Mysore/Mysuru: A song written, composed and sung by a College Lecturer with a folk touch on Coronavirus has gone viral. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Manapur, a lecturer working in Maharaja’s College in city, has not only written the song titled ‘Corona Bandaite Jopaana,’ she has also composed music and sung the folk song much to the delight…
Migrant students can write SSLC exam at nearest centre
May 24, 2020May 29 deadline to choose new centre Bengaluru: With most migrant students returning to their villages following the COVID-19 lockdown, the Government has allowed such SSLC students to write the exams at the centre that is closest to their native place or village. The SSLC exam (2019-20) is scheduled to take place from June 25…
National-level Online Faculty Development Programme
May 24, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Seshadripuram Degree College, Mysuru, had organised a National-level Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘New Performance Appraisal System and Career Advancement Scheme’ on May 22. Around 500 participants from across the State had registered for the FDP. M.K. Shalini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, welcomed the Resource Person Prof. K. Sajjath, NAAC Coordinator…
FM-in-waiting…forever?
May 24, 2020In a recent interview on a TV channel Dr. Subramanian Swamy, economist and BJP Member of Parliament, reiterated his opinion that this Government had no economic policy, does not know what it is up against and warned that the Indian economy would crash like 1930’s United States if cash is not put in the hands…
The ‘saviours’ of womenfolk
May 24, 2020Two young Mysureans distribute 14,000 Menstrual Hygiene Kits By B.N. Ramya As a result of pandemic and the lockdown that followed, we were witness to people being rendered jobless and shelterless on one side; and the same situation on the other end, brought to the fore ‘humanity’ with many lending their helping hands to the…
Shoddy rehab house works in Kodagu: Is there any end to corruption?
May 24, 2020Sir, Apropos the article “Kodagu flood victims fuss over shoddy rehab house works” (SOM dated May 21), the flood victims are already devastated by the loss of house, property and means of livelihood. Many have been rendered homeless. To add insult to injury, the houses that have been built for them are as good/bad as…
S. R. Nagaraja Setty
May 24, 2020S. R. Nagaraja Setty (85), a resident of Dattagalli 3rd Stage, H-Block, Kanakadasa Nagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind five daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday, according to family sources.
N. Janardhan
May 24, 2020N. Janardhan (63), Hon. President of Mysuru District Newspaper Distributors Association and a resident of Sunnadakeri near Siddappa Square, passed away yesterday night at a private hospital in city. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, daughter-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed tomorrow in city, according to family…
City braces for 36-hour lockdown from 7 tonight
May 23, 2020First Weekly Sunday curfew to be total Buses, vehicles to be off roads; no trains Venture out of homes only for essentials Sale of fruits, vegetables and meat allowed Already scheduled marriages permitted Mysore/Mysuru: The first ‘weekly Sunday curfew’ as part of lockdown 4.0 will start in Mysuru tonight (May 23) itself instead of Sunday…
Will hotels stop parcel service in protest?
May 23, 2020Decision hinges on hoteliers’ meeting with CM in Bengaluru today Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government is in a dilemma over responding to the demand of hotels and restaurants to re-start full operations as the Centre is yet to provide guidance on the issue. The cash-strapped industry has threatened to halt food takeaways if hotels and restaurants…














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