted an out-reach activity at Karimuddenahalli in Hunsur taluk. The programme began at 8.30 am on April 10. An enthusiastic team of 40 students and 5 faculty coordinators from each Department of VVCE participated…















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