By N. Niranjan Nikam It is a befitting tribute to the last Maharaja of Mysore Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar during his birth centenary year (1919-2019) that a six-foot portrait of his will be displayed at the Statue of Unity Museum in Gujarat. Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, is a memorial built to the Iron…
Making Safety the First Priority
November 30, 2018By Dr. K. Javeen Nayeem, MD The recent ghastly bus accident in Mandya District which took a toll of thirty lives has jolted people’s sensibilities with its magnitude. But the question that arises here is whether it has even slightly succeeded in awakening the collective conscience of our politicians and bureaucrats who seem to have…
“Want to be happy? …be”
November 30, 2018The caption for today’s column is a less publicised quote attributed to the renowned monk Swami Vivekananda (1862-1902). The prescription, sounding almost like a diktat, sounds simple but is loaded with message that breaks out into the vast area of preparing oneself to lead a life of satisfied feeling as well as a feeling of…
Kudos to BSNL Jayalakshmipuram
November 30, 2018Sir, I visited the BSNL Office in Jayalakshmipuram today with an intention of changing my SIM from Post-paid to Pre-paid. At the inquiry I was directed rightly and went to the appropriate desks with my request, wherein I was offered seat everywhere. I was guided correctly and asked me to clear my Post-paid bill. It…
Ugly scene of Clean Mysuru !
November 30, 2018Sir, It is more than two months since sewage water is overflowing from the manhole on the service road of Ring Road-Vishwamanava Road junction in Kanakadasanagar. Neither the Corporator nor the MCC officials are bothered about this problem which is emanating foul smell. On behalf of the tax-paying residents I once again request the authorities…
Ten-Day Yoga Camp
November 30, 2018Sri Vedavyasa Yoga Pratisthana Foundation has organised ten-day Yoga camp on ‘Pranayama-Mudra-Dhyana’ by Yoga Guru Dr. Raghavendra Pai from Dec. 1 to 10 at 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm at its premises Ballal Circle, Chamarajapuram. For details contact, Mob: 94481-74457.
Interaction with students tomorrow
November 30, 2018In a bid to attract children towards Science and Maths, the Committee for the Development of Science in Schools (CDSS), University of Mysore, will interact with High School students on Science and Maths at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri at 2 pm on Dec.1 (tomorrow). The Committee will hold interactions on the first Saturday of every…
Classical dance-drama performance
November 30, 2018As part of its Decennial Celebrations, city’s Gurudeva Lalitha Kala Academy will be presenting a classical dance drama in Kalamandira at 6 pm today. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KEPCB) officer B.M. Prakash will inaugurate the programme. Writer Dr. Pradeep Kumar Hebri will preside. Renowned writer Jayanth Kaikini, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd., (CNNL) Administrative Officer…
Vikasa Ratna Awardee
November 30, 2018City’s social worker Suresh has been selected for ‘Kannada Vikasa Ratna’ Award given by Karnataka Rajya Vokkaligara Vikasa Vedike. The award will be presented to him at a function to be held at the Town Hall in city on Dec.1 as part of Kannada Habba.
KPSC invites applications
November 30, 2018The Karnataka Public Service Commission has invited online applications from eligible candidates for appointment of 59 Excise Sub-Inspectors in Karnataka Excise Department. Graduates from any recognised University are eligible to apply. Upper age limit for general candidates is 26 years, for category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates – 29 years and 31 years for category…
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