Mandya: Eight students from various schools run by Abhinava Bharathi Shikshana Trust in Mandya have been selected to visit National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the US on a study tour. The Trust has made all arrangements for the study tour of eight rural students Swarna, Chandana, Vandana, Sarika, Chidananda, Pranati R. Bharadwaj, Harshith…
BJP workers taken into custody ahead of CM’s visit to Mandya
May 8, 2017Mandya: With Chief Minister Siddharamaiah scheduled to arrive in Mandya this afternoon, the Mandya Police have taken over 10 BJP workers into preventive custody for allegedly planning to hold black flag demonstration against the CM during his visit. Siddharamaiah is scheduled to launch a slew of developmental works at Basaralu. It may be recalled, the…
In Ramanujacharya’s footsteps
May 8, 2017Digging into the pages of history we can pick and choose from a long list of legendary figures comprising eminent scholars, kings, saints, philosophers, statesmen, warriors, composers of lyrics with everlasting messages, singers capturing the hearts of people of their times, creators of intricate stone carvings that have endured for centuries, authors of literary works…
Mysuru Branch of State Minority Women Co-op. Society
May 8, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru Branch of Karnataka State Minority Women Co-operative Society was inaugurated in city recently by Chairperson of Karnataka State Minority Women Co-operative Society and former Chairperson of Karnataka State Minority Commission Balkies Banu at No. 700, 6th Cross, Tipu Sultan Road, near Al Kareem High School in Shanthi Nagar here. An awareness meeting…
Hundreds queue-up for applications
May 8, 2017Mysuru: Hundreds of aspirants queued-up in front of Devaraja Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited located at Kuvempunagar here this morning to get their hands on applications being distributed by the Corporation for beneficiaries under various schemes. People belonging to backward communities from Nanjangud, T. Narasipur and other taluks have been taking the applications…
Dr. C.N. Ravi Kumar is MyCEM Principal
May 8, 2017Mysuru: Dr. C.N. Ravi Kumar (in pic), former Dean (Academics), Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of SJCE, has taken charge as the Principal of Mysore College of Engineering and Management (MyCEM). He obtained his doctoral degree in Computer Science and Engineering during the year 2000, Master Degree in 1985…
“Adi Guru Shankaracharya of Kalady”
May 8, 2017Sir, This refers to the article “Udupi, the Kshetra of Lord Sri Krishna” by Prof. A. V. Narasimha Murthy (AVN) in SOM dated Apr. 30. Thanks to AVN for providing us with a detailed and informative article in his unique way as always. This day being celebrated across the nation as Shankara Jayanti, I would…
No purchase of fuels on May 10
May 8, 2017Mysuru: The Federation of Mysuru Petroleum Traders (FMPT) have decided to extend full support to the Consortium of Indian Petroleum Dealers (CIPD) and hence, on May 10, there will be no purchase of petrol and diesel, said the FMPT president Shashikala Nagaraj. Addressing a press meet here this morning, she said that however, there would…
Team India announced for Champions Trophy
May 8, 2017Mumbai: The Senior Men’s Selection Committee of BCCI announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2017 this morning. BCCI had missed the Apr. 25 deadline following issues with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over revenue sharing. Amidst speculations that BCCI might pull out of the tournament, the Board decided to send its…
Sign boards in front of temples: A commendable decision
May 8, 2017Sir, The decision of the Mysuru district administration to display sign boards in front of temples stating that they are open to all irrespective of race, religion, gender, etc., is commendable [SOM dated May 4]. Paeans of praises should be showered on the district administration for this decision. However, we have to appreciate that India…















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