Hunsur: A 12-year-old boy, who was playing with his brother under an overhead water tank, which was being constructed, was killed while his brother suffered fractures on both his legs as the overhead tank collapsed on them yesterday afternoon. The incident took place at a private layout near Manuganahalli check-post in the taluk. While the…
Three from Mysuru drown in Hemavathi Canal
August 25, 2021K.R. Pet: Three youth from Mysuru, who had ventured into the waters in Hemavathi Canal for a swim, were drowned yesterday. They were part of the eight-member team of youths, who had gone to perform puja at Sri Chandagolammanavara Kshetra near Beeruvalli-Natanahalli village in the taluk. The deceased youths have been identified as Manju (20),…
Mechanic meets watery grave in Varuna Canal
August 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A body of a man was found floating in Varuna Canal near Rammanahalli yesterday morning. The deceased has been identified as S. Ravindra (42), a mechanic at a vehicle showroom in city and a resident of Belagola village in Srirangapatna taluk. KRS Police, who have registered a case, said that it is not known…
Intimidation to IAS Officer C. Shikha: Court adjourns hearing to Aug. 31
August 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A City Court has adjourned the hearing in the case where IAS Officer C. Shikha, while serving as Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) in 2016, was threatened by Congress leader K. Marigowda, to Aug. 31. Shikha had registered a case against Congress leader and former Mysuru ZP President K. Marigowda for threatening her in public…
Olympian, 1962 Asiad winning footballer passes away
August 25, 2021Thrissur: Former India footballer and Olympian O. Chandrasekhar Menon, who was part of the gold medal-winning Indian team at the 1962 Asian Games, died on Tuesday at his residence, family sources said. He was 85, and survived by three children. Chandrasekhar, a defender in his playing days, was suffering from age-related ailments for some time,…
Retd. Judge Vijayan no more
August 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Vijayan (60), retired Judge of Principal District Family Court in city and residing at the quarters in Kuvempunagar here, passed away following brief illness in city yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, children and a host of relatives and friends. Principal District and Sessions Court Judge N.S. Patil, First Family Court Judges Virupakshaiah and…
Man goes missing
August 25, 2021Bettadapura: Puttarajashetty, a resident of Kittur Bettegowdanakoppal village in Periyapatna taluk, who left his house on Aug. 14 at about 8 am, has since gone missing, according to the complaint from P. Suresh, son of the missing person, with Bettadapura Police. Those having any information about the missing person, may contact Bettadapura Police Station on…
Daring robbery
August 24, 2021Jewellery store in Vidyaranyapuram looted Innocent customer shot dead The Story So Far CM assures compensation of Rs. 5 lakh to victim’s family Police hunt for criminals with some basic clues about identities Hotels, lodges, tourist places under watch Criminals, wearing blue shirts, arrive at the shop by foot Images of dacoits circulated all over…
He wanted to buy gold ear studs but paid with his life
August 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: An inconsolable Rangaswamy, a mason, who lost his 24-year-old son Chandru to the bullet of the dacoits, said that his son wanted to purchase a pair of ear studs as it is a custom to wear them. Chandru was a resident of Dadadahalli in the taluk. “My son also does masonry with me and…
Daylight dacoity shocks businessmen, residents
August 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a shocking crime that was committed amidst a crowded area at Vidyaranyapuram in broad daylight last evening, four dacoits entered a jewellery shop and looted gold ornaments after assaulting the owner and holding him at gunpoint. While decamping with the booty, they shot dead 24-year-old Chandru who actually came to buy an ear…















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