Chennai: Mysuru’s R. Nagaraj, representing India in ITF Grade 4 Seniors Open Tennis Championships held at Chennai from June 25 to 30, won Men’s 55 Plus Singles title. In the 55 plus Men’s Singles final, second-seeded Nagaraj beat Sharad Tak 4-0 (retd). In semi-finals, he beat Sanjiv Mehra 6-0, 6-0 and in quarter-finals, had a…
Goalkeepers star as Russia, Croatia beat opponents on Penalties
July 2, 2018Moscow: Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals where they will face either Denmark or Croatia. Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev saved Koke’s and Iago Aspas’ spot kicks in their first ever penalty shootout to send the hosts through following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Croatia…
Champions Trophy Hockey: Australia beat India in shootouts to win 15th title
July 2, 2018Breda: India’s quest for their maiden Champions Trophy hockey title remained unaccomplished as they lost 1-3 to defending champions Australia via penalty shootouts in the summit clash of the 37th and final edition of the tournament. India came agonisingly close to securing their maiden Champions Trophy triumph, only to be denied by a valiant show…
Chess: Mohite holds Thejkumar to a draw
July 2, 2018Delhi: Maharashtra’s Mohite Ranveer (Rating 2089) held Grand Master M.S. Thejkumar of Mysuru to a creditable drawn in the seventh round of the Commonwealth Open Chess Championship 2018 held at Delhi on Sunday. After seven rounds, GM Thejkumar of Railways has secured 4 points and is placed 53rd in the rankings. GM Vaibhav Suri of…
Dr. Ganapathy Puranik
July 2, 2018Dr. Ganapathy Puranik (63), a Professor at KVG Medical College in Sullia and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away last night at his residence in city. He leaves behind his wife Dr. Indumati Puranik, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill…
S. Prakash
July 2, 2018Prakash (64), a milk vendor and a resident of Krishnamurthypuram 6th Cross in city, passed away last night at his residence. He leaves behind two sisters including The Graduates Co-operative Bank Manager S. Gayatri and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to …
B.A. Mahadevapppa
July 2, 2018Mysuru: B.A. Mahadevapppa (68), a retired KAS Officer and a resident Vijayanagar 4th Stage in city, passed away yesterday. His body was donated to MMC&RI today as per his wishes. A native of Shivamogga, he retired as Additional Registrar of Co-operative Societies. He was suffering from brain related problems and though he was admitted to…
Handover Aquarium to Mysuru Zoo: Minister S.R. Mahesh tells MCC
July 1, 2018Mysuru: The Aquarium near the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, half-built by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will be handed over to the Zoo for refurbishing and maintenance. The aquarium structure, built at a cost of Rs. 3 crore, is lying in a state of neglect now and has become a place…
Sensational Devu Murder Case at Paduvarahalli: HC dismisses petitions against Police filed by accused
July 1, 2018Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) has dismissed two writ petitions filed by former Corporator C. Mahadesh alias Avva Madesha and other accused questioning the move by the Jayalakshmipuram Police to book them under Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KOCA) in the sensational Devendra alias Devu murder case. The HC has also asked the…
MRC Stables: Minister extends deadline by three months
July 1, 2018Mysuru: Following the deadline given to Mysore Race Course (MRC) authorities to clear all illegal structures coming to an end yesterday, Tourism and Sericulture Minister S.R. Mahesh, inspected the MRC premises this morning to know if his directives were met. During his inspection, the Minister found many illegal structures such as temporary shelters built for…















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