Congress has a historical record of neglecting empowerment of Dalits, Muslims, says MP Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing Congress and Chief Minister Siddharamaiah of obstructing the BJP and JD(S)’s vision for Greater Mysuru, MP Pratap Simha argued that the Congress party has a historical record of neglecting the empowerment of Dalits and Muslims. He highlighted that Dalits have…
VTU launches online UG, PG courses: VC Prof. Vidyashankar
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bela-gavi, that is celebrating its Silver Jubilee year, has launched online Under Graduate (UG) and Post-Graduate (PG) courses. VTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Vidyashankar told media persons at its Regional Office at Hanchya-Sathagalli in city on Friday that “It is intended to offer quality education at global level and hence to…
‘Explain to people why they should vote against me’
September 3, 2023MP Pratap Simha dares CM Siddharamaiah to show his 40-year contribution to Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Congress and Chief Minister Siddharamaiah faced scathing criticism from MP Pratap Simha, who accused the party of obstructing BJP and JD(S)’s vision for Greater Mysuru. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru yesterday, the MP elaborated on how the Congress appeared to lack…
Take steps to prevent fish deaths in Lingambudhi Lake: DC Dr. K.V. Rajendra
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “Hold consultations with the experts in the Fisheries Department or with professionals and come up with a plan to prevent the death of fishes at Lingambudhi Lake,” instructed Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra. Chairing a meeting at his Office yesterday regarding mass death of fishes at Lingambudhi Lake, the DC instructed the officials…
Dengue Ratha to create awareness on wheels in district
September 3, 2023MP Pratap Simha, KR MLA T. S. Srivatsa and DHO flag off the van adorned with huge mosquito model Mysore/Mysuru: Dengue Ratha, a van with boards on do’s and don’ts to create awareness on dengue fever in the district, was flagged off in city last evening. A joint initiative of National Health Mission (NHM), District…
Jayalakshmi Kodava Association felicitates MLA A.S. Ponnanna
September 3, 2023Annual get-together event honours two accomplished authors, student achievers from the community Mysore/Mysuru: The 18th annual get-together of the Jayalakshmi Kodava Association was held recently at the Kodagu Sahakara Sangha, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru. Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna was the chief guest. MLA Ponnanna was honoured with a custom-made marquetry art piece depicting Talacauvery, the birthplace…
Rotary organisations hold ‘Blind Walk’ to create awareness on eye donation
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In order to sensitise people on the importance of eye donation, Rotary Panchsheel Mysore, in association with Rotary Mysore, Rotary International District 3181 (Zone 7&8) and Rotary Avoidable Blindness Foundation, had organised ‘Andha Nadige’ (Blind Walk), an eye donation awareness campaign in city this morning. The walk, in which several participants marched blindfolded, began…
Officer delves into influence of religion on tribal culture
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Venkatagiri Dalavai, Special Officer of the Department of Tribal Welfare, expressed deep concern about the encroachment of religion into the lives of tribal communities, which have long been regarded as the original inhabitants of the land. Speaking at a national-level seminar on the theme of ‘Tribal Transition in India: Issues and Challenges,’ organised…
Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji releases ‘Srimad Bhagavatam’
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Udupi Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji released ‘Srimad Bhagavatam,’ a Kannada translation by Vidwan Vijayendra Acharya, at Sri Krishnadhama, Saraswathipuram in city last evening. The book was released as a part of ‘Srimad Ramayana’ discourse series, organised as part of 36th Chaturmasya Vratha of Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji by Chaturmasya Committee. Speaking…
Independent Member of FSSAI Scientific Committee
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. K.A. Anu Appaiah, retired Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, has been invited by the Government of India to be the Independent Member of Scientific Committee of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for three years (2023-25). Scientific Committee is the highest scientific body of FSSAI, which frames all the regulations concerned…
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