Mysuru: Weeks after the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change released the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to improve air quality by 20-30 percent in the next five years, a new report has said the NCAP uses limited data and its list of 102 cities omits a number of highly-polluted locations. The report…
Over 1,400 yoga enthusiasts take part in Mass Suryanamaskara in Mysuru
February 3, 2019Mysuru: As a prelude to Rathasapthami celebrations on Feb.12, a Mass Suryanamaskara was organised jointly by Mysuru Yoga Okkuta, Patanjali Shikshana Samiti, Yoga Federation of Mysuru, District Yoga Sports Federation, Patanjali Yoga Shikshana Samsthe and GSS at the Mysore Palace premises here this morning. Over 1,400 yoga enthusiasts from across the city participated. Mayor Pushpalatha…
Setting fire to dry grass and plants in vacant places on the rise
February 3, 2019Such acts kill birds, reptiles and cause problems to humans Mysuru: With summer fast approaching and grass and plants drying up, there is a rise in incidents where miscreants are setting fire to dry grass and plants at vacant places in city which are not only killing birds and reptiles, which have taken shelter there,…
‘I would not have become a Lawyer had I paid heed to the words of village Shyanbhog’
February 3, 2019Suttur: Former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah on Saturday disclosed that he would not have become a lawyer had he paid heed to the words of village Shyanbhog. Speaking after inaugurating the State-level Bhajana Mela at Suttur Jathra Mahotsava at Suttur in Nanjangud taluk yesterday, Siddharamaiah said that the village Shyanbhog had scared his (Siddu) father on…
Science models by students attract visitors at Suttur Jathra
February 3, 2019Suttur: The second day of the ongoing Suttur Jathra yesterday featured a very interesting Science exhibition with students of various schools presenting science models evincing curiosity and interest among the visitors. About 150 models were on display spread over in 10 sections. Students of Suttur School had created a model of the Polar Satellite Launch…
Lip-smacking dishes at Gujarati Food Fest
February 3, 2019Mysuru: A day-long Gujarati food fest-Anand Mela, that began at Gujarati Samaj Bhavan, 2nd Main, Eighth Cross, Yadavagiri in city is attracting hundreds of people from all walks of life and local residents. The fest also features sale and exhibition of Gujarati arts and crafts, home-made products and other articles. Entry to the festival is…
Alleged sexual harassment on girl students: Ekalavya School Principal arrested
February 3, 2019Hanur: Hanur Police, have arrested the Principal of a Residential School under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on charges of sexually harassing girl students during an educational tour. The arrested is M. Lokesh, Principal of Ekalavya Residential School at Mangala village. Following complaints that the accused Principal during an educational tour on…
State-level Mathematics-Science Olympiad to conclude this evening
February 3, 2019Mysuru: A two-day State-level Mathematics-Science Olympiad for the first three winners at the District-level event, organised jointly by Karnataka Rajya Vijnana Parishat (KRVP), Department of Science and Technology and Department of Public Instruction at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri here, will conclude this evening. Yesterday, about 100 students of 9th standard of various schools in the…
Agriculture Seminar, Kondothsava, Laksha Deepothsava at Suttur
February 3, 2019Mysuru: Following are the events to be held tomorrow (Feb.4) as part of the Annual Jathra Mahotsava at Suttur in Nanjangud: 4 am: Karthur Gadduge, Maharudrabhisheka; 6.30 am: Peace-prayer Friendship March; 7.30 am: Shatsthala Flag Hoisting – Sri Channabasava Deshikendra Swamiji, Sri Saleelakhya Mutt, Bettadapura and Kannada Mutt, Bettageri, Virajpet. Message – Sri Immadi Basavarajendra…
Social service leads to self-satisfaction: Ex-State Women’s Commission Chief
February 3, 2019Mysuru: Former Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission and Advocate Manjula Manasa has said that one can gain self-satisfaction by involving in social service. She was speaking after inaugurating ‘Samarpana Educational and Endowment Trust’ at the Chayadevi Orphanage here on Jan.28. She said that birth and death is a natural phenomenon and our achievement during…
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