New Delhi: Justice Dipak Misra, who led the Supreme Court Bench that confirmed death to four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape case in May this year, was sworn-in as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI). He was administered oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a brief ceremony held at Darbar Hall…
Short-term ‘Trin Trin’ passes for tourists on cards
August 28, 2017Mysuru: Officials of the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) are said to be contemplating on introducing short-term membership for ‘Trin Trin’ for tourists in consultation with representatives of Green Wheel Ride, the agency operating the Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) System in city. A meeting in this regard was presided…
The Common Bonnet Monkey of South India may soon become an ‘Endangered Species’
August 28, 2017Many species of animals that appear to be common and share their habitats with humans sometimes suddenly decline in their numbers so much that they become threatened species. In India, the once common House Sparrow is now rarely seen and the widespread White Rumped Vulture has, within a few years, become a critically endangered species….
Interview for selection of beneficiaries under employment generation scheme begins
August 28, 2017Mysuru: The interview for selecting beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Scheme, began at the District Industries Centre (DIC) office on Sayyaji Rao Road here this morning. Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep, who is also the Chairman of the Selection Committee, launched the interview. The District Administration had invited applications for advancing loans to…
Pratibha Puraskar presented to Jain community students
August 28, 2017Mysuru: Bharatiya Jain Sanghatan (BJS), Mysuru, had organised a programme to present ‘Pratibha Puraskar’ to meritorious students of Jain community at Mahaveer Bhavan in city recently. M.R. Sunil Kumar, President of Digambar Jain Samaj, inaugurated the programme. A total of 45 students, including Doctors, Engineers, Chartered Accountants as well as students from PUC and SSLC,…
Joyalukkas distributes gold coins to lucky winners
August 28, 2017Mysuru: Joyalukkas, jewellery showroom, distributed gold coins for the lucky winners of its campaign ‘Shop and Win 60 kg Gold.’ Retired IGP B. Srikantappa and advocate Rajachari inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp. PR George, Madhu, Branch In-charge C. Joffy Paul, Asst. Branch in-charge Mahamad Jabiulla were present during the occasion. The jewellery showroom…
Winners of Sangeetha Jnana Sudha-2017
August 28, 2017City Inter-Collegiate Bhavageete and GK Quiz Contests Mysuru: Sangeetha-Jnana Sudha, Inter-Collegiate Kannada Bhavageete and GK Quiz Competitions was organised by Vijaya Vittala Composite PU College at the College premises in Saraswathipuram here recently. The competition was inaugurated by M.R. Harsha, Asst. Professor of MIT College, of ZEE Kannada Saregamapa Season-13 fame. Speaking on the occasion,…
Bag prizes at 18th Shravana Yuva Sangeetotsava
August 28, 2017Mysuru: The three-day 18th Shravana Yuva Sangeetotsava organised by Shruthimanjari Foundation was held at Rotary West Auditorium in Saraswathipuram here recently. The event was inaugurated by All India Radio-Mysuru Asst. Director H. Srinivas. He said that such events provided platform for the young artistes to showcase their talent and added that many artistes in North…
Vokkaligara Seva Vedike fetes achievers
August 28, 2017Presents Pratibha puraskar to meritorious students Mysuru: Vokkaligara Seva Vedike had organised a function at Mahajana College in Jayalakshmipuram here recently to present ‘Pratibha Puraskar’ to meritorious students. Speaking on the occasion, ISRO Scientist M.V. Roopa Malali opined that ISRO has been striving for development of nation for the last 45 years. She said that…
Historical documents must be preserved: Dr. Gavi Siddaiah
August 28, 2017Hunsur: Observing that preservation of historical documents is important for carrying out research and learning history, Mysuru Division Archives Officer Dr. Gavi Siddaiah said that students should always be keen on learning our history and traditions. He was speaking at a seminar on ‘Significance of Historical Records’ organised jointly by the State Archives Department and…















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