R. Rachappaji has been awarded Ph.D in Folklore Studies by the Kannada University, Hampi, for his thesis ‘Social and Cultural Compilation of Kongalli Village’ [Guide: Dr. K.C. Suresh] N. Sowmyashree has been awarded Ph.D in Electrical and Electronics Engineering by the JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, for her thesis ‘Analysis and Mitigation of Voltage…
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AIR’s Occasional Announcers
November 20, 2023Applications have been invited from interested persons to work as Occasional Announcers at Akashvani Mysuru — All India Radio (AIR). Those selected through written test, voice test and interview will be eligible to work under contract basis. Test and Service Fee for General candidates is Rs. 300 and for SC/ ST is Rs. 225. Candidates…
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Selected for award
November 20, 2023T. Ravi Gowda, Vice-President of Karnataka Kavalu Pade, has been selected for ‘Kannada Vikasa Ratna’ award given by the city’s Karnataka Rajya Vokkaligara Vikasa Vedike. Ravi Gowda will be conferred the award at the ‘Kannada Habba’ programme to take place at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises on Nov. 30. [Mob: 99026-98623 or 94480-51793]
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Coaching for IAS, KAS exams
November 20, 2023Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Competitive Exams Training Centre will be conducting a 50-day coaching for candidates aspiring to take up IAS and KAS exams. Interested may register their names at the Centre before Nov. 24 between 10 am and 4.30 pm, according to a press release from KSOU Registrar Prof. KLN Murthy. [Ph: 0821-2515944]
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Wood Inlay Skill Training on Nov. 24
November 20, 2023Karnataka State Handicraft Artisans Association Mysuru and Mysuru District Skill Development Corporation have jointly organised Handicraft Wood Inlay Skill Training at Karakushalanagar auditorium in Metagalli on Nov. 24 at 9.30 am. The programme will be inaugurated by Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji and will be presided by Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda. MLA Tanveer Sait, Karnataka…
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Events postponed
November 20, 2023According to a press release issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), the Janata Darshan programme slated to be held on Nov. 20 at T. Narasipur taluk has been postponed to Nov. 29 at 10 am. The release also has asked officials of district-level officers to come with information about the registered applications of their…
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Naari Shakthi Sangama begins at Ganapathy Ashram
November 19, 2023Former Chief Secretary K. Ratna Prabha calls for ending gender discrimination Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Naari Shakthi Sangama,’ a women’s conference (Mahila Sammelana) to empower women in all walks of life, began at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram on Nanjangud Road in city this morning. The event — ‘Sampoornatheyinda Paripoornatheyedege’ (from completeness to excellence) — is being organised by…
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Mysureans join the world to catch cricketing action
November 19, 2023LED screens at Chamundi Vihar Stadium, prominent hotels, clubs and public places Mysore/Mysuru: With India facing Australia in the final match of the ICC World Cup Cricket Tournament, the city of Mysuru is abuzz with cricket fever as enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the thrilling encounter at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, this afternoon. Led…
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This mobile app can tell you if you are overspeeding on Expressway
November 19, 2023NHAI launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ mobile app to ensure safe, smooth travel on National Highways Mysore/Mysuru: Next time you are cruising on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app launched by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will come in handy as you can set the speed limit and get alerted if you cross the prescribed speed…
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From student leader to Leader of Opposition: ‘Man of Mettle’ Vokkaliga strongman R. Ashoka
November 19, 2023Bengaluru: R. Ashoka, who as a student leader grabbed eyeballs and served imprisonment along with BJP patriarch L.K. Advani during the dark days of Emergency and later rose to become the Deputy Chief Minister of the State is all set to take over the mantle as Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly. The five-decade long…
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