Mandya: Miscreants in the guise of Police, not only threatened a couple from Kodagu but have also decamped with 30 gram gold chain worth Rs. 2 lakh from them. The incident took place near Ganjam in Srirangapatna yesterday early morning. Yesterday, the couple from Kodagu, left Bengaluru and were proceeding towards Madikeri in their car….
Celebrating Mahisha Dasara a Constitutional right: Prof. Mahesh Chandra Guru
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a pointed response to critics of Mahisha Dasara, retired Professor B.P. Mahesh Chandra Guru said that celebrating the event is a Constitutional right. “We have been celebrating Mahisha Dasara while exercising the rights enshrined in our Constitution. Yet, despite this, detractors persist in causing chaos, leading us to question our very Indian identity.”…
S.A. Ramdas appointed Convenor of PM SVANidhi prog. in State
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Krishnaraja (KR) BJP MLA S.A. Ramdas has been appointed as the State Convenor for overseeing the implementation of Prime Minister’s 9 programmes in the State during the period from Sept. 16 to Oct. 15. The tasks include registration of street vendors, Dairy Milk vendors and newspaper distributors for Micro-lending scheme, Co-ordination between Banks…
KSOU issues clarification on recognition of academic programmes
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following reports in a section of the press expressing doubts on recognition of KSOU academic courses/programmes by the UGC, the city-based KSOU (Karnataka State Open University) has issued a clarification in this regard. In a press release dated Sept. 11, the KSOU said that the UGC has communicated the decision of Interface Expert Committee…
Man found dead with stab injury at Kergalli
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A 54-year-old man was found dead with stab injury on his neck in Jayapura Police limits and the incident has come to light yesterday morning. The deceased has been identified as Mahadeva of Kergalli village in the taluk and it is learnt that the incident had taken place on Saturday. Deceased Mahadeva, who used…
KSOU Professor to receive ‘Thirukkural Ratna Award’ in Mauritius on Sept. 25
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. P. Mani, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Kannada, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, will be conferred ‘Thirukkural Ratna Award’ at the 16th IMTC International Conference on Tamil Culture in Mauritius. Established in 1974, the International Movement for Tamil Culture (IMTC) is a non-profit, non-political, charity, Tamil Cultural Organisation, run…
Harassment to student: FIR filed against Mysore Varsity PED Director
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Lakshmipuram Police have registered an FIR against University of Mysore (UoM) Physical Education Department (PED) Director Dr. Venkatesh in connection with the incident where a Department student attempted suicide in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s chamber in Crawford Hall on Sept. 9, alleging harassment by the Director. K.J. Gagan, 24 years, a Post-Graduate student…
‘Noopurotsava-2023’ held
September 12, 2023Nrityagiri Director Dr. Kripa Phadke inaugurated the 3-day ‘Noopurotsava-2023’ dance festival at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike in Kuvempunagar here recently, organised under the aegis of Noopura Kalavidaru Samskrutika Trust and Kannada & Culture Department. On Day-1, Shikha Madhur of Bengaluru, disciple of Chethana and Hari, presented Kathak while disciples of Nadavidyalaya Academy Director Guru Vidu. Mithra…
Moonlight music, Manjunaada events enthral music-lovers
September 12, 2023By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The Moonlight Music of JSS Mutt, Mysuru, which happens on every full moon day attracts many music lovers of Mysuru. It caters to all variety of listeners. Classical, Light, Instrumental, Karnatak, Hindustani and even fusion. It doesn’t lag behind in encouraging talented and upcoming young artistes. Thanks to the guiding…
Direction boards needed at Chamundi Hill parking lot
September 12, 2023Sir, The availability of ample multi-layered parking space at the Chamundi Hill has really mitigated the earlier perennial parking issues faced by thevisitors to the Hill. In the parking lot, “Way to Exit” is prominently displayed at all vantage points, thus helping the motorists for an easy exit after visiting the temple. Unfortunately the authorities…
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