Madikeri: Noted Philanthropist from North Kodagu Biddanda Bopaiah Chengappa (B.B. Chengappa) passed away in Guyya, Siddapur yesterday. He was 76. A coffee planter, Chengappa owned Guyya Estate in Siddapur. He leaves behind his wife Lekha Chengappa, son Vinay Aiyappa, who is working in Ethiopia and a host of relatives and friends. His other son had…
The phrase of the caption for today’s column was first used in the context of environmental challenges compelling attention of that section in society which is concerned about conditions in future affecting human populations and all other life forms across the planet. Long before governments stepped into the environment scene by enforcing environment-related laws, citizens…
Mysuru: Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Member of Parliament Shobha Karandlaje has been appointed as an official parliamentary observer for the UK Parliamentary elections scheduled to be held on June 8 where each of the 650 parliamentary constituencies will elect one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons, the Lower House of Parliament. Under UK Election Assignment…
Mysuru: Punith Kuttaiah Mukkatira of Kodagu has cleared this year’s UPSC competitive exam by securing 501st rank. He is the son of Mukkatira Prakash Belliappa and Jamuna (Baduvanda) of Devanageri village near Ammathi in Kodagu. A student of Good Shepherd Convent and Coorg Public School (COPS), Gonikoppal, he completed his Mechanical Engineering from R.V. College,…
Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens is celebrating World Environment Day on June 5 with a few unique programmes. The day will begin at 10 am with inauguration and signature campaign. At 10.15 am, there will be nature walk with elephant calf Chamundi and at 11 am the naming ceremony of a zebra. This will be…
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will inaugurate the new building of JSS Educational Institutions at Hullahalli, Nanjangud taluk, at 12 noon on June 4. Announcing this at a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday, JSS Mahavidyapeetha Executive Secretary Dr. C.G. Betsurmath said that District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa will preside. Primary and Secondary Education…
Sir, In one of his recent articles titled “Self-Discipline,” N.K.A.Ballal has highlighted the virtues of observing self-discipline. It is also a fact that those who lead disciplined lives tend to live longer. Examples of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Mysore Vasudevacharya and John D. Rockefeller can be quoted in this connection. John D. Rockefeller was the richest…
Mysuru: In view of the mega Divisional level ‘Saulabhya Vitharana’ convention organised by the State Government marking the completion of four years of its governance at Maharaja’s College Grounds, the City Police have announced traffic diversions and regulated vehicular movement at roads leading to the venue as mentioned below: Parking arrangements for outstation vehicles Vehicles…
Bengaluru: Legislative Council Chairman D.H. Shankaramurthy has issued notices to eight MLCs of the Congress and JD(S), who have been accused of furnishing false residential address to vote during the BBMP Mayor election in Aug. 2016 and Ballari City Corporation election in Apr. 2017. The notices have been issued following a complaint filed by leader…
MLA Vasu is seen lighting the lamp to inaugurate the Linen Club Showroom in Kuvempunagar on May 29. Others seen are (from left) N.V. Hegde of Hotel Shringar, Sachhidanand Hegde, Proprietor and M.J. Ravikumar, Mayor.
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