Many public toilets awaiting inauguration
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Many public toilets awaiting inauguration

July 8, 2018

Sir, Apropos the news item warning the general public not to urinate in public, it is laudable that the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has and is being constructed/constructing public toilets. Though the intentions are very clear and appreciable, still there are a number of toilets already constructed that have not been inaugurated at all. For…

Ivory Wood Tree: A nature’s gift for making Channapatna toys
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Ivory Wood Tree: A nature’s gift for making Channapatna toys

July 8, 2018

Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist There are trees known as multipurpose trees (MPT) used for different purposes.  A few provide timber for commercial purposes but endowed with medicinal properties besides being ornamental. “The Ivory Wood” tree, used for making Channapatna toys, belongs to this category. The wood turns to ivory colour with…

Issue of Trade Licence
Voice of The Reader

Issue of Trade Licence

July 8, 2018

Sir, On enquiring about the delay in issuing Trade Licence by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), I was surprised to learn that since February 2018, there are some issues for generating the trade licences “online” and MCC is still sorting out the issues. When the staff at various zonal offices of MCC feeds all the necessary inputs…

Booktalk: New book on Kodava death rituals
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Booktalk: New book on Kodava death rituals

July 8, 2018

Title: Kodavara Saavu Paddathi Author: Nellamakkada B. Kaverappa Pages:  52 Price:     Rs. 50 Publisher: Akshara Prakashana, Mysuru Noted artist Nellamakkada B. Kaverappa has written a book titled “Kodavara Saavu Paddathi” which deals with the death rituals involving Kodavas. The book was recently released to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Kodava poet and dramatist Haradasa…

In Briefs

Calling writers, publishers

July 8, 2018

 The Department of Libraries has invited authors and publishers of books on Literature, Arts, Science, competitive exams, Child Literature etc., written in Kannada, English and other Indian Languages, which are first published between Jan.1, 2018 and June 30, 2018 for selection of books that are to be purchased for distribution among Public Libraries. The books,…

In Briefs

Kannada courses at Madras University

July 8, 2018

 The University of Madras has invited applications from eligible students for admission to MA/    M.Phil (Kannada) regular courses (2018-19). Students who have passed BA with Kannada as an optional subject, B.Sc/B.Com/BBM or any other degree course with Kannada as first or second language are eligible to apply. Last date for applying is July 15. For…

In Briefs

‘Arivu Neravu’ centre for women

July 8, 2018

In order to prevent growing atrocities against women and children, the Women and Child Welfare Department has set up ‘Arivu-Neravu’ information centre near Cheluvamba Hospital in  city. The Centre, established in association with RBI at a cost of Rs. 19 lakh under CSR funding, will educate the public who visit Cheluvamba Hospital on the provisions…

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Visual arts and painting course

July 8, 2018

Vyjayanti Chitrakala Maha-vidyalaya, behind Sanskrit School, D. Bannumaiah Road, has invited applications from SSLC passed or PUC passed/ failed candidates for admission to two-year degree course in visual arts and painting. Application forms can be collected from the School office. For details, call Mob: 99456-13828.  

In Briefs

Cold and Sinusitis treatment camp

July 8, 2018

The JSS Ayurveda Hospital located on Lalitadripura Road near helipad, Alanahalli, will be conducting a week-long camp for cold and sinusitis treatment. The camp will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on all the days. For details, call Ph: 0821-2548231 or Mob: 94482-11075.  

In Briefs

Happiness Course from July 10

July 8, 2018

Sri Ravishankar Guruji’s Art of Living will present Happiness Course (Part-1) from July 10 to 15  at # 2343, Sampige Road, behind JSS Law College, Kuvempunagar from 6 am / pm to 8.30 am / pm and 11 am to 1.30 pm. For details contact Mob:  9900501877 or 9449132786.  

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