Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tells students Mysore/Mysuru: “For a Self-Reliant and Developed India by 2047, it is imperative that our youth chart a new course for society through their talent, innovation and entrepreneurship. The younger generation must aspire to become job providers rather than job seekers,” said Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. He was speaking at the…
Ayurveda offers holistic solutions to health challenges: Governor
November 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: “In an era marked by lifestyle pressures, irregular dietary habits and environmental imbalance, Ayurveda offers a holistic path to balanced living. It emphasises not only the treatment of illness but also the prevention of disease through sustained wellness,” said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. He was speaking on the second day of ‘Samyojanam-2025,’ a National Conference…
Need to promote Indian sign language: Governor
September 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has underscored the importance of standardising Indian Sign Language and promoting its widespread use in society. He was speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of AIISH) last evening. The Governor noted that sign language is a vital communication tool for individuals with speech and hearing impairments and stressed the need for…
Overloaded lift malfunctions at KSOU with Governor inside
May 31, 2025Mysuru: A lift malfunction involving Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot caused tense moments at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Convocation Hall this morning during the inauguration of Indian Institute of Future Skills. The incident left the Governor’s security personnel and KSOU staff scrambling to rectify the issue. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had entered the lift to…
Rtn. Dr. Nanjaraje Urs awarded Ph.D
April 2, 2025Research on workplace engagement during COVID Mysuru: Rtn. Dr. Nanjaraje S. Urs, Past President (2019-20), Rotary Bangalore Southwest and International Services Director (2024-25), Rotary Mysore, has been conferred with a Ph.D for his research on the impact of Spiritual Intelligence (SI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) on employee engagement in the IT/ITES sector during the COVID-19…
‘India poised to become global leader in distance education’
March 27, 2025Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Ministry Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari at KSOU’s 20th Convocation Mysuru: The 20th Convocation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) was held at the KSOU Convocation Hall, Mukthagangothri campus on Hunsur Road here this morning. Thaawarchand Gehlot, Karnataka Governor and also the KSOU Chancellor, presided over the event. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry…
Name mix-up causes commotion
March 27, 2025Mysuru: A mix-up in the names of gold medal and degree certificate awardees caused a commotion on stage during the KSOU convocation ceremony this morning. The lapse was first noticed by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who compared the list in his hand with the one being read aloud by the programme host. Spotting the discrepancies, the…
Budget Session
March 3, 2025Bengaluru: The fortnight-long Budget Session of the State Legislature, this year’s first Legislature Session, began at the Vidhana Soudha here this morning, with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot addressing the joint sitting of the State Legislature. Conventionally, the Governor’s address was drawn up by the Government, with a list of achievements of the State Government. Addressing the…
Governor returns Mysuru Development Authority Bill
February 23, 2025Thaawarchand Gehlot cites ongoing probes, pending Court cases in MUDA controversy Bengaluru: The State Government’s plan to revamp and re-brand Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) as the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), modelled after the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Act, has hit a roadblock as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot returned the Mysuru Development Authority Bill, 2024. The…
Governor approves Ordinance to curb microfinance excesses
February 13, 2025Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has approved the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025, after receiving clarifications from the State Government. The Ordinance, aimed at regulating microfinance operations and preventing coercive loan recovery practices, was signed on Wednesday. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) confirmed the development, stating that the…














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