Month: March, 2018

National Awards to City Film-Makers
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National Awards to City Film-Makers

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: Two documentaries made by Educational Multi-Media Research Centre (EMMRC), Mysuru, received national recognition as they won the National Awards at the 22nd All India Children’s Educational Audio-Video Festival and ICT Mela 2018. The two documentaries concentrate on health benefits as well as ease of growing millets and depletion of water resources respectively. ‘Millets for…

‘Rejuvenating Waterholes- The Solar Way’
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‘Rejuvenating Waterholes- The Solar Way’

March 15, 2018

The documentary ‘Rejuvenating Waterholes- The Solar Way’ is directed by S.M. Keerthi Kumar, Cameraperson, EMMRC and K. Gopinath, Technician, EMMRC. It received the ‘Best Film Award’ at the All India Children’s Audio and Video Festival-2018, organised by NCERT. The script and the research for the documentary were done by D.H. Tanuja. .  Speaking to SOM,…

‘Millets for Next Generation – Climate Smart Agriculture’
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‘Millets for Next Generation – Climate Smart Agriculture’

March 15, 2018

The documentary on millets was done by P.H. Chandra Kumar, Graphic Artist, EMMRC and M. Shreeharsha, Production Assistant, EMMRC, University of Mysore.  The documentary was sent to the NCERT National Children’s Film Festival and bagged the ‘Best Research Award’. The research for this documentary based on pearl millets was done by Dr. Chandra Nayak, Research…

Mysore Varsity hosts two-day National Conference on Women Empowerment
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Mysore Varsity hosts two-day National Conference on Women Empowerment

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: A two-day National Conference on Women Empowerment and Rural Development organised by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Mysore commenced this morning at Rani Bahadur auditorium here in Manasagangothri. About 500 research scholars, faculty members and professionals are participating in the conference featuring deliberations and discussions. Inaugurating the programme,  Minister for Sugar…

Retired District Surgeon passes away
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Retired District Surgeon passes away

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: Dr. C. Bhimaiah (76), retired District Surgeon and a resident of Gokulam III Stage, passed away last night due to cardiac arrest. He leaves behind three daughters, sons-in-law, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam here today. Condoled: Dr.  C. Sharath Kumar, Director and Chief Fertility…

KSOU Registrar transferred
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KSOU Registrar transferred

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: The State Government on Monday transferred KSOU Registrar Prof. Chandrashekar to Bengaluru. Following his transfer, Prof. Chandrashekar took charge as the Principal of SKSJTI (Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute) at Bengaluru. Prof. Chandrashekar, who was appointed as KSOU Registrar only in April 2017, had strived for getting UGC re-recognition to the Open University….

State Safai Karmachari Chief’s Mysuru tour
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State Safai Karmachari Chief’s Mysuru tour

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: State Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman M.R. Venkatesh, accompanied by its member J.K. Meenakshamma and Secretary Gokula Narayana Swamy will be on a two day tour of Mysuru from tomorrow. They will be arriving in Mysuru on Mar.16 at 7pm and stay overnight in city. On Mar.17 at 9.30am, they will hold a Divisional-level awareness…

Manjula Manasa appointed as KPCC Spokesperson
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Manjula Manasa appointed as KPCC Spokesperson

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: Former Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson and former Corporator Manjula Manasa has been appointed as KPCC Spokesperson, with immediate effect. Manjula Manasa, an advocate, is currently serving as the Vice-President of City Congress. A resident of Srirampura I Stage in the city, she can be contacted on Mob:94484-48397  or Ph: 0821-2363001.

Dist. Administration to celebrate Jayantis
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Dist. Administration to celebrate Jayantis

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: The District Administration will celebrate Devara Dasimayya Jayanti in city on Apr. 1. Speaking at a preparatory meeting on the Jayanti celebration of saints at the DC office here recently, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Shivegowda said the stage programme will take place at Kalamandira at 11am on Apr.1. Prior to the stage programme, a grand…

Prof. Shashikumar anointed successor of Sridegula Mutt
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Prof. Shashikumar anointed successor of Sridegula Mutt

March 15, 2018

Mysuru: K.G. Shashikumar was anointed as the new successor for Kanakapura Sridegula Mutt in Ramanagar district at a function held at Suttur Mutt premises in city yesterday by Mutt’s senior Seer Dr. Sri Mummadi Nirvana Swamiji. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Sri Chidananda Swamiji of Hosamutt and other Seers graced the occasion. Shashikumar is…

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