Dr. N.S. Mahendrakar (72), a retired senior scientist from CFTRI and a resident of CFTRI Layout, passed away in the wee hours of yesterday at a Government Hospital in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter, grandchildren and host of relatives and friends. Born in Guledgudd town of Bagalkot…

T.S. Sashikumar (78), Charter member of Builders Association of India (BAI) Mysuru Centre, passed away yesterday in city. An active member of Lions clubs international, Stone Crushers Association, Contractors Association, Lorry Owners Association and many more, he leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were…

Shivamma (85), mother of littérateur late Prof. Shivaramu Kadanakuppe, passed away this morning at her residence in Ramanagar following age related ailments. She leaves behind daughters-in-law Suvarna Kadanakuppe and Sumithra, grandchildren Dr. Sushi Kadanakuppe, Dr. Nesara Kadanakuppe, Sunil Chikkapaji, Ramya Chikkapaji and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kadanakuppe village…

Saanvi Technologies, Michigan, USA, run by Mysurean Yashaswi Shankar, with the help of Wildlife Warden Krithika Alanahalli, distributed groceries to over 200 tribal families in H.D. Kote area recently.

Vidwan Nagaraju (75), a violin exponent and a resident of Nandigundapura village in the taluk, passed away yesterday at the village. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the village, according to family sources.

Yatish (28), a newspaper distributor at V.V. Mohalla Centre and a resident of Vontikoppal, passed away yesterday evening in city. He leaves behind his parents, sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage.

K.J. George (65), retired trainer at St. Philomena’s ITI College and a resident of Bilikere village in the taluk, passed away yesterday at the village. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at Holy Family Cemetery at Belavadi.

Rajesh Rajagopal (50), son of late Dr. V.L. Rajagopal Rao (former RMO at BM Hospital) and Shantha Rajagopal, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city. He leaves behind two sisters, brothers-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill.

Addengada I. Chinnappa (Sunny), retired Assistant Director at Agriculture Department and a resident of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away yesterday in city. He was 75. He leaves behind one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam yesterday.