Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government is contemplating to allow theatres and multiplexes in the State to run full house from Oct. 2. A decision will be taken in this regard in a day or two. Dr. K. Sudhakar, Minister for Health, said that the Government is concerned about the plight of theatre owners and exhibitors as…
Columbia Asia hosts Inter-School Quiz
September 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Columbia Asia Hospitals – Mysore (A unit of Manipal Hospitals), conducted an Inter-School Health Quiz in association with Cardiology Society of India – Mysore Chapter to enrich student’s knowledge. A total of 37 teams and 74 students from 11 schools participated in this digital quiz. “It is important to instill healthy habits in children…
Reservation: Panchamasali Lingayats to launch indefinite stir from Oct. 1
September 22, 2021Koppal: Panchamasali Lingayats have warned of launching an indefinite stir at Bengaluru from Oct. 1 if the Government fails to keep its promise of bringing the community under 2A reservation category. Addressing press persons at Panchamasali Samudaya Bhavan at Koppal in Kalyana Karnataka region, Kudalasangama Panchamasali Gurupeetha Seer Sri Basavajaya Mrutyunjaya Swamiji said, he wished…
Former VCs to hold conference in city to end confusion over NEP
September 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to end the confusion among stakeholders about the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), the Forum of Former Vice-Chancellors of Karnataka (FFVCK) will be holding a conference in the city next month. Announcing this at a press meet at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus here on Monday, Forum President and former University of…
Folk artistes to get pension dues shortly
September 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Janapada Academy Chairperson Manjamma Jogathi said that pension dues of folk artistes will be released shortly. Speaking to presspersons recently in city, Manjamma Jogathi said Kannada and Culture Minister V. Sunil Kumar, who has a special affection for arts, has promised to release funds for payment of pension dues. Pointing out that a…
City’s Youngest Chartered Accountant Vishwas Kumar felicitated
September 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: City lad Vishwas Kumar, who is one of the youngest to pass the Chartered Accountants (CA) exam this year, was felicitated by the Federation of Organisations and Associations of Mysuru at a programme organised at Patrakarthara Bhavan here on Monday. Speaking as the guest of honour, MLA L. Nagendra said that Vishwas Kumar has…
DCP calls for limited use of social media
September 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Highlighting the importance of taking competitive exams for a professional career in Government service, DCP Pradeep Gunti advised the aspirants to use social media limitedly and not waste much time in other social media platforms. He was speaking after inaugurating the coaching classes for the written exam for the recruitment of PSIs conducted by…
Burglar arrested
September 22, 2021Rs. 2.60 lakh worth gold, cash recovered Mysore/Mysuru: Narasimharaja (NR) Police have arrested a burglar on charges of committing burglaries in houses, temple and shops and have recovered gold weighing 65 grams valued at about Rs. 2.60 lakh and Rs. 31,200 cash besides seizing a two-wheeler used for the crime. NR Police, who had registered…
Old electric pole removed
September 22, 2021Sir, Following publication of my letter titled “Remove this dangerous old electric pole” in SOM dated Sept. 17, immediate action has been taken by the CESC authorities concerned and the old pole has been removed this morning. With this, a major mishap is avoided. Thank you STAR and CESC for prompt action. – Nalini Prasad,…
Elephant walk in wilderness amidst rain…
September 22, 2021This was the scene in the forest area of Hunsur-Gonikoppa (Kodagu) Road last evening with a herd of elephants and baby elephants emerging from the forest on to the clearance by the side of the main road. It was a most exciting feast to the passing motorists. [Pic. by KBG]















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