Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the five guarantee schemes are aimed at the economic empowerment of the poor and weaker sections of the society. The state govt has implemented the schemes for the benefit of the poor irrespective of caste and creed, he said.He was speaking after inaugurating the Bhagiratha Jayanti celebration organised…
Mysuru: The Railway Co-operative Bank is set to celebrate its centenary and 105th year celebration, also called ‘Shatha Payana,’ at MMC and RI Platinum Jubilee auditorium on Sept 6.Speaking to reporters, bank president MB Manjegowda, recalled the humble beginnings of the institution. The bank was established on April 1, 1920, as a co-operative society in…
Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu is schelduled to visit Mysuru on Sept 1 and 2. The district administration, police, and Mysuru City Corporation have made extensive preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of events. The routes the President will be visiting have received a significant facelift.The President will arrive at Mysuru Airport from Delhi at 3pm…
Madikeri: The forest mobile squad in Madikeri has taken into custody four individuals on charges of illegally capturing a king cobra in the forests of Kodagu.Two snake rescuers from Kodagu and two residents of Maharashtra were caught by the authorities and booked under the Wildlife Protection Act. The forest mobile squad assistant conservator of forests,…
Mysuru: The district convention of Karnataka State Gram Panchayat Employees was held at Vidya Bharathi Kalyana Mantapa here on Sunday.The convention passed resolutions demanding that all gram panchayat employees be recognised as govt employees. This includes ensuring a minimum wage of Rs 31,000, providing a pension of Rs 11,000 to retired employees, and having the…
Mysuru: Labour minister Santosh Lad on Sunday urged all working-class people to stay united, and keep aside their individual differences, to fulfil their demands from the govt.He was speaking after inaugurating Nuliya Chandaiah Jayanti celebrations organised jointly by the district administration, ZP, department of Kannada and culture, and MCC at Kalamandir in the city. He…
Mandya: Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Sunday criticised Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, questioning the JD(S) state unit president’s CSR funds promise to MySugar School.Speaking to reporters, Cheluvarayaswamy said, “Where is the Rs 25 crore CSR grant promised for MySugar School? Did Mandya actually receive the Rs 900 crore in CSR funds he claims? They…
Hassan: JD(S) youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Sunday demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Dharmasthala row after launching a yatra to Dharmasthala from Kandali, on the outskirts of Hassan on Sunday.Nikhil said the truth will prevail and that Dharmasthala and Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade will come out clean. “We…
Shivamogga: Authorities in Shivamogga have come under the scanner as the police failed to register a Pocso case within 24 hours after a 15-year-old student gave birth to a baby at her home on Friday night. The student was experiencing stomach pain for two days prior to delivery and was subsequently admitted to a govt…
Shivamogga: A man died after falling into an elephant-proof trench in Adinakotige village, Shivamogga, on Saturday. Nagaraj, 32, fell into the trench, which was dug by the forest dept to control elephant movement into human habitats. The villagers opposed the trench near their homes, but their concerns were not addressed. Nagaraj’s body was found when…
