Eight gamblers arrested, Rs. 12,54,765 cash, Rs. 7,60,000 worth gaming chips, mobile phones, counting machine seized Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, City Crime Branch (CCB) Police, who raided two places where gambling was taking places, have arrested a total of eight persons besides seizing Rs. 12,54,765 cash, Rs. 7,60,000 worth gaming chips, six mobile phones, one…
The 107-year-old story of Koothanda M. Somaiah By C.P. Belliappa Koothanda M. Somaiah was born around the 1890s. Right from a young age, he displayed a mind of his own. He was good at his studies and excelled in sports. Somaiah was handsome and a cocky young lad. His father, Mandanna, was well-to-do and wanted…
Sir, I was pained to read the news item titled “Woman killed, four injured as cars collide on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway” (SOM dated Feb. 25, 2023). Call our drivers, across board, as callous, indifferent and insensitive. Their irresponsible driving not only accounts for lives of others but also their own selves and their co-passengers. Commonsense not…
K.S. Mahesh Kumar (63), a member of Town Municipal Council thrice, passed away here this morning following a heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva-Lingayat Burial Grounds today.
D.N. Puttamma (89), a resident of Vijayanagar 1st Stage, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind daughter V.D. Uma Rani, son-in-law K.T. Jayanna, grandchildren Suchetha, Sushanth and Prem and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chamundi foothill this afternoon.
Chikkeeramma (90), a resident of Hosabandikeri 3rd Cross, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind five sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday evening.
Pailwan Gangadharaiah (82), Ustad of Chikkagaradi and a resident of Ashokapuram 10th Cross, passed away yesterday evening in city. A former employee of MCC, he leaves behind his wife, four sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Gangadharaiah had participated in wrestling competitions at many places and had won medals. Last rites…
Gururaj (55), JD(S) leader, President of Upendra Abhimani Balaga and a resident of T.K. Layout, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife, two children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill today, according to family sources.
Nada Nritya, Karnatak Vocal Concert by Vidu. H.L. Nagashree, accompanied by Vid. Dasappa on mridanga and Vid. Thandavamurthy on violin, 6 pm; Bharatanatyam by Vidu. Sanjana Gogate, #16/1, Preethi Layout, Srirampura 3rd Stage, 7 pm.
Ninaada Griha Sangeeth Series-March Bhaitak, harmonium recital by Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni and Sarang Kulkarni, accompanied by Bhimashankar Bidanur on tabla, ‘Ninaada,’ #37, ‘Rishabh Siddhi’, Kergalli, 6 pm. [Mob: 98447-88974 or 94496-76014]
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