Bengaluru: Close on the heels of erstwhile royal family of Mysore announcing that year-long celebrations will be organised to mark the Birth Centenary of the last ruler of Mysore, Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar on July 18 at the Mysore Palace and at Bangalore Palace on July 20, the State Government has announced that the Centenary will…
Jumping Spiders are unique: Expert
July 4, 2019Mysuru: Stating that India has special and rare species of spiders, said Prof. Wayne Maddison, Professor and Canada Research Chair at the Department of Zoology and Botany, University of British Columbia. He stressed on the need for taking measures to conserve them as they were unique. He was delivering a talk on ‘The music of…
Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav-2019 at JSS Mysore Urban Haat worth a dekko
July 4, 2019Minister G.T. Devegowda to inaugurate 10-day Expo tomorrow Mysuru: The Indext-C (Industrial Extension Cottage), a Government of Gujarat Organisation, is hosting “Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav-2019” for the fourth time in Karnataka, from July 4 to 14 at JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysuru. More than 80 master artisans of Gujarat will be participating in…
35,000 ladoos for devotees
July 4, 2019Mysuru: Carrying on with the tradition, Chamundeshwari Seva Samithi is almost through with the preparation of 35,000 ladoos at Nityananda Kalyana Mantapa in J.P. Nagar here, which will be distributed to the devotees on the first Ashada Friday tomorrow at Dasoha Bhavan atop Chamundi Hill. The Samithi has been taking up the special floral decoration…
Mahseer may get ‘State Fish’, Honey Bee ‘State Insect’ tags
July 4, 2019Bengaluru: Mahseer, the freshwater fish predominantly found in southern parts of India and now facing extinction, may soon get the ‘State Fish’ tag, if the government accepts the recommendation of the Western Ghats Task Force. The Task Force said such a step would help in conserving the endangered species. The fish, belonging to the carp…
Railway employees launch Black Day protest against privatisation moves
July 4, 2019Mysuru: Railway employees under the banner of South Western Railway Mazdoor Union (Hubballi), launched a 4-day Black Day protest, opposing Railway privatisation moves in front of the City Railway Station here on Wednesday. The protest is part of the week-long nationwide demonstration called by the Railway Union. Alleging that the Union Government is privatising the…
Cleaning drive at Triveni Sangama
July 4, 2019T. Narasipur: As part of the Swachh campaign, various organisations conducted a cleanliness drive at Triveni Sangama recently. Bengaluru’s Poorna Pramathi School, T. Narasipur Town Municipal Council (TMC), Youth Brigade, Sriveeranjaneya Dharma Jagriti Balaga and Jwalamuki Group members jointly conducted the cleaning of the Cauvery, Kabini and Spatika Rivers that flow through the middle of…
Forum Habba – Flea Market in city on July 6 and 7
July 4, 2019Mysuru: Forum Centre City Mall, Mysuru, in association with Falcon Events is organising Forum Habba, one the biggest Flea Markets in city on July 6 and 7 to showcase variety of food, cultural shopping and entertainment. Forum Habba is a perfect stop for any shopper and bargain hunter, offering a vast variety of merchandise at…
Elected as District Governor of RI District 3181
July 4, 2019Mysuru: Rtn. A.R. Ravindra Bhat of Rotary Central Mysore has been elected as District Governor-Nominee of Rotary International (RI) District 3181. A Civil Engineer and Builder by profession, he is also the Director, Marketing and HR in Foundations Developers and Promoters, Mysuru. He joined Rotary Central in the year 2001-02 and became the President in…
Govt. school teachers’ strike on July 9
July 4, 2019Mysuru: Government Primary School teachers have decided to go on strike on July 9 to make sure the government pays heed to their long-pending demands. Members of the Karnataka State Primary School Teachers’ Association said they are planning to conduct massive protests across the State and all Government Schools will be closed on July 9. …
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