Central 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…
Dr. Padma Shekar to Chair Sahitya Sammelana
February 26, 2017Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Padma Shekar of Ambigarahalli in the taluk has been selected as the President of the 3rd Taluk Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held on Mar. 3, according to H.R. Poornachandra Tejaswi, President, Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat.
Save Kukkarahalli Lake campaign heats up
February 25, 2017The desiliting and de-weeding works of the iconic Kukkarahalli Lake by the District Administration and the University of Mysore has met with serious opposition by environmentalists and walkers. A massive protest will be organised at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Feb. 28 from 10 am to 1 pm to draw the attention of the authorities….
Selected for SPARK training at Infosys
February 25, 2017The following students of Acharya Vidya Kula (AVK) have been selected for the SPARK Catch Them Young-2017 phase 2 Training Programme at Infosys, Mysuru: R. Sanaatan, Shreeja Basappa, Sanjana R. Kashyap, Srija S. Acharya. The programme will be conducted for two weeks in April 2017.
Pious night of Shiva
February 25, 2017Maha Shivaratri which means ‘The Great Night of Shiva’ is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the God Shiva. It is a major festival in Hinduism and marks a remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga and…
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