Mysore/Mysuru: Groups of NSS volunteers from the University of Mysore have taken up the task of cleaning the Kukkarahalli Lake of water hyacinth and other invasive weeds that have intertwined with each other, thereby choking the Lake. The picturesque lake provides much-needed lung space to the city and is dominated by water hyacinth (Eichornia). Conservationists…
National Junior Ranking Sailing Championship: Lack of suitable wind at KRS Dam delays event
July 31, 2022Srirangapatna: After initial preparations, training sessions and registrations, the National Junior Ranking Sailing Championship began at the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna of Mandya district this morning. The Royal Mysore Sailing Club (RMSC) is organising the mega event in association with the National Federation – Yachting Association of India (YAI). It …
48,000 people register for Digital Library membership
July 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the entire world living in a digital era, more than 48,000 people have registered for the Digital Library and Mobile Library concept introduced by the Department of Libraries. Out of the 1.80 lakh members of the City and District Libraries, 48,000 have obtained Digital Library membership, which itself speaks about the growing popularity…
Don’t use Dasara as alibi to execute public works
July 31, 2022In-charge Secretary, DC warn officers; issue directions to implement policies Mysore/Mysuru: District In-charge Secretary N. Jayaram and Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bagadi Gautham instructed officials not to lay concrete roads where they are unnecessary and instead use the money to re-asphalt the roads that are in bad condition. They had a word of caution for the…
OBC list: Veerashaiva Mahasabha to protest tomorrow
July 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking inclusion of Veerashaiva-Lingayat community under OBC list and fulfilment of various other demands, Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha will stage a protest in city tomorrow (Aug. 1). Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Mahasabha State Committee Treasurer Varuna Mahesh said that a rally will be taken out from Basaveshwara…
Mysore Merchants Co-Operative Bank announces 25% Dividend to Share holders
July 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The 63rd Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of The Mysore Merchants Co-Operative Bank was held at Basant Convention Centre in city this morning, chaired by Bank President R. Anand. At the meeting, the Bank announced 25% of Dividend to its Share holders. Anand said that the Bank has earned a net profit of Rs….
NEP is supplemental for self-reliant India: Minister
July 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP) is supplemental for building a self-reliant India, Primary and Secondary Education Minister B.C. Nagesh said that the NEP will also help in making India a ‘Vishwa Guru’ (Global Leader). He was speaking after inaugurating JSS Pre-University College for Girls at Bapuji Layout in Bogadi here on Friday….
‘Train your mind to positive side’
July 31, 2022Prof. Krishnegowda tells K-SET, UGC-NET candidates Mysore/Mysuru: “Teachers are the vocal class who speak with credibility in the world. Train your mind in such a way that you think only about the positive aspect of everything you come across. Have an optimistic outlook,” said noted humorist and retired Kannada Professor M. Krishnegowda. He was speaking…
Counterfeiting, smuggling grave threat to economy: KPA Director
July 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Director of Karnataka Police Academy Anupam Agarwal has said that counterfeiting and smuggling are substantial threats to the economy and there is conclusive evidence of the increasing involvement of terror organisations in funding such illicit trade activities. “There are adequate laws available, but enforcement of the laws makes the role of Police officers even…
ECI enables citizens above 17 years to apply for Voter ID card in advance
July 31, 2022New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that all the Indian citizens above 17 years of age can now apply in advance to get enrolled in the voters list and not wait until the voting age of 18 years. The statement issued by ECI recently stated ‘Youngsters above 17 years can apply…















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