Mysuru: Prof. K.B. Prabhuprasad (95) passed away at his residence, No. 11, Temple Road, this morning. He leaves behind his wife Bharathi, son Shubhadutt, daughter Yashomalini, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam here this evening, according to family sources. He was a Reader in English…
Chanakya Finance investors get back their deposits
December 15, 2024Mysuru: Good news to Chanakya Finance investors who had deposited money, as the Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has succeeded in ensuring that the aggrieved investors get back their deposits. Chanakya Finance company, which had set up office on Benki Nawab Street in Mandi Mohalla, had allegedly cheated investors after collecting fixed deposits ranging…
Discourse at Ganapathy Ashram from tomorrow
December 15, 2024Mysuru: City- based Datta Sene and Upanyasa Malike Samiti, have organised a three-day religious discourse by ‘Pravachana Chakravarti’ Dr. Pavagada Prakash Rao, Bengaluru, at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram on Nanjangud Road from Dec. 16 to 18. Dec. 16 (5.30 pm): Discourse on ‘Veda Swaroopa Parichaya’ Avadhoota Datta Peetham Pontiff Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and Junior…
House burgled: Rs. 11 lakh cash stolen at Mydanahalli
December 15, 2024Mysuru: Miscreants, who broke into a house have decamped with Rs. 11 lakh cash. The burglary took place at the house of Electrical Contractor D. Krishna at Mydanahalli in Yelwal hobli. On Dec. 12, Krishna, along with his wife Vijaya left to his son’s house at Mettur in Tamil Nadu after locking the house. The…
Double murder: Court sentences auto driver to life imprisonment
December 15, 2024Mysuru: The 5th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced Yogesh, an autorickshaw driver, to life imprisonment for the murder of two individuals following a road accident on May 24, 2024, at Kotehundi village on H.D. Kote Road. The incident occurred when Yogesh, driving a passenger auto (KA-09-D-4567), abruptly turned right without signalling, colliding with…
Cabinet clears MUDA revamp on BDA lines
December 14, 2024Mysuru Development Authority Bill to be tabled at Belagavi Winter Session Belagavi: In the wake of a massive scam involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), encompassing dubious schemes such as the 50:50 ratio site distribution, alternative and compensatory site allotments, the Karnataka Cabinet on Friday decided to overhaul MUDA. The scandal worth thousands of…
State tightens reins on MUDA: Government approval now must for key decisions
December 14, 2024Mysuru: The Under Secretary of the Urban Development Department has instructed the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner to implement decisions made during meetings only after securing prior approval from the State Government. In a letter dated Dec. 10, Under Secretary K. Latha highlighted that despite the issuance of Government circulars, guidelines, and rules, violations…
State-level Kabaddi player dies of heart attack
December 14, 2024Nagamangala: A State-level Kabaddi player passed away from a heart attack on the field during a Kabaddi match at Sukhadhare in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district on Friday night. Preetam Shetty (26), a native of Hebri taluk in Udupi district, is the deceased. Preetam Shetty was part of a team participating in a Kabaddi Tournament…
Shala Ranga Makkala Habba begins
December 14, 2024Mysuru: The two-day Shala Ranga Makkala Habba organised by Nirdigantha Repertory of multilingual actor Prakash Raj, began at Kiru Ranga Mandira in Kalamandira premises, here this morning. The three-day Ranga Habba has been organised from Dec. 15 to 17 at the same venue. Addressing the media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavan in the city yesterday, Prakash…
Mahamastakabhisheka of Bhagwan Bahubali tomorrow
December 14, 2024Festive fervour grips Gommatagiri; Jain community members congregate at the Holy place Mysuru: The grand celebrations of Mahamastakabhisheka began at Gommatagiri in Hunsur yesterday. This year also marks the 75th year of celebrations of the Mahamastakabhisheka organised by Sri Gommatagiri Kshetra Seva Samithi. With the Mahamastakabhisheka scheduled for tomorrow (Dec. 15), a large number of…
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