Month: August, 2021

In Briefs

RMNH Mysuru reopens to public from tomorrow

August 22, 2021

The Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), Mysuru, is reopening its galleries to the public after the year-long lockdown owing to COVID regulations. The Museum will be thrown open to the public from tomorrow (Aug. 23) on all weekdays (Monday-Friday) between 10 am and 6 pm until further orders. The entry to the Museum will…

Weekend curfew sparks protest
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Weekend curfew sparks protest

August 21, 2021

Traders wear black bands, black masks and black outfits to express dissent  Mysore/Mysuru: Weekend curfew at a time when COVID cases are on the decline is unscientific. Also when more than 50,000 people are allowed to gather at K.R. Market in Bengaluru, imposing restrictions on business in Mysuru is a regressive move and displays lack…

National Regatta Championship begins amid confusion
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National Regatta Championship begins amid confusion

August 21, 2021

Blame game between Mysuru and Mandya administrations as locals cry violation of weekend curfew norms Mysore/Mysuru: Sailing competitions began in the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District this morning amidst “jurisdictional” confusion. While Mysuru District Administration claims the area where the competition is being held comes under its jurisdiction,…

‘A photograph can change the course of a war’
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‘A photograph can change the course of a war’

August 21, 2021

Wildlife photographer Krupakar recalls the story of ‘Napalm Girl’ during Vietnam War Mysore/Mysuru: It was a chilling photograph that came to symbolise the horrors of the Vietnam War and ultimately, helped end it. Photographer Nick Ut, born Huỳnh Công Út, had snapped the shot that deemed it the most iconic photo of the Vietnam War. …

Need Institutes like Jayadeva for quality treatment at low cost, opines Adichunchanagiri Seer
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Need Institutes like Jayadeva for quality treatment at low cost, opines Adichunchanagiri Seer

August 21, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Hospitals on the lines of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, must be established all over the country to provide treatment at an affordable price to people with heart ailments especially in rural areas, opined Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji, Head of Adichunchanagiri Mutt. The Seer, who visited Jayadeva Hospital here yesterday, was astonished…

Only NEP can achieve holistic education
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Only NEP can achieve holistic education

August 21, 2021

Student-centric policy nurtures creativity, says Higher Education Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan Mysore/Mysuru: In a historic step, the University of Mysore (UoM) entered into a new era in education by implementing the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in letter and spirit. Along with NEP implementation, the University has ushered in a slew of measures to improve quality…

Career Hub launched at UoM
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Career Hub launched at UoM

August 21, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the unveiling of NEP-2020, Minister for Higher Education Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan also inaugurated a slew of development projects initiated by the UoM such as Career Hub, hostels for research scholars, the Centre of Excellence and the Hassan Academic Bhavan.  The Career Hub has been constructed with funds from the Centre under…

Cauvery pipeline breaks; Highway under water
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Cauvery pipeline breaks; Highway under water

August 21, 2021

Srirangapatna: A part of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway submerged in knee-deep water yesterday as a huge drinking water pipeline broke. Motorists, especially two-wheelers, were inconvenienced as they had to wade through water. A huge water spring emerged near Baburayanakoppal near Srirangapatna yesterday as the main pipeline that distributes Cauvery water from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS)…

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