Kannada Book Authority (KBA) has invited entries from writers, publishers, printers and designers for conferment of ‘Kannada Pustaka Sogasu-2020’ award. The prizes will be given based on the quality of publication, print and design. Interested writers, publishers, printers and designers can apply along with two copies of their publication, to KBA before Feb. 20. For…
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Tale of two heritage buildings: To reconstruct or restore ?
February 4, 2021By K.B. Ganapathy, Senior journalist It was really a welcome move by our Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra, who raised an important issue in the State Legislative Assembly over the crumbling 137-year-old Devaraja Market and the 129-year-old Lansdowne Building (refer news item titled ‘Restoration of Lansdowne Building, Devaraja Market after Court’s verdict’ in Star of Mysore…
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City observes Cancer Day through Cyclothon, Flash Mob, Jatha
February 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Cyclothon, Flash Mob, awareness rallies and special lectures by various Hospitals and organisations marked ‘World Cancer Day’ in city this morning. ClearMedi Radiant Hospital had organised a Cyclothon to create awareness on cancer, its causes, preventive measures and treatment options, which was flagged off by Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. Speaking on the occasion, he…
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Mysuru COVID-19 Update: February 4, 2021
February 4, 2021Mysuru reports 12 new COVID-19 positive cases, 16 discharges and 0 deaths today.
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MY TRYST WITH CANCER
February 4, 2021On the occasion of World Cancer Day, here we publish the experience of a cancer survivor and a SOM reader. Read on… By Kausalya Shiva Kumar It was the month of July 2015, when I noticed some physical changes in my body. Leading a busy life, I overlooked the warning signs till I was racked…
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File FIR against child marriage without delay: SP Ryshyanth
February 4, 2021Free helpline numbers 1098: Complaints for atrocities against children 181: Complaints for atrocities against women Mysore/Mysuru: First Information Report (FIR) must be filed soon after the receipt of complaint regarding child marriage, said C.B. Ryshyanth, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mysuru District. He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘Child Rights Protection Act’ organised by…
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Bird Census in Bandipur Tiger Reserve from tomorrow
February 4, 2021Chamarajanagar: After the successful Bird Festival in Biligiri Ranganatha Tiger (BRT) and Bird Census at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, the Forest Department is conducting a Bird Census at Bandipur Tiger Reserve from tomorrow. It will be held for three days and the Reserve is playing host to such an exercise after a gap of 18 years….
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Railway Goods Shed lorry parking row: DC instructs TAPCMS to allow lorry parking for three months
February 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The row over parking of Mysore New Goods Terminal (MNGT) lorries in Taluk Agricultural Produce Cooperative Marketing Society (TAPCMS) premises has temporarily come to an end with Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri instructing the TAPCMS on Jodi Tenginamara Road in Bannimantap to allow lorries to park for three more months. The TAPCMS had locked up…
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Man allegedly kills girlfriend, commits suicide later
February 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his girlfriend and later committed suicide at a lodge in Hebbal Police limits here yesterday. The deceased are Lokesh, a Class-1 Civil Contractor of Nagamangala and Amulya (22), a M.Sc student. Lokesh is said to have strangled Amulya with a rope and later hanged himself. A native of Hombalekoppal…
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President’s visit on Feb. 6: Madikeri gets quick facelift
February 4, 2021Environmentalists irked over chopping of trees along Madikeri-Bhagamandala-Talacauvery Road Madikeri: Preparations are in full swing for the visit of President Ram Nath Kovind to the hilly district on Feb. 6 where he will inaugurate ‘Sunny Side’, a museum dedicated to celebrated General, Chief of Armed Forces and War Hero General Kodandera S. Thimayya. The museum,…
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