Bengaluru: The State Government has decided to take steps to promote popular poem written by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, “Negila Hidida Holadali Hadutha Uluva Yogiya Nodalli…” by making it as a caller tune and ringtone for mobile phones. Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil, in a recent statement, said: “In an effort to spread message about the importance of…
1,567 posts vacant in State Fire and Emergency Services Department
June 21, 2020Bengaluru: The Department of Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services (KSFES) has invited applications to fill 1,567 posts including Fire Station Officer – 36, Fireman Driver – 227, Technician – 82 and Fireman – 1,222. Applications must be submitted online [www.ksp.gov.in] before July 20. It is a good opportunity to save precious lives by joining…
Unrepaired overflowing sewage manhole on Chamaraja Double Road
June 21, 2020Sir, This is the pathetic state of the underground sewage system in front of Bank of Baroda, Chamaraja Double Road branch. For the past one month, MCC has tried to repair the overflowing sewage manhole and dug up in front of the Bank in three places. But till today, it is not repaired. People visit…
15 Policemen, lady doctor test Covid positive in Mysuru; 22 in one day
June 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: After a lull, COVID-19 is rapidly spreading its tentacles in Mysuru and yesterday (June 20) alone, 22 people contracted the disease and these include 15 Policemen and one lady doctor. With the latest 22 positive cases, Mysuru has a total 151 positive cases. Of them, 112 have been released and there are 39 active…
Best viewed in Rajasthan, Partial Surya Grahana in Mysuru tomorrow
June 20, 2020Annular Solar Eclipse starts around 10.10 am, reaches maximum around 11.43 am and ends around 1.26 pm By Dr. S.N. Prasad, former Principal and Professor of Physics, Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru The great annular solar eclipse last seen in many parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu on 26th December, 2019 is still fresh…
16 persons including 13 KSRP men test COVID-19 positive
June 20, 2020Policemen were on bandobust duty at Padarayanapura in Bengaluru, the COVID-19 epicentre Jockey Quarters sanitised, Biligiri Block sealed down; 145 total positive cases in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: In a biggest rise in COVID-19 positive cases in Mysuru after all the Nanjangud cluster cases were cured sometime back, 16 cases were reported this morning. Of them, 13…
168 ventilators, 3,500 beds reserved in Mysuru District: DC
June 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With fresh COVID-19 positive cases being reported in the District, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar said that 168 ventilators and 3,500 beds have been kept ready as reserve for meeting any emergencies. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday, Abhiram Sankar said that on an average, about 110 persons from neighbouring States and other Corona hotspot…
Big relief for land owners as HC rules that land is private property
June 20, 2020Kurubarahalli Survey No.4, Alanahalli Survey No.41 and Chowdahalli Survey No.39 Mysore/Mysuru: In a big relief to land owners, the Karnataka High Court (HC) on Friday ruled that lands coming under Kurubarahalli Survey No.4, Alanahalli Survey No.41 and Chowdahalli Survey No.39 are private properties. A single Judge Bench of the High Court comprising Justice Sunil Dutt…
Glenmark launches antiviral drug Favipiravir to treat COVID-19
June 20, 2020New Delhi: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals today said it has launched antiviral drug Favipiravir, under the brand name FabiFlu, for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19. The Mumbai-based drug firm had on Friday received manufacturing and marketing approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). FabiFlu is the first oral Favipiravir-approved medication for…
KSR Bengaluru-Mysuru Express Special Train timings revised, frequency increased
June 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has revised the timings of Train No. 06503/ 06504 KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru Express Special and has also increased the frequency of the train from the earlier six-days-a-week to daily. Accordingly, Train No. 06504 will leave Mysuru at 6.45 am and reaches Bengaluru at 9.35 am; Train…















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