Mysore/Mysuru: No Muslim graveyard in Karnataka can deny the burial of any person who follows Islam and has succumbed to COVID-19, said Karnataka Wakf Board after some incidents of such refusal were reported in the State. “Muslim khabarastans (graveyards) in Karnataka irrespective of registered or unregistered with the Wakf Board shall not refuse the burial…
Tusker breaks through Railway barricade at Bandipur
July 22, 2020Chamarajanagar: Wild animals trying to cross the barricades installed in forest borders to prevent them from entering human habitat in search of food and water has become common. But one incident of a young tusker breaking through a railway barricade and entering human habitat has taken place in Bandipur Tiger Reserve Forest and the video…
Students should be able to apply online for graduate courses: MLC
July 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: MLC Marithibbegowda has urged the State Government to facilitate submission of applications through online portals for students seeking admission to graduate courses. Stating that he has written a letter to Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Higher Education Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan in this regard, the MLC said, “It is a welcome move that students…
CET to be held on July 30 and 31
July 22, 2020Bengaluru: After successfully conducting SSLC and PUC exams in the State, amid rising number of Covid cases in the region, the Karnataka Government yesterday has decided to conduct the Common Entrance Test (CET) on July 30 and 31 all across the State. Speaking to reporters yesterday in Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Higher…
Cow badly injured after biting explosive, euthanised
July 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Evan as the incident of an elephant biting fruits stuffed with explosives and later dying in water in a standing position in Kerala is still fresh in the minds of people, a six-year-old cow’s mouth was blown away after biting explosives which was hidden in food on Monday afternoon in H.D. Kote taluk. The…
New team of ‘Spoorthi’ installed
July 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The installation ceremony of Spoorthi, the Ladies Wing of Builders Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, was held recently at its MBCT Board Room with all precautionary measures in place. Due to pandemic, the programme was streamed live. U.M. Gurushanthappa, BAI Karnataka State Chairman and MBCT Managing Trustee, was the chief guest. M. Rathnaraj,…
Rider injured as bikes collide
July 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A rider suffered serious injuries while two others sustained minor injuries when their bikes collided near Bake Point at Saraswathipuram last night. While the seriously injured rider is identified as 24-year-old Rahul of K.G. Koppal, two other persons, who suffered minor injuries, are Imran of Subashnagar and Akash of K.G. Koppal. Rahul has been…
Children’s Education: Time to think Out-of-the-Box
July 22, 2020Pratham Mysore shows the way… By Ashvini Ranjan & Bhamy V. Shenoy Never before have we been so concerned and confused about children’s education as we are today. The lockdown and the consequent closure of Schools due to the Coronavirus pandemic has caught us all unawares and unprepared to address the situation. Though many are…
Pet Talk: July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka gives tips on stopping cats from biting, their aging signs & bathing them By Maneka Gandhi How to stop cats from biting? Try substituting cat toys for your fingers when you’re playing and save your fingers for gentle petting. Make sure all family members (and visitors) are aware of…
Tribute to Dr. K.M. Govindegowda, ENT Surgeon
July 22, 2020Sir, Some doctors make a difference in our lives, some doctors reduce the quantum of our sufferings, some doctors touch our hearts with their humane kindness, some doctors bring a smile on our face… But 20th July saw a huge loss for the ENT and medical fraternity in the demise of Dr. K.M. Govindegowda (65),…















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