Mysore/Mysuru: “Students need to practice extra-curricular activities and bring out their hidden talents. Striving for high marks in academics is necessary, but it must not be the only one aim of students,” said Air Commodore Lalit Kumar Jain, President of 2 Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), Mysuru, who was the chief guest at the Annual…
Female foeticide: Blame system, wrong to hold men only responsible
December 12, 2023Addl. SP Dr. B.N. Nandini shares views on cases pertaining to women; lure for shopping online Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. B.N. Nandini, Additional Superintendent of Police, rued over women increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyber crime and chain-snatching, depriving the joy of women being treated equally in all the fields nowadays. She was speaking during the 30th anniversary…
Take part in extra-curricular activities: Film lyricist Dr. Nagendra Prasad
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada film lyricist Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad gave a call to students to involve themselves in extra-curricular activities too, apart from studies, to show their talent in cultural and sports related activities. He was speaking during the annual day celebrations of Rotary West School, Saraswathipuram, organised at Kalamandira in city recently. “Nowadays, even cultural…
To chair Coastal Bharatanatyam Artistes Meet
December 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Natyacharya’ Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao of Noopura Kalavidaru Samskrutika Trust, Mysuru, has been unanimously selected as the Chairman of ‘Nrityotkarsha 2023’ – Karavali Bharatanatya Kalavidara Nritya Sammelana (Coastal Bharatanatyam Artistes Dance Conference) to be held at Sri Janardhana Mahakali Temple in Ambalpady, Udupi, on Dec. 24 and 25. A native of Udupi, Prof. Rao…
J&K Special Status: SC upholds abrogation of Article 370
December 11, 2023Supreme Court orders Election Commission to hold election in Jammu and Kashmir by September 2024 New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) this morning upheld the Presidential Proclamation of 2019 abrogating Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. In a unanimous verdict, the Five-Judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court said Article 370…
Farmers should adopt smart farming: Prof. S. Ayyappan
December 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Stressing on the need for encouraging small farmers to take up smart farming, Padma Shri awardee Scientist Prof. S. Ayyappan (Subbanna Ayyappan), who is also the Chairman of Gurugram based National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), said that development of farmers who provide us food, should be the first priority. He…
State to unveil new tourism policy by January 2024: Tourism Minister
December 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Tourism Minister H.K. Patil has announced that the State Government is set to unveil a new tourism policy by the end of January 2024 with the aim of revitalising tourism in Karnataka. The policy is being designed to ensure the provision of basic infrastructure at all tourist spots, fostering both public and private…
Mysuru gets new brand logo; Mascot is ‘Gajju’ the elephant
December 11, 2023Tagline ‘Our Heritage Your Destination’ with logo to be integrated into all promotional efforts Mysore/Mysuru: With an aim to establish a distinct brand identity for Mysuru, making it instantly recognisable on the global stage, a new Brand Mysuru logo and an accompanying tagline for brand promotion were unveiled by Minister for Tourism H.K. Patil. The…
Scrapping of Article 370: How SC answered three key questions
December 11, 2023New Delhi: In a unanimous 5-0 decision, the Supreme Court (SC) today (Dec. 11, 2023) upheld the Centre’s abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay KishanKaul presented two separate but concurring opinions, outlining key rulings on three pivotal issues raised in the petitions: 1. ‘Unique’…
Tiger playing hide-and-seek with Forest staff for over 15 days
December 11, 2023Operation intensified; villagers say staff lack seriousness, seek experienced capturers Mysore/Mysuru: For over a month, a tiger has been causing panic in Doddakanya, Chikkakanya, Bythahalli, Sindivalli and neighbouring villages, playing a hide-and-seek game with the Forest Department. The Department, joined by the Saragur Track Team and Fire and Emergency Services personnel, has intensified its operation…
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