Mysore/Mysuru: A 24-year-old youth, who was stabbed multiple times by four persons near 101 Ganapathi Temple at Agrahara on Sunday afternoon and admitted to a private hospital, has succumbed to injuries at the hospital yesterday. Krishnaraja (KR) Police, who had registered a case based on the complaint from the deceased youth’s parents, have taken four…
Three girls among five students meet watery grave at Mekedatu
April 30, 2024Kanakapura: Five students including three girls, who had come on a picnic to Sangama near Mekedatu in the taluk from Bengaluru, met their watery graves yesterday. The five students were playing in Cauvery River at Sangama, when they were caught in the whirlpool and drowned. The deceased students have been identified as Varsha (20), a…
Murugha Mutt Seer surrenders before Chitradurga Court
April 30, 2024Court remands Seer to judicial custody Chitradurga: Murugha Mutt Seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, who is facing charges of sexual exploitation of minor girls, surrendered before a Sessions Court at Chitradurga on Monday and has been remanded to judicial custody. The Supreme Court had cancelled his bail recently and directed him to surrender before the Court…
A good book is like having 100 friends: Dr. M.P. Varsha
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. M.P. Varsha, cultural advisor to Vice-President of Nepal Government, underscored the invaluable role of books in shaping individuals’ lives at different stages. He highlighted how books instil life values in childhood, guide youths away from negative paths, offer solutions in married life and teach older individuals to remain active. Speaking at the World…
EPFO Mysuru RO conducts District Outreach Programme
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Regional Office, Mysuru, conducted its District Outreach Programme under Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 at Meritor HVS India Limited, Hootagalli Industrial Area, Off Hunsur Road, Mysuru district, yesterday. Muthukumar, President COO, Meritor HVS India Limited and Arkadip Ghosh, HR India, Meritor HVS India Limited, were present as chief guests. B.N….
City Dance Guru Dr. Kumar honoured by Mumbai’s Fine Arts School
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. K. Kumar, a renowned dancer from Mysuru, has been awarded the national ‘Nritya Samvardhak Award’ by Atharva School of Fine Arts in Mumbai. The 9th annual ‘Atharvotsav 2024’ Dance Festival organised by the institution was held on Apr. 19 and 20, 2024, at The Mysore Association in Matunga, Mumbai. The 2-day Dance Festival…
Hail! March of Indian Democracy
April 30, 2024Revisiting the past in 2024 Among academicians in Mysuru, nay in India, if at all there was a Nehru fan and loyalist, it was Prof. C.D. Narasimhaiah (CDN), Professor in English, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore (1921-2005). He was best known for his literary criticism and bringing out an abridged version of Nehru’s magnum opus ‘Discovery…
Heavy encroachment of Vidyaranyapuram footpaths
April 30, 2024Sir, The entire stretch of footpath on either side of Vidyaranyapuram Main Road, from Bhoothal Pitch to St. Thomas School, is heavily encroached upon by vendors, shopkeepers, chaat sellers and construction materials, among other obstructions. It is concerning that our MLA, T.S. Srivatsa, seems unaware of this situation. The residential areas of Vidyaranyapuram are among…
Winners of ‘Cauvery Cup – 2024’ 30 Yard Cricket Tournament
April 30, 2024Sree Cauvery First Grade College, Kuvempunagar, had organised a two-day Inter-Collegiate 30 Yard Cricket Tournament ‘Cauvery Cup – 2024’ on Apr. 22 and 23. A total of 19 teams from various colleges took part. ATME College won the winner’s trophy with a cash prize of Rs. 6,000 while Yuvaraja’s College won runner-up trophy and cash…
M.G. Nethravathi
April 30, 2024M.G. Nethravathi (45), wife of former Corporator R. Rangaswamy, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in city yesterday. She leaves behind her husband, daughters Nydile and Ganavi and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Grounds in Bannimantap this afternoon.















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