Only darshan allowed on weekdays, no rituals Mysore/Mysuru: Dakshina Kannada district administration has barred entry of devotees on Saturdays and Sundays to temples in Kukke Subramanya, Dharmasthala and Kateel till Aug. 15 to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the district. On Saturdays and Sundays, temple authorities are allowed to conduct routine rituals with…
Naganahalli Satellite Railway Terminal: MP urges Railway Minister to speed up approvals
August 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Satellite Railway Terminal at Naganahalli by South Western Railways (SWR) is ready and has to be approved by the Central Railway Board. The long-pending mega project that will benefit Mysuru in multiple ways was brought to the notice of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap…
Delhi scribe fined for feeding wild deer in Bandipur
August 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A television journalist from a national channel was penalised for feeding a deer while driving along the Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Aug. 3. The journo has been penalised for violating rules under provisions of Indian Wildlife Act. The trend of stopping vehicles, getting down and taking selfies with wild animals is one of the…
100-year-old K.R. Hospital gets hi-tech outlook
August 5, 2021Services online; all departments computerised Mysore/Mysuru: A hi-tech touch is being given to Krishna Rajendra (K.R.) Hospital which is offering free treatment for poor patients in the last 100 years. ‘e-hospital’ and ‘e-pharmacy’ system have been introduced in the hospital. All major departments like OPD & In-Patient, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Radiology, Emergency Department, Medical Intensive Care…
Bommai Cabinet: Old Mysuru region gets a raw deal
August 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The old Mysuru region districts of Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu and Ramanagara has again been meted out a raw deal as can be seen in the formation of the new BJP Government under Basavaraj Bommai, with 29 Ministers taking oath yesterday. Barring K.C. Narayanagowda, who represents K.R. Pet Assembly segment in Mandya district,…
New OPDs inaugurated at DRM Hospital
August 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The extended Outpatient Departments (OPDs) at DRM Hospital for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Paediatrics and Department of General Medicine were inaugurated recently. Renowned surgeons Dr. Jyothirmai and Dr. Bindu Balasubramaniam are serving at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology providing round the clock services for all the issues related to…
Trade Unions to observe Aug. 9 as ‘Save India Day’
August 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: To coincide with ‘Quit India’ day, National Platform of Central Trade Unions along with Sectoral Federations and Associations have decided to observe August 9 as “Save India Day”. As prelude to it, a publicity jatha was launched near Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Park in Ashokapuram in city yesterday and it was inaugurated by CPI(M) District…
Kodava an optional language in Mangalore University
August 5, 2021Madikeri: Mangalore University will introduce Kodava as an optional language for undergraduate programmes. The University Academic Council has approved the introduction of Kodava as an optional language for degree classes in the colleges affiliated to the University. MA in Kodava language will also be introduced subsequently. “Regulations have been prepared. Once it is finalised, it…
Walkie-talkie distributed to 26 water inspectors
August 5, 2021Each instrument is worth about Rs. 15,000 Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to attend to water woes and solve them speedily, In-charge Mayor Anwar Baig, yesterday distributed walkie-talkies to 26 water inspectors at the MCC’s Old Council Hall here. Sources said that the walkie-talkie, a basic handset, cost about Rs. 15,000 each and added that 50 officers…
AYUSH kits distributed
August 5, 2021H.D. Kote: Immunity boosters, medicines, health check-up and AYUSH kits were distributed to residents of Mastigudi Rehabilitation Centre in Bheemanahali Gram Panchayat limits of H.D. Kote taluk on Tuesday. The programme was jointly organised by the Departments of AYUSH and Forest. Assistant Commissioner of Police S.P. Mahadev, who inaugurated the function, said that everyone will…















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