The Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs) and Block Resource Persons (BRPs) who have completed three years of work as CRPs and BRPs met DDPI Dr. Panduranga yesterday and presented a memorandum urging him to finalise the place of postings through counselling before the commencement of teachers’ transfers. Mysuru: Deputy Director (Administration) Dr. Panduranga has sent a…
Minister assures to address problems of small-scale electrical contractors
June 9, 2019Mysuru: Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh has assured to look into the problems of small-scale electrical contractors. He was speaking after receiving a memorandum from the contractors at the District-level convention of them organised by Karnataka State Licensed Electrical Contractors Association at MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Hall here yesterday. The contractors alleged that the government was opting…
Cabinet nod for Government Holiday on 4th Saturdays
June 7, 2019Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday declared that the fourth Saturdays of every month will be a Government holiday, thus approving the recommendation of the Sixth Pay Commission. The rule will apply to all government departments, schools and colleges. Speaking to press persons after the Cabinet meeting yesterday, RDPR Minister Krishna Byregowda said that, however,…
Govt. releases Rs.120 crore for MMC&RI infrastructure development
June 7, 2019Bengaluru: The State Government has released Rs. 120 crore for development of infrastructure and construction of library and new blocks at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) in Mysuru. The State Cabinet which met yesterday, decided to appoint a contractor for the execution of works. The funds will be utilised for construction of a…
Mysuru temples pray for Rains
June 6, 2019Minister D.K. Shivakumar leads prayers at Sri Rishya Shringeshwara Temple in Chikkamagaluru Mysuru: The sound of Vedic hymns, chanting of mantras accompanied by beating of drums and ringing of bells reverberated from all the Muzarai temples across the State this morning as temples followed the Government directive to conduct pujas and yagnas to appease Rain…
Works on to beautify Brindavan Gardens
June 6, 2019Mysuru: The State Government that had announced grandiose plans to convert Brindavan Gardens at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir into a Disneyland-type amusement park has sanctioned money to develop a stretch of the garden near the Cauvery Statue. Horticulture Dept. is developing the Garden in front of the Royal Orchid Hotel near the Cauvery Statue…
Sulwadi Maramma Temple Poisoning Case: Five months on, Govt. yet to clear bills of city hospitals
June 5, 2019Mysuru: It was on December 14, 2018 the dastardly act of human poisoning shook the conscience of the Nation where hundreds of devotees were served Prasadam laced with poison at Kichuguth Sulwadi Maramma Temple in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district. Over 17 persons were killed and more than 120 fell ill after consuming the prasadam…
English Medium classes in Government Schools from this academic year
May 22, 2019Bengaluru: Amidst severe opposition from several writers and Kannada activist, the State Government on Tuesday issued an order on starting English medium classes in a thousand Government Schools across the State from this academic year itself. The Government notification in this regard also mentions starting of 100 Public Schools and Pre-Primary Schools (Nursery Schools). The…
State Govt. mulls setting up of ‘water grid’
May 18, 2019Bengaluru: With the State undergoing a severe crisis due to a long spell of drought, the Government is mulling on setting up of ‘water grid’ on the lines of power grid in the State. With rivers and other water bodies drying up fast due to soaring heat and scanty rainfall, most parts of the State,…
Prasadam poisoning case: State Govt. takes over Sulwadi Maramma Temple
April 10, 2019Chamarajanagar: Following the recommendation of Hindu Religious Endowment Department, also known as Muzrai, the State Government has finally issued orders to take over Kichguth Maramma Temple at Sulwadi in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district. It may be recalled that this temple was in news for the incident that claimed 17 lives and more than 110…
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