Bengaluru: Three-time MP Nalin Kumar Kateel took charge as the new BJP State President at a function held at Party Headquarters located in Malleswaram, this morning. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, who until now served as the State BJP President, handed over the baton to Kateel. A person with strong RSS background was appointed to the…
Howdah elephant Arjuna weighs 5,800 kilograms
August 27, 2019The six Dasara elephants taken on a practise walk after their weights were checked. Mysore: The first batch of six Dasara elephants, which arrived in Mysuru on Aug. 22 and were welcomed into Mysore Palace yesterday, underwent weight checking this morning, as they would undergo rigorous training for Jumboo Savari from tomorrow. The elephants were…
District Minister Somanna to camp in Mysuru from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31
August 27, 2019Mysuru: “The co-operation of everyone is necessary and I will stay in Mysuru from Aug. 29 to 31 and will take everyone into confidence including MLA S.A. Ramdas for the successful celebration of Dasara,” said District In-charge Minister V. Somanna. He was speaking after the first batch of Dasara elephants was accorded a traditional welcome…
Ayurveda camp for mahouts
August 27, 2019Mysuru: Minister Somanna, also inaugurated the AYUSH Camp for mahouts and Kavadis at the Mysore Palace premises. Ayurveda doctors would be conducting health check up of mahouts, kavadis and their family members daily from 9 am to 4.30 pm and from 9 am to 1 pm on government holidays. Dr. P. Raghavendra Acharya of Government…
Awareness programme on renewable energy held
August 27, 2019Mysuru: Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), Mysore Regional Office, had organised an awareness programme on Energy Savings at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) under General Awareness Programmes on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency for Engineering students here recently. The programme was held with the objective of creating a sense of responsibility among students…
Industrialists urge MSME Directorate to take steps for industrial development
August 27, 2019Mysuru: The city’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Council has appealed the Karnataka Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to take urgent measures for promotion of industries in the city and district. Council President Ravi Koti and General Secretary Suresh Kumar Jain, who met the Directorate’s Director S. Ziaulla at the Government Guest House…
Alumni must extend support to students, society: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
August 27, 2019Seven achievers honoured at University of Mysore Global Alumni Meet Mysuru: Member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar said the alumni of the University of Mysore (UoM) must extend their support to the society by engaging in activities like donations, scholarships and guiding students for securing jobs. Speaking at the Global Alumni…
Police sensitise students on traffic rules
August 27, 2019Mysuru: The students of SBRR Mahajana First Grade College at Jayalakshmipuram were sensitised on various traffic rules, penalties to be paid for violation of rules and also about various equipment used for detecting drunk-driving, breath analyser, reflectors, blinkers, cat eyes, etc. at the weekly assembly in the College premises recently. The sensitisation programme was conducted…
New BJP State Chief in city tomorrow
August 27, 2019Mysuru: Nalin Kumar Kateel, who took charge as State BJP President in Bengaluru this morning, will be visiting city tomorrow. He will arrive at The Atrium Hotel, near Columbia Asia Hospital, Bengaluru-Mysuru Road, at 6 pm where he will be received by party workers and leaders. Kateel will visit Chamundi Hill Temple at 6.30 pm…
Autonomy brings more accountability and multiplies obligations: UoM VC
August 27, 20195th Convocation of St. Philomena’s College Mysuru: “Autonomy is not just freedom but brings more accountability and multiplies obligations,” opined University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar. He was delivering the address at the 5th Convocation of St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous) at the College premises in Bannimantap here this morning. Prof. Hemantha…















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