Shantharaju (68), Founder-Editor of Nijadhani Kannada Daily and a resident of MCDS Layout near Srirampura, passed away at about 12.30 am today at his residence. A member of Mysuru District Journalists’ Association (MDJA), he was the Founder-President of SC and ST Editors’ Association, Founder-President of Mahadeshwara Vidya Samsthe at Sinduvalli in the taluk and President…

Puttamma (90), wife of late S.V. Swamy and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away this morning in city. She leaves behind five sons including advocate V. Anantharaju, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this evening, according to family sources.

Mir Nafees Hussain (58), a Handicrafts trader and a resident of Bannimantap in the city, passed away here yesterday following brief illness. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was performed today at Masjid-e-Jaffery, Akbar Road Cross, Lashkar Mohalla, following which burial took place…

R.P. Subramanian(65), proprietor of Ultra Cars in Kuvempunagar and a resident of Bandikeri 8th cross, behind Shanthala Theatre, passed away here yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.

Subbalakshmamma (87), wife of late Sheelanere Gundappa and a resident of Ramakrishnanagar, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this morning, according to family sources.

Abdul Hameed Mahmood Sait (61), co-brother of MLA Tanveer Sait, passed away following brief illness at Abu Dhabi yesterday evening. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held today after Namaz-e-Asar at Abu Dhabi followed by the burial, according to family sources.

R. Ramesh (62), a resident of Hebbal 1st Stage, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam last evening, according to family sources.

Gajanana Sripada Bhide (80), retired General Manager of Ideal Jawa, passed away following brief illness yesterday in city. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.

N. Umesh (63), a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away following brief illness yesterday evening in city. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam this morning.

T.R. Ramaiah (93), Founder of Sukrutha Educational Institutions and retired Principal, passed away yesterday in city. He had served as the Principal of PU Colleges at Mirle, Madhugiri and Tumkur besides serving as DDPI in Bengaluru. He leaves behind his wife Indiramma, son Shamanth, daughter Dr. Sujatha, son-in-law Dr. Halappa and a host of relatives…