Mysuru: A two-day International Conference on “Current trends in Computer, Electrical, Electronics and Communication (ICCTCEEC-2017)” began at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) in Gokulam here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the conference, former VTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. H.P. Khincha said that data economy and digitalisation are much talked about subjects today. Highlighting the role of data…
Mahouts, Kavadis get their hair trimmed
September 8, 2017Mysuru: As part of their annual ritual, the mahouts, kavadis and their children were given a free haircut by the members of Karnataka Rajya Savitha Samaja at the Palace premises here this morning. The mahouts, kavadis and their children, who spend most of their time in the forest and in the midst of elephants, do…
TRIBUTE… Gauri Lankesh: Amazing Grace
September 8, 2017The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has begun a probe into the murder of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead in front of her house at Rajarajeshwarinagar in Bengaluru on Sept. 5. In a Facebook post, Gauri Lankesh’s ex-husband, Chidanand Rajghatta, who is the Washington DC Correspondent of The Times of India, pays rich…
Fire at V V Market; two shops gutted
September 8, 2017Mysuru: Two shops selling grocery and plastic items were reportedly gutted in a fire possibly owing to an electrical short circuit early this morning at Vani Vilas (VV) Market in Agrahara here. Passers-by who noticed the fire at about 6 am immediately informed the Police who in turn summoned a fire tender to the spot….
Dog attack: Child recovering
September 8, 2017Mysuru: Amoghavarsha, the child who was attacked by their pet Rottweiler dog yesterday in city underwent a surgery at Apollo BGS Hospital and is said to be recovering at the Intensive Care Unit. Four-year-old Amoghavarsha was attacked by the dog when he was playing outside his house at Dattagalli Second Stage near Kuvempunagar. The child’s…
Walkathon marks World Physiotherapy Day in city
September 8, 2017Fitness camps to be held tomorrow Mysuru: Walkathon by the students and faculty of JSS College of Physiotherapy, Mysuru, senior Physiotherapists and others marked World Physiotherapy Day (World Physical Therapy Day) in city this morning. About 250 persons, who assembled in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of Mysore Palace, took out…
Tobacco auction commences at Periyapatna
September 8, 2017Periyapatna: Tobacco auction commenced this morning at the auction market in Thaggundi near here. MP Pratap Simha, former Minister C.H. Vijayashankar, Tobacco Board Vice-President P.V. Basavarajappa, Auction Market Director B.N. Bihari Choudhary and other were present. Speaking on he occasion Periyapatna MLA K. Venkatesh contended that tobacco fetched a good price in Andhra Pradesh. He…
Cross-voting: Membership of 5 Hunsur CMC members disqualified
September 8, 2017Hunsur: The Deputy Commissioner has disqualified the membership of five Hunsur CMC Congress members on charges of cross-voting in the CMC Presidential polls held in Sept.2016. The disqualified members are Shivaraj (Ward No. 5), Sunitha Jayarame Gowda (Ward No. 9), H.J. Yoganand (Ward No.10), H.C. Ravikumar (Ward No.18) and Fahimunisa (Ward No.26). All the five…
Grand procession to mark Vishwakarma Jayanti on Sept.17
September 8, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration in association with Mysuru District Vishwakarma Jayanthotsava Samithi will celebrate Vishwakarma Jayanti on Sept.17. Announcing this at a press meet here on Wednesday, the Jayanthotsava Samithi President Puttaswamachar said that a grand procession will mark the celebrations in city. The procession, which will be taken out from Sri Kalikamba Kamateshwara temple…
CBI books CAG official for diverting Coffee Board funds
September 8, 2017New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday carried out searches at four locations, including the residence of a Principal Director in the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) after registering a case against her for allegedly diverting funds of the Coffee Board in Bengaluru during her posting there. Sharada Subramaniam, an…
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