Sir, Following publication of my letter titled “Remove this dangerous old electric pole” in SOM dated Sept. 17, immediate action has been taken by the CESC authorities concerned and the old pole has been removed this morning. With this, a major mishap is avoided. Thank you STAR and CESC for prompt action. – Nalini Prasad,…
This was the scene in the forest area of Hunsur-Gonikoppa (Kodagu) Road last evening with a herd of elephants and baby elephants emerging from the forest on to the clearance by the side of the main road. It was a most exciting feast to the passing motorists. [Pic. by KBG]
Fighters of Elite Academy, Mysuru, represented the district in the Karnataka State-level Urban Boxing Championship 2021 and bagged 22 Gold and 3 Silver Medals. The medal-winners — (from left – standing) Md. Ifam (Light fly Category – Gold), Md. Adnaan (Light fly – Gold), Mueez (Welter – Gold), Nihal (Light Heavy – Gold), Amna (Welter…
Mysuru-based writer Dr. Yellappa K.K. Pura being conferred with ‘Makkala Mandara’ State Award by the Karnataka Rajya Makkala Sahitya Parishat in Shivamogga recently. Also seen are writer Kumuda Sushil, Makkala Sahitya Parishat Shivamoga District President Ravichandra, Taluk President Parameshwara Karuru, Soraba’s Dr. Umesh Bhadrapura and Ramachandra Sagar.
Susheela (68), retired Govt. Primary School Head Mistress and a resident of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away on Monday in city. She leaves behind her husband Shivanna, a retired Professor and four children. Last rites were performed at Muktidhama in Hootagalli on Tuesday.
Kikkeri N. Subbakrishna (97), retired Sanskrit Professor at City’s Sanskrit College and a resident of Thonachikoppal, passed away yesterday at his residence in city. He leaves behind his wife Rangalakshmamma, son S. Kumar and daughter Gayathri. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill.
M. Manimegalai (90), wife of retired Railway employee late V.M. Chandragas and a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away this morning in city. She leaves behind four sons, daughters-in-law, four daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Last rites were held at Joditenginamara Burial Ground in Bannimantap today.
Bharatiya Rangasangeetha-Natakotsava: Ranga Bheeshma B.V. Karanth Ranga Namana, staging of play ‘Aadhe Adhure’ by Wings Theatre Group, Mysuru, B.V. Karanth Ranaga Chavadi, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Modi @ 71 – Azad Bharat @ 75 – Swarna KR, folk songs/ dance, 5.30 pm; Dance by Nagashree Phaneendra, Park in front of MLA S.A. Ramdas’ home-office, Vidyaranyapuram, 6 pm to 9 pm.
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