Month: April, 2021

T. Boregowda
Obituary

T. Boregowda

April 25, 2021

T. Boregowda (74), a resident of Naganahalli village in the taluk, passed away yesterday at his residence. He leaves behind his wife Jayalakshmi, one son, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this morning, according to family sources.

Badri Prasad
Obituary

Badri Prasad

April 25, 2021

Badri Prasad (71), a retired University of Mysore employee and a resident of Deewan’s Road, passed away on Apr. 21 in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill on Thursday.

C. Gurupada Devaru
Obituary

C. Gurupada Devaru

April 25, 2021

C. Gurupada Devaru (82), retired SJCE Professor and a resident of J.P. Nagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, three sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage yesterday, according to family sources.

Gangadhar
Obituary

Gangadhar

April 25, 2021

Gangadhar (61), popularly known as ‘Junior PBS’ for singing songs in the voice of legendary singer P.B. Srinivas and a resident of Gayathripuram, passed away on Friday in city. A retired CESC employee, he leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of…

Abdulla Shariff
Obituary

Abdulla Shariff

April 25, 2021

Abdulla Shariff alias Riyaz (80), son of late M.G. Dastagir and a resident of Bannimantap, passed away yesterday night following heart related problems in Bengaluru. His wife had pre-deceased him a few years back. He leaves behind his brother Dr. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman Shariff and a host of relatives and friends. Abdulla Shaiff was a social worker…

In Briefs

Library to only lend books

April 25, 2021

Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Department of Libraries has limited Public Library services to only book lending from Monday till Friday until May 4. The Libraries will be closed for public on Saturdays and Sundays during this period. Library members can only borrow or return books from 10 am to 5.30 pm. Readers are…

In Briefs

Animal adoption

April 25, 2021

The following individuals/ institutions have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: Tanush Bhaumik, Bengaluru – Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Rs. 5,000), G.L. Rajesh, Bengaluru – Rhesus Macaque (Rs. 5,000), Sowrabha G. Gudadawar, Hassan – Peacock (Rs. 3,500), according to a press release from the Zoo Director.

In Briefs

Navodaya entrance exam postponed

April 25, 2021

The entrance exam for admission to sixth standard (2021-22) at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in the district, which was scheduled to take place on May 16, has been postponed and the next date of the exam will be announced later, according to a press release. For details, call Ph: 0821- 2970040.

In Briefs

Power disruption on Apr. 26

April 25, 2021

Due to emergency maintenance works on 11 KV Main feeder line of Kadakola Power Receiving Station, there will be disruption in power supply on Apr. 26 from 10.30 am to 5 pm at Kadakola, K.M. Hundi, Hosamala, Byathahalli, Sindhuvalli, Doddakanya, Chikkahalli, Dadadahalli, B.G. Hundi, Koodanahalli, Kochanahalli, Marase, Maakanahundi, Madaragalli and surrounding areas, according to a…

Weekend COVID Curfew: Barricades Back
Coronavirus Update, News

Weekend COVID Curfew: Barricades Back

April 24, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The first weekend curfew kick-started last night with Police putting up barricades across the city and stopping non-essential movement till 6 am on Monday after which semi-lockdown will be in force. City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta has warned people to stay off the roads unless it was very essential.  As a continued part of…

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