The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) will soon increase the number of looms at its manufacturing units in Mysuru and Channapatna, said KSIC Chairman and MLA M.K. Somashekar here this morning. Speaking to mediapersons after inspecting the proposed land for construction of a new building at KSIC premises on Manandavadi Road, he said that the…
Walls of four houses collapse in Medar Block, none injured
March 18, 2017Residents of Medar Block here had a providential escape when walls of four houses allegedly collapsed yesterday. The houses belonged to Puttamma Channegowda, Hemavati Thimmegowda, Shobha Kumar and Vasantha Pandu. As all the occupants of the four houses had been away for work, they were saved. On receiving information, Corporator D. Naghabushan arrived at the…
Interaction with humorist Prof. M. Krishnegowda
March 18, 2017‘Prof. M. Krishnegowda Avarondige Ondu Dina — Haadu-Harate-Maatu-Manaranjane,’ an interaction programme with the humorist, who is also the retired Principal of St. Philomena’s College, has been organised at Chethan Garden, Golf Club Road, behind Windflower, tomorrow (Mar.19) from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm, under the aegis of Prof. M. Krishnegowda Hithaishigala Balaga. Critic Prof. G.H….
Your travel on State Highways has just got dearer
March 18, 2017Cabinet clears levy of toll in 19 State Highways Transport and tourist taxi costs likely to go up Zipping through most of the State Highways will now come at a price for motorists as the State Cabinet yesterday gave its nod for collection of toll on 1,530 km of roads along 19 stretches. These roads…
Electric pole comes crashing down; narrow escape for bike rider
March 18, 2017A two-wheeler rider had a providential escape yesterday afternoon as an electric pole fell on his bike. As soon as he saw the pole crashing on his bike, he jumped and moved aside. Moments later, the bike burst into flames. The incident was nothing short of a filmy type and passers-by were seen complimenting the…
Kagyu Nalanda announces results of Theoretical & Spiritual Education
March 18, 2017Kagyu Nalanda yesterday announced the 2016 annual exam results of Theoretical and Spiritual Education. The students were tested on their practical knowledge of self-sustainability for the benefit of society. Kagyu Nalanda Founder OSL Karma Rinpoche, Drukpa Kagyu’s Director Acharya Khenpo Ngedon Tenzin and General Manager Thamchoe Phuntsok graced the occasion. Kagyudpa Monastery’s teacher Ani Samten…
Officials working in Karnataka must learn Kannada: CM
March 18, 2017Secretary of Department of Public Enterprises directs his subordinates to send him official files written only in English. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has said that Government officials working in the State should learn Kannada and officiate in the language. Following reports about a senior IAS officer directing his subordinates to send him official files written…
Be nimble in thought and action: Knowledge Expert tells budding managers
March 18, 2017Dr. K. Ganesh, Knowledge Expert and Head of the SCM Centre of Competence at McKinsey & Company, delivered the 21st edition of IndusTree: CXO Power talk “Innovative Delivery Model using Advanced Analytics” a MYRA School of Business in Yelwal here on Mar. 13. He identified four key trends that are shaping the supply chain management…
Kannada Sambhrama at Teresian: ‘Youths must come out of the shackles of social media’
March 18, 2017In an effort to bring students closer to Kannada language, Teresian College had organised ‘Kannada Sambhrama’ at its auditorium in Siddarthanagar recently. Inaugurating the event, women activist K.S. Nandini Jayaram regretted that today’s youths were addicted to social media such as Facebook and Twitter which had made them lose their strength and excitement. Though the…
CII holds interactive session: Inland Container Depot to come up in Kadakola
March 18, 2017Here is good news for industrialists. If everything goes accordingly and the State government gives possession certificate — which is likely to be given in another 10 days’ time — the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) will set up Inland Container Depot (ICD) between Kadakola and Thandavapura region in another 16 months’ time. The Depot…
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