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
June 17, 2020Nanjangud: 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
June 17, 2020Mysore/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
June 17, 2020Napoklu (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
June 17, 2020Mysore/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 –…
Expect IPL to go ahead this autumn as imminent decision to be made
June 17, 2020Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 to go ahead in 2020: Due to COVID19 the Indian Premier League (IPL) like many other top sporting events which were meant to take place between March and June this year have been either postponed or cancelled. The decision to postpone the IPL was the correct one, and now government…
No entry for devotees to Chamundi Hill temple on Ashada Fridays
June 16, 2020Mysore/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…
DC appeals people with COVID-19 symptoms to avail free test at designated Hospitals
June 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abhiram G. Sankar has urged the public to get themselves tested at the nearest Government or Private Hospitals if they have COVID-19 symptoms. The symptoms of COVID-19 are running nose, headache, throat pain, dry cough, fever and difficulty in breathing. If cases of SARI and ILI are found in patients visiting…
Mysuru region faces shortage of 3,007 teachers
June 16, 2020Mysuru – 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
June 16, 2020Rented 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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