Sri Mysore Vasudevacharya is a well-known name in the field of Karnatak Classical Music. Being an eminent scholar of Sanskrit and a great Vaaggeyakara, he was rightly honoured with the awards like Sangeetha Kalanidhi and Padma Bhushana. We should feel proud that he was a resident of Mysuru. But at the same time, it is…
Progressive thinkers to pray for secularism atop Chamundi Hill tomorrow
June 9, 2018Mysuru: In a bid to mobilise support for strengthening secular forces, progressive thinkers of the city will offer prayers near Mahishasura statue atop Chamundi Hill at 11 am tomorrow (June 10) according to University of Mysore faculty Prof. Mahesh Chandra Guru. The programme is organised under the aegis of Forum of Secular Organisations with the…
Muslim Educational Society condoles Prof. Durrani’s death
June 9, 2018Mysuru: The office- bearers, members, and teachers of Muslim Educational Society (MES) have condoled the death of Prof. M. I. K. Durrani, who was the President of MES for a long time. In a condolence message, Prof. Jalees A. K. Tareen, President, Muslim Educational Society said, “Prof. Durrani lived in the hearts of thousands of…
Urological paper presentation at San Francisco
June 9, 2018Mysuru: Dr.M. Raghavendran, Consultant Urologist and Transplant Surgeon, Apollo BGS Hospital, Mysuru, presented papers at the Indo American Urological Association (IAUA) as well as at the American Urological Association at their Annual Meetings held at San Francisco, US, recently. His poster titled “Thrombosis in Emphysematous Pyloneph can be significant” was described as outstanding poster by…
Bags International Rank in Science Olympiad Exam
June 9, 2018Mysuru: L.B. Akshay, a class 8 student of Sri Sharada Public School, Mysuru, has secured International Rank 3 in the International General Knowledge Olympiad exam conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). He also bagged a bronze medal, merit certificate and Rs. 10,000 cash prize. Students from over 45,000 schools of 1,400 cities across 30 countries…
Legislative Council polls: Moderate turnout
June 8, 2018Out of 20,678 voters in 4 districts, 12,938 are men, 7,735 women & 5 transgenders Ban orders around counting centre on June 12 Mysuru:- Nearly a month after the Assembly polls, the teachers of Mysuru region are voting for the election to the Legislative Council seat from South Teachers Constituency today. A total of 20,678…
Political untouchability no solution to differences: Pranab at RSS hub
June 8, 2018Nagpur: Giving his much awaited speech at the RSS headquarters, former President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday that political untouchability is not a solution to ideological differences. He added that informed and reasoned public engagement is of national importance. “A dialogue is necessary not only to balance the competing interests but also to reconcile them.”…
Abolition of Jamma Tenure: Officials refuse to fix revenue for Jamma lands despite Government Order
June 8, 2018Madikeri: Jamma land holders in Kodagu are put into severe inconvenience as the Revenue Department officials are returning files of revenue assessment and land conversion, taking the excuse of ‘Jamabandi’ rules. Officials have made it mandatory to follow the ‘Jamabandi’ of the year 1912 to fix revenue for a particular property and conversion of that…
Grand welcome accorded to Minister S.R. Mahesh on his arrival in city
June 8, 2018Mysuru: – Newly appointed Minister S.R. Mahesh, who won from K.R. Nagar Assembly segment of the district was accorded a warm welcome upon his first visit to the city, yesterday after becoming the Minister. As soon as Mahesh reached the Toll Gate on Mysuru-Bengaluru Road, hundreds of his followers who had gathered at the spot,…
Mysuru City to get Cauvery River Gallery soon
June 8, 2018Bengaluru: The Heritage City of Mysuru will soon get a Cauvery River Gallery. The Gallery is expected to showcase the life, culture and biodiversity along the river from its birth in Kodagu till it reaches the Bay of Bengal. The exhibits at the Gallery would also include multimedia features and electronic display to provide the…
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