South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to run Tatkal special between Yesvantpur and Dharwad to clear the extra rush of passengers during Shivaratri festival. Train No. 06538 Yesvantpur-Dharwad Tatkal special departs from Yesvantpur at 20.30 hrs on 23rd February (Thursday) and arrives at Dharwad at 05.35 hrs on 24th February (Friday). The train arrives/departs at…
Valedictory of the day-long conference on Digital Economy
February 26, 2017The valedictory function of the UGC-sponsored One-Day National Conference on ‘Digital Economy in India: The Challenges Ahead’ was held at Vidyavardhaka First Grade College (VVFGC) PG Centre in city recently. Dr. S. Srilkantaswamy, Director, College Development Council Co-ordinator, University of Mysore, speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, said: “Digital empowerment of the people…
VAK-SHRAVAN 2017: CME on Physiology of Speech and Hearing
February 26, 2017Department of Physiology, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, had organised a Continuing Medical Eduction (CME) programme on the theme, “VAK- SHRAVAN 2017 – Physiology of Speech and Hearing” recently. Dr. P.A. Kushalappa, Director (Academics), JSS University, inaugurated the CME and encouraged the team to conduct similar academic events. Dr. H. Basavanagowdappa, Principal, JSS Medical College, presided….
New office-bearers of District Unit of Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha inducted
February 26, 2017The new office-bearers of District Unit of Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha (AKBM) were inducted at a function held at Sri Krishnadhama in Saraswathipuram here last evening. D.T. Prakash who took over as President of the District Unit of AKBM and other office-bearers were officially inducted to office by K.N. Venkatanarayan, State President of AKBM. The…
BSNL Pensioners Association alleges privatisation bid
February 26, 2017Central Executive Committee meeting held All India BSNL-DOT-Pensioners Association Secretary K.K.N. Kutty has alleged that the Union Government was making moves to privatise the public sector telecom giant BSNL with an intention of promoting private players in the telecom sector. Speaking after inaugurating the two-day Central Executive Committee meeting of the Association at RTTC (Regional…
The Klaus Graf Jazz Quartet from Germany to perform on Feb. 28
February 26, 2017The Klaus Graf Jazz Quartet from Germany, which is on a tour to India, will be performing at Phoenix International Academy, next to Mandovi Motors on KRS Road in city on Feb. 28 at 6.30 pm. Entry is free. The event has been organised by St. Cecilia’s School of Music, Mysuru, in association with Ministry…
Rs. 10 coin still in circulation: RBI
February 26, 2017Dispelling rumours about fake Rs. 10 coins being circulated in the market, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked people not to worry about such hoax news. “It has been reported that some less-informed or uninformed persons who suspect the genuineness of such coins are creating doubts in the minds of ordinary people, including…
Teenager killed in road mishap
February 26, 2017In a tragic road mishap a teenage student was killed when the motorcycle he was riding collided head on with a car at Ambatti in the taluk yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Akash (16), son of TV 1 reporter Ravikumar and a resident of Jain Street in Virajpet town. Akash, a first PU…
Chief Minister to present Budget on Mar. 15
February 26, 2017Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will present his 12th Budget on Mar. 15. The State Cabinet recently took the decision to hold the Budget Session from Mar. 15-28. It has also sent a note seeking permission for the same to Governor Vajubhai R. Vala. Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will be presenting his fourth Budget of the current State…
Two motorcyclists killed in hit-and-run case
February 26, 2017In a ghastly road mishap, two young motorcyclists were killed on the spot, when the motorcycle they were travelling was knocked down by an unidentified vehicle on Nanjangud-Gundlupet Road in the early hours of this morning. The deceased have been identified a Mahesh (19) and Ravichandra (24) of Katwadipura in Nanjangud taluk. The two were…
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