Mysore/Mysuru: Several couples got married in Mysuru today, while the Karnataka Government announced a complete lockdown on Sundays, as part of the fourth phase of COVID-19 shutdown till the end of this month. The marriage ceremonies were possible thanks to a clarification given by the State Government for marriages, which has been already scheduled for…
Ramzan festival in city tomorrow
May 24, 2020No mass prayers at Eidgah Maidan, Mosques Mysore/Mysuru: With COVID-19 pandemic everywhere and lockdown rules in force, Muslim community members will celebrate Ramzan festival in a simple manner tomorrow in city. At the Mysuru District Moon Committee meeting held yesterday at Apna Ghar in Shivarathreeshwara Nagar which was chaired by Sir Khazi of Mysuru Hazrath…
Alliance Air, TruJet to start Mysuru flights from May 25
May 24, 2020Seven-day institutional quarantine mandatory for out-of-State passengers Mysore/Mysuru: Alliance Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, is all set to commence flight operations from Mysuru from May 25 (Monday). The detailed schedule of the flight operations from May 25 to June 30 is available under Alliance Air section of www.airindia.in. TruJet, a regional airline, too…
All he could do was to watch his dying dad’s photo on phone
May 24, 2020A heart-rending story of a man who could not return to his native village to perform his father’s last rites Mysore/Mysuru: Aging process and death are inevitable to every human being and we all wish to stand by the deathbed of our dear ones and share grief with our family and friends. This man, however,…
Recovered alcoholic helps others to kick the habit
May 24, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Thiyagu’, a Tamil movie released in 1990, proved to be quite popular in those times. It was based on Tamil novel ‘Oru Manithanin Kadhai’. In that movie, the central character ‘Thyagu’, played by actor Raghuvaran, is an alcoholic and his life was ruined due to liquor addiction. Born in a middle class family, the…
Government permits extra work hours at Factories till Aug. 21
May 24, 2020Bengaluru: In a significant decision aimed at improving industrial productivity which has taken a severe beating due to COVID-19 lockdown, the State Government on Friday exempted establishments coming under the Factories Act from adhering to prescribed daily and weekly hours. Workers will now have to put in more hours of work in factories across the…
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…
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…
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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