Mysuru: The Vokkaliga community has voiced strong opposition to the implementation of the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, commonly referred to as the caste census, calling it unscientific and unjust. Community leaders have resolved to launch widespread protests, alleging that the report under-represents their population and threatens their educational, social and political standing. At a high-level…
Bengaluru: In a bid to resolve the growing confusion surrounding the caste census data, the Karnataka Government is set to hold a Special Cabinet Meeting this evening. The meeting, convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will deliberate on the social, educational and economic survey reports submitted by the Kantharaj Committee and the Karnataka State Commission for…
Mysuru: Director of the State Vokkaliga Association K.V. Sridhar has called for a fresh, scientific approach to population surveys by linking caste census data with Aadhaar cards and geo-tags. Speaking at a high-level meeting of Vokkaliga leaders yesterday, he denounced the caste census as deeply flawed and lacking credibility. “This report shows the State’s total…
Mysuru: Nypunya School of Excellence, Mysuru, has organised a programme titled ‘Nirmala Nenapu’ in memory of the School’s Founder-Trustee Nirmala R. Raghu at Kalamandira in city tomorrow (Apr. 18) at 3.30 pm. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar will inaugurate the event. Two books, ‘Bhoomi Putri’ and ‘Ankanada Belaku,’ authored by School Chairman R. Raghu Kautilya, will…
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has officially recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor, nominating him for appointment as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. The recommendation was made by CJI Khanna to the Central Government on April 16, 2025. Justice Gavai currently holds the position of the senior-most Judge…
Mysuru: TiE Mysuru has organised a dynamic workshop titled ‘Powerful Storytelling: Key to Audience Engagement,’ focused on helping entrepreneurs and business professionals master the art of storytelling to drive impact, inspire action and build lasting connections. This engaging and interactive session will be held on Apr. 19 from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm at Darbar…
Mysuru: The Kaveri Dance and Music Festival, organised by Orissa Association Mysore (OAM) as part of its annual celebrations (Varshikotsava) will be held at the premises of ancient Sri Venkateshwara and Bhoga Narasimha Temple at Srinivasa Kshetra, located on the banks of River Cauvery in Belagola, Srirangapatna taluk, on Apr. 19 from 11 am. Dr….
Mysuru: Senior Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow Sunil Baliga of Mysuru was bestowed upon the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Trustees and Members of Rotary Avoidable Blindness Foundation. The award was presented to him at the 3rd Rotary National Conference on Community Ophthalmology held recently at Rotary House of Friendship in Bengaluru. The Trustees had…
Mysuru: Sugama Sangeetha Academy Trust, Mysuru, and Kannada & Culture Department have organised a unique music programme titled ‘Nalavattara Nalivu’ at Ramagovinda Kalavedike in Ganabharathi premises, Kuvempunagar, from Apr. 17 to 20 at 6 pm. The event commemorates Sugama Sangeetha Academy’s 40th anniversary. The brainchild of H.R. Leelavathi, a noted singer, music composer, poet and…
Bengaluru: Buckling under the pressure of parents to relax the age norm for admission of children to Class 1, the State Government has relaxed the age restrictions to 5. 5 years (5 years and 5 months), applicable only for the present academic year. This was announced by the School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa…
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