Mysore/Mysuru: With the New District Hospital on KRS Road converted into a COVID-19 Care Hospital, some good Samaritans of the city have ensured that the Doctors of the Hospital, who are striving hard round the clock taking care of the patients, get timely food on a regular basis. Dr. Dilip of Mysore Rotary Zone-8, who…
Expect heavy rains today and tomorrow
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the city witnessed good rainfall late night on Sunday and Monday, the Agricultural Research Station at Naganahalli near here, has predicted heavy rainfall accompanied by winds and thunderstorms today and tomorrow (Apr. 7 and 8). The Station recorded 12 mm rainfall on an average across the city on Sunday midnight and a…
COVID-19 awareness campaign vehicles launched
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Joining the ongoing efforts to fight the deadly Novel Coronavirus, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), in association with the city’s Human Rights Organisation, launched COVID-19 awareness campaign vehicles yesterday. Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Suresh K. Vontigodi flagged off the vehicles at the City Law Courts premises here. Speaking on the occasion,…
Musings on power of prayer and lighting of oil lamps !
April 7, 2020One of the reasons why some people continue to break rules with impunity in this country is because few of them are called out or held accountable. This has to end now. Criminal, reckless, irresponsible acts that endanger peoples lives need to be not only condemned but those responsible for such acts must be held…
Can we feel good in a hospital ?
April 7, 2020By T.J.S. George So, a mere virus is enough to bring humanity on its knees. The phrase “mere virus” may be an understatement in the present context, for corona has not only changed everybody’s lifestyle but is changing also the way society functions. Life is teaching us that an invisible invader, ten-thousandth of a millimetre…
Summer is here. Stop wastage of water
April 7, 2020Sir, While we are all in the midst of an existential fight against COVID-19, we have to make sure that we don’t have to fight a second front in the form of water scarcity. The summer is already upon us and the hotter days to come will be a test of our civic responsibility to…
Food for the shelterless
April 7, 2020Social Worker Shafiq Ahmed, along with City Congress President R. Murthy and former Corporator Shivanna, distributed food for nearly 300 shelterless people housed at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry and Youth Hostel in city yesterday.
Immigration Webinar for USA Kannadigas
April 7, 2020AKKA (Association of Kannada Kootas of America) will be hosting an Immigration Webinar for the benefit of Kannadigas in USA to address immigration concerns as a result of COVID-19 pandemic situation. Many Kannadigas in USA are seeking answers pertaining to their own unique immigration status and travel situation. Immigration Attorney Amarnath Gowda will be the…
Online courses for CET, NEET
April 7, 2020The students preparing for competitive examinations like Common Entrance Test (CET) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission during 2020-21 academic year will be offered online courses through Keonics. Considering the proposal submitted by the Department of Technical Education, the State Higher Education Department has give approval to conduct online classes through Keonics…
Transport Dept. 24×7 Helpline
April 7, 2020The Government has launched a 24×7 Helpline to receive and resolve complaints regarding the movement of essential services. Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi announced the launch of the Helpline which will also look into the issue of inter-State vehicles. It will also act as a Control Room connecting all the RTOs across the State. Organisations…












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