Research 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…
Reinstate ban on feeding dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake
January 25, 2025NGOs write to Governor saying fragile Lake is a natural habitat for birds, not dogs Mysuru: A group of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) has appealed to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to intervene and direct the University of Mysore to reinstate the ban on feeding stray dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake premises. The University recently revoked the ban following…
MLC C.T. Ravi arrest case: Governor directs CM to take action against Cops
January 9, 2025Bengaluru: The arrest of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi from Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi during the Winter Session of the State Legislature and the Police harassing him by taking him on a wasteful errand (vehicle ride) in other districts throughout the night on the day of arrest in December last, has taken an interesting turn…
Disparaging remarks on MUDA case judgement: Governor directs AG to initiate action against Minister Zameer
November 11, 2024Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, acting on a representation made by social activist T.J. Abraham, has directed the Advocate General (AG) to initiate necessary action against Housing and Waqf Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan for his remarks on the High Court’s order in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. The letter by…
T.J. Abraham meets Guv seeking dismissal of AG over inaction
October 22, 2024Bengaluru: Social activist and one of the petitioners in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case T.J. Abraham met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot yesterday and submitted a petition demanding dismissal of the Advocate General (AG) and urging swift action on a petition against Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan. The petition pertains to the lack of…
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