Mysuru: As part of Swachata Abhiyan, Scouts and Guides students of Kautilya Vidyalaya will take up cleaning work atop Chamundi Hill tomorrow (July 13). The cleaning work is taken up with an objective of sensitising the children on environmental protection and civic sense. The theme of the initiative is ‘A healthy society from a hygienic…
PG Diploma in Food Analysis at DFRL
July 12, 2019Mysuru: Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, has invited applications for admission to Post-Graduate (PG) Diploma Course in Food Analysis and Quality Assurance. The 10-month course starts from Sept. 6 and is recognised by the University of Mysore. In all, 25 seats are available for admission and the selection is based on written test…
Bala Kalyana and Bala Shakti Award
July 12, 2019Mysuru: District Women and Child Welfare Department has invited applications from dedicated individuals and institutions working towards holistic growth and development of children to confer ‘Bala Kalyana Award’ and from children with exceptional achievements in various fields to confer ‘Bala Shakti Award’ for the year 2019. For more details, visit www.nca-wcd.nic.in and apply online before…
Yoga Convocation
July 12, 2019Mysuru: Mysuru Vivekananda Yoga Education and Research Centre in association with World Yoga Alliance has organised ‘Yoga Convocation’ on Sunday, July 14 at 10 am in Town Hall near Mysuru Palace in city. Sucharita Mathaji will grace the occasion. Minister of Higher Education G.T. Devegowda will present yoga certificates. KR MLA S.A. Ramdas will inaugurate….
Man gets life term for killing wife
July 12, 2019Mysuru: City’s Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment and has also imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 for killing his wife. The man who has been sentenced is Mahadeva, a resident of Basaveshwara Colony, Bettadapura in Periyapatna taluk. Mahadeva was mentally and physically harassing his wife Bhagya as…
Car driver, youth commit suicide
July 12, 2019Mysuru: In separate cases, a car driver and a 19-year-old youth committed suicide in city. In the first case, a 32-year-old car driver allegedly committed suicide by hanging self at his residence in Gowrishankar Nagar in city yesterday morning. The deceased is Shankar. A native of Veera Wadeyara Hundi village in T. Narasipur taluk, Shankar…
Pursuit of purpose
July 12, 2019Outlook and longevity have been linked by researchers on human behaviour. According to a report based on their study, published recently, people who have a sense of purpose in life appear to live longer. Quality of life led by them marked by physical and mental health has been highlighted in the report in an international…
Police-created bottleneck: When school children can cross a road without barricades, why can’t adult Policemen?
July 12, 2019A citizen’s request to follow Police Commissioner’s order to remove unnecessary barricades Sir, Another example of illogical decision that inconveniences the public can be seen on the road in front of the Police Training School near Forum City Centre in Nazarbad. The City Traffic Police have placed not one, not two, not three, but 10…
ICC World Cup 2019: England beat Australia to reach Final
July 12, 2019A brilliant effort by England opener Jason Roy (85) and an inspiring spell of fast bowling by Chris Woakes (three for 20), enabled the hosts to post a crucial win against defending champion Australia by eight wickets in the semi-final of ICC World Cup-2019 at Edgbaston yesterday and ensured them of a place in the…
Budding cricketer from city to be trained at MRF Pace Foundation
July 12, 2019M. Venkatesh, a second year B.Com student at SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, is a talented, upcoming cricketer. A fast paced left-hand bowler, he is currently training at MRF Pace Foundation at Chennai, a coaching centre training fast bowlers. Hailing from family of classical singers, Venkatesh, born to couple Muralidhar and K.R. Dakshayani,…
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