‘Akkamahadevi fought for the cause of equality and freedom for women’ Mysore/Mysuru: Tejaswini Ananth Kumar of Adamya Chetana Foundation, Bengaluru, said that Akkamahadevi, the 12th century saint-poet, mystic of Veerashaiva Bhakti Movement and the first Vachanagarthi, was amongst the first who fought for the cause of equality and freedom for women on a big scale….
Leaner UoM will increase efficiency: Registrar Prof. R. Shivappa
October 10, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: While saying that the State Government move will make University of Mysore (UoM) leaner and will decrease its burden, Registrar Prof. R. Shivappa said that the Government move will make higher education accessible to all as many students drop out of post-graduation education due to the distance factor. “It will benefit rural students and…
Two-day National Seminar at AIISH from tomorrow
October 10, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Special Education of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, has organised a two-day National Seminar on ‘Capacity building and Empowering Special Educators of children with Communication Disorders with Special Reference to NEP-2020’ on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 at AIISH Seminar Hall, Knowledge Park, Naimisham Campus in city….
Tourists extend stay, enjoy ride in horse-drawn carriages
October 10, 2022Many hopeful that illumination may be extended Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru has always been known for its tongas and the old Mysureans have been familiar with the hoof sounds of the horses pulling tongas. During Dasara, these tongas and chariots are beautifully decorated with LED lights and are lined up near Palace, Dasara Exhibition Grounds and nearby…
Unholy mess: Garbage dump at temple, foothill raises a stink
October 10, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when plans for proper garbage treatment facilities — centralised or otherwise — for Mysuru remain resolutely on paper, the indiscriminate dumping of garbage by the wayside of holy sites is making life miserable for people. A day after Sri Chamundeshwari Rathotsava atop the Chamundi Hill where thousands of devotees had gathered,…
Traders will not have to face harassment from MCC and Police from now on: MLA
October 10, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra assured that traders and vendors will no more have to face harassment from the MCC authorities and the Police from now on. He was speaking at the inauguration of Mysuru Traders Suraksha Kshemabhivruddhi Sangha at a programme organised at Alamma Choultry in Shivarampet here yesterday. Pointing out that traders have…
Dasara illumination to end tonight
October 10, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination, which attracted lakhs of people including tourists, will end tonight, according to CESC MD Jayavibhavaswamy. He said that the CESC had not received any orders for the extension of illumination and added that the CESC authorities would notify if they receive any communication pertaining to the illumination extension by this evening.
Farmers urged for a united fight against anti-farmer policies of Governments
October 10, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “It has become inevitable for farmers to fight an united battle against the anti-farmer policies of both the State and Central Governments,” said Karnataka Region Farmers Association State Joint Secretary H.R. Naveen. He was speaking at the 2nd District Conference of Karnataka Region Farmers Association at Buddha Vihar near Ashoka Circle (Ballal Circle) on…
Mandya gears up for Kumbh Mela
October 10, 2022Mandya: Mandya Deputy Commissioner S. Aswathi said that the District Administration is gearing for the Kumbh Mela to take place at Triveni Sangama (confluence of Cauvery, Hemavathi and Lakshmanateertha Rivers) near Ambigarahalli in K.R. Pet taluk of the district from Oct.13 to 16. Speaking at the preparatory meeting yesterday, the DC said that vehicle parking…
‘Protecting sculptures and monuments from deterioration is vital’
October 10, 2022Scion of the erstwhile Vijayanagar’s Royal Anegundi family Krishna Devaraya inaugurates Silver Jubilee celebrations of Karnataka Shilpakala Academy in city Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that protecting sculptures and monuments from damage and deterioration is important, scion of the erstwhile Vijayanagar’s Royal Anegundi family Krishna Devaraya stressed on the need for promoting sculptures and sculptors. He was speaking…
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