161 taluks severely affected and 34 others moderately affected Bengaluru: A day after the Cabinet meeting, the Karnataka Government on Thursday issued an official order declaring 195 taluks in the State as drought-hit including nine taluks surrounding the capital city. The State is facing a deficient rainfall of more than 30 percent during the current …
Gruha Lakshmi: Women throng banks
September 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sixth day on, since the launch of Gruha Lakshmi Scheme by the State Government on Aug. 30, there has been a huge rush of beneficiaries to collect the money at various banks in the city and taluk centres of district. Gruha Lakshmi Scheme, one of the five pre-poll promises announced by the Government, provides…
Dasara fest: Govt. appealed to form Consultative Committee of Experts
September 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The city-based Inidani Mannamakkala Honnapadagala Balaga has appealed the Government to constitute a ‘Consultative Committee of Experts’ to hold Dasara celebrations in a more purposeful and organised manner. Addressing a press meet here recently, Balaga Hon. President Dr. K. Rameshwarappa stressed on the need for forming a consultative committee of experienced persons and experts…
Rs. 25 crore cluster seed fund set up for startups in Mysuru
August 27, 2023‘Beyond Bengaluru’ – Karnataka plans to transform Mysuru into a startup and tech hub Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government is planning to turn Mysuru into a startup and tech hub. At the industry round-table held on Aug. 25 at Hotel Southern Star in city, the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) received Letters of Intent from industrialists…
Under Anna Bhagya, Govt. starts giving cash for rice
July 11, 2023Third of five guarantees fulfilled; 4.42 crore people from 1.25 cr. BPL families to be benefited Bengaluru: As announced to give cash for additional five kg of rice under Anna Bhagya scheme, the State Government has transferred the benefit directly to the Bank accounts of beneficiaries. With this, the State Government has fulfilled its third…
City’s infra challenges hindering growth: MGP
July 11, 2023RESOLUTIONS OF THE MEETING Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and traditional charm, is currently grappling with significant infrastructural challenges that are impeding its progress and development. Concerned citizens and local organisations are demanding urgent action from the authorities to address these pressing issues. Water supply, underground drainage (UGD), electricity and other essential…
Age limit relaxed for teachers’ appointment
June 9, 2023Bengaluru: In a good news for teacher aspirants, the Government on Wednesday relaxed the age limit for recruitment of teachers and lecturers in Government and Private educational Institutions, by two years. The Government’s decision comes after many Legislators, Dignitaries, Associations and Organisations had exerted pressure seeking relaxation in upper age limit as teacher appointments were…
BJP stages protest against move to withdraw Anti-Cow Slaughter Act, hike in power tariff
June 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: City BJP workers staged a protest against the new State Congress Government’s proposal to withdraw Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act in the State and against the proposed hike of power tariff. The protest was held in front of Zilla Panchayat in city this morning. BJP leader V. Kaveesh Gowda who participated in the protest…
L.K. Atheeq to head Finance Department
June 2, 2023Additional Chief Secretary I.S.N Prasad to retire on June 30 Bengaluru: With still a month to go for the superannuation of I.S.N Prasad on June 30, the Government on Wednesday appointed Senior IAS Officer L.K. Atheeq as the next Additional Chief Secretary heading the Finance Department. Prasad, who is the incumbent Additional Chief Secretary of…
Steep hike in sapling prices hits greening drive
June 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government’s decision to increase prices of saplings or plants has come under fire from farmers and environmentalists. While the farmers are not ready to buy the saplings at this high price, the environmentalists say that it will hit the State’s plans to increase its forest cover. On its part, the Government (Forest…
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