By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In its efforts to support debt-ridden farmers who are tormented by vagaries of weather year-on-year, the Karnataka Forest Department has come up with a plan encouraging farmers to grow sandalwood trees. At the same time, the Department wants to enable the State to regain its distinction as “Srigandada Nadu” (Land of…
The Mysuru Regional Finals of TCS TechBytes-2017 was conducted on Mar. 4 at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE). The IT quiz was organised by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES), an autonomous agency promoted by Government of Karnataka in association with IT industries and educational institutions, for engineering…
As part of International Women’s Day, nine women achievers were conferred ‘Mahila Ratna-2017’ award at a programme organised by Prajnavanta Nagarikara Vedike at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city yesterday. Speaking as the chief guest, Mata Basavanjali of Basava Kendra, Mysuru, explained the various roles of a woman as a mother, sister and wife in a family….
The soaring mercury levels are set to drop further as the weatherman has predicted that the city will receive light to moderate rainfall till the next three days. Officials from Organic Farming Research Station at Naganahalli (OFRSN) on the outskirts of Mysuru has predicted more rains for three more days in city and surrounding…
5th week of 40-week public awareness prog. The 5th week ‘Swachha Mysuru – Swastha Jeevana’ programme, which was launched by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama for 40 weeks to bring public awareness about cleanliness and environmental protection, was held on Sunday in 7 different locations of Jayalakshmipuram. Swami Atmajnanandaji, Adhyaksha, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru and Vasu, MLA,…
Senior Congress leader and former MP A.H. Vishwanath has expressed his disappointment over the notice issued by KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara for anti-party activities. Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, Vishwanath said that he had written 3-page reply to the notice. In his reply, the former MP has mentioned that he had received the…
Dr.Renu Agrawal, former Chief Scientist and Rural Development co-ordinator, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, has been nominated as a Member of National Experts Advisory Committee (NEAC) by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, for a period of three years. NEAC will be evaluating and monitoring various programmes involving children, Children Science Congress, innovative research and…
“District Administration has prepared an action plan to carry out development works at Kalamandira,” said Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, here yesterday. Speaking after inaugurating the four-day bhajan, tatvapada, tabla and mangalavadya workshop and distributing musical instruments under the aegis of Department of Kannada and Culture for SC/ST candidates at Maneyangala in Kalamandira, he said that…
In the wake of confusion over SSLC preparatory exams, the Dept. of Public Instructions has cancelled the examinations. The examinations had begun on Monday and the Karnataka High School Headmasters’ Association, the organisers of the exam, conducted in the old question paper pattern. As per the old guidelines, the answer sheets and question papers were…
In a major relief to people waiting for sand to carry out their construction activities, the District Administration has decided to take steps to release seized sand and also distribute M-sand according to requirements. At a review meeting of District Mineral Foundation at the Deputy Commissioner’s office this morning, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep who is…
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