Ponnampet: A unique project exhibition titled, ANVESHANE-2, aimed at inculcating scientific and research bent of mind among students leading to new perspectives, will be held at the Coorg Institute of Technology (CIT) here on Dec. 15. The competitions would be held in three different groups. Students from SSLC, PUC and Diploma Engineering are eligible to…
Rider booked for misleading number plate
December 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider has been booked on the charges of cheating for partly covering the number plate of his vehicle to avoid paying fine related to violations of traffic rules. The rider was found moving on his Honda Activa-125 scooter, with the registration number KA-09 JM-20 against the actual number of KA-09 JM-2022, covering…
City students rally for World AIDS Day
December 3, 2023Participants highlight collective responsibility, put communities at the forefront Mysore/Mysuru: Students from various nursing, pharmacy colleges and educational institutions in the city had organised a rally (jatha) to observe World AIDS Day yesterday. The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day celebration is ‘Communities Lead the Way,’ recognising the challenges of completely curing the disease…
Ninth convocation of St. Philomena’s College held
December 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The 9th Convocation of St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru, was held at the College Indoor Stadium on Nov. 25. A total of 640 candidates (434 Under-Graduates and 206 Post-Graduates), received their certificates and 47 gold medals and one Ph.D degree were awarded to the students. Padma Vibhushan Dr. K. Kasturirangan, in his Convocation address delved…
Of good old Salt and deadly Cyanide!
December 3, 2023By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Consequent upon the recent publication of a disturbing report in some newspapers, naturally followed by their rapid circulation, in the now hair-trigger social media, a wave of needless panic seems to be spreading in our society. A good many of you too may have read these reports, which if…
Hinkal flyover’s peepal tree plants: Action needed, pronto
December 3, 2023Sir, The failure of bridges can result from various factors, including design flaws, construction negligence, collapse from impact or explosions, flood-related failures, seismic activity, false work issues and scouring. Recently, a unique and concerning phenomenon has emerged in Mysuru, with peepal tree plants growing extensively on the Hinkal-Mysuru flyover, the city’s first flyover (as reported…
Telugu film shooting at Crawford Hall
December 3, 2023Shooting of a political scene for Ram Charan-starrer Telugu movie ‘Game Changer’ is being held at Crawford Hall building in city this morning. The shooting is being held since a week in various parts of the city and today being Sunday, the Crawford Hall, the Administrative building of the University of Mysore is closed for…
Veda Brahma Venkata Krishna Sharma
December 3, 2023Veda Brahma Venkata Krishna Sharma (87), retired Deputy Director for Women and Child Welfare Department, passed away at his residence in Vidyaranyapuram on Dec. 1. He leaves behind his wife Ananthalakshmi, sons V. Srikantha and V. Ananda. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday. He was a renowned Sanskrit and Hindi…
M.D. Rajashekar
December 3, 2023M.D. Rajashekar (92), a cement dealer and a resident of K.R. Mohalla, passed away following age-related ailments this morning. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds in Vidyaranyapuram this afternoon.
C.P. Shivakumar
December 3, 2023C.P. Shivakumar (55), Dy. Registrar at KSOU, passed away yesterday evening in city. He leaves behind his parents and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held today.
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