Mysuru: District Minorities Welfare Department has invited applications from students of Minority communities for scholarships under ‘Vidyasiri’ scheme. Applications are also invited for Nursing and Paramedical Scholarships. Applications can be obtained from the Department office or website www.gokdom.kar.nic.in and the filled-in application forms must be submitted to the District Officer, Department of Minorities Welfare, #448,…
The Tamara Coorg Resort Manager bags Award
October 26, 2017Madikeri: M.S. Uthappa, Manager of The Tamara Coorg Resort in Napoklu, Kodagu, was presented ‘The Most Admired Hospitality Professional Award’ at the Middle East Hotel Industry Leadership Awards Ceremony held at Dubai recently. The award was given in recognition of his service to tourism and hospitality industry.
Three-day Asian Association Pharmacy Meet from Oct. 27
October 26, 2017Mysuru: A three-day Eighth Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy Conference, organised by the Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and JSS University will be held from Oct. 27 at the JSS University campus in Bannimantap, said Vice-Chancellor Dr. B. Suresh. Addressing a press conference at the Pathrakarthara Bhavan, here yesterday, he said that the…
Writer D.N. Krishnamurthy to be feted on Oct. 29
October 26, 2017Mysuru: City-based writer D.N. Krishnamurthy will be felicitated by DNK Sneha Balaga at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar at 10.30 am on Oct. 29 Krishnamurthy’s two latest works — Mathru Bhoomiya Manikyagalu and Kannada Sahityada Seema Purusha Masti will be released by renowned litterateur Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) on the occasion. Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji will grace the…
Papers invited for Intl. Conference on UN Sustainable Development Goals at St. Philos
October 26, 2017Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College, Bannimantap, is organising an International Conference on ‘Knowledge Partnerships to Advance UN Sustainable Development Goals’ on Nov.17 and 18. The conference aims to explore knowledge partnership and cooperation between UN system and institutions of higher learning especially in the Asia-Pacific region. In the year 2000, the United Nations proposed 8 millennium…
President Delivers Vidhana Soudha Diamond Jubilee Speech
October 25, 2017Bengaluru: It’s celebration time at Vidhana Soudha, the majestic building that towers over Bengaluru with President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating its Diamond Jubilee celebrations and also addressing the Special Joint Session of the Legislature this morning. Addressing the law makers, President Kovind said that it was a memorable day for Parliamentary Democracy both for the…
JD(S) to boycott dinner at Vidhana Soudha tonight
October 25, 2017Dinner costs Rs. 3,000 per plate! Hassan: Taking a strong stand against the extravagant budget for the celebrations to mark the iconic Vidhana Soudha turning 60, JD (S) legislators will have only a glass of water and no dinner at the event planned by the Government in Bengaluru today. Party senior leader H.D. Revanna said…
Gujarat Assembly polls on Dec. 9, 14; counting on Dec. 18
October 25, 2017New Delhi: The Election Commission announced the dates for the Gujarat Assembly elections this morning. The polls will be held in two phases in December. The EC has faced criticism from opposition parties for not announcing the dates for Gujarat polls along with Himachal Pradesh. Addressing reporters at the Election Commission Office in New Delhi,…
School boy loses leg, KSRTC conductor, driver blamed
October 25, 2017Mysuru: In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old school boy lost his left foot when one of the wheels of the city bus he was trying to board yesterday crushed his foot when he fell off the bus. It is alleged that the accident occurred because of the negligence of the bus conductor and the driver….
Russian query cause for change in Vidhana Soudha architecture style
October 25, 2017Bengaluru: Vidhana Soudha, the iconic seat of the Karnataka Legislature, is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee today. Construction on the Soudha started in 1951. The then Chief Minister K.C. Reddy had planned to build a replica of the Athara Kacheri, the present day Karnataka High Court building but Kengal Hanumanthaiah favoured an Indian-style building. After K.C….















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