Mysuru: The Oriental Research Institute (ORI), University of Mysore, has been selected for the prestigious annual ‘Vedapeetha’ Award instituted by the Udupi Sri Bhandarkeri Mutt. The Mutt has been annually honouring a distinguished institution (selected at the national level) that significantly contributes to the preservation, nurturing and development of Indian knowledge, Vedic sciences, culture and…
Renowned Botanist Dr. S. Natesh to lead discussion on protection of trees Mysuru: As a result of the murder of 40 fully grown heritage trees on Hyder Ali Road on Apr. 13, protection of trees has come to the city’s agenda again. Environmentalists had organised several protests to condemn this senseless crime by holding a…
A novel initiative by Karnataka Sahitya Academy in association with Department of Prisons and Correctional Services; Workshop to be extended to other jails later Mysuru: To kindle the habit of reading and writing among jail inmates, the Karnataka Sahitya Academy in association with Department of Prisons and Correctional Services, has chalked out a novel initiative….
Mysuru: DEPLOMAT 2K25, a three-day National-level inter-collegiate fest, organised by the Departments of Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Arts and Physical Education of De Paul College, was held at the College campus recently. The fest was aimed to foster conceptual knowledge, creativity and physical prowess among students. The fest was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Anil K….
Bengaluru: Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, who took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, here on May 1, 2025, also paid homage to the brave hearts by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Tejinder was commissioned in the fighter stream of the…
Mysuru: Young Indians (Yi) Mysuru Chapter, an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), will be organising Young Indians Parliament (YiP)-2025, a national-level initiative aimed at instilling civic consciousness, leadership capabilities and policy understanding among school students. With the theme “Where Young Minds Shape the Nation — Debate | Decide | Drive,” YiP…
Mysuru: The new office-bearers of Spoorthi, the Ladies Wing of Builders’ Association of India, Mysore Centre, was installed at a ceremony held at Mysore Builders Charitable Trust Auditorium in city recently. Outgoing President Rama Srikanth welcomed the guests and dignitaries. Outgoing Hon. Secretary Jahnavi Dinesh presented the annual report for the year 2024-25. Dr. Sudharani…
Mysuru: An elderly woman has lost her gold chain while boarding a bus at Sub-Urban Bus Stand in city on Sunday. The elderly woman, who lost her 50 gram gold chain worth Rs. 2.20 lakh, is 75-year-old Chikkathayamma, a resident of Uppinakere village in Maddur taluk. Chikkathayamma, along with her granddaughter had come to the…
By Dr. B.R. Guruprasad, Zoologist, Yuvaraja’s College Peltophorum species, commonly known as Copper Pod or Yellow Flame trees, are fast-growing deciduous trees native to tropical regions. They can reach heights of 15 – 25 metres and typically live for 50 to 70 years, depending on environmental conditions. Their rapid growth, wide canopy and bright yellow…
Sir, With reference to the letter titled ‘Closure of Government Public Libraries’ published in SOM dated Apr. 27, we would like to clarify as follows: We understand your concern regarding the temporary closure of the Circulation Section — particularly the issuing of books — in Government Public Libraries in Mysuru due to stock verification. Libraries…
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