Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Mob: 97429-91057; e-mail: [email protected] With the onset of winter many a deciduous tree shed their old leaves followed by fresh growth of foliage and flowers. This phenomenon of rejuvenation begins during December in many ornamental trees lining the avenues of Mysuru. Among these ‘Pink Lapacho’ is the first…
Mysuru: The cultural programme and the Flower Show attracted several visitors and audiences on the inaugural day of the 10-day Mysuru Winter Festival-2017 yesterday at the Palace premises. The annual Flower Show is a must watch spectacle with the illuminated Royal Palace in the background along with the melodious music being played as a part…
By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Mysore South India in general and Karnataka in particular abounds in contemporary or near contemporary saints who are still a religious force. Recently (6.11.2017) the birth anniversary of Saint Kanakadasa was celebrated with religious fervour in many parts of Karnataka…
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, who is eyeing a second term as the CM in 2018 Assembly polls, may be in for a shock if Governor Vajubhai R. Vala gives his nod for prosecuting the CM in Bhoopasandra land de-notification case. The Opposition BJP, which has sought the Governor’s sanction to prosecute the CM in connection…
Mysuru: Despite best efforts of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to collect Property Tax, it has failed to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark even once in the last 12 years. Hence, a ‘Property Collection Month’ has been organised from Jan.8 to Feb.7, 2018. The total Property Tax collection for 2017-18 from 1,93,125 properties under the…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan The morning of December 4 brought three interesting papers at the JSS Music Conference. The first paper was on the great poet P.T. Narasimhachar, who has created history in the world of Kannada literature and music. The paper focused on the rare ragas created by Narasimhachar, which is an immense and…
Mysuru: As part of National Consumer Day, Department of Food and Civil Supplies, in association with various other organisations, had organised an awareness programme titled ‘Service and Demonstration’ near Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) here this morning. Mysore Milk Unions Limited (MyMUL), Department of Legal Metrology, Indian Oil Corporation, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Mysore…
Mysuru: Mysuru City Police Commissioner Dr. A. Subramanyeswara Rao said that these days one should be careful about everything as the kind of crimes that happen is shocking where both the young and the old are becoming targets. He was speaking after inaugurating a programme at Good Shepherd Convent organised by the City Police as…
Mysuru: As part of ‘Crime Prevention Month’ programme, the City Traffic Police had organised an awareness programme on traffic rules at the premises of Devaraja Traffic Police Station recently. Public and auto drivers who participated in the programme aired their grievances. Auto driver Javed alleged that vehicles of cab aggregator Ola block the passage near…
Mysuru: Dr. Ng. Iboyaima Singh, Senior Principal Scientist, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Technology, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, was conferred the prestigious Dr. M. Mahadeviah Award- 2016 in recognition of his significant contribution to the development of “Food Processing and Packaging” in the country. This award was given by the All India Food Processors’ Association, New Delhi,…
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