Mysuru: Jaanaprashne, a popular science book by Mysuru-based writer Kollegala Sharma, has been selected for Na. D’Souza Children’s Book Award. The award is given every year by the Karnataka Sangha, Shivamogga, for the best children’s book published in Kannada. Jaanaprashne, a book providing scientific answers to some of the routine puzzles in daily life, was…
Selected to National-level Chess Tournament
November 5, 2023Mysuru: K.G.R. Anagha and A. Likitha of Kalale village in Nanjangud taluk are selected to National-level by winning first and fourth prizes respectively at State-level Chess Tournament, in the category of Under 14-17, organised by School Education and Literacy Department at Bommasandra in Anekal taluk of Bengaluru Urban district recently. Anagha is the daughter of…
Free mid-day meal re-launched at Maharani’s College in city
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Under ‘Hunger Free Campus’ initiative, Santrupti scheme to provide free mid-day meal for the students was re-launched at Maharani’s Science College for Women in the city on Thursday. Prof. A.H.M. Vijayalakshmi Joint Director, Department of PU Education, Mysuru zone who launched the initiative by serving meal to the students described ‘Anna Dana (provision of…
Gandhiji continues to inspire others: Info Dept. DD
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations Department Ashok Kumar said “The name Mahatma Gandhi itself evokes inspiration from which one can derive immense energy.” Participating in a programme organised to distribute prizes to the winners of Gandhi drawing contest organised by Department of Information and Public Relations and Government High School, Hosahundi, Kumar…
Protest staged against privatisation of Railway and Power sectors
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Activists of Railway and Power Anti-Privatisation Committee staged a protest demanding Union Government not to privatise Railway and Power sectors. The activists along with leaders of various labour organisations assembled near Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue in Town Hall premises recently and staged a protest. “The Narendra Modi led Union Government is protecting the interests…
LIC temporary employees demand compensation and benefits
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Former temporary employees of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) who served from 1986 to 1995, have demanded compensation and other benefits that are due to them. In a press release issued by Mysuru based All India LIC Temporary Employees Association, the Association said ‘they served as temporary employees for nearly 10 years from…
Joyalukkas Cashback Offers for Deepavali
November 5, 2023Mysuru: To make Deepavali Jewellery Shopping a celebration in itself, Joyalukkas has a variety of offers, for every shopper, from the Diamond aficionados to gold and silver enthusiasts. Cashback gift vouchers worth Rs. 2,000 await those who purchase Diamond, Uncut Diamonds and Precious Jewellery worth every Rs. 50,000 and above. On the purchase of gold…
Wins Silver Medals in Skating
November 5, 2023Mysuru: Zainab Ali, a student of St. Joseph’s Central School, Bannimantap, Mysuru, participated in the 34th District Roller Skating Championship in the age group of 5 to 7 girls and won 2 silver medals and also qualified for the 39th State Championship to be held in Mangaluru from Nov. 9. Daughter of Zulqharnain and Shabistane…
Forgotten Godman remembered!
November 5, 2023Day before yesterday when the Founder-Convenor of city’s well-known NGO, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) Dr. Bhamy V. Shenoy sent me a message about his visit to a high school established by Sathya Sai Baba Trust near Mandya, I was all attention. I had thought that the memory of Sri Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi fame,…
Wodeyar Express: Make four trips
November 5, 2023Sir, The Wodeyar Express running between Bengaluru City Junction (SBC) and Mysuru Junction (MYS) has been a popular train for decades and is serving with limited stops at a reasonable ticket price. This train now makes only 2 trips whereas the Chamundi Express makes 4 trips. Also, the train covers the distance in 2 hours,…
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