Date: May 23rd, 2017

Risky rides on city roads!
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Risky rides on city roads!

May 23, 2017

Sir, This photo taken recently clearly indicates that the two-wheeler rider violated lane discipline by riding on the other side of the road divider (cement barricade) at AIISH Circle on Bogadi road. When red signal was on for him, instead of stopping behind the already waiting vehicles on the left side of this divider, he…

More on Lord Narasimha
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More on Lord Narasimha

May 23, 2017

Sir, Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy’s article titled “The Cult of Lord Narasimha” (SOM dated May 20) was highly illuminating. Mysuru’s three Narasimha temples can be interestingly traced to Melukote, the temple town nearby. The first temple on Ramavilas Road is managed by Ahobila Mutt. The founder of the Mutt is from Melukote who on divine…

Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura receives awards
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Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura receives awards

May 23, 2017

Mysuru: City’s Agri-Scientist Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura was conferred with ‘Krishi Vijnana Ratna Award-2017’ by Lions Club of Mysore Heritage City in association with Dr. Sukanya, an NRI residing in Nairobi, Kenya. PDG Ln. M. N.Jaiprakash, Club President Ln. C. H. Mallapur and other dignitaries were present. He was also honoured with ‘Pride of Mysuru’…

Blocked drains — A problem at Gayatripuram
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Blocked drains — A problem at Gayatripuram

May 23, 2017

Blocked drains on the 6th Cross in Gayatripuram 1st Stage near the Masjid is causing a lot of problems to the residents as water has become stagnant resulting in foul smell emanating from the blocked drains besides increase in mosquitoes in the surroundings. This is causing a lot of problems especially to the senior citizens…

Faculty Development Programme: Dental Education Unit inaugurated
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Faculty Development Programme: Dental Education Unit inaugurated

May 23, 2017

Mysuru: The Dental Education Unit (DEU), Centre for Continuous Learning for Professional Excellence (CCLPE), was inaugurated at JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS University, recently. Also, a Faculty Development Workshop was held on the occasion. Dr. B. Manjunatha, Registrar, JSS University, was the chief guest. Dr. Prashanth Vishwanth, Convener, CCLPE, was the guest of honour….

Mysore Varsity bags NSS State Award
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Mysore Varsity bags NSS State Award

May 23, 2017

The University of Mysore (UoM) has been honoured with the prestigious State NSS Award as Best University and Best Programme Co-ordinator for the year 2015-16. Dr. K. Kalachannegowda, former Programme Co-ordinator – NSS, UoM, is seen receiving the ‘Best Programme Co-ordinator Award’ from CM Siddharamaiah at a function held at Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha…

ASI celebrates Museum Day
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ASI celebrates Museum Day

May 23, 2017

Mysuru: The Zonal Anthropological Museum, Southern Regional Centre of Anthropological Survey of India (ASI), had organised International Museum Day celebrations in the Museum premises in Bogadi here recently. The Museum had invited students and Museum professionals and general public collaborating with Schools, Associations and other Museums for the celebrations. Delivering a special lecture titled “Museums…

Musical Evening at Ganapathy Ashrama
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Musical Evening at Ganapathy Ashrama

May 23, 2017

Vidushi Sangeeta Katti is seen presenting a Hindustani Vocal Concert at Nada Mantapa in Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama premises on Ooty Road in city last evening as part of the ongoing Diamond Jubilee and 75th birthday celebrations of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and 19th anniversary of Nada Mantapa. Picture right shows a section of the…

Vajrotsava: Widows of farmers get financial aid
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Vajrotsava: Widows of farmers get financial aid

May 23, 2017

Vajrotsava Day-3: Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji distributed financial aid of Rs. 15,000 along with a saree each to widows of farmers who committed suicide — Hombalamma and Puttamadamma, both from Bidarahalli, Thayamma of Rangacharihundi, Siddamma of Mellahalli and Savitri of Mahadevanahundi, located around Bannur — at Sri Ganapathy Ashrama premises on Ooty Road in Dattanagar…

Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava of Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy and Srivari
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Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava of Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy and Srivari

May 23, 2017

Mysuru: As part of Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava of Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy and Srivari, following programmes have been organised at Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple premises in Vijayanagar 1st Stage here from May 25 to 27: May 25 (9 am): Abhisheka and Laksharchane to Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy and Srivari; Lalitha Sahasranama Parayana by Mahila Sanghas; 6 pm to 7 pm: Inauguration…

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