Hassan: Environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka was admitted to a private hospital in Hassan on Thursday after she suffered from stomach pain, vomiting and other health problems. Her condition is now said to be stable. She was staying with her adopted son Umesh, a native of Balluru in Belur taluk of Hassan district. Umesh is in Balluru…
Disinfectant being sprayed daily in Gokulam
May 23, 2020Corporator SBM Manju’s concern appreciated by residents Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Corporator SBM Manju has undertaken spraying of disinfectant Sodium Hypochlorite on all roads in Gokulam and Brindavan Extension in Ward No. 6 daily. Manju, who has got a sprayer installed to a Maruti Omni Van is getting his…
Leopard trapped near Talakad
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A leopard, which had created panic among the villagers of Kurubalanahundi village and surrounding places in the taluk, has been trapped in a cage placed by the Forest Department. The leopard walked into the cage and was trapped inside yesterday morning. The leopard, which was active in the region, was creating panic among the…
Former Mayor slams Centre for adopting anti-labour policies
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Narayan today slammed the Centre for adopting anti-labour policies and removal of many Labour Acts to help multi-national companies. Addressing a press meet under the banner of Karnataka State Local Bodies Scavengers Association at Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road here this morning, Narayan, who is the State President of the Association,…
Award for Prof. K.S. Bhagawan’s book
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Rama Mandira Yeke Beda?,’ authored by Prof. K.S. Bhagawan and ‘Arive Pramanu’ authored by Mahanthappa Nandur Hubbali have been selected for the award given by Srimati Amaramma Sri Channabasavappa Bettaduru Pratishtana, Raichur, for best book on rationalism and Vachana literature. The awards carries a cash prize of Rs.5,000 each. The award ceremony, which was…
Kannada writer Shantadevi Kanavi passes away
May 23, 2020Dharwad: Shantadevi Kanavi (87), veteran Kannada short story writer, intellectual and wife of poet Channaveera Kanavi, passed away at KLE Hospital in Belagavi yesterday. According to family sources, she was hospitalised a week ago owing to age-related health issues. She leaves behind her husband, a daughter and four sons. Last rites were held at Dharwad…
Renowned vocalist Shyamala Bhave no more
May 23, 2020Bengaluru: Renowned vocalist Shyamala G. Bhave (79), who had an equal command over Hindustani and Karnatak music, passed away yesterday at her residence after suffering a stroke, family members said. She was a spinster. “She was ailing for quite some time… Three days ago, she was discharged from a hospital. Her condition worsened after that….
Kamsale artiste dies
May 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mahadevaiah (78), a Kamsale artiste and a resident of Kyathamaranahalli, passed away this morning at his residence. A State awardee, Mahadevaiah, popularly known as Kamsale Mahadevaiah, leaves behind three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kyathamaranahalli Burial Grounds this evening, according to family sources.
Mysuru Zoo prepares for cautious re-opening
May 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, is awaiting directions from the State Government to open its doors to the visitors and patrons. A proposal has been sent to the Government by the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) seeking permission to open all the nine Zoos in the State including the one in…
COVID-related drug purchase: Govt. cracks whip on medical stores
May 22, 2020Mandatory for pharmacies to record and report details of patients who purchase cold, fever medicines Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of rising Coronavirus cases, State authorities have made it mandatory for medical shops and pharmacists to keep a record of phone number and address of customers who buy medicines for fever, cough and cold or symptoms…















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