By Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere Kodagu is the land of brave warriors who have sacrificed the best years of their lives and often enough, their very lives, in protecting our country. These people are now fighting to save their homelands from destructive mega-projects. A movement, led by Coorg Wildlife Society President Colonel (Retd.) C.P….
An Appeal: Support to Save Kodagu from Destruction
February 15, 2018The Environment, the Forests, the Landscape and the very future of Kodagu and its people are at stake due to the proposals for two destructive projects of Railways and four Multi-lane National Highways through Kodagu. With the felling of lakhs of trees across Kodagu, the death of River Cauvery will be only a matter of…
National Conference on ‘Issues of Social Development’ from tomorrow
February 15, 2018Mysuru: The Department of Studies in Social Work, University of Mysore (UoM), has organised a two-day National Conference on ‘Issues of Social Development – A Social Work Response,’ at Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Auditorium, Senate Bhavan, Manasagangothri on Feb. 16. The inaugural function will be held on Feb. 16 at 10 am which will be…
Book release on Feb. 18
February 15, 2018Mysuru: Feb. 18 at 4 pm. Mysuru Division Senior Superintendent of Posts N. Prakash will be the chief guest. The programme will be inaugurated by South Karnataka Zone Post Master General S. Rajendra Kumar and the book will be released by Karnataka Sahitya Academy President Dr. Aravinda Malagatti. Member of Kannada Vaidyakeya Vishwakosha, University of…
‘Only MNCs can drive startups in Mysuru’
February 15, 2018Mysuru: Unless more Multinational Companies (MNCs) come to Mysuru and connectivity improves it is very difficult to see more startups in Mysuru, said Naganand Doraswamy, Managing Director and Founder, Ideaspring Capital. He was delivering the inaugural address on ‘Mysuru: The next Tech Startup Capital of Karnataka’ organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru chapter,…
Conference on “Role of Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation”
February 15, 2018Mysuru: A one-day conference on “Role of Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation in present Scenario” has been jointly organised by the P.G. Department of Biotechnology and Department of Physics, Teresian College, Mysuru in association with Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited, Government of Karnataka, at the Golden Jubilee auditorium in the college premises tomorrow (Feb16). D.K….
‘Rotary Sainik Desh Rathna’ award presented to Maj. Akshay Thimmaiah
February 15, 2018Mysuru: Rotary Mysore Midtown and Shrisainik Family had organised an event at Rotary Centre Hall on JLB Road last evening where the ‘Rotary Sainik Desh Rathna’ award was presented to Ballachanda Maj. Akshay Thimmaiah by Maj Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere. Akshay Thimmaiah is the son of Ballachanda Sudha Bopanna and Ballachanda Prakash Bopanna, residents of…
Geeth Gaatha Chal : Doctor’s Musical Nite on Feb.18
February 15, 2018Mysuru: Geeth Gaatha Chal… the popular musical show by Doctors and their family has been entertaining the culture-loving Mysureans since the past 16 years and the 17th edition will be presented on Feb.18 (Sunday) at Kalamandira. The show, which is known for its punctuality, will start at 5 pm and the audience are requested to…
Mysuru TP KDP meeting held
February 15, 2018Mysuru: The Mysuru Taluk Panchayat KDP (Karnataka Development Programme) progress review meeting that took place at the ZP Hall here yesterday, saw sparks fly, with JD(S) MLA from Chamundeshwari constituency G.T. Devegowda, who presided over the meeting, questioning the authorities on allowing the Chief Minister’s son Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah to perform ‘Guddali Puja’ to various…
Farmers to take out ‘Delhi Chalo’ rally on Feb.23
February 15, 2018Mysuru: Seeking all farm loans waiver and implementation of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Report on farm prices, farmers will take out a Delhi Chalo rally on Feb. 23. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, Karnataka State Sugarcane Growers Association President Kurubur Shantakumar said that thousands of farmers will take part in the Feb. 23…
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