All India Institute of Speech and Hearing conducted a workshop for postmen and postwomen on sign languages to enable them to communicate effectively with people with special abilities, in Mysuru on Sunday, September 24. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM A daylong workshop on Basic Sign Language for postmen and postwomen was held at All India … Read more
Infosys Founder N.R. Narayana Murthy launched the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Entrepreneurs and Family Business at MYRA School of Business in Mysuru on Monday, September 11, in the presence of eminent personalities and experts in the field of business and entrepreneurship. A joint initiative of Bherunda Foundation, Mysuru and MYRA School of Business, the … Read more
The State government is mulling over introducing the interest waiver scheme on water dues (for domestic consumers) as it has asked the Mysuru City Corporation to submit a proposal in this regard. The direction came at a meeting chaired by Minister for Urban Development B.S. Suresh (Byrathi) in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 31, in which … Read more
Abhishek A.N., the 29-year-old youth, whose organs were donated after his death in a road accident. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The organs of a 29-year-old youth, who met with a road accident in Malavalli near Mysuru, were donated to recipients in different hospitals in Mysuru and Bengaluru. A press statement here said the youth … Read more
More than two lakh children from the government and aided schools across Mysuru district will avail supplementary diet of eggs, chikki, or banana under the midday meal scheme with the launch of the initiative here on Monday. Minister in-charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa, who inaugurated the programme here by feeding eggs, chikki, and banana … Read more
The second edition of Earth Mela, an event that brings together green entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and local communities under one roof to promote and embrace eco-friendly practices will be held at Phoenix International Academy on KRS Road, next to Mandovi Motors, in Mysuru on August 19 and 20. A press statement from the organisers said the … Read more
Elephants being given a bath in the backwaters of Tunga river at Sakrebailu (aka Sakrebyle) elephant camp, in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Two elephants from Sakrebailu camp near Shivamogga in Karnataka are expected to take part in the historic Mysuru Dasara procession this year. The Mysuru Dasara is the showpiece … Read more
Different heritage routes have already been chalked out and the department intends to take up one route every Sunday on a rotation basis. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM In a move to showcase the history and built heritage of Mysuru and kindle greater interest among public towards conservation, the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage … Read more
The Karnataka Lokayukta has booked the Joint Director of Social Welfare Department and warden of Government Post Matric PUC Boys Hostel in Bogadi in Mysuru for alleged maladministration and poor maintenance of the hostel. After noticing ‘poor maintenance and maladministration’ at the hostel during his surprise visit on June 18, Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra has ordered … Read more
EqualizeRCM, an Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) company catering to clients in the healthcare industry in the U.S., is looking forward to expanding its operations in Mysuru in the coming years. Nagi Rao, Executive Chairman of the company based in Austin, Texas, told reporters in Mysuru that their company, which currently employs around 1,200 people … Read more