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Hans India
a day ago
- General
- Hans India
10th-century Kannada, Tamil inscriptions; hero stones found in Chamarajanagar farm
Chamarajanagara: A significant archaeological discovery has come to light in Yanagumba village of Chamarajanagar taluk, where 10th-century inscriptions and hero stones (Veeragallu) engraved in both Tamil and Kannada scripts have been found on farmland belonging to a local farmer, Manjunath. Speaking about the find, Manjunath said the inscriptions were discovered buried in his land and its surroundings while farming activities were underway. Notably, the Kannada inscriptions refer to the village as Yeramagumba, while the Tamil inscriptions mention it as Yeramaigumba. Another nearby village, present-day Melur, is referred to as Moluru in the inscriptions, which also reveal that cattle rearing was once prevalent in the region. Dr. Anil Kumar, an epigraphist with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), shared insights on the discovery: 'One inscription records a land grant. Another narrates how a man named Kesanna was killed fighting bravely while trying to stop cattle theft, with a local hero named Kaala of Yeramagumba defending the herd. A Tamil inscription mentions a warrior named Kolan, son of Munivar Kandaachari. Another inscription bears royal symbols such as an umbrella and horse, though the text is partly unclear and will need further study. Tamil epigraphy expert Dr. Balamurugan is also working on these, alongside our team members Nagendra and Gaurav.' The ASI team has begun a detailed examination of the inscriptions and hero stones. The farmer, Manjunath, further revealed that a small Shiva temple, which had long been hidden by fencing and undergrowth, was also uncovered on his land along with the inscriptions. 'These valuable inscriptions and hero stones must be preserved properly. I urge that more research be conducted in our village and surrounding areas to protect this historical heritage,' Manjunath said. Turugolu inscriptions are epigraphs that specifically mention cattle and livestock. They often record incidents of cattle raids, conflicts over cattle, or battles fought to protect them. The newly found hero stones at Yanagumba are classic examples, shedding light on the socio-economic life and valor of local heroes during that period. The discovery is expected to add valuable insights to the history and heritage of Karnataka's border region with Tamil Nadu.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Wayanad landslide victim finally buried in single grave
KALPETTA: After eight long months of emotional turmoil and repeated appeals, Anil Kumar of Chooralmala, Wayanad, finally received the closure he had been yearning for. His mother, Rajamma, who was killed in the devastating 2024 landslide, has now been laid to rest in a single grave, honouring her final wish and her son's relentless plea for dignity in death. The district administration, led by Wayanad District Collector Meghashree D R, issued a special order on Thursday permitting the exhumation and reburial of Rajamma's remains. The reburial was carried out on Friday under the supervision of the Meppadi village officer and the Tahasildar. Rajamma's body was recovered in two disjointed parts following the massive landslide that swept through the region. The parts were unearthed nearly 10 days apart and, due to the circumstances of recovery and identification, were buried in separate graves-N-34 and N-213-at the Puthumala mass grave site. For months, Anil Kumar, who lost more than 10 members of his extended family in the landslide visited the district collectorate tirelessly, petitioning officials to allow him to reunite his mother's mortal remains. 'She always feared dying in a landslide and used to tell me, 'If something happens to me, make sure I'm buried in one place.' That was her only request,' Anil said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PU releases third list, 1,618 seats up for grabs
1 2 3 Patna: Patna University (PU) on Friday released the third cut-off list for admissions to undergraduate courses in both conventional and self-financing (vocational) streams in different colleges under it in the current academic session 2025-26. Dean, students' welfare, Anil Kumar, said altogether 1,618 sanctioned seats in different honours subjects in the faculties of arts, science and commerce in Magadh Mahila College, BN College, Patna College, Vanijya Mahavidyalay and Patna Science College are up for grabs after the admissions of 2,913 students from the first two cut-off lists. Counselling and admission to different honours courses would be held on June 30 and July 1 respectively, he said. "The merit list of 1,235 candidates was uploaded on the PU website on Friday. Candidates will have to download their allotment letter with the help of their application ID and password. Further, after depositing the fee online, candidates would report for admission to the college concerned with the allotment letter, payment slip, printout of application form and original as well as photocopies of all certificates, and four copies of their passport-size photographs on Monday and Tuesday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo If a candidate fails to take admission till July1, their claim for admission will automatically lapse," he said. Students who took admission in the second round and opted for the sliding option will be considered for an upgrade (of the choice of college or honours subject or both) in the third round, subjected to the availability of seats, said the dean. Meanwhile, the entrance test for admission to four-year bachelor of fine arts (BFA) course will be held from 10am to 1.3 pm on Saturday at Magadh Mahila College. Candidates have been directed to download their admit cards from the PU website and reach the examination centre at least one hour before the commencement of the test. College-wise induction meet of newly admitted students will be held on July 2. The classes of the new batch will commence on July 3, the dean said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Political science honours most popular course in PU colleges
