Mysuru: Very soon, the long-pending multi-level parking facility opposite the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens or the Mysuru Zoo will be a reality, said PWD and District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. He was speaking to reporters after inspecting the Zoo this morning. The total land available for parking opposite the Zoo (where vehicles are now…
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Even as I started writing my first article on the debate between branded versus generic drugs I had said that by embarking on this subject I was in danger of opening a Pandora’s Box. The deluge of responses I am getting has proved me right. While my mailbox and…
Mysuru: Amidst lot of opposition from the Syndicate members, former Vice Chancellor of Gulbarga University, Prof. V.B. Countinho, was nominated to the Search Committee, to select a new Vice Chancellor for University of Mysore. This decision was take at the special Syndicate meeting of the University of Mysore, held here this morning at Crawford Hall….
Madikeri: Hundreds of environmentally concerned residents of Kodagu, supported by various organisations and voluntary organisations took out a massive “Save Kodagu, Save Cauvery” rally in Madikeri this morning opposing the indiscriminate development of Kodagu that is leading to irreparable damage of the pristine environment. Holding banners, placards and signages, protestors marched along the main streets…
Madikeri: Noted Philanthropist from North Kodagu Biddanda Bopaiah Chengappa (B.B. Chengappa) passed away in Guyya, Siddapur yesterday. He was 76. A coffee planter, Chengappa owned Guyya Estate in Siddapur. He leaves behind his wife Lekha Chengappa, son Vinay Aiyappa, who is working in Ethiopia and a host of relatives and friends. His other son had…
The phrase of the caption for today’s column was first used in the context of environmental challenges compelling attention of that section in society which is concerned about conditions in future affecting human populations and all other life forms across the planet. Long before governments stepped into the environment scene by enforcing environment-related laws, citizens…
Mysuru: Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Member of Parliament Shobha Karandlaje has been appointed as an official parliamentary observer for the UK Parliamentary elections scheduled to be held on June 8 where each of the 650 parliamentary constituencies will elect one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons, the Lower House of Parliament. Under UK Election Assignment…
Mysuru: Punith Kuttaiah Mukkatira of Kodagu has cleared this year’s UPSC competitive exam by securing 501st rank. He is the son of Mukkatira Prakash Belliappa and Jamuna (Baduvanda) of Devanageri village near Ammathi in Kodagu. A student of Good Shepherd Convent and Coorg Public School (COPS), Gonikoppal, he completed his Mechanical Engineering from R.V. College,…
Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens is celebrating World Environment Day on June 5 with a few unique programmes. The day will begin at 10 am with inauguration and signature campaign. At 10.15 am, there will be nature walk with elephant calf Chamundi and at 11 am the naming ceremony of a zebra. This will be…
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will inaugurate the new building of JSS Educational Institutions at Hullahalli, Nanjangud taluk, at 12 noon on June 4. Announcing this at a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday, JSS Mahavidyapeetha Executive Secretary Dr. C.G. Betsurmath said that District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa will preside. Primary and Secondary Education…
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