The Department of Tourism, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and the District Administration had organised a cycle jatha from Mysuru to Srirangapatna via KRS Road yesterday. The jatha was organised as part of “Year of the Wildlife” to spread awareness on saving the flora and fauna of the land. The rally, with theme “Save…
Rs. 8.20 crore to tackle wild elephant menace in Kodagu
March 25, 2017Forest Minister B. Ramanath Rai has said that the State Government has released Rs. 8.20 crore for catching five marked wild elephants which have caused havoc across Kodagu district. Replying to a call attention motion moved by K.G. Bopaiah (BJP) in the State Assembly yesterday, Ramanath Rai said that he had discussed plans with Forest…
Pourakarmikas to be regularised
March 25, 2017Municipal Administration Minister Eshwar Khandre has said that the process of regularising the services of Pourakarmikas in a phased manner has begun. Replying to a question by Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri of the BJP in the Assembly on Friday, Eshwar Khandre said that 15,454 Pourakarmikas are on contract in the State, with their salary ranging from…
Engineering student commits suicide
March 25, 2017Shubham Shashanth (20), a 6th semester student of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering and hailing from Jharkand, reportedly committed suicide by hanging at his room near the College in Vijayanagar on Thursday night. Vijayanagar Police, who have registered the case, handed over the body to the parents of the deceased yesterday.
Suicide attempt Victim admitted to hospital
March 25, 2017Anand, former Secretary of Railway Housing Co-operative Society and a resident of Hinkal, who reportedly attempted suicide by consuming poison, has been admitted to K.R. Hospital yesterday. Metagalli Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Paper presentation
March 25, 2017Dr. M.S. Sapna, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Journalism, UoM, has been invited as the resource person for the National Health Colloquium being held in Manipal on March 24 and 25. This colloquium has been jointly has been organised by the School of Communication, Manipal University in association with Manipal Hospitals and Rotary Club….
MCC’s Rs. 869 crore budget
March 24, 2017Finance and Taxation Panel Chairman K.V. Mallesh presents Rs. 4.70 crore surplus budget; Rs. 26.7 crore to fill potholes; Rs. 126.5 crore for new roads A surplus budget of Rs. 4.70 crore was presented at the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) this morning. The budget for the financial year 2017-2018 was presented by Chairman of Finance…
Elephant tramples student to death in Kodagu
March 24, 2017A 20-year-old student of Cauvery College, Gonikoppal was trampled to death by a wild elephant near Devarapura (Nellikadu) in Thithimathi Forest Range of Nagarahole National Park this morning. She was on her way to the college with her brother on a scooter. The victim is P.M. Safana, daughter of P. A. Mustafa and P.Y. Sainaba,…
Overstaying foreigners involved in drug peddling: Home Minister
March 24, 2017Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, yesterday said a special drive will be undertaken to rid State’s schools and colleges of drug menace. “We will not allow Karnataka to become ‘Udta Punjab.’ We have directed the Police to step up vigil near educational institutions and also create awareness on drug abuse,” Parameshwara told the Legislative…
Dialysis centres at all Taluk Hospitals: Health Minister
March 24, 2017Minister for Health and Family Welfare K.R. Ramesh Kumar yesterday said that the Government would take measures to open dialysis centres in all taluks within three months. Replying to a question from Kona Reddy of JD(S) during the Question Hour in the Assembly, Ramesh Kumar said the proposed dialysis centres would be opened at all…
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