The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in Geographical Information System (GIS) to M. Vinay for his thesis ‘Scenario Based Simulation of Urban Expansion and Evaluation of Ecological Security: A Case Study of Mysuru-Nanjangud LPA, Karnataka, India’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. Ramu. Mangalore University has awarded Ph.D in Microbiology to S. Suresha…

City Journalists B. Raghavendra, Jayashankar Murthy and C.M. Madhusudan have been elected (Co-option) as the Directors of Mysuru District Journalists Welfare Co-operative Society at the Council Meeting of the Society held recently, according to a press release from the Society President K. Deepak [Mob: 97415-11340]

The District Administration, in association with Kannada and Culture Department, will be celebrating Kanakadasa Jayanti at Maneyangala in Kalamandira premises at 11.30 am on Dec. 3. The celebrations will be a simple affair this year on account of COVID-19 crisis. Offering of floral tributes to the portrait of Kanakadasa will mark the celebrations, according to…

The 39th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Ganabharathi will be held at Veene Seshanna Bhavan on Adichunchanagiri Road in Kuvempunagar on Dec. 5 at 5 pm with all COVID guidelines in place. The 5th AGM of the Pragathi Co-operative Society Ltd., Mysuru, will be held at Hoysala Garden Restaurant Banquet Hall on JLB Road…

The Agriculture Department has organised Tarpaulin (measuring 8×6 meters) distribution programme for farmers for agriculture use for the year 2020-21 and has invited applications from farmers of Mysuru district. Farmers can submit their applications, along with photocopies of ID proof, ‘pahani’, Bank Passbook and Aadhaar Card, at Farmer Contact Centre in their respective hoblis before…

In an effort to promote art, literature, music, folk, dance, theatre and other art and literary forms, the Department of Kannada and Culture, under the Special Unit and Tribal Sub-Plan for the year 2020-21, has invited applications to provide financial aid to literary and cultural programmes organised by registered Cultural Associations and Organisations as well…

Shivadeepotsava (Kruttika Mahotsava) will take place at Suttur Mutt in Nanjangud taluk at 7 pm today (Nov. 29). Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. Mahamangalarati and Prakaro-tsava will take place at 8 pm. The devotees can watch the event online — https://www.facebook.com/JSSMVP OR http://Youtube.com/c/JSSMahavidyapeethaonline OR http://jssonline.org

The following individuals/ institutions have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: Ananya Gautham, Bengaluru – Small Indian Civet (21.11.2020 to 20.11.2021) – Rs. 5,000; V. Sanavi, Mysuru – Rhesus Macaque (8.12.2020 to 7.12.2021) – Rs. 5,000; Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Central, Mysuru – Star…

The Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC), Mysuru, has invited applications from eligible candidates for one-year Post-Diploma in Tool Design course. Students who have completed Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial Production or Automobile Engineering or Diploma in Tool and Die Making, Precision Manufacturing and Mechatronics can apply. Applications are available at the Office of GTTC,…

With the insertion of new Section 234F under Income-Tax Act, 1961 it has levied a fee for delay in filing the Income-Tax Return for the Assessment year 2019-20 (FY 2018-19). Any person who is earning salary, pension or any other income who have not filed their Income-Tax return for the FY 2018-19 shall file by…