Battling forest fires that have resurfaced at the Bandipur National Park, the Forest Department officials are at their wits end to contain the inferno that began on Feb. 18. Though they have claimed that the forest fire has been contained at Kalkare, Hediyala, Maleyur and Omkara, Kundkere, Gundre and N. Begur ranges, the latest wildfire…
Run over by KSRTC bus, biker killed
February 25, 2017In a tragic incident, a 53-year-old man, who was returning home on a bike after attending the last rites of a relative was killed on the spot when a KSRTC bus ran over his bike at the Hinkal junction of the Outer Ring Road yesterday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Ramanna, resident of…
Kirijaji Sampath Kumar
February 25, 2017Kirijaji Sampath Kumar (53), former APMC President and Kabaddi player, passed away on Thursday. He leaves behind his mother, wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives. Last rites were performed at his native Kirijaji yesterday.
BAI’s labour welfare card distribution tomorrow
February 25, 2017Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysuru Centre, has organised a function at Nityotsava Convention Hall, near Ballal Circle, tomorrow (Feb. 26) at 10 am to distribute labour welfare cards to construction workers. SP Ravi D. Channannavar, Asst. Commissioner of Labour Department Meena Patila and Bigg Boss-4 winner Pratham will be the guests of honour.
M. Shambhaiah
February 25, 2017Shambaiah (73), a senior BJP leader of the town, passed away at his residence on R.P. Road in Nanjangud on Thursday following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Prema, a former TMC member, a son, 3 daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Shambhaiah was among the frontline leaders who built the BJP…
C. Lingegowda
February 25, 2017C. Lingegowda (85), father of writer Prof. Shivaramu Kadanakuppe, passed away at his residence in Kadanakuppe village of Ramanagaram this morning. An agriculturist, Lingegowda leaves behind his wife, two sons, daughters-in-law and a host of relatives. Last rites were performed at his native village this afternoon.
Elderly woman duped, robbed of 60 gram gold jewellery at K.R. Hospital
February 25, 2017An incident of two unidentified women luring a 66-year-old woman with cash and allegedly making away with her 60 gram gold ornaments has been reported from K.R. Hospital premises. The victim has been identified as Ushamani, a resident of Ramakrishnanagar, who had come to the hospital to see her sister’s husband who was undergoing treatment…
Echo of Congress MLC’s diary revelations
February 25, 2017Hundreds of BJP workers, who were on a march to Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s house at Ramakrishnanagar here seeking his resignation following the explosive revelations in the diary notings of MLC K. Govindaraju, were prevented by the Police at Mysuru Diganta Circle in T.K. Layout this morning. The BJP workers, who gathered at Kavitha Bakery junction…
Valedictory function of Teresian Cricket Academy held
February 25, 2017The valedictory function of Teresian Cricket Academy was held at the Ave Maria Golden Jubilee Auditorium, Teresian College premises on Wednesday. St. Joseph Central School Principal Rev. Fr. C.J. Jomi inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. KSCA Mysuru Zone Convenor S. Balachandar, Department of Physical Education In-charge Director Dr. P. Krishniah, Corporator Nataraj, Rev….
5th BRDCA Open Blitz Chess Tournament: Laxman emerges victorious
February 25, 2017GM R.R. Laxman of Railways with 7.5 points from 8 rounds won the title in BRDCA Open Blitz Chess Tournament held at Bengaluru recently. Mysuru lad M.P. Ajith, secured 5 points from 8 rounds and secured the 30th place. Another Mysuru lad Darshan secured 3 points and finished 111th. Final Placings GM R.R. Laxman (7.5…
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