While everyone relaxed at home due to weekend curfew, Pourakarmikas as usual were busy collecting the trash and cleaning the major streets in city yesterday. Due to non-availability of transport facility, some of them had to walk to their residences after finishing their daily chores.
It’s raining in Kodagu and so are ‘Rain Lilies’ (Zephyranthes candida) in some coffee estates. This photo is from an estate on Siddapura-Mysuru Road where Lilies with their inconspicuous grassy leaves have bloomed silently amidst the plantations forming a sight to behold. These rain lilies bloom repeatedly following rains, while some bloom primarily in spring,…
The Shikras are one of the most common small birds of prey (raptors). In fact, it was an article on Shikra in SOM dated Sept. 2, 2020 by eminent Ethologist Ragoo Rao that inspired me to take my hobby of bird photography to the next level. I have been following Shikras since then and was…
Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji seen receiving COVID vaccination at JSS Hospital in Mysuru on Apr. 17 as doctors and staff look on. Those above 45 years at Suttur Mutt also received the vaccination.
The book authored by Dr. Renu Agrawal, former Chief Scientist and Rural Programme Coordinator, CFTRI, Mysuru, on ‘Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security’ was released by Dr. B.R. Pai, Industrialist and Wellness Guru on the occasion of World Health Day in association with Rotary Clubs of Mysore, Srigandha and Jayaprakashnagar on Apr. 8 at Rotary Hall….
NCC Cadets (Army Wing) of Sarada Vilas College creating awareness on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 by taking out a jatha from Krishnamurthypuram to Ashokapuram in city recently. The jatha was led by Principal Dr. M. Devika and NCC Army Wing Captain R.A. Manjunath. Picture right shows the ANO and Cadets of 13…
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) — Powerful, sharp winged raptor that’s found all across the globe. They are the fastest birds in the world diving at around 320-390 kmph to catch their prey. Their population is increasing in cities due to the accessibility to tall buildings where they can nest. It is one of the worlds…
Over 20 candidates who are undergoing training for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP) at Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) were brought to the busy thoroughfares in city yesterday morning for practical training on traffic and pedestrian movement. Apart from teaching them hand signals to control traffic converging on one single point, they were…
The pleasures of watching birds come to light during change of seasons and more so during spring when the trees shed their leaves. Here is an image of not 1 but 2 Spotted Owlets camouflaged perfectly in the colours of spring. Owls have always been considered as bad omen but this particular species of Owl…
In the wake of spike in COVID cases and deaths, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri held a meeting with managements and representatives of Private Hospitals this evening. She warned of stern action against the hospitals that do not follow Covid protocol in treating patients in critical condition. District health officials too attended the meeting.
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