About two dozen saplings that are yet to be planted are dying without water since 20 days in University’s Oval Grounds. One of the SOM readers, who has sent the photograph said that “It is impossible to believe that an institution like the University of Mysore is neglecting planting of saplings besides allowing it to…
Indian basketball teams depart for Commonwealth Games
March 12, 2018The Indian men and women’s basketball teams departed for Australia in preparation for the Commonwealth Games (CWG)-2018 to be held in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, from Apr.4 to 15. The Indian basketball contingent will reach Gold Coast three weeks ahead of the start of the main event. Indian players will be on a exposers trip…
SWR employees in Team India
March 12, 2018P.U. Navaneetha and H.M. Bhandavya, employees of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, are among the 12-member Indian Women’s National Basketball Team that left for Gold Cost, Australia, today to take part in CWG-2018. Basketball events are scheduled from Apr. 5 to Apr.15. Eight teams are participating in the Basketball event in CWG and India…
State gets first-ever Sports Policy
March 12, 2018Bengaluru: The first-ever Sports Policy, emphasising on nurturing sportspersons who can excel at National and International levels, was announced by the State Government yesterday. Giving details of the Policy at a press meet here, Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister Pramod Madhwaraj said: “The Cabinet gave its approval for the Policy on Mar.8. The Policy will…
India 3 Futures $15,000 Men’s Tennis: Suraj storms into main draw
March 12, 2018Mysuru-based Suraj R. Prabodh, representing India in the India F3 Futures $15,000 ITF Men’s Tennis Tournament in Chandigarh, won his final qualifying round in the Men’s Singles event and entered the main draw yesterday. In the final qualifying round, third seeded Suraj beat Vietnam’s Linh Giang Trinh 6-2, 6-2 and entered the main draw in…
National Junior Federation Cup: State athletics selection trials on Mar.31
March 12, 2018The Karnataka Athletic Association (KAA) will be conducting the State team selection trials for Junior Federation Cup (U-20) team on Mar.31 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The National Junior Federation Cup (U-20) Athletics Championship-2018 will be held at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu from Apr.20 to 22. Athletes aged 18 and 19 years (born on…
Office-bearers of Mysore District Basketball Association
March 12, 2018Following are the new office-bearers of Mysore District Basketball Association (MDBBA), Mysuru: President: M.V. Srinivas; Vice-Presidents: Dr. P. Krishnaiah and M.R. Vishwanath; Secretary: B. Pushparaj; Jt. Secretaries: K.R. Ramesh, M. Vijaya Kumar and B. Shivanna; Treasurer: N. Dinesh. Referee Board: Dr. C. Venkatesh (Chairman) and C.D. Murali (Convenor). EC Members: Rising Stars Sports Club; Spartans,…
S.P. Srinivas Shetty
March 12, 2018S.P. Srinivas Shetty (71), retired Police Constable and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, a son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his native place Sankanahalli in K.R. Nagar taluk this morning, according to family sources.
Syed Shafiulla
March 12, 2018Syed Shafiulla (63), a retired employee of Canara Bank, Shakthinagar Branch and a resident of Rajivnagar, passed away yesterday evening at a private hospital following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, a son, daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held at 5.15 pm after Namaz Asar prayer at Masjid-e-Azam on…
Glaucoma Day
March 12, 2018As part of ‘World Glaucoma Day,’ Sushrutha Eye Hospital, near Marimallapa College, has organised a Glaucoma Awareness Campaign from Mar.12 to 19. On the occasion, 25% discount will be given on all Glaucoma tests. For details, contact Dr. Priya Chandil on Mob: 97392-68383.














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