Mysuru: Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde will deliver the 98th Convocation address of the University of Mysore on Mar.12. It is learnt that the UoM will take a final decision on awarding Honorary Doctorates to eminent personalities on Mar.1.
Two-day seminar on Ambedkar’s thoughts concludes today
February 28, 2018Mysuru: A two-day seminar on ‘Thoughts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in present Context’ with a theme ‘Ambedkar is for all,’ organised jointly by Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bengaluru and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore (UoM), Mysuru, commenced yesterday at the Centre’s premises in Manasagangothri. About 100 delegates from Mysuru, Chamarajanagar,…
Vedike seeks Folklore as subject for PU, degree
February 28, 2018Mysuru: Urging to make Folklore a subject in PU and Degree, the members of Karnataka Janapada Jagruti Vedike staged a protest in front of the DC’s office here on Monday. The protesters said that folklore was the root of all subjects and hence awareness should be created on it. They further said that they have…
Special lecture on ‘Union Budget 2018-19’ held
February 28, 2018Mysuru: The Department of Post Graduate Studies in Commerce of Basudev Somani College had organised a special lecture on ‘Union Budget-2018-19: An Analysis’ at its premises in city recently. Delivering the lecture, Prof. R.M Chinthamani, Director, JSS PG Centre, Kollegal, said that the economical upsurge and prosperity of any nation depends on a well planned…
Awareness on ‘TB Prevention, detection and treatment’ at Mission Hospital
February 28, 2018Mysuru: Karnataka State Tuberculosis Association, Bengaluru, in association with District Tuberculosis Centre and CSI Holdsworth Memorial (Mission) Hospital, Mysuru, had organised a campaign to create awareness on “TB prevention, detection and treatment” recently as part of Anti-Tuberculosis Week from Feb.17 to 23 and to coincide with National Tuberculosis Programme. Dr. G.M. Vamadeva, Consultant Physician, Mission…
Trade licence renewal mela for city hoteliers begins
February 28, 2018Mysuru: A day-long Trade Licence Renewal mela organised by the Mysuru Hotel Owners Association and Hotel Owners Association Charitable Trust began at the Association office in Krishnamurthypuram here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, MCC Commissioner G.Jagadeesha said that the Association had organised the mela last year too successfully. Referring to the Association’s plea against…
Huge screen of the Buddha unveiled at Bylakuppe
February 28, 2018Bylakuppe: Thousands of Tibetans witnessed the unveiling of a huge screen of the Buddha at the Tibetan Settlement here on Sunday last. As part of the valedictory of Losar New Year of the Tibetans, the huge screen with the image of Lord Buddha named Tsela Num Sum was unveiled at the Monastery of the Golden…
Youth killed in accident
February 28, 2018Mysuru: A 20-year-old youth was killed on the spot when a Tata Ace goods vehicle rammed into the scooter he was riding on Bogadi Ring Road here last evening. The deceased youth has been identified as Talib, a resident of Mandi Mohalla in city. Talib was proceeding towards Rajarajeshwari Nagar from Bogadi junction side, when…
Passing Out Parade on Mar. 3
February 28, 2018Mysuru: The Passing Out Parade of second batch of women Police Constables of Police Training School will be held on Mar.3 at DAR Parade Grounds in Jyothinagar here. Home Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy will be the chief guest. Advisor Kempaiah, DGP (Training) P.K. Garg and ADGP (Training) K.S.R. Charan Reddy will participate.
Mobile tower catches fire
February 28, 2018Mysuru: Tension prevailed for sometime when a mobile tower caught fire at Alanahalli here yesterday afternoon. The mobile tower located on the second floor at Basaveshwara Complex caught fire at about 3 pm, emanating thick black smoke. The public who saw the tower on fire, immediately informed the Fire Brigade personnel, who rushed to the…















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