Mysore/Mysuru: The second batch of five Dasara elephants arrived at Mysore Palace yesterday evening and were given a traditional welcome upon arrival. The five elephants including three debutants are 21-year-old Rohit and 46-year-old female elephant Hiranya from Rampura Camp in Bandipur, 52-year-old Lakshmi from Dodda Harave Camp in Nagarahole, 50-year-old Prashanth and 41-year-old Sugreev from…
Distress formula, Mekedatu Project only two solutions for Cauvery crisis: CM
September 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Facing the heat of today’s Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water sharing, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has expressed his view that the absence of a “distress formula” that would benefit both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is the key reason behind the dispute’s prolonged existence without an amicable solution. Speaking to the media at Mysuru Airport this…
State-level training for ‘Pashu Sakhis’ in city
September 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah launched A-HELP State-level training programme for ‘Pashu Sakhis’ (Cattle Caretakers) organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, fourth round of vaccination against foot and mouth disease under National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) and Veterinary Clinic at Uttanahalli in the outskirts of Mysuru this afternoon. Earlier, the CM…
‘Nearly 3.5 million babies in India are born too early every year’
September 26, 2023Former AIISH Director Dr. M. Jayaram inaugurates two-day national seminar Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. M. Jayaram, former Director of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, said that nearly 3.5 million babies in India are born too early, 1.7 million babies are born with birth defects and one million new-borns are discharged every year from…
Pejawar Seer inaugurates free health check-up camp
September 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “A human being should do his duties in the form of service. Service to the poor and weak reaches directly to the Lord. ‘Nishkama Karma’, service to the society is equal to service to God,” said Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt, Udupi. He was addressing the gathering on Monday after inaugurating a…
Basic sign language workshop for Postmen and Postwomen held
September 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of International Day of Sign Languages, for the first time in India a day-long workshop on ‘Basic Sign Language for Postmen and Postwomen’ was held at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) here on Sunday. About 200 Postmen and Post- women from across the city attending workshop which was inaugurated…
World Tourism Day: Various events planned in city
September 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Tourism Day celebrations, Department of Tourism has organised various programmes in the city. According to a press release by Joint Director of Tourism Department, M.K. Savita, essay writing contest was organised for the students of Mahajana Tourism Development Institute today. A procession of 15 to 20 cultural troupes and students…
Bandh for Cauvery: KSOU exams postponed
September 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following the bandh calls given by various organisations over Cauvery dispute, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, has postponed the exams of Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) courses scheduled today (Sept. 26) and Friday (Sept. 29). Hence, the third year BA exam, second year BA and B.Com exams and first year BA…
Ithihasika Mela at Teresian PU College
September 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Teresian PU College, Siddarthanagar, had organised Ithihasika Mela (History exhibition) on Sept. 23 in the College auditorium. This programme was inaugurated by H. Shreedhara, Head, Department of History, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College. On the occasion, students presented patriotic dance and songs. Steven Fernandes, HoD of History, Sadhana, Dean of Arts, Ursala George, Dean…
Procession marks World Deaf Day celebrations
September 26, 2023People with hearing disabilities do not need compassion, they need opportunity: Mayor Mysore/Mysuru: “No one asks to be born as deaf. If one sense fails, other senses activate and they do not need compassion, they should be given opportunity,” said Mayor Shivakumar. He was speaking at the World Deaf Day celebration organised by Karnataka State…
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