Hunsur: Hunsur Town Police have arrested a man on charges of murdering his wife at his house in Kalkunike Housing Board Colony in the town by strangulating her. While the accused has been identified as Ravi, the victim is his wife Sowmya (30), a Anganwadi worker. Details: Sowmya, daughter of Shivanna, a resident of Sathanur…
MGP conducts AGM
January 18, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) conducted its 31st Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) in city recently in a simple manner amidst COVID restrictions with members wearing masks and sanitising hands. Though many members, including Ko.Su. Narasimhamurthy, demanded physical monthly meetings to be conducted instead of the virtual meetings which do not allow many members to…
A Sunday escapade to Karighatta
January 18, 2021Being cocooned for over eight months at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt like breaking out from the cocoon and walk around like a free man. Going to office is one easy alternative for me. Thank God I have a working place of my own for this kind of distraction and freedom. Imagine…
Making India proud by running world’s largest vaccination programme
January 18, 2021By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam The last couple of weeks has seen discussions around the vaccine for COVID and whether they are safe and effective. While each person is entitled to his or her own view, it can indeed be confusing listening to the several experts and political commentators about this issue. From calling it the…
Salutations to Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj
January 18, 2021Sir, It was indeed sad to read about the demise of Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj (Star of Mysore dated Jan.13). As I was closely associated with the Swamiji in my younger days, I would like to share my reminiscences with him. I started visiting Sri Ramakrishna Ashram in Mysuru when I was aged 6 years in…
T20 World Cup-2021 preparation: India to host New Zealand
January 18, 2021The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its Apex Council Meeting yesterday in which the Board decided to take a call on the domestic season after further discussions with State units. New Zealand will tour India as part of preparations for the 2021 WT20. Speaking to a section of the media, sources…
Hero Indian Super League 2020-21: NorthEast snap winless run with 2-1 win over Jamshedpur
January 18, 2021ATKMB, Goa share points after a thrilling draw NorthEast United FC ended their seven-match winless run in Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) 2020-21 after a 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC at Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco last evening. Ashutosh Mehta scored the opening goal in the game and new-signing Deshorn Brown doubled their lead…
Tibetan Monks & Nuns contribute towards construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya
January 18, 2021The Chief of Namdroling Monastery (The Golden Temple in Bylakuppe), Gyang Khang Tulku Rinpoche and Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche, along with all the Monks and Nuns, contributed a sum of Rs. 5,80,000 through cheque drawn in favour of ‘Sri Rama Janmabhoomi Theertha Kshethra’ towards the construction of Sri Ram Temple Complex at Ayodhya.
Kambeyanda Parvathi
January 18, 2021Kambeyanda Parvathi (Pattada), wife of Air Veteran and former General Manager at Toyota Kirlosker Kambeyanda Appachu (Vitala), passed away at her residence in Belavadi last night. She was 74. She leaves behind her husband, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Muktidhama in Vijayanagar this afternoon.
Machimanda C. Poonacha
January 18, 2021Machimanda C. Poonacha (76), a resident of BVL Aster in K.C. Layout, passed away at a private hospital in city this morning following cardiac arrest. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at the foot of Chamundi Hill tomorrow at 9 am.
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