Mysuru: The public services rendered at Sub-Registrar offices in the city have been disrupted due to non-supply of essential stationeries and computer peripherals, which has caused a lot of inconvenience to the public. The situation may deteriorate further from tomorrow (April 22) as there are no immediate signs of renewal of contract with HCL Infosystems,…
Public campaigning comes to a close in Northern Karnataka this evening
April 21, 2019Bengaluru: The public campaigning for 14 Lok Sabha seats in the Northern part of the State will draw to a close at 6 pm today. The 14 constituencies — Shivamogga, Davanagere, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Chikkodi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Ballari, Koppal, Raichur, Kalaburagi and Bidar — will go to the polls on Apr.23 in the…
Kreedaa Kaushalya : Ramsons’ 8th biennale of traditional board games
April 21, 2019Mysuru: Not so long ago, game boards were beautifully handcrafted by artisans with matching pawns and dice. These were not only for playing but also were objects of art. This tradition of handcrafting boards, pawns and dice has almost disappeared due to mass production of its plastic counterparts, television and video games. Ramsons Kala Pratishtana…
Watch out for power-related accidents during rain: CESC
April 21, 2019Mysuru: With rains expected to lash city in the coming days and the monsoon fast approaching, the CESC has issued advisory to the public on the measures to be taken to prevent electric mishaps that may arise out of tree uprooting, uprooting of electrical poles, snapping of power lines, etc. • The public are asked…
‘Art has a special status in Indian heritage’ Ghanakrithi – Sculpture Show concludes on Apr.23
April 21, 2019Mysuru: Ghanakrithi, a four-day Sculpture Show by artist Veeranna M. Arkasali, organised at CAVA College premises in Siddarthanagar, was inaugurated by Swami Athmajnanandaji of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama yesterday. The expo will be open to public from 10 am to 8 pm till Apr.23. Speaking on the occasion, the Swamiji said that art has a special…
Director T.S. Nagabharana launches play ‘Thabarana Kathe’ in city
April 21, 2019Mysuru: “The play ‘Thabarana Kathe’ is a clear representation of the working style of the Government exposing the present problems of the society,” opined Director T.S. Nagabharana. He was speaking after launching the play ‘Thabarana Kathe’ of K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi organised by Mahesh Theatre Group at Kalamandira here yesterday. Nagabharana lauded the play as an…
‘Pharmacy’ to be used in place of ‘chemists & druggists’
April 21, 2019New Delhi: Soon, outlets selling medicines will be called “Pharmacy” instead of “Chemists and Druggists.” The Union Health Ministry is mulling such a proposal which is in keeping with the international practice and provides a sense of identity to the practicing pharmacists in these outlets. In contrast, the term ‘Chemists and Druggists’ was coined in…
World Haemophilia Day observed
April 21, 2019Mysuru: Marking World Haemophilia Day, Haemophilia Society – Mysore Chapter, in association with K.R. Hospital, had organised a function at MMC Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Millennium Hall in J.K. Grounds here yesterday. Doctors and patients of Hemophilia undergoing treatment participated in the programme. Inaugurating the programme, MLA S.A. Ramdas observed that haemophilia, a hereditary disease, has…
Only Satisfaction and Humanity Can Bring about Change in Society: Santosh Hegde
April 21, 2019Mysuru: Former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice (Retd.) N. Santosh Hegde regretted declining values in the society and said that only satisfaction and humanity and not revolution can bring about a change. He was speaking after inaugurating the 43rd Annual District Meet of Lions International District 317A at KSOU Convocation Hall in city this morning. Bemoaning that…
Summer camp at Zoo begins
April 21, 2019Children to be sensitised on nature and wildlife conservation Mysuru: Retired Chief Conservator of Forest (CCF) and Central Zoo Authority Member C.S. Yalakki stressed the urgent need to sensitise people and children on environmental threats for a better future. Speaking after inaugurating the summer camp organised at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) this morning,…















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