Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to create awareness on the ill-effects of air pollution caused by vehicles on animals, birds and human beings, RTO (East) and RTO (West), in association with Sri Manjunatha Emission Test Centre, Prema Fuel Station, Go Green Emission Testing Centre and ABC Service Station yesterday launched the Air Pollution Control Awareness Week…
Make MM Hills plastic-free: CM
November 27, 2020Chamarajanagar: The aim of the State Government and Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) Development Authority was to develop MM Hills as a beautiful shrine since it is flocked by lakhs of people from across the country, said Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa. Speaking after inaugurating a slew of developmental works and laying foundation stone for new workers…
Snake Shyam rescues five snakes in two days
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: City’s well-known snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist Snake Shyam, has rescued five snakes in two days from houses at various localities in city. On Tuesday night at about 9 pm, Snake Shyam rescued a Spectacled Cobra from the puja room of a house belonging to Tontadarya at Bogadi. On the same day at 11…
Decision on Lingayat-OBC status after Delhi visit, says CM
November 27, 2020Bengaluru: The buzz around Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s possible declaration on OBC status for Veerashaiva-Lingayat community and also the formation of Vokkaliga Development Corporation, that was reportedly slated for this morning, proved to be a dampener, as Yediyurappa just ahead of today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, announced that he would travel to Delhi…
Hanging Bridges of Kodagu: Reality Check – 2
November 27, 2020Second hanging bridge to come up at Kaveri Nisargadhama Kushalnagar: The Kodagu Forest Department has sent a proposal to the District Administration to build another hanging bridge across River Cauvery at Kaveri Nisargadhama near Kushalnagar. The existing 90-metre hanging bridge has been declared unsafe. The proposal has been submitted and is in the estimation stage…
Priority will be given to educate tribals, says Minister Sriramulu
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare Minister B. Sriramulu said that priority will be given for the education of tribals and that the Government was committed for reaching all State and Central Government benefits to targeted tribal beneficiaries. He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘The Preparation of Primaries in the Languages of Koraga and Soliga Tribal…
IGP plays Good Samaritan
November 27, 2020Shifts critically injured man to hospital Mysore/Mysuru: Inspector General of Police (Southern Range) Vipul Kumar yesterday turned into a Good Samaritan by shifting a critically injured man to a hospital in his vehicle. The injured man identified as Rangaswamy, a teacher at Ayarahalli village in the taluk was proceeding on the Ring Road near Siddarthanagar…
Webinar on ‘Importance of indoor air quality during COVID-19 lockdown’
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Chemistry, GSSSIETW, Mysuru, had organised an online programme on ‘Importance of Indoor Air Quality during COVID-19 Lockdown’ on Nov. 21 through Google Meet platform. Dr. B.S. Shilpa, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru, was the guest speaker. In her speech, she explained that COVID-19 pandemic brought…
Why should Seers involve in caste politics?
November 27, 2020Former Speaker Krishna questions Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a dig at Pontiffs, former Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly Krishna said every caste has Seers and they are seeking reservation. “I don’t know why they need to do caste politics”? Speaking at a function organised by Kuvempunagar Citizens’ Forum to honour people from various walks of life…
UoM Syndicate approves SPB Chair in Fine Arts College
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a befitting tribute to legendary playback singer S.P. Balasubramanyam (SPB), the Syndicate of University of Mysore has given its nod to set up the Music Chair in the Varsity in the name of late singer. This was decided at the Syndicate meeting held here on Wednesday. The proposed Chair would be established in…















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