Mysuru: Wing Commander Ronnie Mitra (retd.), who served in the Air Force as a Fighter Pilot and now a resident of Kesare, near Pushpashrama, Mysuru, passed away here yesterday morning. He was 83. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Gandhinagar Catholic Cemetery…
Dental and eye check-up conducted for Mahouts and Kavadis
September 23, 2019Mysuru: A dental and eye check-up camp was organised for mahouts, kavadis and their family members at Palace premises here yesterday by Indian Wildlife Explorer (IWE), ANI Foundation, Inner wheel Club of Mysore Central and other organisations. Dr. Anushri and Dr. Nisarga conducted the dental check-up and provided toothbrush and toothpaste to all and demonstrated…
World Rhino Day at Mysuru Zoo
September 23, 2019Mysuru: As part of World Rhino Day, visitors to Mysuru Zoo were provided information about this large, herbivorous mammal. World Rhino Day is an international ecological observance celebrated on September 22. It was inaugurated in 2010 to raise awareness on the need to protect the five existing species of rhinoceros — white rhino, black rhino,…
One killed, two injured as Bolero rams into bike
September 23, 2019Hunsur: A 17-year-old youth succumbed to injuries at a private hospital in city, while two others are undergoing treatment at different hospitals following a road accident near Devaraja Colony in the taluk last night. While the deceased is Shivaji, son of Cheluvaraju, who was pursuing his 1st PUC at the Government PU College in Hanagodu…
Octogenarian goes missing from city
September 23, 2019Mysuru: An 80-year-old woman, who left her house on Sept.15 at about 10.30 am saying that she was going for a health check-up at Varuna Health Centre, has since gone missing. The missing woman is Puttamanamma, wife of late Burakimadappa of Chikkahalli village, Varuna hobli in the taluk, coming under Alanahalli Police limits. She is…
IMA Scam: Mansoor Khan’s CBI custody extended till Sept.30
September 23, 2019Bengaluru: A CBI Special Court at Bengaluru on Friday extended the CBI custody of IMA (I Monetary Advisory) Founder Mansoor Khan till Sept.30 in connection with the multi-crore IMA scam. The Court also handed over another accused Naveen to CBI custody, while two other accused Nizamuddin and Nassir Hussain to judicial custody till Oct.5. Mansoor…
Public nab cell phone thief
September 23, 2019Mysuru: A miscreant, who had snatched a mobile phone of a woman and was trying to flee, was caught by the public and handed over to the Police last evening. The incident took place at Dodda Vokkalageri 4th Cross on KRS Road. The accused is 20-year-old Suhail Pasha of Mandi Mohalla in city. On Sunday…
Alternative De-Stress Methods Are Becoming the New Norm
September 23, 2019Everyone experiences stress in their lives, especially in our high-speed, social media-driven world. In fact, it was found that 89 percent of the Indian population is suffering from stress. It’s very easy to let the worries of work, home life, and even the political landscape overwhelm you. Generally, people will turn to methods like meditation, yoga…
Bhava Sangama at Pratibhe Vedike
September 23, 2019Mysuru: Nrithyagiri Director Dr. Kripa Phadke inaugurated ‘Bhava Sangama’ programme organised by Pratibhe Vedike at Dr. Pradeepkumar Hebri Auditorium in Vijaya College, Srirampura 2nd Stage, last evening. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kripa Phadke said that Vedikes should organise more programmes like this to promote artistes and their talents. There is a need for Rangamandira…
Nails pierce jumbo Cauvery’s foreleg
September 22, 2019Mysuru: Sheer carelessness on the part of elephant caretakers and people who left behind sharp nails, safety pins on the road led to an unfortunate incident this morning where the left foreleg of jumbo Cauvery was pierced by two nails. The incident occurred at a time when the Dasara — where caparisoned elephants are the…














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