Mysore/Mysuru: In a shocking case of cybercrime, a Hebbal-based engineer in Mysuru (name withheld to protect identity) was duped of Rs. 10 lakh after being threatened over the phone by fraudsters impersonating Police officials. The victim received a call from an unknown person who claimed that he was involved in illegal financial transactions. The caller…
35 new signals: What is the purpose of a Ring Road?
November 6, 2025Sir, It was very disheartening to read the front-page news item titled “Outer Ring Road to get 35 more traffic signals” in SOM dated Nov. 3. If vehicles are made to stop every kilometre on a Ring Road, what is the very purpose of having a Ring Road? We already prefer using internal roads because…
Gokulam-Hunsur Road Junction needs traffic signals
November 6, 2025Sir, Apropos the news item “Outer Ring Road to get 35 more traffic signals” (SOM dated Nov. 3), this is indeed a commendable initiative by the authorities concerned to streamline the ever-increasing vehicular movement on the Ring Road. It would be highly appreciated if traffic signal lights could also be installed at one of the…
PM Narendra Modi hosts Indian Women’s Cricket Team
November 6, 2025Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team at his official residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, yesterday. On the occasion, the Indian women’s cricket team presented a special gift to Prime Minister Narendra Modi — an autographed jersey that was signed by the entire team, bearing the name ‘NAMO…
Three-day State-level Women’s Athletic Meet begins in city
November 6, 2025Mysuru: The three-day State-level Athletic Meet for Women-2025, organised by Department of School Education (PU), began at Chamundi Vihar Stadium here yesterday. The athletic meet was inaugurated by RV University Registrar Prof. Sahana D. Gowda who called upon students to express themselves on the field without thinking about winning or losing. Speaking on the occasion,…
Benny Andrews
November 6, 2025Benny Andrews (85), wife of late P. Baby Andrews and a resident of Yadavagiri, passed away at her residence yesterday. She leaves behind two daughters, sons-in-law, grand-daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held this afternoon at Roman Catholic cemetery in Gandhinagar, according to family sources.
Alhaj Mir Sadiq Ali
November 6, 2025Alhaj Mir Sadiq Ali (93), son of late Mir Mahdi Ali and Ashrafunnissa Begum, proprietor of Ali Brothers on Sayyaji Rao Road, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind sons Bakher Ali and Anjum Ali, daughters-in-law Meenaz Ali and Durdana (Nisha) Ali, grand-children Zubin Ali, Aruj Ali and Anush Ali and a host of…
Gilbert Lasrado
November 6, 2025Gilbert Lasrado (69), husband of late Prescilla Lasrado and a resident of Brindavan Extension, passed away on Nov. 3 in Dubai. He leaves behind children Sharrel D’Souza and Joel Lasrado, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at Jebel Ali Cemetery in Dubai yesterday.
Centenarian N. Shamanna
November 6, 2025N. Shamanna (100), retired Executive Engineer (MP Government) and a resident of 6th Main, Saraswathipuram, passed away here yesterday. He leaves behind his son Sreekanth, daughters-in-law, two daughters, sons-in-law, grand-children, great-grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held yesterday at the foot of Chamundi Hill.
Events tomorrow – Nov. 7: Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, Bengaluru
November 6, 202554th Senior Music Scholars and 36th Young Music Scholars State Music Conference, Vidwat Goshti – Prayer by Srujana Kala Mandira, Mysuru, 10 am; Session by Vidu. Dr. Veena Mohan, 10.35 am; Session by Vidu. Kalavathy Avadhoot, 11.35 am; Session by Vidu. Neeraja Achuta Rao and Vidu. M.A. Jyothi, 12.35 pm; Music Programme – Veena recital…














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