Mysore/Mysuru: The city witnessed a slew of protests this morning as many organisations staged demonstrations at various venues for different reasons. Federation of UoM students’ Association Federation of University of Mysore (UoM) Student Association staged a protest in front of the Clock Tower in Manasagangothri campus seeking admissions to the new research hostel, fee concessions…
No protests, rallies for 15 days: Government
January 5, 2022But Congress will go ahead with Mekedatu to Bengaluru padayatra from Jan. 9 Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has announced fresh restrictions on gatherings. It has barred people from holding protests and rallies in the State. Large gatherings for parties and celebrations will also not be allowed. Strict action will be taken against those who violate…
Relatives of Ashokapuram resident who died after taking COVID vaccine, stage protest
November 15, 2021Mysuru: Blaming negligence on part of Health officials, relatives of 39-year-old Ashokapuram resident Suresh who died after he was vaccinated for COVID, staged a demonstration near the mortuary in MMC&RI premises this morning seeking legal action against Health Department officials and payment of adequate compensation. The protesters said that Suresh, a resident of Ashokapuram sixth…
Protests galore in city
September 24, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Urging Government not to cancel cultural programmes during the upcoming Dasara festival, members of Mysuru City and District Cultural and Professional Artistes’ Association staged protest opposite Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office here this morning. Protesting artistes demanded that the Government should continue organising cultural programmes in all the major seven venues in city including Kalamandira,…
Activists oppose privatisation, Villagers seek rehabilitation, Hut-dwellers want houses
August 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city was witness to a series of protests by different organisations in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office yesterday. In the first protest, ASHA, Anganawadi and Mid-Day Meal workers, under the joint banner of CITU, AITUC, AIUTUC and TUCC, staged a demonstration opposing the privatisation moves of services. Alleging…
Staff of aided Institutions threaten to stage protest on Jan.10
December 22, 2019Mysuru: The Karnataka State Aided Educational Institutions Pension Deprived Staff Members Association has warned of staging a massive demonstration in Bengaluru on Jan.10, if it’s demand for pension is not met. Addressing a press meet here on Friday, Association District President Dr. Sharath Kumar said that a memorandum will be submitted to the Deputy Commissioners…
Protests galore in city
June 25, 2019Mysuru: A Ph.D holder Dr. B. Basavaraj staged a solo protest in front of Crawford Hall here yesterday urging University of Mysore (UoM) to continue his services as a Guest Lecturer. Basavaraj, after a PG degree in Ancient History and Archaeology, got his Doctorate from UoM pursuing research at Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS)…
Daily wagers take out rally
June 19, 2019Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their long-standing demands, over 500 contract employees, welfare employees and regularised daily wage employees, under the banner of The Karnataka State Government Daily Wage Employees Federation, Hubballi, took out a massive rally in city yesterday. The rally, which commenced from Town Hall, passed through Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock…
Cane growers’ protest on June 4
May 22, 2019Mysuru: Members of State Sugarcane Growers’ Association and Federation of Farmers’ Associations of the State have decided to stage a protest in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on June 4 to urge the Government to arrange payment of dues from sugar factories. This decision was taken at a meeting of the State Committee of…
Protest rally at Delhi on Mar.31 for women’s reservation
February 18, 2019Mysuru: A protest rally is being organised on Mar.31 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi at 3 pm demanding the implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill and various other issues, said All India SC, ST, BC and Minorities Welfare Federation President Dr. N. Hanumanthappa. He was addressing a press conference at Patrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday and…
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