Bengaluru/Mysuru: Thousands of activists from various parts of the State and Country held a mammoth protest rally against the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh, here this morning. The protesters, including writers, journalists, rationalists, who assembled at the Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station, took out a rally till the Central College Grounds, sporting black bands stating ‘I…
CFTRI conducts 3-day workshop for farmers of Cashewnut Cluster from Maharashtra
September 12, 2017Mysuru: Maharashtra is one of the major States in the country producing cashew crop by cultivating in 1.81 lakh hectares. Currently, around one lakh farmers are involved in the production, processing and marketing of cashewnut in the Konkan region. Majority of these are marginal farmers and they are supplying raw cashewnut to market. Middlemen exploit…
Financial support to NGOs by students
September 12, 2017Mysuru: The Social Responsibility initiatives of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunathe-shwara Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD) students is extending a helping hand continuously to the NGOs, Government Departments and Social Service Organisations. As part of the social responsibility activity, SDMites extended financial support to schools run by NGOs — Sneha Kirana Spastic Society; Purna Chetana Public…
V-Lead awarded for Educational Excellence
September 12, 2017Mysuru: Vivekananda Institute for Leadership Development (V-Lead), Hebbal, has received Institutional Award for Rural Empowerment under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial Award for Educational Excellence. This award was given by Bangalore Educational Trust and International School of Business and Research during its Founder’s Day on Sept.7. V- Lead, an initiative of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement…
Two Railway staff get Safety Award
September 12, 2017Mysuru: A.K. Gupta, General Manager, South Western Railway (SWR), presented Safety Award to two Railway staff for their commendable work in preventing accidents. Pankaj Kumar Madhukar, Loco Pilot of Harihar Depot and K. Sadiq, Guard of Chikjajur Depot, Mysuru Division, were honoured by SWR General Manager during the Co-ordination Meeting held at Rail Soudha, Hubballi,…
B.V. Karanth College Rangothsava 2017: Theatre helps students in personality development: Prof. Krishnegowda
September 12, 2017Mysuru: “Theatre helps students to develop personality, skill and get good hold over language,” said humourist Prof. M. Krishnegowda here yesterday. He was speaking after inaugurating the B.V. Karanth College Rangothsava organised by Rangayana at Bhoomigeeta. “Gubbi Veeranna Theatre Company has given talented actors to the society. Actors such as Dr. Rajkumar, Balakrishna and others…
Shivarathreeshwara Award presented
September 12, 2017Mysuru: Sri Shivarathreeshwara Religious Endowment of JSS Mahavidyapeetha had organised a programme at Rajendra Bhavan of JSS Hospital on M.G. Road here yesterday to mark the presentation of Sri Shivarathreeshwara Award. Dr. Niranjan Vanalli, Registrar of Music and Performing Arts University, presented the Shivarathreeshwara Awards to Dr. N. Mogasale for his novel ‘Arivinodane Anusandhana’ for…
Special events for women, kids and seniors during Dasara
September 12, 2017Mysuru: The Women and Children Dasara Sub-Committee will be conducting various programmes for women, children and senior citizens as part of this year’s Dasara celebrations at J.K. Grounds from Sept. 21 to 28. Interested can register their names with the Committee before Sept. 15. Sept 21: Rangoli competition, Contact: Kumaraswamy (Superintendent) on Mob: 81973-67323; Krishnakumari…
Selected for Chavundaraya Endowment Award
September 12, 2017Mysuru: Karnataka Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Padma Shekar and writer Dr. Padmaraj Dandavathi have been selected for the Chavundaraya Endowment Award – 2016, while Pallava Prakashana has been selected for the Ankitha Endowment Award to be given for year’s best publication house. The awardees were selected by a Committee headed by Kannada Sahitya Parishat President…
Raitha Dasara to feature sports for farmers
September 12, 2017Mysuru: As part of Raitha Dasara to be held from Sept. 22 to 24 at J.K Grounds here, a sports meet has been organised for farmers (men and women) on Sept. 23. For men, the games include Sack Race, Hopping race, Boulder-lifting, running with a 50-kg sack. For women the games include running with a…















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