Washington: Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, passed away yesterday at the age of 100, his consulting firm announced. “Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut,” Kissinger Associates announced in a statement. The family is planning a private funeral, with a memorial service scheduled…
Yuvajanotsava meets with lukewarm response
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The District-level Yuvajanotsava (Youth Fest) held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in city recently received a lukewarm response, with only a limited number of students and youths participating in the annual event. Organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) in collaboration with District Administration, Zilla Panchayat and Nehru Yuva Kendra, the fest…
Actor Mandya Ramesh injured during serial shooting
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Senior actor and theatre personality, Mandya Ramesh, has sustained serious injuries during the shooting of a television serial and has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru. Ramesh was involved in a shooting of a serial at outskirts of Rajarajeshwarinagar in Bengaluru on Nov. 27, during which he slipped and fell resulting in severe…
As students protest, UoM VC assures to postpone exams
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Demanding the postponement of exams, students of Maharaja’s College staged a protest under the banner of All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) in front of the main gate of Crawford Hall, administrative building of University of Mysore (UoM) here yesterday. The students, who demanded the withdrawal of exams starting from Dec. 15 said, “The…
‘Kesavananda Bharathi Judgement upon Constitutional Jurisprudence’: National Seminar at Vidya Vikas Institute on Dec. 2
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A one-day National Seminar on ‘Significance, Content and Impact of Kesavananda Bharathi Judgement upon the Constitutional Jurisprudence: A Golden Jubilee Assessment’ has been organised at Lalitha Smaraka Bhavana in Vidya Vikas Educational Trust (VVET) campus, Mysuru, on Dec. 2 at 10.30 am. The Seminar is organised under the aegis of Karnataka Institute for Law…
Guest lecturers turn heat on Collegiate Education Department
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Guest lecturers from various Colleges staged a protest in the premises of Office of the Joint Director, Collegiate Education Department in the city yesterday. The protesting lecturers, who raised slogans urging for the fulfilment of various demands said “About 12,000 guest lecturers are working in First Grade Colleges functioning under the jurisdiction of Collegiate…
CESC staff killed as truck runs over
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A CESC staff (OVERSEER) was killed on the spot when a truck hit the two-wheeler and ran over him on JP Nagar Ring Road this morning. The accident is said to have taken place between 7.30 am and 8.30 am. The deceased has been identified as Harish Rao (58), a staff at the Chamundipuram…
Co-curricular activities also critical for students: Ex-VC
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of Akkamahadevi Women’s University Dr. Sabiha Bhumigowda emphasised that students, beyond striving for academic ranks, should also actively participate in activities that contribute to others’ livelihoods. She argued against the notion that intelligence is solely reflected in academic achievements and highlighted the importance of practical skills. Dr.Sabiha shared these insights during the…
Talk on ‘Advanced Physics for all’
November 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum has organised a talk on ‘Advanced Physics for all’ by Prof. N.D. Hari Dass, Senior Professor (retd.) of Physics, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, at 10.30 am on Dec. 3 at KalpaKshetra Auditorium, #581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru. [Mob: 94498-19536] Prof. N.D. Hari Dass obtained both his B.Sc (Hons.)…
Bad condition of Road at Jayanagar Level Crossing
November 30, 2023Sir, The Road at Jayanagar Level Crossing is in a very bad condition since many months. Two-wheeler riders have to manoeuvre carefully. Added to this are the pedestrians, who have to use the same stretch. This Level Crossing is a short route to Kuvempunagar from Jayanagar and Krishnamurthypuram. When many roads have been relaid and…
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