Srirangapatna: Tourists flocking Brindavan Gardens and officials manning the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya have heaved a sigh of relief as the elusive leopard that was roaming around the Dam vicinity has finally been trapped last night. The feline, in search of food, voluntarily entered a cage placed by the Forest Department. Today…
ASP’s night-out to nab sand smuggler
February 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With a firm resolve to arrest a repeat offender who used to transport sand illegally, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shivakumar himself went on a night-out and sat on the main road. He was able to arrest the offender and also seize the truck along with the sand. Sand smuggler Murali from Induvalu village,…
Lok Sabha proceedings extended till midnight
February 11, 2021New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were extended till midnight since Monday to accommodate the long list of speakers participating in the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. Lok Sabha meets between 4 pm and 9 pm. Meenakshi Lekhi, who was presiding over the proceedings, said there is a long list of speakers participating in…
New Sand Policy to help end-users: Minister Murugesh Nirani
February 11, 2021Govt. should have control over sand distribution and illegalities must be removed: BAI Chairman Bengaluru: The State Government will soon come out with a new Sand Policy to ensure that end-users get sand at a nominal price and without hassles, Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani announced in Bengaluru yesterday. He told reporters that the…
Swachh Survekshan-2021: MCC creates awareness on usage of alternative products in place of banned plastics
February 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to create awareness on using alternative products in place of banned plastics, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), as part of Swachh Survekshan – 2021, created awareness on recyclable plastic at an event organised in front of Dufferin Clock Tower yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri, who stated…
Pay to park in front of your own house!
February 11, 2021Parking Policy 2.0 for Bengaluru approved Now pay up to Rs. 5,000 annually to park in front of your own house There is no such proposal in Mysuru, says MCC Commissioner Bengaluru/Mysuru: Parking will no longer be free on public roads in Bengaluru as the Urban Development Department has approved the Parking Policy 2.0. This…
Builders to stop work for a day tomorrow
February 11, 2021‘Cartelisation by steel, cement industries has increased prices without justification’ Mysore/Mysuru: A joint forum comprising Builders Association of India (BAI), Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI), National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), Association of Consulting Civil Engineers-India (ACCE-I), representing various bodies of the construction industry, has announced a day-long strike tomorrow (Feb….
Green Buds depositors end indefinite stir after DC holds talks
February 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The day-night indefinite stir launched by Green Buds Agro company depositors in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office here, seeking return of deposits, ended last night with DC Rohini Sindhuri visiting the protesters and assuring them of addressing their demand in 45 days. The depositors, who were duped of their investment in Green…
Advanced X-Ray Unit inaugurated at Railway Hospital
February 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: An advanced X-Ray Unit was inaugurated at Railway Hospital, Mysuru, by Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Mysore Division of South Western Railway (SWR), recently. The X-Ray Unit is with generator and high frequency constant output of less radiation and 360 degree rotating floor. Its features include motorised floating table which enables six positions…
City Engineering College Professors design agri portal for farmers
February 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW), Mysuru, has developed a portal http://www.farmrida.com/ to support the Agriculture Department Resource Managers, policy-makers, scientists and farmers with readily available information for decision support in the field of agriculture. The portal reflects agriculture information and for decision support related to Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru district. The…















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