Mysuru: In a significant push towards combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and encouraging healthier lifestyles, ‘Swastha Mysuru’ initiative was formally launched here on Friday. The health dept signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the HH Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Foundation and Health World India Trust, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort aimed at improving public…
Chikkamagaluru: Minister for primary and secondary education, Madhu Bangarappa, has announced free notebooks and textbooks for children studying in class 1 to 12 from the next academic year.Speaking at the inauguration of new classrooms at Melpal Govt High School in Koppa taluk on Friday, the minister said that along with shoes-socks, and uniforms, textbooks and…
Mysuru: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) member Vadepally Ramachandra on Friday directed the police and district administration officials to file a quick FIR if atrocities were committed against members of the Scheduled Castes. He also gave directions to them to act swiftly in such cases, and to protect and ensure their security and safety.Chairing…
Mysuru: Health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday dismissed any speculation over confusion regarding a change of chief minister, asserting that the Congress high command will take the final call.Speaking to reporters, he said the CM, deputy CM, and all seniors are fully committed to abiding by the high command’s decision. “There are no internal…
Mysuru: After the state govt approved the proposal to upgrade Mysuru as a Grade 1 city corporation, KSRTC Mysuru Urban division began preparing a plan to set up bus depots and stands at four places on the outskirts of the city, which are major connecting points to the tourist hub.The KSRTC planned to set up…
Mysuru: In the wake of a police constable’s alleged involvement in a Rs 7.1 crore heist in Bengaluru, Mysuru City police have issued strict instructions to all personnel to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and refrain from any unlawful activity.Following directives from DG & IGP MA Saleem, city police convened a meeting emphasising the…
Shivamogga: Crop damage has been reported in areas surrounding Karjikoppa, near the Kannur-Kaanalli hill, with two wild elephants straying into that region. Efforts by the forest department to drive them back to their original dwelling place in Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary have so far borne no fruit.With the corridor connecting Kaali Tiger Reserve in Dandeli severely…
Mysuru: Chamundeshwari MLA GT Devegowda on Thursday directed Rammanahalli town panchayat officials to issue khatas to property owners within its limits.He also directed the civic body to clear all pending applications of the beneficiaries who applied for houses and sites under various schemes of the govt. The urban body manages areas on the outskirts of…
Mandya: The National Lok Adalat will be held in Mandya on Dec 13, with preparatory meetings planned across all seven taluks to facilitate the smooth settlement of cases.At the adalat, civil and criminal matters will be taken up for amicable resolution, including property disputes, partition suits, money recovery cases, suits under the Specific Relief Act,…
Madikeri: Kodagu BJP Krishi Morcha activists protested in front of the DC office on Wednesday, accusing the state govt of cutting down financial aid to farmers.Those who spoke on the occasion alleged that for ‘Kisan Samman Nidhi’, the Union govt extends Rs 6,000 per farmer, while the previous BJP govt in Karnataka provided Rs 4,000…
