Abdulla Shariff alias Riyaz (80), son of late M.G. Dastagir and a resident of Bannimantap, passed away yesterday night following heart related problems in Bengaluru. His wife had pre-deceased him a few years back. He leaves behind his brother Dr. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman Shariff and a host of relatives and friends. Abdulla Shaiff was a social worker…
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Department of Libraries has limited Public Library services to only book lending from Monday till Friday until May 4. The Libraries will be closed for public on Saturdays and Sundays during this period. Library members can only borrow or return books from 10 am to 5.30 pm. Readers are…
The following individuals/ institutions have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: Tanush Bhaumik, Bengaluru – Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Rs. 5,000), G.L. Rajesh, Bengaluru – Rhesus Macaque (Rs. 5,000), Sowrabha G. Gudadawar, Hassan – Peacock (Rs. 3,500), according to a press release from the Zoo Director.
The entrance exam for admission to sixth standard (2021-22) at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in the district, which was scheduled to take place on May 16, has been postponed and the next date of the exam will be announced later, according to a press release. For details, call Ph: 0821- 2970040.
Due to emergency maintenance works on 11 KV Main feeder line of Kadakola Power Receiving Station, there will be disruption in power supply on Apr. 26 from 10.30 am to 5 pm at Kadakola, K.M. Hundi, Hosamala, Byathahalli, Sindhuvalli, Doddakanya, Chikkahalli, Dadadahalli, B.G. Hundi, Koodanahalli, Kochanahalli, Marase, Maakanahundi, Madaragalli and surrounding areas, according to a…
Mysore/Mysuru: The first weekend curfew kick-started last night with Police putting up barricades across the city and stopping non-essential movement till 6 am on Monday after which semi-lockdown will be in force. City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta has warned people to stay off the roads unless it was very essential. As a continued part of…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation has implemented odd-even rules in all wholesale markets in the city, under which traders will sell fruits, vegetables and other essentials on alternate days. The timing has been fixed from 6 am to 5 pm. The odd-even rule has been passed on Apr. 23 (yesterday) and will be in force…
Mysuru reports 536 new COVID-19 positive cases, 637 discharges and 4 deaths today.
Students leave for homes from University hostels; struggle to find buses Mysore/Mysuru: The University of Mysore has asked students staying at various hostels under its jurisdiction to vacate as the institution is formally closed till May 15. The academic centre will open only after fresh guidelines are issued by the Government. Sources told Star of…
Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration is planning to deploy additional staff at two RT-PCR testing laboratories in city to issue report within a day. “The swab collection has reached almost 8,000 a day. The capacity of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) laboratory was around 4,000 samples. Similarly, the daily capacity of CFTRI laboratory is…
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