On account of World Veterinary Day being celebrated on Apr. 29, here we publish an article on veterinary profession by Dr. C.S. Arun, a post-graduate Veterinarian practicing small animal medicine in Mysuru since twenty-two years. Author of many books and scientific articles about animal health care, he has been recognised as “Best Veterinarian” by Karnataka…
Centenarian freedom fighter M.G.Chengappa passes away
April 26, 2017Mysuru: Veteran freedom fighter Malavanda G. Chengappa, a resident of No. 5, Chaitra Apartment, S. V. Road, Yadavagiri, passed away at a private hospital, here this morning following a brief illness. He was 104 years old. He is the elder brother of Congress leader late M.G. Kuttappa. He was a freedom fighter fromKodagu, who had…
China bans Islamic baby names in Muslim majority Xinjiang province
April 26, 2017List of banned baby names released amid ongoing crackdown on veils and beards Beijing: Many couples fret over choosing the perfect name for their newborn, but for Muslims in Western China that decision has now become even more fraught: pick the wrong name and your child will be denied education and government benefits. Officials in…
After ban on use of wild animals: Circus artistes take to daring acrobatic feats
April 26, 2017Mysuru, Apr. 26 (OSR) – Following the ban on use of wild animals in 1998 and elephants from outside the State since last year, the Great Bombay Circus, which has returned to Mysuru after a gap of 10 years, has come up with a host of new daring acrobatic feats by artistes. Addressing a press…
Chief Minister heads to Gundlupet, Nanjangud to thank voters
April 26, 2017Mysuru: Hitting back at the State BJP President B.S. Yeddyurappa (BSY) for predicting early Assembly polls in the State, Chief Minster Siddharamaiah wondered whether Yeddyurappa was the Election Commissioner to say so. Speaking to press persons upon his arrival at Mandakalli Airport this morning, Siddharamaiah who was en route to Gundlupet to take part in…
Kreeda Kaushalya, traditional board games expo from tomorrow
April 26, 2017Mysuru: Ramsons Kala Pratishtana (RKP) is ready with its ninth edition of Kreeda Kaushalya — the traditional games exhibition and sale. The expo will be open from Apr. 27 to May 14 between 10 am and 7 pm everyday including weekends. It will be inaugurated tomorrow at 11 am by Indrakshi Devi and R. Raja…
Elephant census: Forest Dept. trains volunteers, officers
April 26, 2017Mysuru: The Forest Department conducted a day-long workshop yesterday to train volunteers and staff for the forthcoming All-India Synchronized Asian Elephant Census to be held in Karnataka from May 16 to 19 along with other southern States. Around 210 volunteers and 140 staff took part. The workshop was attended by 210 volunteers and 140 staff…
Pet talk
April 26, 2017In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka speaks about the stripes of zebra, squirrel and striped mouse and explains how tigers communicate and about gaining a dog’s trust How did the zebra and the squirrel and the striped mouse get their stripes? There are several reasons that scientists have given over the decades: a) The stripes…
As Siddarameshwara Jayanti, netas skip Mahaveer Jayanti too
April 26, 2017Mysuru: On the lines of Siddarameshwara Jayanti (that was held yesterday), Mahaveer Jayanti too, organised by District Administration, Department of Kannada & Culture and Jain Associations, this morning at Kalamandira here turned a damp squib with none of the netas listed in the invitations turning up for the function except MLA Vasu who made a…
District Administration to host Basava Jayanti celebrations from Apr. 28 to 30
April 26, 2017Mysuru: Basava Jayanti will be celebrated on a grand scale by District Administration, Veerashaiva Association and Basava Balaga Okkuta from Apr. 28 to 30. Disclosing this at a press meet at Rajendra Bhavan in JSS Hospital premises here yesterday, Celebration Committee President Dr. Nandeesh Hanche said that the celebration would be graced by Suttur Seer…
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