Mysuru: Science Ashram conducted a competition titled ‘Tinkering Challenge-2017’ for students across Mysuru and Bengaluru. Tinkering Challenge was a programme designed for students of Grade V- VIII with an intent to create awareness concerning social issues and hone the problem-solving skills of students. Science Ashram Tinkering lab provides a conducive environment for kids to build…
Two killed as bike crashes into Police barricade
January 2, 2018Mandya: In a tragic incident, two youths were killed on the spot when the motorcycle they were travelling crashed into Police barricade near Tolali Gate on Bellur Cross- Adichunchanagiri Road late last night. The deceased have been identified as Pradeep (25) and Pavan (23), residents of Nagamangala town. Nagamangala Police have registered a case in…
Half-burnt body found
January 2, 2018Mysuru: A half burnt body of an unidentified man has been found at Srirampura burial grounds on Manandavadi Road here yesterday. The unidentified man is said to be about 35 years old and his partially charred body was found by a worker at the burial grounds yesterday morning who informed Vidyaranyapuram Police. Vidyaranyapuram Police, who…
Vanity bag with cash, mobile phone snatched in Jyothinagar
January 2, 2018Mysuru: Bike-borne miscreants have snatched a vanity bag containing cash and mobile phone from a woman near Muthu Mariyamma Temple in Jyothinagar here on Dec.24. The woman, who lost her belongings, has been identified as C. Shantha. Shantha, on Dec.24, had gone to Dasara Exhibition and was returning home, when miscreants on a Yamaha bike…
New helpline for IT e-filing
January 2, 2018New Delhi: The Income Tax Department on Monday notified a new helpline number for taxpayers who e-file their returns and conduct other tax-related businesses online. The Department issued an advisory stating: “Attention taxpayers: e-Filing help desk number has been changed. New Help desk number is: India Toll Free – 18001030025. Direct Number – +918046122000.” Tax-payers…
New office-bearers of MAA
January 2, 2018Mysuru: The Mysore Medical College Alumni Association (MAA), Mysuru, conducted its Annual General Body Meeting at Platinum Jubilee Auditorium in J.K. Grounds here recently. The following were unanimously elected as office-bearers for the year 2018-19: President – Dr. B.S. Manjunath, Vice-Presidents – Dr. M. Brhamendra and Dr. Y.M. Shivakumar, Hon. Secretary – Dr. B.N. Ananda…
Release of the book ‘Art and Science of Mudras’
January 2, 2018Mysuru: The book “Art and Science of Mudras – Healing at your finger tips,” authored by Prof. D.V.S. Iyer, will be released by Swami Nityasthanandaji, Senior Swamiji, Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, on Jan.6 at 6 pm at S.P. Bhat Hall, The Institution of Engineers (India), JLB Road, Mysuru under the auspices of Vijay Foundation and The…
Women’s scheme info portal
January 2, 2018New Delhi: The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has developed a new web portal, NARI, for women to provide them with “an easy access” to information about over 350 government schemes and initiatives taken for their welfare both at the State and Central level. The portal is set to be launched by the WCD…
Cultural contests by Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha
January 2, 2018Mysuru: Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha has organised cultural competitions (Dance, Drawing, Singing and Pick-and-Speak) at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha in Jayalakshmipuram on Jan.7 at 10.30 am. Ballachanda Naina Achappa will be the chief guest. Sangha President Balladichanda Jerry Ponnappa will preside. Sangha members interested in taking part in the contests may contact Mob: 99015-36733 or…
Traffic Chaos atop Chamundi Hill
January 1, 2018Mysuru: It was an unmanageable traffic mess at the Chamundi Hill this morning as hundreds of vehicles carrying thousands of devotees proceeded towards the Hill. People wanted to have a darshan of the Goddess this morning, the first day of 2018. Devotees headed towards the temple as early as 6 am and it was chock-a-bloc…
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