The Department of Mechanical Engineering of ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, in association with Tech Trunk Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, had organised a two-day workshop on ‘IC Engine Overhauling’ for Mechanical Engineering students recently. The training programme was held to enrich students’ knowledge in the field of Vehicle Dynamics, Formula 1 car design, IC engine…
46-year-old woman succumbs to H1N1
March 11, 2017H1N1 took another life in the district with a 46-year-old woman succumbing to the deadly virus at a private hospital in city this morning. The deceased has been identified as Poornima, a resident of Banchallihundi village in Nanjangud taluk. With this death, the number of victims has increased to 7 this year in Mysuru. Speaking…
The Lone Movie Wolf
March 11, 2017I am an extremely sociable person…But I also like to do certain things alone, especially watching movies. This solo movie watching, it seems, is “abnormal” behaviour as a friend observed. He is not the first. He will not be the last, for people find ‘solo-activists’ weird. When I lived in Chennai, my landlord once mockingly…
‘Shobhayatra’ accorded Poornakumbha welcome in city
March 11, 2017The ‘Shobhayatra,’ organised to mark the 110th birthday celebrations of Siddaganga Mutt Seer Dr. Sri Shivakumara Swamiji, arrived in Mysuru yesterday. The Shobhayatra was accorded a grand traditional Poornakumbha welcome by Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha, Federation of Basava Balaga and Sharana Sahitya Parishat at the Suttur Mutt premises here. Speaking on the occasion, Prof….
Tibetan students take out protest rally
March 11, 2017Around 50 Tibetan students took out a protest rally under the aegis of Mysuru Tibetan Students Association in city on Friday condemning the Chinese aggression in Tibet. The protesters alleged that China must stop its atrocities against Tibetans and urged the international community to protect them from Chinese harassment. The rally was taken out from…
New President for Kodagu Dist. BJP
March 11, 2017In a sudden development, former ZP Member B.B. Bharateesh has been appointed as the new President of District BJP wing unseating Manu Muthappa, who has lost the position after a very short period. After former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa took over as the State BJP President, new heads were appointed to all district BJP wings…
CPI urges for fulfilment of various demands
March 11, 2017The members of Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue at Gandhi Square here yesterday demanding both the State and Central Governments to fulfil various demands that included waiving off farm loans, release of crop insurance, water, fodder for animals, effective implementation of rural employment guarantee scheme, implementation…
Experts to inspect Kukkarahalli Lake on Mar.14
March 11, 2017In the context of a few organisations and environmentalists opposing the move of Mysore University to develop Kukkarahalli Lake, Lake Development Authority has appointed retired IISc Professor Ramprasad and retired Chief Engineer C.N. Babu, two experts, to inspect the lake on Mar.14 at 11 am. Zoo Executive Director K. Kamala Karikalan, Kukkarahalli Lake Protection Committee…
Laughter as a therapy
March 11, 2017By Dr. K.B. Chinnappa Retired Professor of Physical, Education, Bangalore University Among the entire animal- kingdom, it is only the human-beings who have the ability to laugh. Laughter comes from the heart but shows on the face as smile. Smile has dual role to play in the society. It acts as passport to friendship (smile…
Youth killed in road mishap
March 11, 2017In a tragic road mishap, a 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on the spot when the bike he was riding was knocked down by a cement mixer lorry from behind in front of ‘Renault’ showroom near Hinkal on Mysuru-Hunsur Road yesterday morning. The deceased has been identified as P. Rakshith, son of Papegowda of Hosakote in…
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