Month: September 2021

** BMTC gets new chief in IAS rejig

The state government on Tuesday issued orders transferring several IAS officers. Anbu Kumar V, who was commissioner for Public Instructions, has been posted as Managing Director (MD) of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).

He replaced Dr Reju MT, who has been transferred as MD, Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC). 

** Book Talk: City With Many Colourful Feathers

  • Title: Memorable Mysoreans: A Collection of Biographical Sketches
  • Author: Dr. Bhagirath  S. Naganath

First, this book is an example of contributions to the recollection of cultural heritage of the city by Star of Mysore, our daily evening English newspaper. Most of the contents of this book were published as feature articles by Star of Mysore between 2016-2020.

Second, this book is the outcome of a suggestion by the Centenarian lexicographer and littérateur, late G. Venkata-subbiah who wanted that these feature articles be collected in one place as a book.

Third, the book contains twenty biographical sketches of what the author calls as “remarkable personalities… stalwarts and their lasting contributions left behind a lasting legacy on the intellectual landscape of Mysore and India on the whole.”

Fourth, the biographical sketches are fully supported and enriched by 144 relevant photographs of bygone era.

Fifth, this book is a product of diligent research work as can be seen from the references at the end of each write up and the list of 65 Biography and Sources of Reference at the end of the book.

Sixth, the author of this book belongs to younger generation and that too a medical doctor by profession. And he has a credible ancestry — he is the grandson of eminent historian and Indologist Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri.

Biographical sketches of stalwarts — H.V. Nanjundaiah, Sir Brajendranath Seal, Dr. R. Shamashastry, Prof. M. Hiriyanna, Krishnappa Venkatappa, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, Dr. M.H. Krishna, Pitilu Chowdaiah, V. Seetharamaiah, Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri, D.L. Narasimhachar, G. Venkatasubbiah, Y.G. Krishna-murti, Dr. M. Shadakshara Swamy, Dr. H.S. Krishnaswamy Iyengar, H.Y. Sharada Prasad, H.N. Murthy, Triveni, Dr. T.V. Venkatachala Sastry  and Nadoja Dr. S.R. Ramaswamy are provided along with appropriate and very rare photographs.

** Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha Founder-President No More

Ittira Parvathi Cariappa (Dotty), Founder-President and Advisor of Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru and a resident of HUDCO Layout in Bannimantap, passed away last evening at her son’s residence in Cochin, Kerala, following a heart attack. She was 91.

She had served as the Vice-President of Kodava Samaja, Mysuru and Kodagu Sahakara Sangha in Jayalakshmipuram here.

** Mysuru NCC Gets India’s First Microlight Simulator

A state-of-the-art Microlight Simulator Room (Virus SW 80 Simulator) set up by Aer X Simulator Labs, a Bengaluru-based company, has been installed at 3 Karnataka Girls Battalion NCC in city.

The facility was inspected by Lt.Gen. Tarun Kumar Aich, AVSM, Director General (DG) of National Cadet Corps (NCC), who visited the NCC Group Headquarters yesterday.

** Dharwadi breed of buffaloes win national recognition

Everyone knows about the Dharwad Pedas which just melt in our mouths. This Peda is universally known for its texture and taste. Likewise, Dharwad buffaloes have now won national recognition. The local species of buffaloes which were confined to the Dharwad region have now been awarded the status of a unique breed.

When a breed gets national recognition, normally their development gets momentum. Mudhol breed of dogs have got that importance. Now the Dharwad breed of buffaloes have been given the pride of place in the list of nationally recognised buffalo breeds. There were 17 breeds in the list, to which the Dharwadi breed has been added now.

** HAL, Rolls-Royce ink new pact for Make-in-India Adour engine spares for global market

As part of the pact signed with Rolls-Royce, Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will supply spares for the Adour Global Supply chain, and thereby support the former’s international defence customer base.

Adour is a twin-spool, counter-rotating turbofan engine by Rolls-Royce whose defence segment is a market leader in aero engines for military transport and patrol aircraft with strong positions in combat and helicopter applications, as per the company. The agreement was signed and exchanged between B Krishna Kumar, Executive Director (Engine & IMGT), HAL and Abhishek Singh, Senior Vice President – Defence, India and South East Asia, Rolls Royce, in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

** Mangaluru: Dr Raviraja Shetty G receives Biodiversity Conservation award

: Dr Raviraja Shetty G who is working as associate professor and head at Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Ullal, Mangaluru has been conferred with Biodiversity conservation award from Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Jilla Panchayath Dakshina Kannada and department of Social Forestry, Mangaluru.

The award was given in a programme held at Nethravati Hall, zilla panchayat, Mangaluru on September 3, 2021 on the eve of International Biodiversity Campaign – 2021.

This award was given considering his research, teaching and extension towards conservation, cultivation and management of rare, endangered and threatened medicinal plants of Western Ghats and based on the research papers published in reputed scientific journals.