Search Committee to meet on Jan.8 Mysuru: The process of selection of a Vice-Chancellor for Mysore University, which had literally gone under wraps, seems to have got a lease of life again with a meeting of the Search Committee scheduled for Jan.8 to select a new person for the coveted post. The Committee, headed by…
Tracking tongues
January 4, 2018The number of languages in use for communicating and other purposes such as writing globally is said to be more than 8,000. In India, their number is placed at more than 1,600. However, the tongues of the masses that are served by exclusive scripts are only a small fraction of the total number. In fact,…
Fusion Music concert at Ganabharathi on Jan. 5
January 4, 2018Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a Fusion Music Concert by R. Vishnu on Jan. 5 at Veene Seshanna Bhavan in Kuvempunagar at 6 pm. Vishnu is well-known as the Founder of Contemporary World Music groups ‘Vishnu R Collective’ and ‘Karmic Blues.’ Hailing from an artistic family, Vishnu is one of the few guitarists today, with a…
When Nilekani intervenes to update a Mysurean’s biometric data at an Aadhaar Centre
January 4, 2018Sir, Apropos the letter titled “Aadhaar linking: Clarification sought” by D. Venkateshaiah (SOM dated Dec. 29) on the difficulties faced by senior citizens on non-acceptance of the fingerprints while linking mobile number (SIM) with Aadhaar, the option available is to update the biometric data in an authorised Aadhaar Centre. I also faced the same problem…
Fashion Festival at Samridhi
January 4, 2018Samridhi revisits the fashion savvy Mysuru with its vibrant spirit and fashion forward styles on Jan.6 and 7 at Hotel Southern Star from 10.30 am to 8.30 pm. On display are a sizzling collection of Sarees packed with a multitude of robust Indian colours and textures. Swasstik, the silk store from Bengaluru, brings silks for…
Operation Cheetah: 2,348 cases booked; Rs. 2,63,200 fine collected from traffic rule violators
January 4, 2018Mysuru: The Mysuru City Traffic Police, who conducted ‘Operation Cheetah,’ a drive against traffic rule violators from 3.30 pm to 7 pm at various places in city, have booked a total of 2,348 cases besides collecting Rs. 2,63,200 fine from the violators. As the Police have given time for riders to buy new helmets with…
Sports Meet for State Govt. employees to conclude today
January 4, 2018A two-day Sports meet for State Government Employees of the district organised jointly by District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports and Karnataka State Government Employees Association, Mysuru chapter, which began yesterday at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium, will conclude today. Over 1000 government employees from H.D. Kote, K.R. Nagar, Periyapatna, Hunsur, T….
Complaint lodged against pawn shop owner for collecting more interest
January 4, 2018Mysuru: A resident of Srirampura has lodged a Police complaint against the owner of a pawn broker shop for collecting more interest by violating the law. Shashikumar, owner of Tirupathi Credit Services and a resident of Srirampura is the person who has lodged a complaint against the owner of Lachman Chand Parasmal Pawn Broker shop…
Calling sports trainers
January 4, 2018Mysuru: The Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of trainers for gymnasium, athletics and wrestling to work at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in city. Instructors for gymnasium should be graduates with Gym Instructor certificate with two or three years of experience. Trainers for athletics and wrestling should…
IPL 2018: Kohli, Dhoni to be retained by respective franchises
January 4, 2018India skipper Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni are among the top players who are set to be retained by their respective IPL franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and comeback outfit Chennai Super Kings respectively. The retention list of players is to be announced by BCCI later in the day. Kohli, yet to taste…
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