Mysore/Mysuru: Former Krishnaraja (KR) BJP MLA S.A. Ramdas has been appointed as the State Convenor for overseeing the implementation of Prime Minister’s 9 programmes in the State during the period from Sept. 16 to Oct. 15. The tasks include registration of street vendors, Dairy Milk vendors and newspaper distributors for Micro-lending scheme, Co-ordination between Banks…
KSOU issues clarification on recognition of academic programmes
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following reports in a section of the press expressing doubts on recognition of KSOU academic courses/programmes by the UGC, the city-based KSOU (Karnataka State Open University) has issued a clarification in this regard. In a press release dated Sept. 11, the KSOU said that the UGC has communicated the decision of Interface Expert Committee…
Man found dead with stab injury at Kergalli
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A 54-year-old man was found dead with stab injury on his neck in Jayapura Police limits and the incident has come to light yesterday morning. The deceased has been identified as Mahadeva of Kergalli village in the taluk and it is learnt that the incident had taken place on Saturday. Deceased Mahadeva, who used…
KSOU Professor to receive ‘Thirukkural Ratna Award’ in Mauritius on Sept. 25
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. P. Mani, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Kannada, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, will be conferred ‘Thirukkural Ratna Award’ at the 16th IMTC International Conference on Tamil Culture in Mauritius. Established in 1974, the International Movement for Tamil Culture (IMTC) is a non-profit, non-political, charity, Tamil Cultural Organisation, run…
Harassment to student: FIR filed against Mysore Varsity PED Director
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Lakshmipuram Police have registered an FIR against University of Mysore (UoM) Physical Education Department (PED) Director Dr. Venkatesh in connection with the incident where a Department student attempted suicide in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s chamber in Crawford Hall on Sept. 9, alleging harassment by the Director. K.J. Gagan, 24 years, a Post-Graduate student…
CM inaugurates BGS Bhavan and Student Hostel building
September 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah inaugurated the new building of Adichunchanagiri Mysuru Branch Mutt, BGS Samskrutika Bhavan and Free Student Hostel in Hebbal here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the Mutt has been making rapid strides in health and education sectors. Highlighting the contributions of late Seer Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji for…
Companies must be built on fairness, transparency: NRN
September 11, 2023Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurs and Family Business established in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Infosys N.R. Narayana Murthy (NRN) said that, “Importance of values such as transparency, fairness and accountability is important for building a successful corporation, family business and any business.” He was speaking at a fireside chat this morning after…
Huge Gulmohar tree uproots in city
September 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A huge Gulmohar tree got uprooted and came crashing down in the city on Saturday morning. The incident occurred near JSS Mahavidyapeetha on Ramanuja Road at around 6.45 am. The uprooted tree also brought down two roadside electric poles and damaged a portion of the house on the other side of the road, belonging…
Mysore Grahakara Parishat meeting on healthcare: Senior doctors debate State indifference, eroding values
September 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: During the September monthly meeting of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) held at Yadavagiri last evening, the spotlight was on the critical issues plaguing healthcare services in Mysuru. Members voiced several grievances experienced by patients, while respected medical professionals including Senior Consultant Surgeon Dr. C.G. Narasimhan, Dr. Chandrashekar of Aditya Hospital, Plastic Surgeon Dr….
PM Modi pitches for UN Security Council expansion
September 11, 2023Passing of G20 presidential gavel to Brazil marks the start of Delhi to Rio journey New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the conclusion of the 18th G20 Summit, emphasised the pressing need for reforming global institutions and expanding the UN Security Council to better reflect the contemporary world. He asserted that adapting to changing…















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