Mysuru: Even as writer, diplomat and politician Pavan Varma’s lucid exposition of Adi Shankaracharya ended with very many insights into one of Hinduism’s greatest thinkers and how relevant is his thoughts in today’s world, the next panellist Prof. G. N. Devy, a writer and a critic, bounced a lot of ideas about the current scenario…
BJP Yuva Morcha to hold marathon tomorrow midnight
August 13, 2018Mysuru: Marking Independence Day celebrations, the State BJP Yuva Morcha has organised ‘Midnight Marathon Run’ at all district headquarters of the State at 12 midnight tomorrow. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here this morning, the Morcha State President and MP Pratap Simha said the Marathon will commence with the hoisting of…
Government staff should attend compulsorily
August 13, 2018Mysuru: – The District Administration has asked all the officials and staff of Government Departments to attend the I-Day function without fail on Aug.15 at 9 am at Torchlight Parade Grounds. All Government Offices, Schools and Colleges have been asked to hoist the National Flag that day at 8 am and then report for the…
Use Aadhaar without fear: UIDAI
August 13, 2018New Delhi: After TRAI Chief’s Aadhaar dare ignited a debate on the security of the 12-digit number, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning a user outreach to sensitise people to the dos and don’ts of sharing their biometric identifier. The UIDAI intends to draw a parallel between the Aadhaar number and other…
Two-day Chunchanakatte ‘Jalapathotsava’ held
August 13, 2018Chunchanakatte: The two-day ‘Jala-pathotsava’ at Chunchanakatte water falls, organised jointly by District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Tourism and Department of Kannada and Culture, concluded last evening. Thousands of visitors watched with awe the roaring water falls splashed with colours from laser beams. The attraction doubled during the cultural programme where actor ‘Kichcha’ Sudeep appeared…
Three-day ‘Yakshotsava’ ends with presentation of ‘Vali Moksha’
August 13, 2018Mysuru: The three-day ‘Yakshotsava,’ organised jointly by Innovative – Mysuru and the Department of Kannada and Culture, concluded at Kalamandira here last evening. The last day featured Yakshagana ‘Vali Moksha’ presented by artistes of Sri Idagunji Mahaganapati Yakshagana Mandali under the direction of Keremane Shivananda Hegde. The artistes with excellent delivery of dialogues coupled with…
Schevaran campaign for cleanliness, hygiene
August 13, 2018Mysuru: The campaign on cleanliness and hygiene for school children for the academic year 2018-19 by Schevaran Innovation Centre (SIC) of Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. at Hebbal Industrial Area in city was inaugurated at a function organised at the Government Higher Primary School (next to Railway Choultry) in Yadavagiri here recently. Speaking on the occasion,…
Special lecture on book ‘Badukalu Kaliyiri’
August 13, 2018Mysuru: Kautilya Vidyalaya had organised a lecture programme on the book ‘Badukalu Kaliyiri’ at its premises in Kanakadasaganagar here recently. Inaugurating the programme, former MLC D. Madegowda opined that a good knowledge was vital for a person to grow in life. He said that the book by Sri Jagadathmananda Swamiji ‘Badukalu Kaliyiri’ was an invaluable…
Debate Contest by Dinesh Coaching Centre: BVB bags overall champions shield
August 13, 2018Mysuru: Over 70 students from various Schools of the district took part in the District-level Inter-High School Kannada Debate Contest organised by Dinesh Coaching Centre at Rotary West auditorium in Saraswathipuram yesterday. Winners of the contest held on the topic ‘Makkalalli Samajika Javabdhari Belesuvalli Shalegaliginta Kutumbada Pathrave Hechhu’ (The role of family is more than…
MGP hosts interaction with Bharat Petroleum official
August 13, 2018Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) had organised an interaction with Mahendra Dongre, Senior Marketing Manager (LPG), Bharat Petroleum Corporation at its premises in Yadavagiri here yesterday. Dongre said that domestic LPG refill cylinders could be booked online through the concerned oil company website and payment made too which would provide a rebate of 5% for…















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