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Abandoned suitcase creates tension for some time
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Abandoned suitcase creates tension for some time

June 17, 2020

Mysuru: A suitcase found abandoned on the footpath created tension for some time as rumours of a bomb placed inside the suitcase spread like wildfire in city yesterday. The suitcase was found on the footpath opposite to Senthil Kumar Textiles on Sayyaji Rao Road.  The suitcase was found abandoned at about 12.30 pm. As there…

Leopard kills calf near Nanjangud
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Leopard kills calf near Nanjangud

June 17, 2020

Nanjangud: A calf was killed when a leopard raided a cow shed at Rampura village in the taluk on Monday. The calf belonged to one Manjunath, a resident of Hullahalli and he had tied the calf in the shed at his farm in Rampura village. The leopard, which entered the shed in the wee hours…

Snake Shyam responds to panic call in wee hours
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Snake Shyam responds to panic call in wee hours

June 17, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Responding to a panic call from a resident in the wee hours of Monday, city’s well-known snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist Snake Shyam, not only rescued the snake from the house but also instilled confidence among the family members and explained them about snakes, their behaviour and habitat. On Sunday midnight, the residents of…

Elderly man killed in elephant attack near Napoklu
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Elderly man killed in elephant attack near Napoklu

June 17, 2020

Napoklu (Kodagu): A 70-year-old man was killed in an elephant attack at Yavakapadi village in Kakkabe-Kunjila Gram Panchayat limits near Napoklu.  The deceased is Kudiyara Chinnappa, a resident of Yavakapadi village. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and one son. It is suspected that the incident may have taken place on June 15 night…

Animal adoption continues at city Zoo
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Animal adoption continues at city Zoo

June 17, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The following persons have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: Seema Anantrao Panchal, Maharashtra – Four horned Antelope – Rs. 5,000; MMK and SDM Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Mysuru – Leopard Cat, White Peacock, Love Bird and Finch – Rs. 10,500; M. Srinivas, Mysuru –…

No entry for devotees to Chamundi Hill  temple on Ashada Fridays
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No entry for devotees to Chamundi Hill temple on Ashada Fridays

June 16, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: In a clear decision seeking to end the confusion over allowing devotees for Ashada Friday celebrations at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill in the backdrop of COVID-19 regulatory measures, District Minister S.T. Somashekar has announced that devotees will not be allowed to have darshan of the deity at the Hill temple on all…

Mysuru region faces shortage of 3,007 teachers
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Mysuru region faces shortage of 3,007 teachers

June 16, 2020

Mysuru – 852, Mandya – 915, Hassan – 645, Kodagu – 215 and Chamarajanagar – 380 Mysore/Mysuru: Despite the Government’s efforts to fill up teacher vacancies, the State is facing shortage of 31,238 teachers, with the five districts of Mysuru region — Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar — facing a shortage of 3,007 teachers…

MGP holds online meeting on MCC Property Tax
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MGP holds online meeting on MCC Property Tax

June 16, 2020

Rented properties which fell vacant during lockdown can avail tax exemption  Mysore/Mysuru: The monthly meeting of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) was held online yesterday. In all, 32 members attended the meeting where P. Babu, Assistant Revenue Officer, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), answered various questions on Property Tax. According to him, the following procedures are to…

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