Permission sought to book cases against traders; Cases booked against 11 persons found celebrating birthday Mysore/Mysuru: City Police, who are supervising the strict implementation of Govt. COVID-19 guidelines and Corona Curfew in city, have sought permission from the Court to book cases against a few traders for violating COVID-19 guidelines and have booked cases against…
KSRTC strike enters fifth day
April 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The indefinite strike launched on Apr. 7 by employees of State-run Road Transport Corporations — KSRTC, NWKRTC, NEKRTC and BMTC — seeking fulfilment of their nine-point charter of demands, which chiefly included salary as per the Sixth Pay Commission, entered the fifth day today, even as a few striking workers trickled back to work…
Flower vendors cry foul over lack of facilities at J.K. Grounds
April 11, 2021Flowers dry up fast due to heat; MCC blamed for not providing pendals, toilets and drinking water Mysore/Mysuru: Thanks to sweltering heat and absolute lack of facilities, flower vendors have reluctantly shifted from Devaraja Market to J.K. Grounds this morning as per the orders from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). With the second wave of…
‘Follow COVID-19 guidelines while staging dramas’
April 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. Nagesh V. Bettakote, Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Dr.Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, has asked organisers to be wary of COVID-19 guidelines before organising the shows. He was speaking after inaugurating a Kannada play ‘Madhura Mandodhari’ written by Prasannakumar Keragodu, and staged by Rangabandi Samskruthika Samsthe at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises in…
Vedike stages mock protest Demands release of funds for Indira Canteens
April 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Karnataka Rajya Hindulida Jagruthi Vedike staged a mock act of pooling money from the general public seeking continuation of Indira Canteens which are playing an important role in providing food to thousands of people at subsidised rates. The agitators held this protest in front of Indira Canteen near Gun House Circle…
Lt. Gen. Codanda P. Cariappa takes over as MGS of Indian Army
April 11, 2021New Delhi: Lieutenant General Codanda Poovaiah Cariappa has taken over as the new Master General Sustenance (MSG) of the Indian Army. Earlier, he was the General Officer Commanding of the elite First Strike Corps at Mathura. MGS is responsible for ensuring the sustenance of the Indian Army in terms of ammunition, clothing, general stores, and…
UoM to re-start Cyber Security M.Sc course from next academic year
April 11, 2021Efforts by lecturer yield results Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) has decided to resume M.Sc course in Cyber Security from the next academic year. In fact, the Varsity had started this course in 2017-18 at the Centre for Information Sciences and Technology (CIST) but it was stopped the very next year citing ‘poor response’ …
More grants sought for Nomadic Corporation
April 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Development Corporation Chairman K. Ravindra Shetty has urged the State Government to release Rs. 250 crore for the development of nomadic communities. Speaking at a press meet held at Jaladarshini Guest House here on Wednesday, Corporation Chairman K. Ravindra Shetty said, “Karnataka Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Development Corporation was…
Mysuru Biennale to celebrate city’s cosmopolitan legacy
April 11, 2021Similar to Kochi-Muziris Biennale, tourists to experience lesser-known aspects of Heritage City Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration is planning to host Mysuru Biennale, an exhibition set in spaces across city with shows being held in existing galleries, halls, site-specific installations in public squares and heritage buildings. The intention is to celebrate the historic, heritage and…
Mother Teresa Medical Centre, RO Plant inaugurated at Sainik School in Kodagu
April 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. K.B. Cariappa, Director and Dean, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri, inaugurated Mother Teresa Medical Centre, school’s medical inspection room at Sainik School in Kodagu on Mar.30 in the presence of Dr. K. Mohan, District Health Officer, Kodagu and Dr. Rupesh, Resident Medical Officer. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest lauded the…















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