Mysore/Mysuru: “Study to empower yourself and for your progress, not to impress others or the society,” said Akshata Ganesh, a TV Personality and Professor in English. She was speaking at the valedictory of Cultural, Literary and Sports Forum, at Navajyothi Auditorium, JSS College for Women at Saraswathipuram in city recently. Akshata said, “In case if…
Pt. Hadapada Award conferred
June 4, 2024‘Hadapada introduced tabla to the common man’ Mysore/Mysuru: National wrestler Shankar S. Kaligonnavar said it was Pt. K.S. Hadapada who introduced tabla to the common man and popularised it. He was speaking at the ‘Pt. K.S. Hadapada Award-2024’ conferment programme organised by Sri Guru Puttaraja Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, marking the 18th death anniversary of Pt….
Actor Mandya Ramesh releases two books of Rangayana artiste
June 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Noted actor and theatre director Mandya Ramesh released two books (‘Drama Club’ and ‘Shadguna’), written by Rangayana artiste Ramnath (who retired on May 31, 2024) during the inauguration of Anubhuti Trust at B.V. Karanth Rangachavadi in Rangayana premises here recently. Speaking on the occasion, Mandya Ramesh recalled his close association with the books author…
VVCE Open Day draws students, guardians
June 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, hosted its flagship event, ‘Open Day 2024,’ at the Sahukar Channaiah Auditorium recently. Drawing over 1,500 participants, including PU students and their guardians from Mysuru region, the event provided invaluable insights into opportunities in engineering education and careers. K.S. Sundar, Associate Vice-President of Infosys, Mysuru, Ravindra Venkatesh, System…
Parva: Lions Schooling for Secretariats and District Chairpersons
June 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Lions District 317G had organised ‘Parva,’ Schooling for its designated Secretariats and District Chairpersons for the year 2024-25 on June 2 at Hotel Southern Star in city. The District Governor-Elect presented his vision programmes for the year 2024-25. Ln. M.V. Deviprasad spoke on the ‘Roles & Responsibilities’; Ln. P.R.S Chetan on ‘Developing Goals…
Legislative Council Election for South Teachers Constituency: Brisk voting in city
June 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The biennial election for the Legislative Council seat from the South Teachers Constituency began this morning at 44 centres spread across the Constituency, which encompasses the districts of Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan and Chamarajanagar. Voting began at 8 am at 12 centres in Mysuru city with moderate participation initially but gained momentum as the day…
Lok Sabha Election: Counting of votes from 8 am tomorrow
June 3, 2024Tight security, restrictions around counting centre Mysore/Mysuru: The counting of votes for Lok Sabha Election – 2024 will commence nationwide tomorrow (June 4) at 8 am. Initial trends are expected by 10 am. With just hours remaining before the count for the polls held in seven phases, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, along with…
Power Up For Shakti: 50 new KSRTC buses to join city fleet
June 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following an overwhelming response to Shakti scheme that offers a free ride for women in KSRTC buses, Mysuru district, the home turf of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has been allotted over 50 new buses. The buses, painted in sky blue and white colours, are gradually being added to the existing fleet in KSRTC City Division…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway flooded; vehicles stranded
June 3, 2024A repeat of March 2023 and August 2022 scenarios; no proper outlets for water to flow to drains, complain commuters Ramanagara: In a repeat of the harrowing experience faced by motorists on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway in March 2023 and August 2022, last evening’s rain once again caused severe flooding, blocking traffic for several hours. The…
NHAI hikes Highway toll rates by 3 to 5 percent : Shell out more to travel on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway
June 3, 2024New Delhi: A day after polls are concluded for elections to the 18th Lok Sabha, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revised the toll plaza rates across several States, which will come into effect from June 3 (today). The notification from India’s highway infrastructure creator was published in various newspapers on Sunday, where the…
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