The SC/ST Welfare Department has invited applications from eligible nomadic tribes, forest dwellers and displaced persons for availing subsidy under various Economic Development Programmes such as dairy farming, cattle and sheep rearing, rabbit rearing, pig rearing etc. The beneficiaries must collect the prescribed application forms from the Department Office at the District and Taluk level…
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Financial aid for sewing machines
August 11, 2019Department of Textiles and Handlooms has invited applications from rural women who have undergone sewing machine operator training at designated centres to receive 50% financial assistance to buy sewing machines to enable them to become self-employed. For Mysuru District, the proposed number of beneficiaries will be General Category – 35, SC – 8 and ST…
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Scrutiny of applications
August 11, 2019The scrutiny of applications submitted by physically challenged sportspersons to the Department of Empowerment of Youth and Sports, Mysuru, for the cash awards during 2015, 2016 and 2017 will be taken up on Aug. 16 at 10 am at the Office of the Commissioner, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Nrupathunga Road, Bengaluru. Applicants should…
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Free NTSE camp
August 11, 2019BASE Educational Services will be conducting free NTSE coaching camp for eligible students from Aug. 17. Last date for submitting the application is Aug. 15. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a National-level scholarship programme in India to identify and nurture talented students. Those studying in Class X are eligible to appear for NTSE exam….
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Bharatanatyam on Ramayana
August 11, 2019Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies (VIIS), Hebbal, has organised Bharatanatyam performance by Vidushi Kripa Phadke based on episodes of Ramayana to commemorate its 10th year collaboration with University of Michigan, USA. The programme will be held on Aug. 14 at Ganabharathi Music and Dance School in Kuvempunagar at 6 pm. For details, contact Mob: 98452-08457.
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Senior Citizens Meeting
August 11, 2019The monthly meeting of Senior Citizens Forum, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, will be held on Aug. 14 at Nandi Circle premises, Kanakadasa Nagar, at 5.30 pm, according to Forum Secretary R.M. Chetty.
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Heavy to very heavy rains pound Kodagu
August 11, 2019Over 2,136 people are taking shelter in 25 relief camps across Kodagu District and the number of people being shifted to relief centres will see a dramatic increase as the rain is showing no signs of relenting. Life in Kodagu has been severely crippled with torrential downpour continuing to pound the district with more intensity….
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Red Alert: Areas downstream in danger as KRS gates open
August 10, 2019Mysore/ Kushalnagar: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam has reached the 112 feet mark this morning and the Dam authorities have released 50,000 cusecs. Villagers living in downstream areas have been warned not to venture into the river as water will be in full force and sudden. A red alert has been issued. A team…
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Kabini Dam Crest Gate malfunctions
August 10, 2019Wire snaps due to lack of maintenance; officials restore gate in a two-day operation H.D. Kote: Even as there is an inflow of more than 1 lakh cusecs to Kabini Reservoir following heavy rains in Wayanad in Kerala that is the main catchment of Kabini, one of the four crest gates in the Reservoir has…
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121-year-old Fire Brigade Station portico collapses
August 10, 2019Post-woman, Home Guard have miraculous escape Mysore: The latest heritage building that came crashing down in city is the 121-year-old Fire Brigade Station in Saraswathipuram. The portico of this landmark building suddenly collapsed yesterday at 3.20 pm due to heavy rains that has been lashing the city since the past four days. Luckily, there was…
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