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Suttur Jathra from Jan.21
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Suttur Jathra from Jan.21

November 4, 2019

Mysuru: The six-day Suttur Jathra Mahotsava-2020 will be held between Jan.21 and Jan.26, 2020 at Suttur Srikshetra in Nanjangud taluk here.  Jathra Committee, headed by Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, held a preliminary meeting Oct.30 to discuss on the preparation for next year’s Jathra Mahotsava. The meeting decided to organise Haalaravi Utsava on Jan.22,…

Enhanced Visual Assessment device  launched for cervical cancer screening
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Enhanced Visual Assessment device launched for cervical cancer screening

November 4, 2019

Mysuru: Public Health Research Institute of India (PHRII) launched a new device called Enhanced Visual Assessment (EVA) colposcopy, a mobile colposcopy which supports the routine cervical cancer screening programme with visual inspection of cervix to identify pre-cancer lesion of cervix, at a programme organised at Rajendra auditorium in JSS Hospital premises here recently.  EVA device…

Karanji Lake Butterfly Park gets makeover
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Karanji Lake Butterfly Park gets makeover

November 3, 2019

Rare varieties of butterflies to attract more visitors Remodelled and replenished Park to open in a month Mysuru: The Butterfly Park at Karanji Lake Nature Park, abutting the Mysuru Zoo campus, has got a makeover and very soon, the winged wonders will attract the young and old. Tourism Department has sanctioned Rs.20 lakh for the…

Now, just 500ml water bottles on Shatabdi, pay for extra
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Now, just 500ml water bottles on Shatabdi, pay for extra

November 3, 2019

New Delhi:  If you are on a Shatabdi train, you will have to make do with 500ml water for the entire duration of the journey, unless you want to pay for an extra bottle.  Henceforth, passengers of Shatabdi will be handed the little bottles instead of the one-litre bottle that was the norm so far….

Exploitation in private medical sector is a matter of concern: Venkaiah Naidu
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Exploitation in private medical sector is a matter of concern: Venkaiah Naidu

November 3, 2019

Vice-President calls to include bio-ethics, humanities and communication as subjects in medicine Mysuru:  “Society considers doctors as ‘God’ because they save lives. But we often read stories of exploitation, especially in private medical sector,” said Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, here yesterday.  Delivering the convocation address at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER)…

Chaos at MCC meeting over re-tendering of pending works
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Chaos at MCC meeting over re-tendering of pending works

November 3, 2019

Mysuru:  The last Council meeting of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) before the term of Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath ended witnessed chaotic scenes with Corporators, cutting across party lines, launching a protest against the alleged stay orders issued for about 106 works worth Rs. 10.70 crore. The meeting was held on Thursday at Nalwadi Krishnaraja Hall…

Why Mysuru missed out on ‘Smart City’ tag
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Why Mysuru missed out on ‘Smart City’ tag

November 3, 2019

Mysuru:  Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, who attended the Council Meet for the first time after being elected for the second term, thanked Corporators and officials for extending their co-operation and support for a successful Dasara.   He also expressed his disappointment over MCC officials for not replying to his letter requesting for re-examining of Rs. 68…

Minister Somanna visits Silk Factory
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Minister Somanna visits Silk Factory

November 3, 2019

Mysuru: With the works on the expansion of the factory being taken up at an estimated cost of Rs.35 crore, District Minister V. Somanna, who holds Housing and Silk portfolios, visited the nearly century-old State-run Silk Factory on Manandavadi Road, Ashokapuram, here yesterday and reviewed it’s functioning. Later speaking to press persons, Somanna said that…

‘Nandini’ stall opened at Dasara Exhibition
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‘Nandini’ stall opened at Dasara Exhibition

November 3, 2019

Mysuru: The ‘Nandini’ Milk Products Publicity and Sale Outlet,’ established by Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) and Mysuru Milk Union Limited (MyMUL), was inaugurated at Dasara Exhibition Grounds here recently. The stall provides brief information on milk processing, packing and quality control. Also included are steps to be taken to preserve health of cows and proper…

City students selected for India International Science Festival
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City students selected for India International Science Festival

November 3, 2019

Mysuru: A team of 18 students and 2 teachers of Excel Public School, Mysuru, have been selected to attend the Student Science Village as part of the 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) that will be held between Nov.5 and 8 at the Biswa Bengala Convention Centre, Kolkata.  These students along with more…

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