Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday declared that the fourth Saturdays of every month will be a Government holiday, thus approving the recommendation of the Sixth Pay Commission. The rule will apply to all government departments, schools and colleges. Speaking to press persons after the Cabinet meeting yesterday, RDPR Minister Krishna Byregowda said that, however,…
Power disruption tomorrow
June 7, 2019Mysuru: Following first quarterly maintenance works undertaken at 66/11 KV Power Distribution Centres at Hootagalli, Hebbal, Metagalli and Hebbal Industrial Area, there will be no power supply in areas under the limits of V.V. Mohalla CESC Division on June 8 from 10 am to 6 pm. The areas to be affected are: Automotive Axles Ltd.,…
Jagan Reddy to have not one, not two but five Deputy CMs !
June 7, 2019Amaravati: In what could be an unprecedented move, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy today decided to have five Deputy Chief Ministers under him in a full 25-member Cabinet. The new Council of Ministers will be constituted at a public function here tomorrow. The Chief Minister held a meeting of the YSR Congress…
Congress leaders demand sacking of Venugopal
June 7, 2019Bengaluru: Even as the Congress is struggling to put its house in order post the drubbing in the LS polls, senior Congress leaders have demanded the sacking of Congress Party in-charge of Karnataka, K.C. Venugopal. Maintaining that Venugopal had little knowledge on the ground realities of politics in the State, the leaders accused him of…
St. Thomas School gets new Senior Secondary Block
June 7, 2019Mysuru: Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma, Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church and Patron of St. Thomas Institutions, Mysuru, dedicated the Senior Secondary Block of St. Thomas Institutions at Vishweswaranagar in the city this morning. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios, Chairman of St. Thomas Institutions, Mysuru, graced the occasion. The dedication of the block…
Rs. 3 crore deficit budget for University of Mysore
June 7, 2019Mysuru: The Academic Council meeting of the University of Mysore (UoM) held at Crawford Hall this morning was witness to a long debate concerning M.A. (English) admission at UoM’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Graduate Centre in Chamarajanagar. Centre Director Prof. Shivabasavaiah, with support from some of the Council members, raised objection to UoM’s unilateral decision on…
Govt. releases Rs.120 crore for MMC&RI infrastructure development
June 7, 2019Bengaluru: The State Government has released Rs. 120 crore for development of infrastructure and construction of library and new blocks at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) in Mysuru. The State Cabinet which met yesterday, decided to appoint a contractor for the execution of works. The funds will be utilised for construction of a…
Chit fund fraud: Accused caught after one-and-a-half years
June 7, 2019Mysuru: A person, accused of committing chit fund fraud by fleeing away with the depositors’ money to the tune of crores of rupees, was caught by the cheated depositors at Bengaluru Police Station yesterday and brought to Mysuru. The accused is Gurumurthy alias Raju, a resident of Srirampura 2nd stage in city. It is learnt…
Woman missing from city
June 7, 2019Mysuru: A 40-year-old woman, has gone missing since May 9 from city. The missing woman is Shivamma, wife of Jayaram of Gorur in the taluk. Shivamma is oily red complexioned, oval faced and speaks Kannada. Those having any information about Shivamma, may contact Mysuru South Rural Police Station on Ph: 0821-2444955 or call the District…
Gang-rape case: One more accused arrested
June 7, 2019Mysuru: Kuvempunagar Police have arrested one more person in connection with the gang-rape incident that took place at Lingambudhi Palya on city outskirts on May 8 night. The arrested is identified as 20-year-old Sanjay. The Police have arrested a total of six persons in this regard. Those who have been arrested so far are 23-year-old…
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