Mysore/Mysuru: Rains are expected for three more days in the district including Mysuru city. An approximate of 15 mm rains was reported in the city yesterday. While 67 mm rain was recorded at N. Begur in H.D. taluk, 35 mm rain was recorded in a few places at Hunsur taluk. K.R. Nagar and surrounding places…
Trademark accorded to Kodava logo/symbol to prevent misuse
May 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The traditional symbol or logo of Kodavas and other original inhabitants of Kodagu comprising ‘Peeche Kathi’, ‘Odi Kathi’ and a gun (that have been used for centuries) placed in a particular and unique way to form a logo has been trademarked by Kodavamera Kondata, Madikeri, Kodagu district. A trademark is a brand name specifying…
Expressway changes the face of travel between Mysuru and Bengaluru
May 21, 2023KSRTC’s e-bus service has over 1,000 daily happy customers By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation’s (KSRTC) intercity electric bus (e-bus) between Mysuru and Bengaluru on the Expressway built between the two cities has seen an overwhelming response from the passengers who are using the service with more frequency now. The trial…
Cabinet gives in-principle nod for five poll guarantees
May 21, 2023Bengaluru: Just minutes after Siddharamaiah was sworn in as the Chief Minister and D.K. Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister, along with eight others as Cabinet Ministers of the new Congress Government on Saturday, the Karnataka Cabinet in its maiden Budget meeting yesterday afternoon, accorded ‘In-principle’ approval to implement the Congress Party’s five guarantees. The first…
Complaint, suggestion box in front of BJP booth Presidents’ houses: MLA
May 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that Complaints and Suggestions Box will be installed in front of the houses of the Booth Chiefs of all the 265 booths of KR Constituency, newly elected KR MLA T.S. Srivatsa said this is a novel measure aimed at addressing public grievances. He was addressing the gathering at the thanksgiving ceremony for party…
40 percent drop in blood donations in Mysuru
May 20, 2023Shortage disrupts collection of blood for surgeries and other medical conditions Mysore/Mysuru: Blood transfusion service is an essential component of healthcare. While the post-COVID pandemic scenario has contributed a downward spiral in blood donors, the situation has not improved yet and Mysuru is witnessing a 40 percent shortage, despite fewer COVID cases in the last…
RBI withdraws Rs. 2,000 notes from circulation
May 20, 2023Asks all to exchange or deposit them by Sept. 30 New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made an announcement last evening regarding the withdrawal of Rs. 2,000 note, the highest value currency note in circulation. However, the RBI clarified that these notes would still be considered legal tender. Existing Rs. 2,000 notes can…
King Cong
May 20, 2023Soon after Congress got an overwhelming mandate, an otherwise stern and emotionless D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) shed tears of joy before the media. Now, he is probably shedding tears of disappointment as he did not get the Chief Minister’s chair. Unfortunate for a man who has been a Congress workhorse all his life. While many may…
Kanteerava Stadium decked up for swearing-in tomorrow
May 19, 2023Bengaluru: Ending the impasse over the Government formation in Karnataka, Chief Minister-designate Siddharamaiah and Deputy Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar will take oath tomorrow, in an event likely to be attended by leaders of several opposition parties. The CM and the Deputy CM will be sworn-in to their new roles at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium tomorrow…
Winning streak from Varuna proves lucky
May 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Varuna Constituency in Mysuru district, the native district of Chief Minister-designate Siddharamaiah, has once again proven to be auspicious for him as the senior Congress leader is set to become the Chief Minister for the second time. According to villagers in Siddharamanahundi, Siddharamaiah’s birthplace, he is believed to have the blessings of Lord Siddarameshwara,…
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