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Mysore Palace ready to receive Jumbos, Mahouts and Families
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Mysore Palace ready to receive Jumbos, Mahouts and Families

August 21, 2019

Broken tiles being replaced on pedestrian paths, royal gardens Mysuru: The 409th Dasara, popularly called Nada Habba, is fast approaching. The unique part of the festival is the presence of the gentle giants without whom the celebrations, which is a mix of the traditional and modern, will be incomplete.  Hence, the preparations are going on…

No Ministers from Mysuru region S.R. Mahesh flays BJP Govt.
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No Ministers from Mysuru region S.R. Mahesh flays BJP Govt.

August 21, 2019

Mysuru: Former Minister S.R. Mahesh flayed the BJP Government for the lack of representation in the Mysuru region including Chamarajanagar, Hassan and Mandya districts during the Cabinet expansion by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (BSY) yesterday. This is most unfortunate, especially at a time when Dasara is fast approaching, said former Minister and MLA S.R. Mahesh….

Development is our Government’s key focus: K.S. Eshwarappa
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Development is our Government’s key focus: K.S. Eshwarappa

August 21, 2019

Mysuru: Soon after taking oath as Minister in CM Yediyurappa’s cabinet yesterday morning, K.S. Eshwarappa visited Chamundi Hill along with his family to seek the blessing of Goddess Chamundeshwari. While, the priests performed special pujas to the deity, Eshwarappa and his family members sang ‘Sharanembe Taayi Chamundi’, a devotional song praising Goddess Chamundeshwari. Later, speaking…

14 century-old trees to be axed for Chunchanakatte Jalapathotsava
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14 century-old trees to be axed for Chunchanakatte Jalapathotsava

August 21, 2019

Mysuru: This year’s annual Jalapathotsava at the scenic Chunchanakatte Falls in Mysuru District will be at a cost of 14 giant trees that are destined to be chopped off to make way for tourists. This move has, however, not gone down well with the villagers who are opposing the tree-felling.  Also called Dhanushkoti waterfall, the…

Nalin Kumar Kateel is new BJP Karnataka President
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Nalin Kumar Kateel is new BJP Karnataka President

August 21, 2019

Bengaluru: Union Home Minister and BJP National President Amit Shah appointed Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel as the new BJP State President, yesterday. His appointment came as a surprise to many as there were other senior party leaders in the race for the top post. Kateel, 53, having RSS background, belongs to Bunt community…

Cracks in Brahmagiri Hill: Kodagu DC orders closure of ‘Ingu Gundi’
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Cracks in Brahmagiri Hill: Kodagu DC orders closure of ‘Ingu Gundi’

August 21, 2019

Madikeri: In the wake of deep cracks surfacing on Brahmagiri Hill at Bhagamandala, a place of mythological importance and birth-place of River Cauvery in Kodagu, officials from Geological Survey of India (GSI) have recommended certain remedial measures to be taken immediately.  Following this, Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy has ordered the Forest Department to…

Winners of ‘Best Design and Innovation Award’
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Winners of ‘Best Design and Innovation Award’

August 21, 2019

Mysuru: The students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, participated in “SAE ISS Aero Design Challenge – 2019” organised by SAEISS (Society of Automotive Engineers India Sothern Section) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, last month by designing, testing, fabricating and successfully flying the aircraft. Remote Controlled…

Conventional Universities to start distance learning Govt. should withdraw  its decision: Former KSOU VC
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Conventional Universities to start distance learning Govt. should withdraw its decision: Former KSOU VC

August 21, 2019

Mysuru: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) former Vice-Chancellor Dr. N.S. Ramegowda has taken strong exception to the move of the Government to allow conventional Universities in the State to start correspondence courses. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakartara Bhavan here on Monday, he said that when there was a separate University set up to offer…

“Be smart like smart phones” Belagavi KLE AHER VC Dr. Vivek Saoji tells dental students
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“Be smart like smart phones” Belagavi KLE AHER VC Dr. Vivek Saoji tells dental students

August 21, 2019

Mysuru: “Today’s youths are technically sharp but they have to become smart just like the smart phones they use,” said Dr. Vivek. A. Saoji, Vice-Chancellor, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (AHER), Belagavi. He was speaking after inaugurating the Student Dental Conference-2019, organised by JSS Dental College and Hospital’s Dental Education Unit at its…

Tourist Taxis: Financial aid
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Tourist Taxis: Financial aid

August 21, 2019

Mysuru: Tourism Department has invited applications from SC/ST/Backward Classes and Minorities for availing financial assistance of Rs. 3 lakh to purchase tourist taxis. The break-up will be SC-8, ST-4, Backward and Minorities-11.  Applications can be obtained from the Office of Deputy Director, Tourism Department, JLB Road, Mysuru and submit the filled forms with relevant documents…

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