Orientation and Induction Programme, Dr. K.P. Puthuraya, former Director (R&D), Rajiv Gandhi Health University, Deputy Director, Medical & Education Department, Karnataka and Professor Emeritus, writer, orator and thinker, addresses students, B. Manjunath, Special Officer, Department of Collegiate Education and Educator, Sadhana Academy, Shikaripura, guest of honour, Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, UoM, presides, Sri Nalwadi…
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Events today – FEB. 23: J.P. Nagara Sharana Vedike
February 23, 2021Lecture Series on Akkamahadevi, cultural thinker and retd. Professor P.S. Sadashivamurthy talks on ‘Akkamahadeviyavara Vachanagalalli Jeevana Darshana,’ Vedike President S. Puttarajappa presides, Corporators R. Shanthamma Vadivelu and M. Sharadamma Eshwar chief guests, Akkamahadevi Pratima Mandira, Akkamahadevi Road, J.P. Nagar, 6.30 pm.
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Events today – FEB. 23: Desiranga Samskrutika Samsthe, Mysuru
February 23, 2021Valedictory of Theatre Camp, journalist Amshi Prasannakumar delivers valedictory address, theatre director Prof. H.S. Umesh presides, theatre director Gangadharaswamy and camp director Krishna Janamana guests, feature ‘Keregehaara’ based on folk story, kamsale, dollu kunita and kolata performances by camp participants, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira, 6 pm.
In Briefs
Tourism Department asks hotels, lodges to register in NIDHI
February 23, 2021The Deputy Director of Tourism Department has urged all accommodation units (hotels and lodges) in the State to register themselves in the websites nidhi.nic.in (National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry) and www.saati.qcin.org (SAATHI portal for self-certification of hotel units). NIDHI is a comprehensive register of the hospitality industry in the country launched by the Ministry…
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K-SET & UGC NET Coaching at KSOU
February 23, 2021Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Competitive Examination Coaching Centre is organising a coaching camp for candidates appearing for K-SET and UGC-NET exams. The coaching camp will be inaugurated by Tumkur University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Y.S. Siddegowda at Cauvery Auditorium on Feb. 24 at 11 am. Deputy Director of Karnataka Police Academy and Anti Corruption Bureau…
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Animals, birds adopted at Zoo
February 23, 2021Following individuals/ institutions have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: Shonet Saldanha, Bengaluru – Red-Billed Toucan (Rs. 7,500), Lalitha Uppuluri, Hyderabad – Four Horned Antelope (Rs. 5,000), Sukeerthi R. Guntur, Andra Pradesh – Spotted Whistling Duck (Rs. 2,000), S. Samartha – Bengaluru – Love Bird…
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Prohibitory orders
February 23, 2021In view of entrance examination being held for admission to sixth standard in various residential schools, conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority, on Feb. 24, Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri has declared 200 meters area around the examination centres as ‘prohibited’ area. Accordingly, all photocopy shops situated near all the examination centres must remain closed on the…
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Quarterly progress review meeting
February 23, 2021Lead Bank, Mysuru, has convened the quarterly progress review meeting of all Mysuru District Banks tomorrow (Feb. 24) at 1 pm at main auditorium of Zilla Panchayat (ZP), Mysuru. MPs Pratap Simha, V. Sreenivasa Prasad and Sumalatha Ambarish will take part, according to a press release from the Asst. General Manager, Lead Bank, Mysuru.
Coronavirus Update, News
Spike in Coronavirus cases: Karnataka closes all roads to Kerala
February 22, 2021Madikeri/Mysuru: In a sudden move, Karnataka closed its border roads with neighbouring Kerala this morning, citing the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in that State. Following the sudden move, borders at Bavali check-post in Mysuru, Makutta and Kutta check-post in Kodagu witnessed a line-up of vehicles. Restrictions have been put in place on the 17…
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February 22, 2021Boy pierces leopard’s eye with thumb; feline flees Mysore/Mysuru: In a daring move, a 12-year-old boy pierced his finger to one of the eyes of the attacking leopard that bit his shoulder. In deep pain, the feline released its bite and disappeared into the bushes. The boy, who sustained injuries on his shoulder, has been…
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