Sir, While expressing his concerns on safety of school children, Prof. K.V. Satyan, in his letter, clearly described how children are being taken to schools in various modes of transportation and the risks involved in the way the children are being taken to schools (SOM dated June 8). Supplementing to his concerns, I have recently…
Bags ‘Best Educationist Award’
June 14, 2017Dr. C. Anthony Paul Raj (right), Assistant Professor at St. Joseph’s College of Education, was given the ‘Best Educationist Award’ by the International Institute of Education and Management and ‘Rashtriya Vidya Gaurav Gold Medal’ by Indian Solidarity Council’ at a programme organised at New Delhi recently. He is seen receiving the award from Dr. Bhisham…
RBI issues new Rs. 500 notes with inset letter A, old notes to remain valid
June 14, 2017New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) yesterday announced that it has issued Rs. 500 denomination notes with inset letter A. However, the old notes, which were introduced after PM Narendra Modi’s demonetisation drive in Nov. 2016 will continue to remain legal tender. The Central Bank, in a statement, said that this was in…
Overflowing garbage bin needs to be cleared at Rajiv Nagar
June 14, 2017The garbage bin near Gupta Stores cross road in Rajiv Nagar is overflowing since a week resulting in empty plastic covers and waste papers getting scattered due to wind and entering nearby houses. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to get the bin cleared frequently.
Vijay Mallya gets bail till Dec. 4
June 14, 2017London: Denying all allegations against him, Liquor baron Vijay Mallya yesterday claimed that he has “enough evidence” to plead his case as he appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court for his extradition case hearing. Talking to media outside the Court before the hearing, Mallya, who is wanted in India on loan defaults to several banks, said,…
5-day Creative Crunch Expo begins in city
June 14, 2017Mysuru: The five-day creative exhibition — ‘Grand Exhibition Creative Crunch 2017’ — organised by Arena Animation to mark its 7th anniversary celebrations, began at its premises in T.K. Layout yesterday. The expo was inaugurated by CAVA Dean Basavaraj Musavalgi. On the very first entry to the exhibition, the Digital Tonga caught the attention of the…
Plea to clear garbage pile at Shanthinagar
June 14, 2017A pile of garbage dumped on Azeez Sait Nagar Main Road in Shanthinagar many days ago is yet to be cleared resulting in foul smell emanating from the garbage causing inconvenience to the public and the residents living in the surroundings. Authorities concerned are urged to get the garbage cleared at the earliest.
Lamp post leaning dangerously on Sayyaji Rao Road
June 14, 2017A lamp post installed on Sayyaji Rao Road opposite to Cafe Aramane near Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is leaning dangerously and may fall on to the road resulting in injuries to motorists and pedestrians which may prove fatal. Authorities concerned are urged to take action before any untoward incidents take place.
Bylakuppe Golden Temple closed for renovation from today
June 14, 2017Mysuru: The Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery) at Bylakuppe near here will be temporarily closed for renovation from today (June 14). The Namdroling Monastery, one of the most sought after tourist attractions in Karnataka, attracts thousands of tourists daily which swells to 10,000 on holidays. The imposing temple attracts people from not only different parts of…
Champions Trophy: Indo-Bangla clash tomorrow
June 14, 2017Team India captain Virat Kohli has promised there will be no let-up from the title-holders when they face Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston tomorrow. After a surprise group defeat by Sri Lanka in a tournament featuring the world’s top eight one-day international sides, India responded to their ‘win or go…
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