“Kannada has survived only because of rural people,” opined Littérateur M. Krishnegowda, President of 14th District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana which was held at Sir M.V. Stadium here on Friday. In his presidential address, Krishnegowda said that Kannada was an integral part of folklore which has strong roots in rural areas. He hailed the contributions of…
‘Common sense and alertness – Key to become a successful advocate’
February 19, 2017Observing that common sense, time sense and alertness are vital for the success of an advocate, former High Court Judge Ajit J. Gunjal has called upon the advocates to update their knowledge in keeping with the times. He was speaking after inaugurating the three-day 15th National Moot Court Competition organised by JSS Law College in…
Hotel owners appeal CM to give due consideration to tourism in Budget
February 19, 2017The Karnataka Pradesha Hotel and Restaurant Owners Association has appealed Chief Minister Siddharamaiah to give importance for Tourism Development in the State Budget to be presented next month. A delegation of the Association, led by its President M. Rajendra, which met Chief Minister at his Bengaluru residence recently, submitted a memorandum seeking reduction in Hotel…
E-learning programme launched
February 19, 2017The E-learning Lab, a three-week programme to train non-professional cadres to have knowledge of EDUSAT/INSAT 4CR Satellite through distance learning, was launched at JSS University here recently. Speaking after launching the programme, JSS University Vice-Chancellor Dr. B. Suresh said that the ISRO-IIRS (Indian Institute of Remote Sensing) approved the E-learning Centre at the University’s Faculty…
Prof. Mane new acting VC of UoM
February 19, 2017Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, who is also the Chancellor of Universities, has appointed Professor of Public Administration Dayananda Mane as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore. Dayananda Mane took charge from outgoing In-charge Vice Chancellor Yashwant Dongre yesterday.
Miscreants set fire to ‘Dodda Ratha’ in Chamarajanagar
February 19, 2017The ‘Dodda Ratha,’ stationed in front of the famous Chamarajeshwara Temple here, was partially damaged when a few miscreants allegedly set fire to the ‘Ratha’ late last night. The ‘Dodda Ratha’ is said to be the lead chariot in the ‘Rathotsava’ being organised every year in July. The fire on the ‘Ratha’ was noticed by…
SWR conducts drive against ticketless travelling
February 19, 2017In a bid to curb ticketless travel, the South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, conducted a massive drive on Mysuru-Chamarajanagar Section on Feb. 16. Around 30 ticket-checking staff and 60 RPF Personnel, led by Divisional Commercial Manager D.P. Halappa and RPF Asst. Security Commissioner Ramakrishnappa, booked cases against a total of 127 persons for violating…
Swachhata Abhiyan
February 19, 2017As part of the 40-week long Swachhata Abhiyaan, being launched by the city’s Ramakrishna Ashrama, cleanliness drive was organised in the areas coming under MCC Ward No.33 this morning. Mayor M.J. Ravi Kumar, Corporator Rajeshwari, Ramakrishna Ashrama President Swami Athmajnanandaji, Swami Yukteshanandaji and others took part in the Abhiyaan which was launched at Paduvarahalli (Vinayakanagar)….
Music varsity V-C rues women’s attraction towards western culture
February 19, 2017Music University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sarvamanagala Shankar is seen addressing at the Convention on ‘Women as Saviors of Culture’ organised by Prajapita Brahma Kumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya. Mysuru, Feb.19(RKB&DM)- Expressing concern over the growing tendency among Indian women to follow western lifestyle and culture, Music University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sarvamanagala Shankar said that the society should take…
Grand procession marks Shivaji Jayanti celebrations
February 19, 2017A Grand Procession marked Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti celebration, jointly organised by the District Administration, Kannada and Culture Department and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayantotsava Samiti here this morning. Mayor M.J. Ravi Kumar flagged off the procession at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace in the presence of Deputy Mayor Rathna Lakshman, Jayantotsava…
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