New Delhi: In a major relief to the common man, the Modi Government has withdrawn the rate cut order on the Small Savings Schemes. In a brief message on Twitter, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Interest rates of Small Savings Schemes of the Government shall continue to be at the rates which existed in…
Tusker Kusha finally captured near Dubare
April 1, 2021Tied to a tree at Meenukolli, elephant sheds tears and continuously trumpets for mate Kushalnagar: Kusha, the male elephant that went missing from Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu District, has finally been caught by the Forest Department on Tuesday. The tamed elephant ventured into the forests one-and-a-half years ago in search of a mate and…
Police sensitise public on following COVID-19 guidelines
April 1, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the threat of COVID-19 second wave looming large and the country witnessing a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases, the City Police conducted a widespread awareness programme to educate the public on the need for following COVID-19 safety and precautionary measures announced by the Government . In one such programme, the K.R. Sub-Division Police,…
Forest Guard commits suicide
April 1, 2021He was the recipient of Chief Minister’s Medal Ramanagar: A Forest Guard, who was the recipient of Chief Minister’s Medal for his honest service at Nagarahole Reserve Forest, has committed suicide at the Department Quarters in Ramanagar on Mar. 30 night. The deceased is Srinivas (30), a native of Pavagada in Tumakuru district, who was…
Ox electrocuted after live wire falls on it
April 1, 2021Nanjangud: An ox was electrocuted after a live power line fell on it at Muddahalli village in the taluk on Tuesday morning. The ox belonged to Mahadevappa, a farmer and a resident of the village. On Tuesday at about 7.30 am, Mahadevappa’s son Ravi was bathing the cattle near the well close to the house,…
Online Property Tax payment begins at MUDA on trial basis
April 1, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The online Property Tax payment system introduced by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) began on a trial basis from today. The online tax payment software has been developed for the convenience of citizens and they can pay taxes from the comforts of their homes instead of coming to MUDA Office and waiting in long…
Excise Department exceeds revenue target despite COVID-19 pandemic
April 1, 2021Bengaluru: Excise Minister K. Gopalaiah said that the Department has exceeded the revenue target (Rs.22,700 crore) for this financial year despite COVID-19 crisis. Speaking to presspersons here on Tuesday, Gopalaiah said that the Excise Department had set a target of Rs. 22,700 crore for the financial year (2020-21)and the Department had already exceeded this target…
Birth and death certificates distributed through e-JanMA portal
April 1, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. B.S. Manjunatha Swamy, who presided over the district-level co-ordination committee meeting in city on Tuesday has stated that birth and death certificates which were earlier issued in writing will now be carried out online. “In the past, the birth and death certificates were issued in writing and registration was…
Valedictory of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’ programme held
April 1, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The valedictory of ‘Poshan Pakhwada,’ the Centre’s flagship programme for improving the nutritional status of citizens, jointly organised by the District administration, Zilla Panchayat (ZP), Women and Child Welfare department and Health and Family Welfare Department, was held at ZP Hall here yesterday morning. Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri…
Auto debit facilities to stay; new RBI rule put off till Sept. 30
April 1, 2021New Delhi: In a reprieve for banks and millions of customers, auto debit facilities for payment of bills and subscriptions will stay in place for six more months. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for a rule that would have caused disruptions from Apr. 1 (today). Recurring transactions will continue till…















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