Mysore/Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in Ancient History and Archaeology to H.C. Ravi Gowda for his thesis ‘Heggadadevana Kote Pradeshada Dharmika Parampareya Charitrika Adhyayana (Arambhadinda Adhunika Kaladavarege)’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. K. Prabhu. N. Revanna has been awarded Ph.D in Ambedkar Studies by UoM for his thesis ‘Chamaraja-nagara Jilleya …
Applications invited for Montessori, NTTC trainer course
August 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The RCSS and QDP Technologies Training Division has invited applications for Montessori and NTTC trainer course for the year 2020-21. Under Training Partner of NDLM, Government of India has recognised this training program. Certified trainers will deliver the sessions of Child development, Early childhood, Health Nutrition & Education, Computer training and communication skills. Those…
Subsidy to establish Gyms
August 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports has invited online applications from eligible medal-winner sportspersons belonging to SC/ST communities who are willing to start gymnasiums, for availing subsidy. Unemployed sportspersons from SC/ST communities, who have taken part in National and International events and won medals, can set up a gym at a cost of…
Wins “Mrs. Queen India 2020” online beauty pageant
August 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: City beautician and wellness expert Nandini Murthy has won ‘Mrs. Queen India 2020 title (Walk From Home)’ under Classic category — a topper among five finalists of online beauty pageant. She also won the subtitle ‘Mrs. Most Powerful Queen 2020.’ The beauty pageant was held by Shriki Fashion Creations and International partner Lady Rose …
Lansdowne Building fenced with iron mesh
August 30, 2020700-metre barrier to ban public entry; MCC puts brakes on illegal activities Mysore/Mysuru: No more illegal activities inside the dilapidated Lansdowne Building in the heart of the city as the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has banned public entry by fencing the building from the front and sides that were also being used as a garbage…
DPR to repair Dodda Gadiyara to be ready in 3-4 months
August 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to list out what needs to be done to conserve the historic Silver Jubilee Clock Tower, popularly known as Dodda Gadiyara among the citizens, in the wake of structural damages due to vagaries of weather and lack of maintenance. This imposing structure…
Horologist’s plea to save city’s jewel Silver Jubilee Clock Tower
August 30, 2020Two months ago, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) began the process to conserve and repair Dodda Gadiyara (Silver Jubilee Clock Tower) opposite Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall. Following reports of cracks surfacing at the top portion of the Tower near the bell area, members of the District Heritage Committee and some officials of MCC collected samples…
Painting work begins in Mysore Palace for Dasara
August 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With 45 days left for the beginning of ten-day Dasara festival in Mysuru, painting of the outside building of Amba Vilas Palace has commenced. The State Government has decided to hold the Nada Habba in a simple manner in view of Covid-19. However, the Palace Board has allowed the painting work near the West…
‘Vidyagama’ effect: Admissions rise in Government schools
August 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as private schools are busy making fresh admissions despite the uncertainty over the reopening of schools amid COVID-19 pandemic, Government Schools have much to cheer about as they have been recording a good number of admissions this year. Many Government Schools in the district were on the blink of closure due to poor…
Congress launches ‘Arogya Hasta’ training for health volunteers
August 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP R. Dhruvanarayan on Friday launched the Congress party’s ambitious ‘Arogya Hastha’ initiative training programme for volunteers from Varuna Assembly segment at Congress Bhavan near the City Railway Station here. Speaking on the occasion, Dhruvanarayan said that Congress has been responding to the plight of the people during the COVID-19 crisis through various…
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