Patna: If the number of students admitted to honours subjects in the four-year degree courses in Patna University (PU) colleges so far in the current academic session is any indication, political science is certainly the winner. Most of the sanctioned seats in this honours course in different colleges have been filled up and very few seats are up for grabs in the third round of admission scheduled from June 30. According to the statistics provided by PU students' welfare dean, Anil Kumar, as many as 75 students have been admitted against 85 seats in political science honours at Patna College, whereas 45 girls have been admitted against 60 seats at Magadh Mahila College. Similarly, in other PU colleges, too, there was maximum craze among admission seekers for honours course in political science. Even at Patna Women's College, an autonomous institution under PU, the subject drew maximum rush of admission seekers. Though admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the college have almost been completed, seats in the political science honours course were first to be captured by the girls, said college principal Sister M Rashmi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo You Can Also Check: Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna Academicians, however, find it difficult to ascertain the reason behind this increasing craze for political science among admission aspirants as until recently history used to be the most attractive subject for undergraduate students. Moreover, recent political happenings in the world and the forthcoming assembly elections in Bihar also seem to have charged the youths politically, quipped a teacher of PU. Sources said that subjects like geography, economics, history and sociology in the faculty of social science are other popular subjects. A good number of students have also sought admission to these courses in PU colleges. In the science faculty, physics, mathematics and zoology are attracting maximum number of students, they said. However, subjects like Arabic, Bengali, Maithili, and Persian have few takers. The number of students admitted in most of these subjects is much less than the number of sanctioned seats. Colleges may think of stopping the teaching of these subjects if the present trend continues and they fail to attract students, said Patna College's former principal Pramod Kumar Poddar. Patna: If the number of students admitted to honours subjects in the four-year degree courses in Patna University (PU) colleges so far in the current academic session is any indication, political science is certainly the winner. Most of the sanctioned seats in this honours course in different colleges have been filled up and very few seats are up for grabs in the third round of admission scheduled from June 30. According to the statistics provided by PU students' welfare dean, Anil Kumar, as many as 75 students have been admitted against 85 seats in political science honours at Patna College, whereas 45 girls have been admitted against 60 seats at Magadh Mahila College. Similarly, in other PU colleges, too, there was maximum craze among admission seekers for honours course in political science. Even at Patna Women's College, an autonomous institution under PU, the subject drew maximum rush of admission seekers. Though admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the college have almost been completed, seats in the political science honours course were first to be captured by the girls, said college principal Sister M Rashmi. Academicians, however, find it difficult to ascertain the reason behind this increasing craze for political science among admission aspirants as until recently history used to be the most attractive subject for undergraduate students. Moreover, recent political happenings in the world and the forthcoming assembly elections in Bihar also seem to have charged the youths politically, quipped a teacher of PU. Sources said that subjects like geography, economics, history and sociology in the faculty of social science are other popular subjects. A good number of students have also sought admission to these courses in PU colleges. In the science faculty, physics, mathematics and zoology are attracting maximum number of students, they said. However, subjects like Arabic, Bengali, Maithili, and Persian have few takers. The number of students admitted in most of these subjects is much less than the number of sanctioned seats. Colleges may think of stopping the teaching of these subjects if the present trend continues and they fail to attract students, said Patna College's former principal Pramod Kumar Poddar.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
PU to release third cut-off list for UG courses on June 27
Patna: Patna University (PU) is likely to release the third cut-off list for admission to the four-year undergraduate programmes in its different constituent colleges in the current academic session (2025-26) on June 27. As many as 2,913 students have already been admitted from the first and second cut-off lists so far. The total number of sanctioned seats in these colleges is 4,531. PU dean of students' welfare, Anil Kumar, said the third and final merit list of candidates selected for admission against the vacant seats in different honours courses in different colleges will be announced on June 27. The candidates figuring in this list will have to secure their admission on June 30 and July 1. Students who took admission in the second round and opted for the sliding option would be considered for their upgrade (of the choice of college or honours subject or both) in the third round of admission, subject to the availability of seats in honours subjects, said the dean. You Can Also Check: Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna Meanwhile, PU announced on Tuesday that the entrance test for admission to the four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) course will be held from 10 am to 1.30 pm on June 28 at Magadh Mahila College. Candidates have been directed to download their admit cards from the PU website and reach the examination centre at least one hour before the commencement of the test. College-wise induction meet of newly admitted students in the current session (2025-26) will be held on July 2, and the classes of the new batch will commence on July 3, the dean added.
