Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has instructed the Officers to abide by the norms while selecting eligible persons for Rajyotsava Award, without ignoring regional justice and representation to all caste, religion and gender. The CM came out with the instructions while chairing a high-level meeting of Rajyotsava Award Selection Committee here on Thursday. The CM informed…
Ekagrid seeks 200 acres to set up University in Mysuru
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Ekagrid, a ground-breaking multidisciplinary Research University, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and focused on Science and Technology in the US, is seeking 200 acres of land from Karnataka Government to establish its campus in Mysuru or Bengaluru. Its vision is to become an institution of global prominence, on par with renowned Universities like Stanford…
At hour of grief, accident victim’s kin consent for organ donation
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The family members of a 41-year-old man, who was declared brain dead after suffering grievous head injuries in a motorbike accident, gave their consent for organ donation, here on Friday. K.K. Rajesh, an Insurance Advisor and son of Krishne Gowda and Sharadamma couple, Katte Kyathanahalli village in K.R. Pet taluk, Mandya district, is the…
No short cut to success, hard work only mantra: CFTRI Director
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Students have to emphasise the importance of taking career seriously and to acquire potentiality for further education beyond earning a degree. They are to be responsible citizens and should not expect the success as a defined monetary achievement,’ said Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director of the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. She…
Learning requires constant refinement of knowledge
October 29, 2023Former ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar at 13th Graduation Day of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Mysore/Mysuru: “Learning is an ongoing journey that requires a continuous refinement of knowledge to align with the dynamic landscape of today’s world. Failing to evolve our understanding and adapt leaves us lagging in pursuing progress,” opined Padma Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar,…
Retired KSOU Professor stages protest for pension
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the KSOU authorities of showing apathy in resolving his pension issue, Prof. M. Rangaswamy, a retired Kannada Professor of city-based KSOU, staged a solo stir in the Office of the KSOU Vice-Chancellor here on Friday. Prof. Rangaswamy had retired from KSOU in July 2022. Alleging that he had not been paid pension for…
Rs. 2 lakh accident insurance scheme launched
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Labour Department has registered unorganised workers classified under 379 categories for the Rs.2 lakh accident Insurance scheme — Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana — through e-Shram portal. The registration of unorganised workers was done between Aug. 26, 2021 and Mar. 31, 2022. Accordingly, the families of this insurance covered workers who died in…
Ph.D awarded to SDM-IMD research scholars
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD) is a recognised research centre of the University of Mysore and three research scholars from the centre were awarded the Doctorate at the recently held 103rd Annual Convocation of the University. Rajeev Kalebar worked under the guidance of Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Professor of Finance, SDM-IMD and…
AICTE approves 8 engineering colleges for evening classes
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has granted approval to eight engineering colleges in Karnataka to offer engineering courses through evening education, catering to professionals. Among these colleges, five are located in Bengaluru while one each can be found in Gadag, Tumakuru and Mysuru (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering), and they have been…
Valmiki Jayanti celebrated
October 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A grand procession marked Valmiki Jayanti celebrations organised by the District Administration in the city this morning. MLA G.T. Devegowda launched the procession in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at Palace North Gate. The procession, attended by thousands of people, passed through Chamaraja Wadiyar Circle, Albert Victor Road, K.R. Circle, Devaraj Urs Road, JLB…















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