Mysore/Mysuru: City’s well-known snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist Snake Shyam, has rescued five snakes in two days from houses at various localities in city. On Tuesday night at about 9 pm, Snake Shyam rescued a Spectacled Cobra from the puja room of a house belonging to Tontadarya at Bogadi. On the same day at 11…
Decision on Lingayat-OBC status after Delhi visit, says CM
November 27, 2020Bengaluru: The buzz around Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s possible declaration on OBC status for Veerashaiva-Lingayat community and also the formation of Vokkaliga Development Corporation, that was reportedly slated for this morning, proved to be a dampener, as Yediyurappa just ahead of today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, announced that he would travel to Delhi…
Hanging Bridges of Kodagu: Reality Check – 2
November 27, 2020Second hanging bridge to come up at Kaveri Nisargadhama Kushalnagar: The Kodagu Forest Department has sent a proposal to the District Administration to build another hanging bridge across River Cauvery at Kaveri Nisargadhama near Kushalnagar. The existing 90-metre hanging bridge has been declared unsafe. The proposal has been submitted and is in the estimation stage…
Priority will be given to educate tribals, says Minister Sriramulu
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare Minister B. Sriramulu said that priority will be given for the education of tribals and that the Government was committed for reaching all State and Central Government benefits to targeted tribal beneficiaries. He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘The Preparation of Primaries in the Languages of Koraga and Soliga Tribal…
IGP plays Good Samaritan
November 27, 2020Shifts critically injured man to hospital Mysore/Mysuru: Inspector General of Police (Southern Range) Vipul Kumar yesterday turned into a Good Samaritan by shifting a critically injured man to a hospital in his vehicle. The injured man identified as Rangaswamy, a teacher at Ayarahalli village in the taluk was proceeding on the Ring Road near Siddarthanagar…
Webinar on ‘Importance of indoor air quality during COVID-19 lockdown’
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Chemistry, GSSSIETW, Mysuru, had organised an online programme on ‘Importance of Indoor Air Quality during COVID-19 Lockdown’ on Nov. 21 through Google Meet platform. Dr. B.S. Shilpa, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru, was the guest speaker. In her speech, she explained that COVID-19 pandemic brought…
Why should Seers involve in caste politics?
November 27, 2020Former Speaker Krishna questions Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a dig at Pontiffs, former Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly Krishna said every caste has Seers and they are seeking reservation. “I don’t know why they need to do caste politics”? Speaking at a function organised by Kuvempunagar Citizens’ Forum to honour people from various walks of life…
Set up Christian Development Corporation: Govt. urged
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Leaders from the Christian community have urged the State Government to set up Christian Development Corporation, which was announced in the previous budget. Addressing a press meet at Patrakartara Bhavan on Tuesday, community leader William D’Souza expressed displeasure over State Government cancelling the setting up of Christian Development Corporation, which was announced in the…
UoM Syndicate approves SPB Chair in Fine Arts College
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a befitting tribute to legendary playback singer S.P. Balasubramanyam (SPB), the Syndicate of University of Mysore has given its nod to set up the Music Chair in the Varsity in the name of late singer. This was decided at the Syndicate meeting held here on Wednesday. The proposed Chair would be established in…
Webinar series on ‘Amazing Abilities’ at SVYM on Dec. 3
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Generating Awareness about ‘Amazing Ability’ of specially abled and about creating a ‘welcoming’ environment for all in the community, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) is organising a monthly webinar series from Dec. 3. Of the several issues that People With Disability (PWD) face, a few that are prominent include: Accessibility, the…















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