Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday launched Nekar Samman Yojane and transferred Rs. 2,000 financial assistance to the bank accounts of 19,744 weavers in the first phase. The ambitious mega scheme launched by Chief Minister yesterday at a function held at his home office ‘Krishna’ in Bengaluru comes as a huge blessing for weaver’s community…
Biscuit agency Manager commits suicide
July 7, 2020Nanjangud: A person, working as a Manager at a biscuit agency, committed suicide by hanging self at the agency office on Broadway Road here yesterday. The deceased is Sudheendrachar (62), a resident of 17th Cross in Nanjangud town. He leaves behind his wife Sudha and son Prabhuranjan. Sudheendrachar, who came to the agency office yesterday…
ASHA workers to stage indefinite stir from July 10
July 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their various demands, which chiefly included monthly wages of Rs.12,000, ASHA workers, who are at the frontline in the battle against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, will stage an indefinite stir from July 10. In a press statement, Manjula, District Secretary of AIUTUC affiliated Karnataka Rajya Samyukta ASHA Karyakarteyara Sangha, said that…
Rotary Midtown Installation Ceremony tomorrow
July 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Rotary Mysore Midtown will be holding the Installation Ceremony of new office-bearers for the year 2020-21 at Hotel Pai Vista on B.N. Road on July 8 at 12 noon. Rtn. Dr. R.S. Nagarjuna, PDG, RI Dist. 3181, will be the Installing Officer. Addanda C. Cariappa, Director, Rangayana, will be the chief guest. Rtn. Rohith…
Cardiologist Dr. C.N. Manjunath: A visionary and a role-model of an Indian — 2
July 7, 2020[Continued from yesterday] There is a difference between sight and vision. Sight is just the capacity to see the world around us. But vision is looking beyond the immediate. Be a visionary so that we can serve the society or our future generation. British have ruled our country for over 150 years and have now…
Studies medicine in US but dies in India after treatment is denied
July 7, 2020The tragic-cum-inspiring story of First Lady Doctor of India Dr. Aanandi Gopal Joshi By Dr. Manik A.V. Bengeri We celebrated National Doctor’s Day on July 1 and acknowledged their service, especially in the times of COVID-19 that has shaken the entire world. Today we are not surprised to see woman doctors. However, if we go…
Giving Marx to our Leaders
July 7, 2020By T.J.S. George Karl Marx summed up a complete philosophy when he set forth the precept, ‘From each according to his ability?’ This was not communism. It was simply the acceptance of a guiding principle of life, that every individual had a responsibility to society. Does a father or a son, a factory owner or…
Pathetic condition of MUDA Park
July 7, 2020Sir, This is regarding the pathetic condition of the MUDA Park in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, near Heritage Club. It is full of weeds and untrimmed branches of trees besides being a home for mosquitoes, other insects and reptiles. Many a times morning and evening walkers confront snakes. In such a situation many people avoid entering…
COVID: Training on ‘home isolation’
July 7, 2020Vector-borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. Chidambara addressing the doctors and medical staff at the Office of the District Health Officer in Nazarbad yesterday, during a training programme in connection with the new guidelines issued by the State Government on ‘home isolation’ of COVID positive persons.
The slushy road at Vidyaranyapuram
July 7, 2020The UGD works taken up on the 30th Cross in Vidyaranyapuram about a year back is not completed resulting in the road becoming slushy following rains causing a lot of problems to the residents as well as motorists. Residents said that frequent accidents are witnessed on the road besides stating that it has become impossible…















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