Mysore/Mysuru: In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, NIE Institute of Technology (NIE-IT), Mysuru, has achieved the Best Placement records for its 2019-20 outgoing batch. NIE-IT had arranged placement drives by a wide range of recruiters with a total 137 offers made with the highest package of Rs. 10 lakh per annum. A total of 84…
Vande Bharat beats China, Covid
August 4, 2020By T.J.S. George India’s view of, and dealings with, China are becoming curiouser and curiouser. Suddenly we are told that dozens of Chinese apps have been banned. Reasons cited include security and privacy. How come these became issues only now? For long China, like all other topics, has been a provider of opportunities for our…
On a Bullet Train Ride in Japan
August 4, 2020Sir, Reading Vikram Muthanna’s article “Train’s coming…Mysore changing” in his column “In Black & White” published in SOM dated Aug.1, I am reminded of my experience of riding a Bullet Train in Japan. In April 2014, we went on a short holiday to Japan. After sightseeing in Japanese capital Tokyo we wanted to experience the…
M. Niranjan Murthy
August 4, 2020M. Niranjan Murthy (57), proprietor of Sharath Medicals and Agency and a resident of Sharadadevi Nagar 6th Stage, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Ayarahalli in the taluk this afternoon, according to family sources.
Dr. S. Subramanyam
August 4, 2020Dr. S. Subramanyam (94), city’s well-known Dermatologist and a resident of Brindavan Extension, 1st Stage, passed away yesterday at his residence due to age related ailments. He leaves behind one son, two daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Dr. Subramanyam served as the Government Health Officer and later at JSS Hospital. He…
College Admission
August 4, 2020Yuvaraja College has invited applications from eligible students for admission to first-year BSc, BCA and BBA courses, for 2020-21. Last date is extended to Aug. 10 for submission of applications online by paying a fee of Rs. 200. Students can download applications from http://ycm.uni-mysore.ac.in/ and submit the filled in forms along with copies of necessary…
Animal Adoption
August 4, 2020The following individuals / institutions have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under “Adoption of Animals” scheme by paying the Adoption Fee: B.R. Gangadhar, Bengaluru – two Peacocks, two Indian Cobras and two Australian Rainbow Lorikeets (Rs. 15,000); Mridulatha Kshemakari, daughter of Dayanand Kshemakari – White Peacock, Common Peafowl, Star Tortoise, Barn Owl (Rs.12,500); Jyoti…
No power supply today and Aug. 6
August 4, 2020Owing to emergency maintenance works, power supply will be disrupted today and Aug. 6 in the following areas: Aug. 4- 10 am and 6 pm: Aniketana road 1st to 10th cross roads, Jnanaganga School G and H Blocks, EWS Kuvempunagar, Adichunchanagiri and surrounding areas. Aug. 6 – 9 am and 5 pm-Nanjangud Power Distribution Centre:…
Soil from Chamundeshwari Temple sent to Ram Temple
August 3, 2020Water from all rivers in Karnataka too sent to sanctify Mandir site Bengaluru: The Karnataka unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said water from various rivers and soil from religious places in Karnataka have been sent for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. The ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the…
Third year in a row: Heavy rains expected in Kodagu
August 3, 2020Mysuru/Madikeri: For the third successive year, heavy rains are expected in Kodagu, its adjoining districts, Coastal Karnataka and Kerala starting from today (Aug. 3), predicted Tamil Nadu Weatherman. Incidentally, it has been raining in Kodagu since the last two days and the India Metrological Department (IMD) too has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in…
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