Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that nurturing is more important than the number in the planting of saplings, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said that the Forest Department officials should concentrate more on saving our ecology and environment by planting of fruit-bearing and flowering plants in Parks and also along the Highways and other roads. He was presiding over…
Include Kodavas in ST list of Constitution: CNC
June 26, 2020Delegation meets Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das One-man Commission Madikeri: Members of Codava National Council (CNC) led by its President Nandineravanda U. Nachappa recently met Scheduled Caste Welfare Department and Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission in Bengaluru urging him to include Kodava tribe in the ST list of the Constitution. The meeting took place at Yavanika,…
Voluntary lockdown in Hunsur from 3 pm to 7 am; Sundays fully closed
June 26, 2020Kodagu too fixes trade timings from 6 am till 2 pm every day; Sunday shut Hunsur/ Madikeri: As the dreaded Coronavirus is rapidly spreading its tentacles in both city and rural areas, people are coming forward to voluntarily shut shop or a voluntary lockdown without depending on the Government to officially declare a lockdown. The…
A Comprehensive Plan on the anvil for Development of Fisheries: Minister
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Muzrai, Fisheries and Inland Water Transport Kota Srinivas Poojari said that the Government was working on a Comprehensive Plan for the development of Fisheries, both in the Coastal region and Inland areas. Speaking to presspersons after holding a progress review meeting of the Departments coming under his Ministry at the Regional Commissioner’s…
Amendments to Land Reforms Act is shocking: Former Minister
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: “The State Government’s decision to amend the Karnataka Land Reforms Act is a shocking development,” said former Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan near City Railway Station yesterday, Dr. Mahadevappa said that the people, who are recovering from the flood damage, were now living in a state of fear…
CBSE’s 10th, 12th exam cancellation welcomed
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The decision by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to cancel the remaining Class 10 and Class 12 exams has been welcomed by CBSE, ICSE & State Board Private School Managements Association (CISPMAM), Mysuru President Sudhakar Shetty. The CBSE Board told the Supreme Court yesterday that the scheme has been set up where…
Former KSOU VC welcomes Government decision on Distance Education courses
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. N.S. Ramegowda, former Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, has welcomed the Government’s decision to allow only city-based KSOU to run Distance Education courses in the State. In a press release, Dr. Ramegowda said that following public demand, the State Government set up Karnataka State Open University in Mysuru over 20…
Private Hospitals to reserve 50 percent beds for COVID patients: Dr. Yoganna takes exception to Govt. directive
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the Government directive asking Private Hospitals to reserve 50 percent of beds for COVID-19 patients, Suyog Hospital Chairman Dr. S.P. Yoganna said that the Government directive will push Private Hospitals to the brink of closure. In a press release, Dr. Yoganna said that reservation of beds can lead to mix up of…
Complaints of irregularities at Music Varsity: Regional Commissioner’s Office deputes staff to review files
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following numerous complaints by students and some staff of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University in city, alleging rampant irregularities and disorder in the Music University, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Higher Education Department has asked the Regional Commissioner’s Office in Mysuru to conduct an enquiry and submit a…
Kodagu-born Paediatrician completes Fellowship in USA
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Kodagu-born Mathanda Reema Ramesh has completed her Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology from Cleveland Clinic, USA. The Fellowship programme provides an outstanding opportunity for the future Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologists to learn to diagnose and treat a broad range of common and rare blood disorders and cancer. Located at Cleveland Clinic main campus, the Paediatric…















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