Prof. M. Varadaraju (62), a resident of Ramakrishnanagar, passed away at a private hospital in city early this morning, following heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, a daughter, a son, daughter-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Varadaraju had served as a Kannada Professor at various Government Colleges and had also written books…
Sharavani
September 25, 2019Sharavani (62), a resident of Krishnamurthypuram here, passed away this morning at her residence. She leaves behind her husband Nagaraja Rao, son Vinay Kanagal, a youth Congress leader and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Alexander Cherian
September 25, 2019Alexander Cherian (58), an employee of Mission Hospital and a resident of Kesare, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Sainamol Alexander, son Alvi Alexander, daughter Aleena Alexander and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at his residence and at Mar Thoma Syrian Church at Vishweshwaranagar this afternoon,…
Kamalakshi
September 25, 2019Kamalakshi (82), wife of late Isaiah Joseph and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her family members and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at CSI Cemetery on Mahadevapura Road in Gandhinagar this morning.
Navaratri: Diamond-studded Golden Throne assembled
September 24, 2019Khas Durbar at Mysore Palace from Sept.29 to Oct.7 Mysuru: The diamond-studded Golden Throne (Suvarna Simhasana) was assembled this morning at the Amba Vilas Durbar Hall in iconic Mysore Palace with all the accompanying rituals. This is one of the major attractions (though it is not allowed for public viewing) during Navaratri celebrations from Sept.29….
Dasara Procession – 2019: End of Saree Politics ?
September 24, 2019‘No need for saree donation, Govt. can afford a saree for Goddess Chamundeshwari’ Mysuru: From this year, the State Government will not accept donation of saree to drape the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari before being placed inside the Golden Howdah and carried on a procession. An announcement in this regard was made by District Minister…
Overnight rain: Life disrupted in city
September 24, 2019Nightmare for motorists to drive on potholed roads Mysuru: The rains that lashed the city whole of last night has thrown normal life out of gear in a few places, as water entered houses in low lying areas and the storm water drains overflowed. Rain water entered houses in Vidyaranyapuram’s Dharam Singh Colony and Devaraj…
Mudslinging reaches new low as Mahesh calls Vishwanath a ‘Blue Film Hero’
September 24, 2019Mysuru: The ongoing political and personal mudslinging and smear campaign between disqualified MLA A.H. Vishwanath and MLA S.R. Mahesh has touched a new low. A day after Vishwanath rained allegations against Mahesh, making some personal remarks, Mahesh chided Vishwanath as a ‘Blue Film Hero’. He also hit back strongly against Vishwanath for terming him (Mahesh)…
Dasara decoration: Cause for delight but a word of caution
September 24, 2019Mysuru: Nada Habba or Dasara festivities is the time when the whole of the city turns into a fairyland, especially during night times. This mesmerising sight not only attracts tourists from all over the world, but even locals would love to drive around the town in spite of bumper-to-bumper traffic, to watch the illumination of…
Arjuna in musth, stops on road during rehearsal
September 24, 2019Mysuru: Howdah elephant Arjuna, who is reportedly to be in musth, stopped in the middle of the road during the rehearsal of carrying the wooden howdah yesterday. Training for the Dasara elephants including Arjuna is being conducted every day on the Jumboo Savari route so that the elephants get familiarised with the route, the sound…
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