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MYSURU: The state Hindu religious institutions and charitable endowments department is making all out efforts to make the mass marriage programme Saptapadi in a bid to popularise simple marriages. As per the proposal, even a single pair can enter the wedlock in these marriages on the notified day.
As per the plan, the temple management will notify the Saptapadi event dates well in advance. Even if a single pair enrolls for the particular day, the event will be held.
The state government launched the scheme in 2020 to popularise mass marriages. In the year 2020, the endowment department wanted to launch this scheme simultaneously in many temples on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
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MYSURU: Notwithstanding the beating that the economy has taken on account of the pandemic-induced crisis, investment continues to pour into Mysuru district.
According to sources at the Mysuru District Industries’ Centre, proposals from seven companies to either set up a new plant or expand existing ones have been approved, igniting hope among stakeholders in Mysuru, and bearing promise of generating employment for thousands.
The authorities at the centre said that among the investment proposals approved include those submitted by Rucha Engineering Industries, an ancillary unit of TVS that is seeking to invest Rs 138 crore in Mysuru, and generate employment for nearly 300 citizens.
Passengers say they have to stand in a queue to purchase tickets. Booking them online is even more expensive
MYSURU: When train services resumed after pandemic-induced restrictions were lifted in October last year, commuters on the Mysuru-Bengaluru line heaved a sigh of relief. But with railways yet to resume monthly passes, passengers are dejected since travel is burning a hole in their budgets.
Sources say about 2,000 monthly passes were being issued to passengers on the Mysuru-Bengaluru line before the nationwide lockdown was imposed.
An employee who travels daily between Kengeri and Mandya said the cost of commuting has skyrocketed. Previously a monthly pass would cost him Rs 600, but now he has to shell out five times that sum.
All 16 who had adverse events were given the Covishield vaccine, while 14 of them were women
BENGALURU: Karnataka has registered 16 severe adverse events following immunisation (AEFIs) till Wednesday, seven of which were triggered by acute anxiety, data from the state health and family welfare department reveals. All 16 who suffered AEFIs were administered the Covishield vaccine.
Fourteen of the AEFI cases were women, while the seven with acute anxiety all women were hospitalised and have recovered. Both men who suffered adverse events died. The third fatality was a woman. All cases were among healthcare workers, but there is no clarity on their professional backgrounds.
Dasoha at the Nanjangud temple. Devotees say the food is prasadam and that it’s a vital part of the pilgrimage journey
MYSURU: Many temples in Mysuru district, that had shut their kitchens when the nationwide pandemic-induced lockdown was announced, have resumed ‘Dasoha’, the practice of offering free meals to devotees and visitors. The free meals are an integral part of the pilgrimage journey for many.
Three major pilgrim centres in South Karnataka Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi hills, Nanjangud Srikaneshwara temple, and Sri Malai Mahadeshwara Swamy Kshetra in Chamarajanagar district are among those that have resumed mass feeding programmes.
At Nanjangud and Chamundeshwari temples, Dasoha resumed on February 12, although the temples only offer the afternoon meal. “We have continued with the same menu which includes rice, rasam, payasa etc for lunch,” said SN Yathiraj Sampathkumaran, executive officer, Chamundeshwari temple.