Mysore/Mysuru: PES College of Engineering (PESCE), Mandya, has secured 147th Rank at National-level in Ministry of Human Resource Development’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2020 among engineering institutions as announced by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on June 11. It may be mentioned here that the College had secured 161st rank in NIRF-2019 and improved the ranking…
‘IN-SPACe’ can curb brain drain, boost potential, says ISRO Chairman
June 28, 2020Chennai: In a major reform in the India’s space arena, the private sector will now be allowed to carry out space activities like building of rockets, satellites and providing launch services, Indian Space Research Organisation Chief K. Sivan said Terming this a major reform set to unlock India’s potential, Sivan said the private sector can…
NCC Girl Cadets stitch masks, handover to Mysuru DC
June 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to harrow everyone, especially the frontline workers tasked to mitigate the crisis, in a commendable gesture worthy of emulation, NCC Girl Cadets from Mysuru had come forward with the initiative of locally stitched high quality pleated cotton face masks for District authorities. On May 13, the first lot of…
Two COVID-19-infected women deliver healthy babies
June 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: It was joy amidst pandemic for two women infected with COVID-19 as they gave birth to healthy babies — a boy and a girl — at the Jayalakshmipuram Maternity Hospital in city. The women, hailing from Bannur and K.R. Nagar, gave birth through normal and caesarean section. While one delivered yesterday at 11.30 pm,…
Only 150 passengers each side in Mysuru-Bengaluru train
June 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even a week after the South Western Railway (SWR) introduced Mysuru-Bengaluru-Mysuru daily morning special train (on June 22 from Mysuru), following relaxation in COVID-19 lockdown curbs, the train is witnessing poor response from commuters with just about 150 passengers (each side). The train, which is similar to that of the popular Chamundi Express in…
ASHA workers seek fulfilment of demands
June 28, 2020To stage demonstration in city on June 30 Threaten to stop work from July 10 Mysore/Mysuru: Urging the Government to fulfil their demand for payment of Rs. 12,000 as monthly wages and timely distribution of PPE kits to all of them, ASHA workers, under the banner of AIUTUC-affiliated Karnataka Rajya Samyukta ASHA Karyakarteyara Sangha, will…
Aadhaar Seva Kendra open from tomorrow
June 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Aadhaar Seva Kendra, Vijayanagar, Mysuru, will reopen from tomorrow (June 29) as per the instruction from the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar. For appointments, kindly book through https://ask2.uidai.gov.in People who had booked for earlier dates are requested to reschedule their appointments. Only people with valid appointments will be entertained and are asked to…
Online talk on Civil Service Exams
June 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: GSSS Simha Subbamahalakshmi First Grade College, Mysuru, has organised an online talk on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in Civil Service Exams’ by Parshwanath Palabhavi, Director, PACE Institute, Dharwad, tomorrow (June 29) at 11 am on Google Meet platform, according to a press release.
Animals adopted at City Zoo
June 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following individuals and institution have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: V. Poornima, Bengaluru – Mandarin Duck, Star Tortoise and Common Rat Snake – Rs. 5,000; Suchith Raghu Rao Bengaluru – Spotted Deer (Female) – Rs. 7,500; K.B. Boregowda, Bengaluru – White Peacock…
Shamba Joshi – A Unique Kannada Scholar
June 28, 2020By Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy Shankara Baladikshita Joshi (1896 – 1991) was one of the greatest scholars who delved deep into the prehistory of Kannada language. At a time when the antiquity of Kannada and its environs were not clear, Joshi chose this difficult aspect of Kannada language as his main interest. In the bargain…















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