Mysuru: The JD(S), which has taken an early start in the campaign in the run-up to the 2018 Assembly polls, conducted a road-show in Chamaraja Assembly segment yesterday. Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore and KSOU, Prof. K.S. Rangappa, who is the most likely JD(S) candidate for Chamaraja Assembly segment, flanked by JD(S) State President…
‘Kumara Parva’ JD(S) rally in Chamaraja Constituency tomorrow
November 18, 2017Mysuru: The JD(S), which launched its poll campaign from Chamundeshwari Constituency for the 2018 Assembly elections on Nov.7, will now hold its ‘Kumara Parva’ rally in Chamaraja Assembly segment of the city tomorrow (Nov.19). Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, former University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor and JD(S) leader Prof. K.S. Rangappa said…
Academic Terrorist: MGP clarifies
August 7, 2017Sir, This refers to the report regarding the press conference addressed by former VC Prof. K.S. Rangappa on issues pertaining to KSOU (SOM dated Aug.2). In this connection, I wish to state the following to clear the doubts, if any, in the minds of the readers: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has not made any statement…
“Give me power and three months time, I will get UGC recognition for KSOU”
August 2, 2017Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) and University of Mysore, Prof. K.S. Rangappa said, “I am deeply pained by the plight of lakhs of students of KSOU who are in doldrums today. I have said this many times in the past and I am saying it again. I am ready to face…
Former UoM VC Prof. K.S. Rangappa, ex-KPSC Member Prof. H. Govindaiah join JD(S)
July 11, 2017Mysuru: Prof. K.S. Rangappa, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM) and Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), joined JD(S) in the presence of JD(S) Supremo H.D. Deve Gowda and the party’s State Unit Chief H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) at an induction programme held at Sa.Ra. Convention Hall in Dattagalli yesterday. Along with Prof. Rangappa, former KPSC…
CFTRI launches Ragi Mudde making machine
July 11, 2017Mysuru: Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda was surprised and overwhelmed to see the humble ragi mudde, introduced by him as an international cuisine when he was the Prime Minister, right in front of him at the food research institute with international reputation. He could not help but immediately roll the mudde into small balls,…
H.D. Deve Gowda calls upon scientists to come out with drought-resistant crop varieties
July 11, 2017Mysuru: The scientists should come out with drought-resistant crop varieties that use less water to help farmers, said JD(S) Supremo and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda. He was speaking as the chief guest at the ‘Awards Day’ function organised by CFTRI yesterday at its IFTTC Hall where he presented medals and certificates to the 51st…
Prof. K.S. Rangappa to join JD(S) on July 10
July 8, 2017Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore and KSOU Prof. K.S. Rangappa will join the JD(S) at a party convention to take place at Sa.Ra. Convention Hall in Dattagalli at 4pm on July 10. Prof. Rangappa, a close relative of JD(S) Supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, has been a resident of Chamaraja Assembly segment in the city…
Prof. Rangappa takes a plunge into politics, finally
June 14, 2017Mysuru: It is now confirmed that former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University Prof. K.S. Rangappa will take a plunge into politics. According to JD(S) sources, his name has been finalised to contest as an MLA from Chamaraja Assembly Constituency for the elections to be held next year and JD(S) Supremo H.D. Deve Gowda has cleared his…
Former VC Rangappa hints at entering politics
April 25, 2017Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University, Prof. K.S. Rangappa has hinted at entering politics. In an informal chat with press persons at a programme held at Ideal Jawa Rotary School on JLB here yesterday, Prof. Rangappa said he was facing a lot of pressure from top JD(S) leaders and workers to take a jump into…
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