The city’s Jain Education Society will be celebrating ‘Grandfather-Grandmother’s Day’ (Ajja-Ajjiyara Dina) at Mahaveer Vidya Mandir, Srirampura, the date of which will be announced shortly. On that day, three Centenarian grandfather and grandmothers (selection will be based on higher age) will be felicitated. Eligible elderly persons, aged over 100 years and residing in the city…
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Student Hostels
December 11, 2024The Social Welfare Department has invited applications from SC community students for admission to Post-Matric Student Hostels run by the Department. The eligible SC community students can apply through the Department website: https://swdhmis.karnataka.gov.in/#/registration before Dec. 31. For details, visit the Department Office in Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan, Adipampa Road, Vontikoppal East or contact Ph: 0821-2520910.
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Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan
December 11, 2024The Ministry of AYUSH has organised ‘Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan,’ a society oriented education programme on health, up to Dec. 25. The programme is open to general public daily from 9 am to 4 pm at Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital. People from in and around Mysuru, aged 18 years and above, may…
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Races cancelled
December 11, 2024In view of the State mourning declared by the Government of Karnataka following the passing away of former CM S.M. Krishna, Mysore Race Club (MRC) Limited has cancelled the Mysore Winter Races scheduled for today (Dec. 11), according to a press release from MRC Secretary & CEO NHS Mani.
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S.M. Krishna no more
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Karnataka woke up to the sad news of the demise of former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna at his residence in Sadashivanagar early this morning at 2.30 am. The 92-year-old veteran politician had been ailing for some time. S. M. Krishna (Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna) was instrumental in laying a strong foundation for the growth of…
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Government announces three-day State mourning
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Following the passing of former Karnataka Chief Minister and former Union Minister S.M. Krishna, the State Government has declared a three-day state mourning to honour the late leader. A notification from the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) confirmed that the mourning will last from today, Dec. 10, to Dec. 12. During this…
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A dignified leader with timeless style, wit, grace
December 10, 2024Then 89-year-old, S.M. Krishna inaugurated Mysuru Dasara atop Chamundi Hill in 2021 Bengaluru: S.M. Krishna is undoubtedly one of the most dignified politicians Karnataka has ever seen, a sentiment echoed across party lines. Krishna inaugurated the Dasara-2021 festivities atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 7 that year. He was the first politician in 22 years to…
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S.M. Krishna: Architect of Bengaluru’s IT growth
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Former Karnataka CM Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as S.M. Krishna, passed away today at the age of 92 at his residence in Bengaluru. A charismatic leader with a modern outlook, Krishna carved a niche in India’s political landscape with his administrative prowess and forward-thinking vision. He was often referred to as the “modern…
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A wish for peace and dignity in his final days
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: When S.M. Krishna faced health challenges, he made a heartfelt request to his wife Prema and his family. In May, he asked them not to subject him to aggressive medical treatments simply to keep him alive in an unconscious state. Always cheerful and optimistic, Krishna expressed his wish to spend his final days peacefully…
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‘Hi-Tech CM’ dreamt of making Karnataka a high-tech State
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: While Nadaprabhu Kempegowda is revered as the founder of Bengaluru, the title of the ‘Architect of Modern Bengaluru’ belongs to S.M. Krishna. Under his leadership, Bengaluru blossomed into a global metropolis, with three million people directly employed in the IT sector. Krishna’s vision extended beyond the city, earning him the moniker of the ‘Hi-Tech…
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