Mysore/Mysuru: In a setback to the State Government, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) at Bengaluru on Tuesday directed the State Government to reinstate IAS Officer B. Sharat as Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC). B.Sharat who was appointed as Mysuru DC on Aug. 29 following the transfer of Abhiram G. Sankar, was transferred out of Mysuru just…
COVID-19 vaccination drive: Guidelines sent to all States, Union Territories
December 16, 2020New Delhi: In a big development, the Government of India has issued guidelines to all States and Union Territories for the COVID-19 inoculation drive in anticipation of a Coronavirus vaccine against the pandemic in the country. The Government of India has drawn up a detailed plan for the COVID-19 inoculation drive in the country. It…
Hebbal can now boast about an aesthetic welcome arch
December 16, 2020Rs. 25 lakh spent on four-pillared structure, drainage and footpath Mysore/Mysuru: Home to many heritage buildings and structures of historical value, Mysuru is also known for its majestic welcome arches, pillars and gateways — a gift from Wadiyars. Taking a cue from Wadiyars, many areas in city have welcome arches. But only a few catch…
MLA asks officials to expedite road reconstruction works
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The reconstruction works of roads, taken up at a total cost of Rs. 5.15 crore by the Public Works Department (PWD), which was pending since long, is going on and Chamaraja MLA has asked the officials concerned to expedite the works. The three roads works that are taken up are: 1.3 km stretch on…
Government to sanction more funds for Mysuru development after January: District Minister
December 16, 2020District Kannada Sahitya Parishat presents Rajyotsava awards Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar said that the Government will release more funds for Mysuru development as well as for the activities of District Kannada Sahitya Parishat after January. He was speaking at the District Kannada Rajyotsava Award conferment ceremony organised by Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat at…
MUDA to issue notification for allotment of CA sites
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As yet another measure for augmenting its resources, the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has begun preparations for allotment of CA (Civic Amenities) sites available with it. As a first step in this regard, MUDA will soon be issuing a notification for allotment of 262 sites on a 30-year lease. As per the provisions…
Open Varsity to establish Data Centre soon
December 16, 2020Tenders floated, estimated cost Rs. 3.5 crore Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) will set up an in-house Data Centre for the storage of all documents collected from the candidates under one roof, said Prof. S. Vidyashankar, Vice-Chancellor of the Open Varsity. Talking to Star of Mysore, he said thousands of candidates seeking admission to…
Extension of all Govt. facilities to aided school teachers on the anvil: Minister
December 16, 2020Bengaluru: Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar said that a proposal will be submitted to the Chief Minister seeking extension of all Government benefits, including Jyothi Sanjeevini Scheme (a health scheme) to teachers of aided schools as well. Speaking to presspersons after holding talks with MLC Basavaraj Horatti and representatives of Teacher Associations…
Vokkaligara Sangha clarifies on Seer’s separate State statement
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following reports in a section of the media that Adichunchanagiri Mysuru Shaka Mutt Seer Sri Someshwaranatha Swamiji while speaking at Mysuru-Chamarajanagar District Vokkaligara Sangha meeting recently, had threatened to seek a separate State if Vokkaliga community was ignored, the Mysuru District Vokkaligara Sangha has clarified that the reports are completely wrong. In a press…
‘Glorification of one animal is not correct’
December 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Kannada littérateur, Prof. Arvind Malagatti said that glorification of only one animal is not correct as the Hindu religion has never categorised cow as the only sacred animal and not other animals. He was speaking after presenting ‘Kanaka Ratna’ awards on the occasion of Kanaka Jayanthi organised by Mysuru Sharana Mandali at Pathrakartara…















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