Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the ongoing ‘One Week, One Laboratory’ at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, a walkathon under the theme ‘Eat Right’ was organised yesterday and over 500 youths and CFTRI staff and retired employees participated. The participants emphasised the pivotal role of proper nutrition in promoting both personal well-being…
Walkathon creates awareness on Millets
January 18, 2023Mysuru: The year 2023 has been declared as the International Year of Millets by the United Nations. To create awareness about the importance of millets, Mayor Shivakumar flagged off a walkathon from Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple in city this morning. The rallyists, comprising students, NCC cadets and District Officials concerned, carrying placards and raising slogans about…
Minister’s Zumba workout energises walkathon
October 20, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of health enthusiasts and IT professionals of Mysuru city took part in a walkathon organised by Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) as part of the mega event Big Tech Show-2022 this morning. The five-km walkathon with the theme ‘Pragatiya Parampare Nadige-Samartha Arthika Belavanige Kadege’ (walk towards a tradition of progress and economic development)…
Walkathon marks World Cancer Day
February 20, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Cauvery Heart and Multi-Speciality Hospital, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, had organised a walkathon in city recently to mark World Cancer Day and create awareness on prevention of cancer, early detection and its treatment. Mayor Tasneem, who was the chief guest, called upon the public to follow healthy lifestyle to prevent cancer and to get expert opinion…
Walkathon marks 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
January 23, 2021Marking 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, city’s Team Mysuru, had organised a Walkathon, which was flagged off by D. Devaraja Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation Chairman R. Raghu Kautilya from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the Palace North Gate this morning. The centre of attraction was 2-year-old Yashas Y. Shetty dressed as Netaji.
Homemakers’ walkathon held
December 22, 2019Deepa Recreation Club of Roopanagar had organised Homemakers’ Walkathon this morning for ladies from Roopanagar and surrounding areas. The event saw good participation by the womenfolk who assembled in good numbers. Five winners in each category of 30 to 50 age group and 50 years and above were given prizes for having completed a 2.5…
Walkathon marks World Diabetes Day
November 15, 2019MLA L. Nagendra, Corporator SBM Manju, Dr. Renukaprasad, Dr. Shrinivas Nallor and others seen taking part in the walkathon organised as part of World Diabetes Day by Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre on Gokulam Road in V.V. Mohalla yesterday. The walkathon, which was inagurated at Cheluvamba Park, culminated at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre. The…
Walkathons to mark Diabetes and Children’s Day tomorrow
November 13, 2019Mysuru: As part of World Diabetes Day, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre on Gokulam Road in V.V. Mohalla, has organised a Walkathon and a free diabetes check-up camp tomorrow in city. The Walkathon will commence at 7 am from Cheluvamba Park in Yadavagiri and conclude at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Centre. The free check up camp…
Grand Walkathon for Women Empowerment
February 24, 2019Over 1,000 women took out a walkathon yesterday in city from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple till Exhibition Grounds to raise awareness among public about women empowerment and safety issues. The walkathon was organised jointly by DHAN Foundation and Department of Kannada and Culture. Holding placards on women and their safety, raising slogans to ensure safety for…
Walkathon to create awareness on heart disease prevention held
October 7, 2018Mysuru: The Cardiological Society of India, Mysore Chapter, in a bid to create awareness among public on prevention of heart diseases, had organised a walkathon with the theme ‘My Heart, Your Heart’ in city this morning. The walkathon was flagged off by the titular head of Mysuru Royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from J.K….
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