London: Defending champion Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal closed in on a dream Wimbledon final as the sport’s two greatest players swept into the last-eight on Monday. Eight-time champion Federer needed just 16 minutes to win the opening set on his way to a 6-0, 7-5, 6-4 defeat of France’s Adrian Mannarino to reach his…
Karnataka Premier League from Aug.15: Mysuru to host one leg
July 10, 2018Bengaluru: The seventh edition of the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) will be held from Aug.15 to Sept.9 in Mysuru, Bengaluru and Hubballi, the KSCA has announced. The same seven franchises which competed last year will play in this edition of the tournament too. The KSCA is keen to allow outstation players to participate in the…
Wins AITA Tourney
July 10, 2018Aadya Madhu Bhat, a student of NPS School in city, has won the U-14 Lawn Tennis AITA (All India Tennis Association) Tournament conducted at Tennis Temple Academy in Bengaluru from July 6 to 8. In finals, she defeated Monika Tyagaraj from Bengaluru (6-4, 6-2) to clinch the title. Earlier in semifinals, she defeated Dish Santhosh…
Kidambi Srikanth withdraws from Thailand Open
July 10, 2018New Delhi: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has withdrawn from the Thailand Open, starting from Tuesday, due to an injury. “Not a good news as I had to withdraw from Thailand Open. Will be playing world championships next,” Srikanth wrote in his twitter handle. In the men’s singles competition of Indonesia Open, his previous competition, Srikanth’s…
Para-Athletes Camp from July 11 to 13 in B’luru
July 10, 2018The 3rd Divyang National Sports Training Camp for Para-Athletes will be held at STC-BSF Yelahanka from July 11 to 13 here in Bengaluru. Over 200 para-athletes are expected to undergo training in various sports. The camp, conducted by Aditya Mehta Foundation in association with the Boder Secuity Force, will scout for and train talented para-athletes,…
Susheela Krishnamurthy
July 10, 2018Susheela Krishnamurthy (93), wife of late K.R. Krishnamurthy and a resident of SBM Colony in Srirampura 2nd stage, passed away on July 7 at her residence. A Founder-Member of Rotary Club of Mysore, she leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed on July 8 in city.S
H.K. Aiyappa
July 10, 2018H.K. Aiyappa (76), an ex-serviceman and a resident of Gokulam, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter, son-in-law, grandson and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam this afternoon.
Hundreds of students stage dharna for free bus pass
July 9, 2018Mysuru: Accusing the government of reneging on its promise of issuing free bus pass to all needy students, hundreds of students from different colleges of the city, under the joint banner of All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO), All India Mahila Samskrutika Sanghatane (AIMSS) and All India Democratic Youth Organisation (AIDYO) staged a demonstration at…
KRS water level crosses 110 ft. mark
July 9, 2018Mandya: The water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir stood at 110.40 feet today. This follows the incessant rains at the catchment areas in Kodagu District in the last few days and the release of water from Harangi Dam in Kushalnagar. The reservoir is likely to reach its full capacity of 124.80 ft…
Raja Marga in a shambles
July 9, 2018Mysuru: Crores of rupees spent on beautifying the ‘Raja Marga’ with ornate stone balustrades and retaining its rich heritage, seems to have gone waste as the ‘Raja Marga’ is lying in a shambles. The Raja Marga commences from Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle) and ends at Bannimantap. With lakhs of tourists, both domestic and foreign…
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