He was also the Manager of India’s only World Cup-winning side in 1975 Mohali: Balbir Singh Sr., one of India’s greatest hockey players, died this morning after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks. The legend was 96 and is survived by his daughter Sushbir and three sons Kanwalbir, Karanbir and Gurbir. “He died…
Ban on use of saliva to shine ball
May 25, 2020Only an interim measure, says Kumble New Delhi: ICC Cricket Committee Chairman Anil Kumble says the recommendation to ban saliva for shining the ball is only an interim measure and “things will go back to normal” once the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control. Players must be barred from using saliva to shine the ball…
Another Bihar-bound Shramik Special ferries 1,164 migrants from Mysuru
May 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The eight ‘point-to-point’ Shramik Special train from Mysuru Division, carrying 1,164 migrants, left Ashokapuram (Mysuru) Station on Sunday at 14:00 hrs for Purnia in Bihar. This train is being run as per the request of the State Governments of Bihar and Karnataka. The train comprising 22 LHB coaches is scheduled to reach Purnia (2488…
Experience safe jewellery shopping at Malabar
May 25, 2020Bengaluru: Malabar Gold and Diamonds has re-commenced its operations in Karnataka in a phased manner after complying with all the norms set by the Government following the outbreak of COVID-19. “As the global pandemic has raised health concerns, and also to have a safe shopping environment, we are ensuring that all our showrooms are fumigated…
Education Department’s app, website to aid CET, NEET students
May 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: GetCETgo – Online CET and NEET Crash Course 2020, content powered by Deeksha, is a Government of Karnataka initiative to help all students of Karnataka prepare for CET 2020 and NEET 2020. Comprehensive study material in the form of Synopsis, Practice Questions, Chapter-wise Tests, Mock Tests and Revision Videos are available free to all…
Desperate Tongawallahs seek revival package
May 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: We are under lockdown 4.0 and most of the businesses including the long-closed salons and beauty parlours have opened up for business. However, there is one business, a famed one in Mysuru that too, the Tonga ride business which is in dire straits and is desperate for a revival package. With no tourists and…
City advocate’s car meets with accident; child dies
May 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a tragic incident, a city advocate’s car met with an accident near H.D. Kote this morning killing his five-year-old daughter. Advocate Dhananjay, who is a resident of Rajarajeshwarinagar in Mysuru, was driving his Mahindra Xylo (KA-45-M-1041) from H.D. Kote along with his family towards Mysuru today at around 9.30 am. While Dhananjay works…
APMC Act amendment: KRRS to stage nationwide protest demonstration on May 27
May 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that the recent amendment made by the Karnataka Government to the APMC (Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee) Act is detrimental to the interests of the farming community, the KRRS (Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha), in association with All India Farmer Movement Co-ordination Committee, will stage a nationwide demonstration on May 27. Announcing this at a…
Skill Training at RUDSET Institute
May 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: RUDSET Institute, Mysuru, which was closed for public from Mar.17 following COVID-19 outbreak, may reopen as per the orders from the District Administration following Lockdown-4.0. Hence, RUDSETI, Mysuru, has invited applications from youths in the age group of 18 to 45 years, who are residents of Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Mandya districts, for different skill…
India will not host any Intl. event in the immediate future: Sports Minister
May 25, 2020New Delhi: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that India will not host any international event in the immediate future and fans will have to learn to live with the new normal of sporting activities happening behind closed doors in the post-COVID-19 world. Rijiju’s statement gain greater significance in the context of the suspended…















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