Mysuru: Stressing on the need for scientists to work for reducing the cost of production for farmers, Ashok Dalwai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), said that Science and Technology should be applied to make lives egalitarian and sustainable. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Sixth Asia Pacific Congress…
Walkathons mark World Kidney Day in city
March 14, 2019Mysuru: In a bid to create awareness on the importance of kidneys, Sigma Hospital at T.K. Layout and Clearmedi Radiant Hospital at Vijayanagar in city had organised walkathons in city this morning as part of World Kidney Day, which is being observed today. The walkathon by Sigma Hospital was flagged off by Dr. Murthy, President…
NCC cadets clean Kukkarahalli Lake
March 14, 2019Mysuru: Over 100 Cadets of NCC Mysuru carried out various activities at Kukkarahalli Lake here recently as part of Swachatha Abhiyan between 6.45 am and 9.30 am. They removed plastic and other wastes such as paper cups, plastic water bottles, wrappers etc., which were strewn around the Lake premises. Later, Prof. S.L. Belagali, HoD,…
JK Tyre opens ‘JK Truck Wheels Centre’ in Mulbagal
March 14, 2019Mulbagal: Tyre Industry giant and pioneer of radial technology, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, that has a production unit in Mysuru, inaugurated an all-new state-of-the-art ‘JK Truck Wheels Centre’ and ‘JK Xpress Wheels Centre’ at Mulbagal in Karnataka. Sanjeev Sharma, General Manager – Fleet Management, JK Tyre & Industries, inaugurated the Centre in presence of…
Tibetan National Uprising Day
March 14, 2019Mysuru: As part of the 60th Tibetan Uprising Day, the Regional Tibetan Women’s Association (RTWA) of Bylakuppe, Hunsur and Kollegal Tibetan Settlements took out a march in city on Tuesday to draw the attention of the concerned for protection of human rights of Tibetans in Tibet. They took out a procession from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple…
Kariyappa murder case: Six convicted
March 14, 2019Mysuru: The Fifth Additional District Sessions Court this morning convicted all the six accused in the sensational murder of rowdy-sheeter Kariyappa. The murder took place in 2010 near Thonachikoppal (T.K. Layout) Bisilu Maramma Temple. Kariappa of Paduvarahalli was murdered by assailants on 3.10.2010 and they came in a car to a house where Kariyappa was…
Vocal concert tomorrow
March 14, 2019Ganabharathi has organised a Karnatak vocal concert by Vid. T. V. Ramaprasadh on Mar.15 at 6 pm at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar. He will be accompanied by Vidu. Kalpana Venkat on violin, Vid. Calcutta Aravind on mridanga and Vid. Bhargava Halambi on Khanjira. Profile: Vid. T.V. Ramprasadh is a highly distinguished, Karnatak vocalist and…
‘Ambedkar played crucial role in two Dalit Movements’
March 14, 2019Mysuru: “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, apart from being the Father of the Indian Constitution, played a crucial role in two Dalit Movements aimed at liberating Dalits from the clutches of untouchability,” said Manorakhitha Bhanteji of Jetavana Buddha Vihar, Kollegal. He was speaking after inaugurating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Samsmarane (Commemoration) programme organised by Maharaja’s College Extracurricular Activities…
Save Ballahalli land movement
March 14, 2019Farmers to stage protest in front of MUDA Office on Mar. 19 Mysuru: Accusing the State Government of acquiring fertile land belonging to poor farmers at Ballahalli, farmers under the banner of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) will stage a demonstration in front of MUDA Office here on Mar. 19. This decision was taken at…
Music Varsity to hold 2-day National seminar from Mar. 26
March 14, 2019Mysuru: Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal (KSGH) Music and Performing Arts University has organised a two-day national seminar on “Current Challenges in Performing Arts” at its premises on JLB Road in city from Mar. 26. Students and researchers of various Universities across the nation can present their papers on any one of the 20 themes…















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