Month: November, 2017

Leopards trapped at Kunti Betta and Hunsur
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Leopards trapped at Kunti Betta and Hunsur

November 21, 2017

Mandya/ Mysuru: In separate cases, a leopard and a leopardess, which had created tension at Chikkade village in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya and Marooru Kawal village in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru, have been trapped by the Forest Department. In the first case, the leopard was found roaming in the vicinity of Kunti Betta near Chikkade…

India has broken its own traditions by joining US-led strategic group. This will restrict Delhi’s options
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India has broken its own traditions by joining US-led strategic group. This will restrict Delhi’s options

November 21, 2017

By T.J.S. George Did India gain from last week’s Southeast Asia summit? The big takeaway, as admitted by our External Affairs spokesmen, was a “deepening of engagement” with the US. This is useful upto a point. America is the only power with the capacity to checkmate an increasingly assertive China. But America’s interest in using…

Gandhi Shilp Bazaar beckons shoppers
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Gandhi Shilp Bazaar beckons shoppers

November 21, 2017

Mysuru: The 10-day ‘Gandhi Shilp Bazaar’ handicrafts exhibition organised by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi and JSS Mahavidyapeetha, began at JSS Mysore Urban Haat premises in Hebbal here on Nov.17. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Rajvir Pratap Sharma, ADGP and Managing Director, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., Bengaluru. More…

Sammelana registration date extended
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Sammelana registration date extended

November 21, 2017

 Mysuru: The last date for the registration to participate in the 83rd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana has been extended till Nov.23, according to H.A. Venkatesh, Chairman, Registration Sub-Committee. People can register at Backward Classes Welfare Department office at Paduvarahalli from 10 am to 6 pm. Sammelana kits will be given to those who register from today…

Sportspersons irked at use of UoM Grounds for non-sporting events
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Sportspersons irked at use of UoM Grounds for non-sporting events

November 21, 2017

Mysuru:  The sportspersons, who practice daily at the football grounds in the University of Mysore’s (UoM) sports complex are irked with the District Administration and the University authorities for deciding to utilise the football and the adjacent cricket grounds for erecting stalls for the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. The football grounds are abuzz…

Circles to be illuminated: Portraits of Jnanpith awardees to welcome literary buffs
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Circles to be illuminated: Portraits of Jnanpith awardees to welcome literary buffs

November 21, 2017

Mysuru:  In the context of the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held in city from Nov.24 to 26, Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep has given instructions to illuminate prominent circles in city. Accordingly, the Illumination Sub-Committee Chairman and CESC Superintending Engineer Narasimhegowda has said that K.R. Circle, Chamaraja Circle, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle…

‘Makkala Habba’: Over 500 children participate
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‘Makkala Habba’: Over 500 children participate

November 21, 2017

Mysuru: Vanaranga in Kalamandira premises this morning was buzzing with activity as over 500 children from Anganawadi Centres, Balamandiras and other organisations in the taluk congregated for ‘Makkala Habba’ (Children’s festival). The festival was jointly organised by District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Balavikasa Academy, Dharwad and Department of Women and Child Welfare. The children performed group…

UoM introduces GST in Tax Management syllabus for Diploma courses
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UoM introduces GST in Tax Management syllabus for Diploma courses

November 21, 2017

 Mysuru: With the Centre having introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the country, the University of Mysore (UoM) has also thought it prudent to introduce the subject in the ‘Professional Diploma in Tax Management.’ Chairing his last Academic Council meeting yesterday at the Crawford Hall here, acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dayananda Mane and the Council…

DC holds meeting with petroleum dealers, officials of oil companies
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DC holds meeting with petroleum dealers, officials of oil companies

November 21, 2017

Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep held a meeting with Petrol Bunk owners and officials of the three State-run oil companies — Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum (HP) and Bharat Petroleum (BP) — at his office here this morning. The Bunk owners were led by Federation of Mysore Petroleum Traders (FMPT) President Shashikala…

UoM Acting Vice-Chancellors’ procession continues
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UoM Acting Vice-Chancellors’ procession continues

November 21, 2017

Third acting VC to be appointed by tomorrow; Regular VC appointment a mirage Mysuru: The term of the current Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM, Prof. Dayananda Mane is going to end tomorrow. A new Acting VC will be appointed to this century-old University even as the appointment of a regular VC looks like…

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