Mysore/Mysuru: Lions Clubs International (District 317A), Region VII, had organised a Regional Conference at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall here yesterday. Ln. K.N. Devaprasad inaugurated the conference. Chief guest, former University of Mysore VC Prof. K.S. Rangappa spoke on the theme of the conference — ‘Higher Education – Challenges and Opportunities.’ “Every stage of education is…
Facelift: Mysore University buildings get new facade
February 8, 2021NAAC delegation to visit Gangothri soon: VC Mysore/Mysuru: The century-old University of Mysore is getting a facelift and certain buildings inside the campus have got a new look with aluminium cladding. The grey-coloured panels are extremely durable and can last up to 30 years. The University has spent Rs. 1.20 crore for the first phase…
KSOU spruced up for Silver Jubilee celebrations
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Laying of lawn, whitewashing buildings, felicitation to alumni and construction of study department building. These are plans of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations. Started in 1996 to fulfil the aspirations of people for higher studies, this institution is celebrating 25 years of its glorious existence as premier…
Fake Twitter account: Yaduveer lodges complaint with Cyber Crime Police
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Following a fake Twitter account of the titular head of the erstwhile Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar being created to tweet in favour of the farmers’ protest, Yaduveer has lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police against the same. Speaking to presspersons after inaugurating the Tuber Mela in city on Saturday,…
Defamation suit: City Court issues notice to former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A city Court has issued a notice to former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi in connection with a defamation suit filed by a member of All India Animal Welfare Society. Dr.S.K. Mittal of city, a member of All India Animal Welfare Society, had filed a defamation suit in 2018 against Maneka Gandhi, accusing her of…
ZAK Chairman appeals Minister to provide 0.5 out of 2 percent CSR funds to Zoos
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With all the nine Zoos in the State facing severe financial crunch due to dwindling revenues and other factors triggered by COVID-19 crisis, the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) has appealed the Industries Minister to provide 0.5 out of the 2 percent CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds to Zoos for maintenance and animal adoption…
Car rams into roadside tree: Two killed
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Two persons were killed on the spot when the car in which they were travelling rammed into a roadside tree near Udbur Gate under Jayapura Police limits last night. The deceased are Nandan (34), a native of Chikkamagalur residing in Bogadi here and Shivashankar (24), a resident of H.D. Kote. While they were returning…
Sri Shivarathreeshwara Award: Entries invited
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Applications have been invited for annual ‘Sri Shivarathreeshwara Award’ given by Sri Shivarathreeshwara Religious Endowment of JSS Mahavidyapeetha since 1983. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and a citation. Books on Veerashaiva or Lingayat religion, literature, history, art and culture, published during 2020 are eligible for the award. Authors or publishers…
UoM to hold Karnataka State Eligibility Test-2021 on April 11 at eleven Nodal Centres
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM), which is the Nodal Agency for Government of Karnataka, will be holding the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) on April 11 (Sunday) for determining the eligibility for Assistant Professorship in various Universities, Colleges, Institutions of Higher Education (Government / Aided / Private) in the State. A Notification in respect…
Suggestion Box at DC Office
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A Suggestion Box has been installed at Deputy Commissioner’s Office to seek suggestions from citizens about free legal aid. The purpose of having this box was to make visitors to the DC’s Office to air their views regarding free legal services. Those interested to seek free legal aid can visit the Office of District…















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