Mysore/Mysuru: The National Lok Adalat, organised as per the directions of National Legal Services Authority, began at the City and Taluk Courts across the district this morning. This is the third National Lok Adalat of the year. The first one was held in March and the second one in May. As many as 13,315 cases…
Over Rs. 16,000 crore SC/ST funds diverted to other purposes in 10 years
September 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing diversion of welfare funds by Governments over the years, Samajika Nyaya Sabaleekarana Vedike leader K.N. Prabhuswamy has claimed that a whopping Rs. 16,706 crore of SC/ST welfare and empowerment funds has been diverted to other purposes in the past 10 years. He was speaking at the State-level seminar on channelised and proper…
Residence renovation and procurement allegations: State orders departmental probe against Rohini Sindhuri
September 9, 2023Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has initiated a departmental inquiry into senior IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri following allegations of financial irregularities and the falsification of information during her tenure as the Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru district in 2018-19. The investigation was officially ordered on June 9, 2023. The inquiry has been initiated to investigate the alleged…
DC directs for complete utilisation of SCSP/TSP funds
September 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra has directed the officials for complete utilisation of SCSP/TSP funds meant for welfare of SC and ST communities in the current financial year and ensure that the funds do not go waste. He was speaking after chairing a review meeting of SCSP/TSP sub-plans at Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan here…
Open House Discussion on ‘The Idea of India’ tomorrow
September 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum has organised an Open House Discussion on ‘The Idea of India’ moderated by Prof. M. Umapathy and Ravi Joshi at 10.30 am on Sept. 10 at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, #581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru, [Mob: 94498-19536] Prof. M. Umapathy is a former Professor and Chairman, Department of Political Science,…
Intl. Meet on ‘Neurodegeneration’
September 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Division of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Mysuru, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, has organised an International Conference on ‘Neurodegeneration: Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets’ on Sept. 11 and 12. Neurodegenerative diseases, encompassing conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, profoundly affect neuron function and result in…
Distribution of scholarships, awards and felicitation to toppers
September 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The merit scholarship distribution ceremony and felicitation to toppers of 10th Std and PUC of Seshadripuram Independent PU College (SIPUC), Mysuru, was held at the seminar hall of the College in city recently. SIPUC Principal N. Archana Swamy welcomed the dignitaries. Retired Hindustan Aeronautics Limited General Manager Nemichandra, who is also an author, graced…
75 heritage buildings in city need urgent repairs
September 8, 2023District Heritage Conservation Sub-Committee completes survey of 131 buildings, records findings By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: The District Heritage Conservation Sub-Committee has completed the survey of 131 heritage structures within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits. A report containing findings and recommendations will soon be submitted to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra. The DC also…
Legendary cartoonist Ajit Ninan passes away in city
September 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Ajit Ninan, the legendary cartoonist, whose works adorned the pages of ‘India Today,’ ‘Outlook’ and ‘The Times of India’ for decades, passed away at his residence in Brigade Symphony Apartment on KRS Road in city last night. He was 68. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth, daughters Samyuktha and Aparajitha and a host of…
G20 Summit: World leaders land in Delhi
September 8, 2023New Delhi: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden will be among the first world leaders to land in New Delhi today to attend the two-day mega Group of 20 or G20 Summit 2023 beginning on Sept. 9. Flights carrying VVIPs have started landing in Delhi from 7 pm yesterday. Officials aware…
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