Mysuru: As part of its decennial celebration, the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore, in association with ICSSR, Hyderabad, will be organising a two-day National Workshop on ‘Food Security in India and Social Inclusivity’ in the University campus, Manasagangothri on Mar. 14 and 15. Teaching faculty, Researchers and representatives…
UoM VC cracks the whip: Gangothri hostel gates to be closed at 7.30 pm
February 9, 2018Mysuru: In the wake of a series of complaints from parents, lecturers and fellow students, the University of Mysore (UoM) has decided to crack the whip on hostel unruliness and has prepared a 33-point guideline for implementation. “The rules will be implemented immediately,” said Prof. B. Basavaraju, the In-Charge Vice-Chancellor. Explaining the decisions taken by…
Naganahalli Satellite Terminal Railway Station to be a reality soon
February 9, 2018Mysuru: The highly-essential Satellite Terminal Railway Station for Mysuru at Naganahalli will soon be a reality as the Union government has approved the project in its recently presented Budget 2018-19. The estimated project cost is Rs.789.29 crore. The proposal was mooted by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, who submitted it to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. After…
Assembly polls: JD(S) ties up with BSP
February 9, 2018New Delhi: Ahead of the Assembly polls in Karnataka, the JD(S) and Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday announced an alliance with an eye on the sizeable dalit votes in the State. BSP General Secretary Satish Chandra Mishra and JD(S) General Secretary Kunwar Danish Ali, who addressed a joint press conference here, said the…
Govt. does a U-turn; withdraws notice on Hindu Mutts
February 9, 2018Bengaluru: Under fire from various quarters, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah yesterday announced that a notification inviting suggestions on the regulation of Hindu Mutts and other religious institutions will be withdrawn. The Department of Religious and Charitable Endowments (Muzrai), on Jan. 29, had issued a notification inviting public opinion on the proposal to bring mutts, temples and…
SP Ravi D. Channannavar holds meeting with Labour Union Leaders
February 9, 2018Mysuru: As part of his initiative to meet all stakeholders of various sectors in order to hear and address their grievances, SP Ravi D. Channannavar held a meeting with Labour Union Leaders and workers of the district at his office here this morning. Soon as the meeting began, some union leaders alleged that industry owners…
Collision between KSRTC buses: Death toll rises to 3
February 9, 2018Mysuru: The death toll in the head-on collision between two KSRTC buses near Shanthagiri estate close to Suntikoppa on Mysuru-Madikeri highway in Kodagu district on Thursday, has risen to three, with the death of a woman passenger of one the buses, at a private hospital in the city in the wee hours of today. The…
Be alert while using social media: Cyber Crime Inspector
February 9, 2018Mysuru: The reach of social media and the use of internet is increasing and hence one should be very careful and alert in using them, said Mysuru CID Cyber Crime Police Station Inspector Renukaradhaya. He was speaking at a special lecture titled ‘Cyber Law and Cyber Crime’ organised by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Mysuru Maharani…
Book on former PM Deve Gowda to be released tomorrow
February 9, 2018Mysuru: The book on former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda titled ‘Sadaneya Shikhararohana’ encapsulating his ten months and ten days as Prime Minister of the country will be released tomorrow (Feb.10), said former Vice Chancellor of University of Mysore and JD(S) leader Prof. K.S. Rangappa. Addressing a press conference at a private hotel in city…
Leopard-man conflict: Experts brainstorm on solutions
February 9, 2018Mysuru: There are 45 to 50 leopards in the taluk and 150 to 170 in the district, said Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) Chairperson Mallige Veeresh here yesterday. Speaking after inaugurating a session on ‘Leopard-Man Conflict, Control, Management, organised by the Forest Department and ZAK at Mysuru Zoo premises here yesterday, she said that a…
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