S. Srirashmi has been awarded Ph.D in Faculty of Civil Engineering Sciences by the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) for her thesis ‘Impact of Ecological Sanitation on Human Health and Agriculture’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. Istalinga Murthy and Dr. K.S. Lokesh.
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Internship at Genius College
February 9, 2024On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Genius College, Mysuru, has organised an internship programme for final year B. Com and BBA students, which is made mandatory by the University of Mysore as part of curriculum. Placement assistance will also be provided. For details, contact Mob: 73377-19139 or 94498-26220, according to a press release.
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Free health check-up camp
February 9, 2024Salve Maria Charitable Trust, Mysuru, in association with Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Midtown and Mysore Diagnostic Centre, has organised a free one-day diabetes and heart diseases screening health camp along with free distribution of medicines on Feb. 10 near Gayathri Clinic, Pushpagiri, Note Mudran Nagar Post, Mysuru, from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The…
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Bahuroopi: Booking open for stalls
February 9, 2024City’s theatre repertory Rangayana will be holding ‘Bahuroopi’ National Theatre Festival from Mar. 6 to 11 and has invited applications from Kannada book publishers, bookstall owners and craftsmen (artisans) for setting up stalls in Rangayana premises during the six-day theatre festival, which will be attended by thousands of theatre enthusiasts and members of public from…
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Free health camp on Feb. 13
February 9, 2024NJS Charitable Trust, Mysuru, in association with MysuruVeerashaivaSajjana Sangha, JSS Multi-Speciality Hospital, JSS Ayurveda Hospital, JSS Dental Hospital, Annapoorna Eye Hospital and Yoga PranaVidya Kendra, Mysuru, has organised a free health camp on Feb. 13 from 9.30 am to 2 pm at KantiMallannaKalyanaMandira, near Mandi Police Station in city. Heart, skin, dental and eye check-up…
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Cricket tourney for visuallychallenged women on Feb. 11
February 9, 2024“Niramaya Foundation has organised a cricket tournament for visually challenged women on Feb.11 at Manasagangothri Cricket Grounds,” said Niramaya Foundation Founder R. Rakshita at a press meet held at PatrakartaraBhavan in city, yesterday. “Inauguration of the tournament will be held at 9 am and the valedictory at 4 pm. Three teams- Niramaya, Bengaluru’s Deepa Academy…
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MCC forms Grievances Redressal Committee for street vendors
February 9, 2024In order to address issues concerning street vendors, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has formed a Grievances Redressal Committee, which will have a five year duration.The Committee is headed by retired District and Sessions Court Judge H.Y. Vasanth Kumar. Former Assistant Executive Engineer and Zonal Officer K. Govindappa and social worker BhaskarSrinivasrajeUrs are the members…
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Death by tree fall
February 8, 2024The PWD wanted to fell this tree while widening the road a few years ago. Star of Mysore was also for cutting the tree for widening the road. But some environmentalists objected to it and the tree was saved. Now a precious life is lost. The road was widened haphazardly around the tree making it…
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Call this governance ?
February 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Horticulture Department of the MCC is responsible for maintaining the trees by the side of the road and it has the regular job of pruning old and dangerous branches. When Star of Mysore inquired about the unpruned branch that caused the death of Reginald Platel, MCC (Horticulture Department) Assistant Executive Engineer Madhukar shockingly…
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Two tree branches were hollow but MCC cut just one into half
February 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: One of the measures taken by the MCC in preparation for the monsoon is the pruning of roadside trees, particularly at locations where there is a concentration of old trees. Pruning is being done specially to avoid accidents as heavy trees tend to fall in inclement weather. The Corporation also prunes trees throughout the…
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