Mysuru: Forum of Former Vice-Chancellors of Karnataka State Universities (FVCK) has come forward to assist the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) to resolve the issues facing lakhs of students regarding their degree certificates and marks cards. In a statement, the Vice-President of FVCK Prof. P. Venkataramaih has said that the KSOU had been offering higher…
I have lived a fine, comfortable and colourful life, says Poet Prof. K.S. Nissar Ahmed-1
October 8, 2017Poets are in that rarefied atmosphere where most of the times a majority of readers do not understand what they write. However, the fact is that the sensitivity and sensibilities they display in their poems do touch the hearts of millions. Their popularity soars when their poems become signature songs like Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Jana Gana…
Doddagadiyara display board cries for attention
October 8, 2017Mysuru: The city is touted as city of Palaces, heritage city, cultural city, pensioners paradise and a must-visit tourist destination. However, it is sad to see that there are hardly any sign boards that gives history and details about the place except in a few places. And, if there are sign boards or plaques they…
Walkathon on organ donation
October 8, 2017Mysuru: Young Indians (Yi), an integral part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in association with JSS Hospital, conducted a Walkathon to spread the importance of organ donation in city this morning. The Walkathon was flagged off from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of Mysore Palace, by SP Ravi D. Channannavar. In his…
State-level convention of music scholars at SGS Ashrama concludes today
October 8, 2017Mysuru: The valedictory of the State-level Convention of Senior and Young Music Scholars organised by Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, Bengaluru, as part of the 75th Vardhanti of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, was held at Nada Mantapa in Ganapathy Ashrama on Ooty Road here this morning. On the occasion, Vidu. T.S. Vasanthamadhavi was conferred with ‘Ganakala Bhushana’…
Daily wager mistaken as thief beaten to death
October 8, 2017Nanjangud: A daily wage labourer was mistaken to be a thief and was beaten to death near a village in Nanjangud in the wee hours of today. The victim was tied to an electric pole and was assaulted. The Police are now booking the family and other assaulters under murder case. According to the Police,…
GTD, Vishwanath call on Sreenivasa Prasad to discuss poll strategy
October 8, 2017Mysuru: Even as Chief Minister Siddharamaiah is getting ready to contest from Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency, JD(S) leaders A.H. Vishwanath and G.T. Devegowda(GTD) met BJP leader V. Sreenivasa Prasad at the latter’s Jayalakshmipuram residence here yesterday to discuss poll strategy for taking on CM Siddharamaiah who has declared that he would contest from Chamundeshwari. The meeting…
Shredded currency notes filled in sacks found in Mandya
October 8, 2017Mandya: Two sacks containing shredded currency notes with a face value of Rs. 100 and Rs. 500 were found in Ragimuddanahalli in the taluk on Saturday. Yesterday morning, a few pieces of notes were found scattered on the road by the villagers as the sacks damaged by cattle and the villagers informed the Police, who…
Karya Siddhi Hanuman at SGS Ashrama to be a visual treat
October 8, 2017Mysuru: Karya Siddhi Hanuman at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama (SGS) or Avadhoota Datta Peetham in city has become the first Hindu deity in the world to be worshipped through 4K projection mapping. It expands the definition of Karma Kanda and blends ancient tradition with sophisticated technology in a unique and never before manner. With 4K…
BJP attacks CM over land allotment case
October 8, 2017Bengaluru: The State BJP on Saturday mounted an attack on Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, accusing him of nepotism in illegally granting land to a company owned by his son Dr. Yathindra’s former business partner. Addressing a press meet, BJP leader B.J. Puttaswamy demanded that 2.19 acres of land in Hebbal illegally allotted to a company linked…
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