n a bid to boost collaboration between Karnataka and France in the realm of innovative technology, the state and the French government kick-started an Indo-French technology accelerator here on Thursday.
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** ‘Mukhyamantri’ play set to enter Guinness record
The play has completed 735 shows and the 736th show will be staged at Kalamandira
** Vivek Gowda’s photographs on display
Mangaluru Chapter of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has organised an exhibition of photographs by Vivek Gowda from April 17 to 21 at Kodial Guthu Centre for Art and Culture, G.G. Road, Ballal Bagh in the city.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on Saturday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in the presence of eminent photographer Guruduth Kamath Udupi, Bharatanatyam artist Vani Rajagopal Chennai and poet, lyricist and editor of Arso Konkani monthly Wilson Kateel. The exhibition remains open to the public on all days till April 21 between 11 am and 7 pm. Admission is free.
The event is supported by Mangaluru Horse Riding Academy, Blink Films, Craft Zilla and Art Kanara Trust, said a release
** BBMP launches COVID-19 helpline for citizens
It aims to help with bed allocation and hospital related issues
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has set up a helpline – 1912 – to receive complaints and grievances related to COVID-19.
The helpline aims to help citizens with bed allocation and hospital related issues, apart from giving general information related to COVID-19.
** Founder-Principal Of CFTRI School Passes Away
Mysore/Mysuru:
Carolyn Parpia (91), Founder-Principal of CFTRI School and wife of former CFTRI Director late Dr. H.A.B Parpia, passed away yesterday (Apr. 14) at her daughter Sheralyn’s residence in Rome, Italy.
She was a long-time resident of Emerald Enclave in Hebbal, behind Infosys in city.
** Appointed As Justice Of Peace In Australia – New South Wales, Australia
Shravan Manjunath Nagesh, a native of Kodagu, has been appointed as Justice of the Peace (JP) in the State of New South Wales, Australia. He took Oath of Office in Court during February 2021.
** TTD’s claim on Hanuman’s birthplace at Tirumala Hills creates stir in Karnataka
The historians were unanimous that Hampi or the area around the erstwhile capital of Vijayanagara dynasty, is Kishkindha Kshetra, where Hanuman was born
** Freedom fighter and Gandhian passes away in Belagavi
The close associate of Vinoba Bhave celebrated his 101st birthday a few months ago.
Sadashiv Rao Bhosle, freedom fighter, former MLA, veteran Gandhian and close associate of Vinoba Bhave, passed away on Thursday.
** New portal integrates COVID-19 data at PHC level in Bengaluru for the first time
It is named Public Health Activities Surveillance and Tracking (PHAST)
The health department of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has designed a new portal named Public Health Activities Surveillance and Tracking (PHAST) that integrates all COVID-19 related data at the Public Health Centre (PHC) level for the first time.
** St. Antony’s Church marks centenary year
St. Antony’s Church, Sasthan in Udupi district, marked its centenary celebration on Wednesday with a thanksgiving mass and felicitation programme.