Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly called as Mysuru Zoo, celebrated the longest-necked animal day (World Giraffe Day) on the longest day of the year today. The Day is meant to raise support, create awareness and provide a deeper understanding of the challenges that these animals face in the wild. As part of the celebrations,…
Supporters of ex-Cong. MLA oppose guddali puja by JD(S) MLA
June 21, 2018Periyapatna: Even as a Congress-JD(S) coalition government is ruling Karnataka, the followers of former Congress MLA K. Venkatesh staged a demonstration against the move of the newly-elected JD(S) MLA K. Mahadev to lay the foundation stone for Rs.4.75 crore road works in Belathur village here. The agitators gheraoed the car of PWD Assistant Executive Engineer…
Vani Sateesh concert at Ganabharathi tomorrow
June 21, 2018Ganabharathi has organised a vocal music concert by Vidushi Vani Sateesh on June 22 at 6 pm at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar. She will be accompanied by Vid. Achyutha Rao on violin, Vid. Trichy Aravind on mridanga and Vid. Sharath Koushik on ghata. Profile: Vani Sateesh belongs to a family of musicians. Having…
MyGreen 2018: Eco-friendly construction, life-style materials expo from June 22
June 21, 2018Mysuru: As part of its World Environment Month celebrations, Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, is organising its 5th edition of MyGreen 2018, in association with Mysore Builders’ Charitable Trust (MBCT), on June 23 and 24 at its premises on Sterling Theatre Road, Vishweshwaranagar, said BAI Mysore Chairman K. Subramanya Rao. He was addressing…
Demanding resumption of ethnographic survey of Kodavas
June 21, 2018CNC to stage dharna in front of DC office tomorrow Madikeri: The Codava National Council (CNC) will stage a Satyagraha on June 22 in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Madikeri demanding the re-commencement of ethnographic survey of Kodava tribe for its inclusion in the Schedule List of Constitution under Articles 340 and 342….
Mandya CMC President dies in sleep
June 21, 2018Mandya: Mandya CMC (City Municipal Council) President H.C. Boregowda (52) died in sleep due to a massive cardiac arrest at his residence here early this morning. Boregowda, a resident of 4th Cross, Hosahalli Extension in Mandya, leaves behind his wife Pavithra, daughter Harshitha, son Jeevan and a host of relatives and friends. Boregowda, who went…
Khadi Board invites entries for self-employment
June 21, 2018Mysuru: Under the Chief Minister’s self-employment generation scheme, the Khadi and Village Industries Board, having office at 1st Floor, CTI building, Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru, has invited online applications from eligible candidates for taking up industrial and service activities in rural areas. The applicants must be from rural areas or from towns having a population…
Six yoga achievers felicitated
June 21, 2018Mysuru: As part of International Yoga Day, six yoga achievers were conferred ‘Yoga Kalaratna Award at a programme. The event was jointly organised by Himalaya Kala Sahitya and Mysuru Yoga Samsthegala Okkoota at Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) premises here yesterday. The Yoga achievers who were conferred the award are — V. Somasekhar, Ramesh, Sashikumar,…
Cows killed by tiger in South Kodagu
June 21, 2018Gonikoppal: A tiger, which entered the cowshed of Ajjamada Viju Cariappa in Biruga village coming under Srimangala Gram Panchayat limits, has killed two cows besides dragging away one of the cows and eating it in the wee hours of yesterday. While the carcass of one cow was found inside the cowshed, the half eaten carcass…
Financial assistance to Vishwakarma community
June 21, 2018Mysuru: The Karnataka Vishwakarma Communities Development Corporation Limited (KVCDCL) is providing financial assistance under various schemes for the year 2018-19. Those interested may obtain the prescribed application forms from the respective District Manager’s Office or from the Backward Classes Social Extension Officer in the respective taluks. The application forms must be obtained before July 16…















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