Month: February, 2020

Bonhomie between bêtes noires marks BSY’s 77th birthday bash
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Bonhomie between bêtes noires marks BSY’s 77th birthday bash

February 28, 2020

Several leaders hail fighting spirit of Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, the Lingayat strongman Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s 77th birthday celebrations at the sprawling Palace Grounds in Bengaluru last evening provided a rare sight, that of bonhomie between political opponents — and some honest confessions too. If former Chief Ministers S.M. Krishna and Siddharamaiah praised…

After a long delay, MCC to allot land for Yelethota farmers
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After a long delay, MCC to allot land for Yelethota farmers

February 28, 2020

Civic body issues notification; asks beneficiaries to re-submit documents Mysuru/Mysore: In a bid to make betel leaf farmers undertake farming activities, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has decided to provide alternative lands to farmers of ‘Yelethota’ whose lands were acquired by the then City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) in 1949 for the development of city….

Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Nanjangud from tomorrow
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Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Nanjangud from tomorrow

February 28, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore: The two-day 17th District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana will be held in Nanjangud on Feb. 29 and Mar. 1. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna said that the literary meet will be held at the Kalamandira, Srikanteshwara Temple premises in Nanjangud and senior folklore scholar…

A hardworking CM, praises PM Modi
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A hardworking CM, praises PM Modi

February 28, 2020

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday wished Karnataka Chief Minister and veteran BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa on his 77th birthday. Modi hailed Yediyurappa as a ‘hardworking’ Chief Minister and wished him long life and good health. “Birthday greetings to Karnataka’s hardworking CM BSYBJP Ji. He is passionately working for the State’s progress, especially on farmer…

Rangavalli to stage play ‘Blind Shot’ this weekend
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Rangavalli to stage play ‘Blind Shot’ this weekend

February 28, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore: City-based amateur theatre troupe Rangavalli will be staging the play ‘Blind Shot,’ a Kannada translation of English play ‘Wait Until Dark,’ written by Frederick Knott, at Kiru Rangamandira (Mini Theatre), Kalamandira premises, in city this weekend — Feb.29 (7 pm) and Mar.1 (3.30 pm and 7 pm – two shows). B.P. Arun has translated…

Tribute: Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi passes away at age 121
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Tribute: Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi passes away at age 121

February 28, 2020

This Vedic Scholar was Postman to Gandhiji and witness to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi, who was a close confidante of Mahatma Gandhi since 1915 and involved in India’s freedom struggle, passed away yesterday (Feb. 27) morning, at the age of 121, at his residence in Jayangar 5th Block, Bengaluru.  A centenarian freedom fighter,…

‘Agrobot’ for farmers wins first prize in Inter-Collegiate Project competition
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‘Agrobot’ for farmers wins first prize in Inter-Collegiate Project competition

February 28, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore: Students of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering  & Technology (VVIET), Mysuru, have won the first prize in Inter-collegiate project competition ‘Jnana-Vignana-Tantragnana Mela,’ conducted by Adichunchanagiri University recently.  Their project ‘Agrobot’ under one of the project themes, ‘Digitalisation and Sustainability,’ won a cash prize of Rs.10,000. The students —…

National Workshop on Electric Formula Race Car Design held
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National Workshop on Electric Formula Race Car Design held

February 28, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore: The eight-day National-level Inter-Collegiate workshop on “Gasoline, Electric Formula Race Car Design and Fabrication” organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maharaja Institute of Technology (MIT), Mysuru, in collaboration with Elite Techno Groups, concluded on Feb. 20.   More than 80 students participated in the workshop from various parts of India like Gujarat, Pune, Hyderabad,…

24th Anniversary of Bhramaramba Sangeetha Vidyalaya on Feb.29
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24th Anniversary of Bhramaramba Sangeetha Vidyalaya on Feb.29

February 28, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore: Sri Bhramaramba Sangeetha Vidyalaya,  established by late G.V. Murthy in the year 1996, is celebrating its 24th Anniversary on Saturday (Feb.29) from 4pm at Sri Shivananda Jnanalaya, JLB Road, Mysuru.  Sri Hamsananda Swamiji will grace the occasion. Shalini V. Murthy, Chairperson of Sri Bhramaramba Sangeetha Vidyalaya, will preside. Dr. Ayyappan, Chancellor of Central Agricultural…

NIE annual fest ‘techNIEks-2020’
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NIE annual fest ‘techNIEks-2020’

February 28, 2020

Sangeet Shatranj tomorrow  ‘techNIEks Run’ on Mar. 1 Mysuru/Mysore: The annual fest of National Institute of Engineering (NIE) ‘techNIEKs- 2020,’ will be held from Mar. 5 to 7 at the College premises on Manandawadi Road in city. Mar. 1: As a prelude to the fest, ‘techNIEks Run’, a run for a cause- Autism, will be…

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