The number of shrines dotting the length and breadth of India as well as the virtually countless deities being worshipped in these shrines can undoubtedly earn top spot for the country in a global rating. Karnataka, as officially disclosed by the State Department of Muzrai and Religious Establishments, hosts more than 34,000 temples under the…
UNESCO asks Govt. to regulate private coaching classes
December 6, 2017New Delhi: A 500-page Global Education Monitoring UNESCO report, which was released on Monday has called for regulatory mechanisms for private tutoring in India and other countries. It has said in its report that such a practice is “widening” the education gap between the rich and the poor. It has described private tutoring as one…
Anna to launch protest for Lokpal from Mar.23
December 6, 2017New Delhi: Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare upset over the non-appointment of Lokpal since the last four years announced that he would launch a protest from Mar.23, observed as Martyrs’ Day, next year. Addressing a press conference here yesterday, the octogenarian accused the BJP-led Central Government of not being serious in fighting corruption. He charged that…
No more speed-breakers, please !
December 6, 2017Sir, Karnataka has the dubious distinction of having the second highest number of accidents in the country due to unwisely or illegally used speed-breakers. This is not just hearsay but the findings in the ‘Road Accidents in India – 2014’ Report (which has a separate category for accidents due to speed-breakers on National Highways). The…
Vedike lodges complaint against MP
December 6, 2017Mysuru: Accusing MP Pratap Simha of disturbing societal harmony through his provocative statements, the Pragnavanta Nagarika Vedike has lodged a complaint with the City Police Commissioner and the district SP, seeking action against the MP. The members of the Vedike led by former State Women’s Commission Chairperson Manjula Manasa, lodged separate complaints with City Police…
Seer inaugurates workshop on ‘Use of Music in Education of Special Children’
December 6, 2017Mysuru: The two-day National Workshop on ‘Use of Music in the Education of Children with Special Needs’ organised by the Department of Special Education, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru was inaugurated at the Seminar Hall in the Academic Block of AIISH here this morning. Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji, Junior Pontiff…
Indira Canteen work in full swing
December 6, 2017The work on Indira Canteen is going on in full swing at CADA premises in Mysuru city. Over 100 canteens were launched in Bengaluru and Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has extended the same facility to Mysuru too. The officials have been given a deadline of Jan. 1, 2018 to start 11 canteens in Mysuru.
Co-optex expo-cum-sale in city from tomorrow
December 6, 2017Mysuru: The Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers’ Co-operative Society Ltd., popularly known as Co-optex, has organised an exhibition cum sale of handloom products from tomorrow (Dec. 7) at Madhava Shenoy Hall in The Institution of Engineers on JLB Road here. The expo will be inaugurated by BSNL Divisional Engineer S.K. Krishnegowda at 11 am tomorrow. Hand…
SJCE students excel
December 6, 2017The SJCE men’s volleyball and women’s throwball teams taking part in the JSS Inter Institutions Sports Meet organised by JSS Inter Institutions Sports Committee secured second place respectively and the athletic team won three silver and two bronze medals in the track and field events. Picture shows the students posing with staff members.
New President for JCI India Zone
December 6, 2017Mysuru: JCI Senator Vikas Gugliya, Immediate Past President of JCI Mysore Royal City, has been elected as Zone President of JCI India Zone XIV. He is the first member from JCI Mysore Royal City and the second from Mysuru city to be chosen for a top position in Junior Chamber International (JCI). Vikas Gugliya was…
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