K.R. Pet: The moment his candidature was announced for the Mandya Lok Sabha seat, ‘Nikhil Ellidiyappa’ trolls that hit the social media and TV studios, literally introduced his name to people all over the world. Besides, he also became a household name in Mandya constituency, said Mandya Lok Sabha JD(S)-Congress coalition candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy. He…
Corporator, Police conduct awareness on chain-snatching
May 12, 2019Mysuru: Following chain-snatching incidents in city, Corporator Pramila Bharat and Lakshmipuram Police conducted an awareness programme on chain-snatching to the public at the Freedom Fighters’ Park in Subbarayanakere in city recently. Handbills with messages such as not to go alone when wearing gold jewellery, to cover the neck with veil while walking, to be careful…
Former Mayor bats for free education till SSLC
May 12, 2019Mysuru: Former Mayor S. Satish (Sandesh Swamy) has demanded free education for all till SSLC, in private and aided educational institutions. In a press release, Sandesh Swamy said that this year’s PUC and SSLC results point to the fact that Government Schools, Kannada Medium Schools and children from rural areas have fared better compared to…
Three of family killed in motorcycle-bus collision
May 12, 2019K.R. Pet: In a ghastly road accident, three members of a family, including two women, were killed on-the-spot when the motorcycle they were riding collided head on with a KSRTC bus near Sadugonahalli on K.R. Pet-Bandihole Road this morning. The deceased have been identified as Jayamma, her son Krishna and daughter-in-law Gowri, residents of Subhash…
‘Balangochi’ summer camp concludes on a colourful note
May 12, 2019Mysuru: “Theatre can remove ego in people,” opined humorist Prof. M. Krishnegowda. He was speaking at the valedictory of Balangochi, a summer camp for children organised by Adamya Rangashale at Vivekananda PU College in Jayalakshmipuram here last evening. Quoting the example of actor late Shankar Nag, Krishnegowda said that all artistes in theatre are treated…
US FDA warns of faulty pacemaker batteries
May 12, 2019New Delhi: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised an alarm about premature battery depletion in certain Medtronic pacemaker models, which could lead to devices losing power quickly and triggering a medical emergency. The models affected by the battery issue include Azure, Astra, Percepta, Serena and Solara, according to the US regulator. The…
Kayaka Seva award conferred
May 12, 2019Mysuru: Marking May Day, Mysore Sharana Mandali conferred Kayaka Seva award on achievers in various sectors at a function held at Pathrakartara Bhavan here recently. The award winners are Star of Mysore Chief Reporter S.T. Ravikumar, Mahalakshmi Tiffanys Proprietor Mallesh, MUDA AEE C.N. Lakshmish, Public TV’s K.P. Nagaraj, Praja TV’s Somashekar, Photographer Ravi Gavimata, Hotel…
Fast food shop owner among four persons missing from Mysuru, Nanjangud
May 12, 2019Mysuru/Nanjangud: In separate incidents, a fast food shop owner is among four persons who have gone missing from Mysuru and Nanjangud. In the first incident, Girish, a 27-year-old fast food shop owner at Ittigegud (Indiranagar) has gone missing from city. He is 5.10 ft. tall, normal built, oily red complexioned, speaks Kannada and was wearing…
Two injured as flying peacock hits two-wheeler
May 12, 2019Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider and a pillion rider sustained injuries after they fell from the vehicle when a peacock that flew suddenly across the road hit their two-wheeler yesterday morning. A youth and a girl riding pillion were proceeding from Kanakadasa Nagar side towards R.T. Nagar in Dattagalli on the Ring Road. When they neared…
Pedestrian killed while crossing road in Mysuru
May 12, 2019Mysuru: A 56-year-old pedestrian, who was crossing the road, was killed on the spot, when a Nanjangud bound KSRTC bus rammed into him on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road near Gundurao Nagar yesterday night. The deceased is Subramanya, a Pourakarmika, working on contract basis at the MCC and a resident of Pourakarmika Colony in Vidyaranyapuram. Yesterday at about…
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