Bengaluru: The 10-day Session of the State Legislature, the first Session for Basavaraj Bommai as the Chief Minister, began on a unique note in the State capital this morning, with Opposition Congress members coming to Vidhana Soudha in bullock carts as a mark of protest against rising fuel prices and increasing prices of other essential…
Flashback 2001: When Gajapayana was revived
September 13, 2021The then Minister A.H. Vishwanath was instrumental in restarting tradition Mysore/Mysuru: History says that the tradition of Gajapayana began during the reign of Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar where the members of the Mysore royal family including the King (Maharaja) and his courtiers offered pujas to the tuskers at Maasthi Gudi or Maasthamma Temple near Antharasanthe in…
Schools witness rise in student attendance
September 13, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With COVID-19 situation easing in the district, most schools of the city (Higher Primary and High Schools) are witnessing a steady increase in student attendance, as the confidence level of students and parents alike has risen, which can be attributed to the safety and precautionary measures taken on a full-scale by the District Administration…
Bird-watching at Tippayanakere; 51 bird species identified
September 13, 2021Maintaining green spaces in urban areas is the need of the hour, says Naturalist Sapthagirish Mysore/Mysuru: Aranya Outreach, along with Mysore Science Foundation, had organised a bird-watching event at Tippayanakere on Outer Ring Road in city yesterday. About 25 to 30 bird enthusiasts aged between 8 and 60 years took part in the event during…
Yoga and meditation help in attaining mental peace: GTD
September 13, 2021Convocation of Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education and Research Institution held Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that Yoga and ‘Dhyana’ (Meditation) will help in attaining mental peace and physical health, Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) observed that everyone including children must practice Yoga for building a healthy society. He was speaking at the Yoga Convocation of Mysore Vivekananda Yoga…
‘Demolition of religious structures unscientific’
September 13, 2021Senior advocate O. Sham Bhat urges CM to withdraw order Outrightly razing structures violates Supreme Court orders Mysore/Mysuru: Noted senior advocate from Mysuru, O. Sham Bhat has urged Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to withdraw the order to demolish religious structures as it is unscientific and would hurt the religious sentiments of people and the devout. …
‘I get motivation from you all’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Paralympians
September 13, 2021New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the achievement of the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Paralympics will significantly boost the morale of the entire sporting community in the country, adding that their performances keep him motivated. “I get motivation from you all,” PM Modi told the entire contingent when he hosted them…
Skill development training for Covid frontline workers: DC
September 13, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Bagadi Gautham has called upon the officials of all concerned Departments to join hands in successfully organising short-term skill development training for candidates interested to function as COVID frontline workers. Speaking at a meeting in this regard at his office here recently, he said that just holding meetings for chalking…
SWR Mysuru’s Business Development Unit interacts with traders, farmers
September 13, 2021• Discusses possibility of operating Kisan Rail from Challakere • Ensures timely supply of rakes comprising wagons in good condition • DRM highlights discount available in Station-to-Station Scheme Mysore/Mysuru: The Business Development Unit (BDU) of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, headed by Senior Officers of Operations and Commercial Departments, held a meeting with traders/…
93 religious structures classified as illegal
September 13, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has made a list of 93 religious structures and has classified them as illegal and has fixed the date of demolition as per the Supreme Court and High Court directives. Of the 93 structures, there are four tombs, one Dargah and one Church and the rest are Temples. The…
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