Mysuru: The valedictory of “Intertwine Interdisciplinary Methodology to Strengthen Fundamentals of English Language,” a 10-day workshop organised to commemorate the 50th Death Anniversary of M. Ramarao, who taught in the Department of English, MGM, and later became the Chief Editor of English Kannada Dictionary of the University of Mysore, will be held on Apr. 6…
Youths redeem ‘Gods’ abandoned under trees
April 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Yuva Brigade came together and disposed of old and damaged photos and idols of Gods and Goddesses and other items abandoned under trees across the city. The damaged photos and idols were then taken to a designated place where pits were dug to bury them. This is a State-wide programme launched by…
Ban on plastic comes into force from tomorrow
April 4, 202116 lakh cloth bags to be distributed to 7,34,905 houses free of cost Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration is all set to strictly enforce the ban on single-use plastic items from tomorrow (Apr. 5). Single use plastic materials such as polythene/ plastic/ polypropylene carry bags, polythene plastic cups, polythene plastic plates and plastic sheet pouches…
Online petition against Heli Tourism near Lalitha Mahal gains steam
April 4, 2021Over 35,000 people sign within 24 hours to save trees Mysore/Mysuru: An online campaign has been launched against axing of hundreds of trees for the proposed Heli Tourism near Lalitha Mahal Palace that is a butterfly zone. A petition posted on www.change.org, has garnered the support of over 35,279 people from all over the world….
Court stays allotment of plots at Bandipalya APMC
April 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Red flagging the Mysuru APMC’s plans to allot plots in its premises at Bandipalya on Nanjangud road, a City Court has stayed the allotment of 155 plots which were due for allotment shortly. Details: The APMC (Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee) had issued a notification on Feb.2 for allotment of 155 plots on a lease-cum-sale…
Tusker Kusha put into Kraal at Dubare Camp
April 4, 2021Kushalnagar: Kusha, the 27-year-old male elephant that went missing from Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district, has been put in Kraal now. Kraal is a wooden log enclosure into which elephants are driven to be tamed and Dubare Camp has many such Kraals. Kusha, in a ‘Musth’ condition, had ventured into the forests after breaking…
Panel forms guidelines for protection of Western Ghats
April 4, 2021Henceforth, any land-use projects must be approved by Disaster Management Authority Bengaluru: The Expert Committee appointed to study landslide-hit regions of Western Ghats submitted its final report ‘Landslides in Western Ghats and Coastal Karnataka: Prevention and Mitigation Strategies’ to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in Bengaluru on Thursday after conducting a detailed study on landslide prone…
Pourakarmikas happy as MCC ends contract system
April 4, 2021From this month, they will get salary credited to bank account Mysore/Mysuru: Pourakarmikas on contract are happy now. Their exploitation for many years by contractors has finally ended on Mar. 31 after Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) decided to transfer their salary directly to bank account. This will benefit around 1,500 Pourakarmikas working as outsourced workers….
Fearing COVID, Kodagu DC orders closure of tourist spots
April 4, 2021Hotels, resorts cancel accommodations till Apr. 20 Madikeri: To contain the spread of COVID-19, the Kodagu District Administration has banned the entry of tourists and the general public to places of tourist interest. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Charulata Somal issued an order last evening and has prohibited the entry of tourists until Apr. 20. She said…
30,000 jabs in just 3 days
April 4, 2021Doctors, paramedics of Government schemes to join ‘Mission Vaccination’ from tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: To make up for the shortage of doctors and paramedical staff for ongoing Phase-4 vaccination drive for those above 45 years of age, the District Health Department is borrowing the services of doctors and paramedical staff from Departments of AYUSH, National Health Mission…















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