Playing the most important first Grand Slam match of his career that too against legendary third seed Roger Federer of Switzerland, qualifier Sumit Nagal of India put up a great fight before losing in four-setter in the US Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium here, yesterday. Roger Federer won 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. He won…
Mysuru athletes in the junior boys and girls (U-20, U-18, U-16, U-14) excelled in the Karnataka State Junior Athletic Meet held at Udupi recently. The Mysuru athletes totally won 11 golds, 11 silver and seven bronze medals and finished with a tally of 29 medals. V. Ambika won the gold in girl’s U-20 shot-put. Rahul…
Advocate Kokkengada C. Karumbaiah (88), a resident of 3rd Main, Jayalakshmipuram, passed away here last night. He leaves behind his daughter, son, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Cremation took place this afternoon at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam.
The first batch of Dasara elephants led by Howdah Elephant Arjuna, Vijaya, Abhimanyu, Dhananjaya, Varalakshmi and Eshwar marched into the Mysore Palace along with their mahouts, kavadis and families this morning after a royal reception by the district administration.
Mysuru: With just a month for the grand Dasara to begin, the first batch of six Dasara elephants were accorded a traditional welcome at the Mysore Palace this morning. Accompanied by the traditional ‘Mangala Vaadya’ and the cultural troupes, the elephants marched the two-kilometre distance from the Aranya Bhavan to the Mysore Palace. A festive…
New Delhi: In a setback for former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the Supreme Court this morning said it cannot convert their petition against rejection of anticipatory bail by the Delhi High Court into a petition for regular bail and refused to entertain the plea against the CBI. The Top Court said Chidambaram may move regular…
Madikeri: The proposal to impose a night traffic ban on Thithimathi-Hunsur highway is a ploy by pseudo-environmentalists and some Forest Officers, alleged Virajpet MLA and former Assembly Speaker K.G. Bopaiah. He said that the move will not be considered at any cost. The Kallahalla Range of Nagarahole National Park has been handed over by the…
Mysuru: Less than a month after the death of serial entrepreneur and Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) Founder V.G. Siddhartha passed away, his 96-year-old father, Gangaiah Hegde, breathed his last evening. He had been admitted to Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial Hospital in city about a month ago after suffering from old-age-related health issues. V.G. Siddhartha, who…
Mysuru: Local electrical contractors are facing huge crisis as CESC officials are involved in high-level corruption, alleged Karnataka State Licensed Electrical Contractors Association President S.M. Krishna here recently. Addressing media persons, he alleged that the officials has joined hands with few capitalists to the tender regulations with respect to regularisation of unauthorised pumpsets, installation of…
Mysuru: “Will should be made by a person who has attained majority and is of sound mind and that it comes into effect after the death of the author of the Will,” said Certified Financial Planner and Legal Advisor Sripad Sangli. He was delivering a lecture on ‘Financial Planning and Importance of Wills,’ organised by…
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