Sir, The alternate bus route from Mysuru to Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) runs in front of BEML, Mysuru. There are a lot of trees on either side of this road. Among them are around 20-30 dead trees, which are posing danger to both the pedestrians and vehicle riders. Hence, I request the Forest authorities concerned…
Vacant site full of parthenium in Subhashnagar
June 14, 2018A vacant site located on the 2nd Main Road in Subhashnagar is completely filled with parthenium and bushes making it a haven for rats and snakes. This is causing a lot of problems to the residents living in the surrounding areas. Also, there is an increase in mosquitoes in the vicinity. Authorities concerned are urged…
Plea to asphalt this road in Rajivnagar
June 14, 2018The road opposite to Rahmath Nursing Home in Rajivnagar 1st Stage, 6th Cross, is in a pathetic state and has not been repaired since many years, says residents, who have urged the authorities concerned to take steps to asphalt this road at the earliest.
Football showpiece set to begin in Russia tonight
June 14, 2018Moscow: The 2018 FIFA World Cup gets underway today when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia following an opening ceremony at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Football’s showpiece event features 32 teams, including holders Germany, competing in 64 games over 32 days. The 21st edition will be played out in 12 stadiums, across 11 cities, spread over 1,800…
Indian Chess Star Soumya Swaminathan refuses to wear headscarf, withdraws from Iran event
June 14, 2018New Delhi: Indian chess star Soumya Swaminathan has withdrawn herself from a tournament in Iran, opposing the country’s rule which makes it mandatory for female athletes to wear a headscarf. Swaminathan took to Facebook to share her decision with the fans. She released a strongly-worded statement saying, “I am very sorry to state that I…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says ‘Will stand for re-election in 2019’
June 14, 2018Moscow: FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he will stand for re-election as the head of football’s world governing body next year. Infantino said earlier that FIFA had been “clinically dead” when he took over in 2016 from long-time president Sepp Blatter who was engulfed by corruption allegations. Two years later, it was “very…
City athletes in State squad
June 14, 2018Mysuru’s athletes Reena George (220m, 4x100m), Apsana Begaum (220m, 4×100 4×400), M. Arpitha (400m, 4×400), A. Nityashree (400m, 4×400) and Vidyasagar Siddarajanayaka (100m, 200m, 4×100) have been selected to represent Karnataka in the 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletic Championship to be held in Guwahati. The team comprises 18 men and 15 women who will compete…
State ‘C’ Division Basketball League: Dinesh shines in MBC’s win
June 14, 2018Mysuru’s athletes Reena George (220m, 4x100m), Apsana Begaum (220m, 4×100 4×400), M. Arpitha (400m, 4×400), A. Nityashree (400m, 4×400) and Vidyasagar Siddarajanayaka (100m, 200m, 4×100) have been selected to represent Karnataka in the 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletic Championship to be held in Guwahati. The team comprises 18 men and 15 women who will compete…
Table Tennis: Spoorthi goes down in semi-finals
June 14, 2018Mysuru girl, M.V. Spoorthi of SBRR Mahajana FGC, taking part in the Canara Union State ranking table tennis tournament which concluded at Bengaluru on Tuesday, lost in the semi-finals in the women’s singles event. Koumudi Patankar beat M.V. Spoorthi 7-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8 in the semi-finals. In the quarter-finals, Spoorthi had a good…
Thathanda Gowramma Muthamma
June 14, 2018Thathanda Gowramma Muthamma (Thamane Balianda), wife of late Thathanda Muthanna, passed away this morning at her residence in Rajivnagar 1st stage in city. She was 94. She leaves behind three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Cremation was held at the foot of Chamundi Hill at 1.30 pm today, according to…
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