Sir, This refers to the news item “Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) Initiative: JSS Science and Technology University signs MoU with NHAI” (SOM dated Sept. 7). Indeed, a very good initiative by JSS STU. Universities across the country must start doing serious research and the Government of India should provide financial aid in support of the…
French Open players to stay in two hotels ‘without exception’: Organisers
September 9, 2020Paris: All players at the French Open starting later this month will be housed in two designated hotels “without exception” to reduce the risks from Coronavirus, Tournament Director Guy Forget said on Monday. Guy Forget also announced that just 11,500 spectators a day will be admitted instead of the 20,000 they were originally hoping to…
Defending Champion Ashleigh Barty to skip Grand Slam over COVID fear
September 9, 2020World number one Ashleigh Barty announced Tuesday she will not defend her French Open crown, citing COVID fear that also prompted her and several other top players to withdraw from the US Open. The Australian, who claimed her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, said it was a “difficult” decision but the health…
US Open: Osaka reaches semis
September 9, 2020New York: Fourth seed Naomi Osaka overcame unseeded Shelby Rogers in straight sets to reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday and declared it “revenge” for earlier defeats. The Japanese 2018 US Open champion brushed aside the 27-year-old American 6-3, 6-4, in 1hr 20min inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Osaka, 22, will play 28th-seeded American Jennifer…
B.Y. Vijayendra visits Mysuru RK Ashram
September 9, 2020Sri Ramakrishna Ashram Mysuru President Swami Muktidanandaji is seen presenting a book on Swami Vivekananda to BJP State Vice-President B.Y. Vijayendra during the latter’s visit to the Ashram at Yadavagiri in city yesterday. Sri Ramakrishna Educational Institution Head Swami Yukteshanandaji, Swami Shanthivratanandaji, Swami Shivakantanandaji, former MLA Kote Shivanna, BJP State Vice-President Rajendra, leaders Raghu Kautilya,…
Plea to clear coconut trunks dumped on Paramahamsa Road
September 9, 2020Coconut trunks, which were used to seal down the road due to COVID-19 scenario, is dumped in front of a residence on Paramahamsa Road, 3rd Main in Yadavagiri, since a month and is not removed till date. Residents allege that though the matter was brought to the notice of the officials concerned, neither anyone responded…
Tree leaning dangerously at Hebbal Industrial Area
September 9, 2020A tree, located opposite Infosys campus in Hebbal Industrial Area, is leaning towards the road and is posing danger to road users. One of SOM readers, who has sent this photo, says that the roots of the tree is also exposed and may fall anytime. Public has urged the authorities concerned either to re-plant the…
Kamal Malick Feroz
September 9, 2020Kamal Malick Feroz, a resident of Kalyangiri near Masjid Abu Haneefa, passed away yesterday at Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, following a cardiac arrest. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter, mother, three brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza in absentia for the deceased was held at his residence in…
Maneyapanda W. Aiyappa
September 9, 2020Maneyapanda W. Aiyappa (98), a resident of Devarapura village, passed away yesterday at his residence. He leaves behind his wife, a son and two daughters. A RSS activist, he was known for giving charity and had involved himself in various organisations. Last rites were performed at Devarapura.
Shankar
September 9, 2020Shankar (59), COVID-19 Nodal Officer of Nanjangud taluk and Executive Engineer at the Panchayat Raj Department in Mysuru, passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Mysuru following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a son. Last rites were performed at his farm in Yariyur, Yalandur taluk.
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