Mysore/Mysuru: In a move that is bound to create problems for a majority of citizens, the State Government has made entry of ration card number in applications for issuance of Birth and Death Certificates by all local bodies and also for availing Government services and benefits extended by all Boards and Corporations. The Birth and…
Single Screen theatres in city to remain shut
January 28, 2021Reason: No clarity in fresh guidelines; No new releases Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given relaxation over the capacity in cinema halls and throwing open swimming pools to general public with revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), city theatre owners are unlikely to open their business premises for some more days…
Corona cases decline, but ILI, SARI cases spike
January 28, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: While Corona positive cases are on the decline, Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases were looking northwards in Mysuru district. Statistics of number of Corona positive, ILI and SARI cases reported since Jan. 18 till Jan. 27, have revealed the sudden surge in ILI and SARI cases. As against…
MUDA Commissioner’s car attached over delay in relief to farmer
January 28, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The official car of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner was attached by the Court Ameen Manjunath and other staff for non-payment of compensation to a farmer whose land was acquired in 1997. Armed with the Court order, the Ameen and others arrived at the MUDA Office this morning and met Commissioner Dr.D.B. Natesh…
Indian farmers stare at bleak future, rues Chukki Nanjundaswamy
January 28, 2021H. Ramachandregowda Memorial Progressive Farmer Award conferred Mysore/Mysuru: Chukki Nanjundaswamy, Managing Director, Amritabhoomi International Centre for Sustainable Farming and Development, said that fight for life and death was going on between the powerful companies and farmers without backing. The Government was formulating rules to completely banish farmers from agriculture. She was speaking after presenting H….
SC upholds HC’s order MLC Vishwanath not to become Minister
January 28, 2021New Delhi: In a major setback to BJP MLC A.H. Vishwanath, the Supreme Court (SC) today upheld the Karnataka High Court’s (HC) order of barring Vishwanath from becoming a Minister as he is a nominated member of the State Legislative Council. With this, Vishwanath’s hopes of becoming the Minister have been dashed. The miffed MLC…
270 bird species and six new species sighted at Nagarahole
January 28, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The four-day bird survey conducted at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve that concluded on Jan. 26 has indicated the presence of over 270 bird species and six new bird species in the National Park. According to Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Director, D. Mahesh Kumar, this could be termed as a second census as the first census was…
Six teams to ensure a clean Outer Ring Road
January 28, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Dumping of garbage and construction debris on both sides of the 42-km Outer Ring Road (ORR) by citizens has become a regular affair. Not anymore, as six teams comprising officers from various Departments have been constituted to clean up the mess and to watch out for dumpsters. Bulk of solid waste bags, plastic, fruit…
JD(S) MLA M.C. Managuli passes away
January 28, 2021Bengaluru: JD(S) MLA from Sindagi Assembly Constituency and former Horticulture Minister M.C. Managuli passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru this morning. He was 85. He is survived by his wife, four sons and a daughter. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in his condolence message said, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of JD(S) MLA…
Fire destroys trees, plants at RIE campus, Chamundi Hill
January 28, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In separate fire incidents, trees and plants were destroyed in accidental fire at Regional Institute of Education (RIE) premises and Chamundi Hill yesterday. Passersby, who noticed fire at RIE premises at about 12.30 pm, immediately informed the Fire Station and soon two Fire vehicles from Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade and one from Hebbal Fire Brigade…















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