Mysore/Mysuru: Now, the kith and kin can conduct the last rites of COVID-19 deceased as per their customs but under strict Government conditions, said Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar at the COVID-19 review meeting held at ZP Hall here yesterday. Following a Government directive, the last rites of COVID victims were hitherto being conducted by…
At COVID-19 meeting, District Minister asks officials to work harder and faster
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar has directed officials from all concerned departments to work with more responsibility and faster in keeping pace with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) in order to bring down the fatality rate of COVID-19 patients. He was speaking at the COVID-19 review meeting held at Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Hall here yesterday. Expressing…
CM to offer Bagina to KRS and Kabini Dams on Aug. 21
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar said here yesterday that Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will offer Bagina to KRS and Kabini Dams, which are full to the brim, on Aug. 21. Stating that the Government has been informed that the water level in both the Dams has reached the maximum, he said that Chief Minister Yediyurappa…
Landslide at Talacauvery: Body of Assistant Priest found
August 16, 2020Search operation continues to trace two more bodies Madikeri: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team, which is continuing ‘Operation Brahmagiri 2’ since Aug. 13 to trace those who are missing following the landslide at Gajagiri Hill next to Brahmagiri Hill in Kodagu, has found another body in a decomposed state yesterday morning. The body…
Simple Independence Day sans colourful events by School children
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the 74th Independence Day celebration organised by the District Administration in the city yesterday was a simple affair, sans any cultural programmes and participation of School children. District Minister S.T. Somashekar hoisted the National Flag at the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap. Speaking on the occasion,…
I-Day: DRM highlights performance of SWR Mysuru Division
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, celebrated the 74th Independence Day yesterday at the Railway Sports Grounds in the presence of Officers and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel while families participated through web telecast. COVID Warriors, doctors and staff from Railway Hospital, health workers and house-keeping staff were felicitated for their dedicated service during…
Rail Museum holds drawing contest
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Over 50 children participated in the I-Day drawing competition organised by Mysuru Rail Museum at its premises in city yesterday. Children in the age group of 5-10 years took part. The theme was ‘Trains and train journey’ or any inspiration from the Museum. DRM Aparna Garg, who was the chief guest, distributed prizes and…
‘Waterman of India’ Dr. Rajendra Singh to address webinar tomorrow
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Civil Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), has organised a one-day webinar in view of the 61st birthday celebration of the ‘Waterman of India’ — Dr. Rajendra Singh — tomorrow (Aug. 17) at 11.30 am through online. The highlight of the event is the valuable address by the water conservationist and…
Chosen for President’s Police Medal
August 16, 2020Bengaluru: Nineteen Police Officers from the State, including Mysuru Police Training School Dy. SP Umesh Panitadaka, Srirangapatna Dy. SP Arun Nagegowda, Somwarpet Dy.SP H.M. Shylendra and Madikeri Rural Police Station Inspector Diwakar have been selected for the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished and Meritorious Service. The President’s medals were announced on the occasion of Independence…
Safe and secure space for shopping by Impressionz
August 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Impressionz has organised a one-day exclusive exhibition tomorrow (Aug.17) at ‘Sayoga’ in VV Mohalla from 10 am to 8 pm. To make the shopping experience safe, thermal screening will be done and sanitiser provided. At the expo, Impressionz brings Anuradha Bhat from Sthree Collections, Chennai. A bonanza of multitude variety of sarees for the…















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