Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. H.R. Thimmegowda, Head, Department of Kannada, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram in city, has been appointed as the Mysuru District President of Karnataka Janapada Parishat (Janapada Loka).

Dr. Thimmegowda, who has been serving as Kannada faculty at Mahajana College for three decades, has many works to his credit. He is currently serving as the President of University of Mysore Degree Colleges Kannada Faculty Association.

During his service, he has bagged many awards and prizes including ‘Best NSS Programme Officer’, ‘Best Teacher’, ‘Parisara Mitra’ and ‘Adarsha Guru’ Awards, according to a press release.