Three-time Paralympic medal-winning javelin-thrower Devendra Jhajharia and former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad have been named in the Selection Committee for this year’s National Sports Awards. Retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Mukundakum Sharma has been picked as the Chairperson of the Committee, which also includes ex-world champion boxer L. Sarita Devi, decorated former shooter Anjali Bhagwat and…
2 wins away from Calendar Grand Slam World No. 1 Novak Djokovic inched closer to a Calendar Grand Slam as he reached the semi-finals at the US Open, beating Italian Matteo Berrettini in four sets today. The 34-year-old defeated Berrettini 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in three hours and 26 minutes at the Flushing Meadows. Djokovic,…
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of State Universities, was in Mysuru for the first time to attend the 101st Convocation of Mysore University on Sept. 7. During his stay in city, he also visited Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Hill and offered prayers. Picture shows Temple Chief Priest Shashishekar Dixit greeting the…
With Ganesha Chaturthi round the corner, environmentally conscious residents of Roopanagar participated in a workshop to make their own eco-friendly, hand-sculpted clay Ganesha idols, under the guidance of Badekkila Shyamasundara Bhat. The event was organised in the premises of Deepa School by ‘Women Power Roopanagar’, a group of like minded women of Roopanagar, Mysuru. The…
Cr. Hemalatha was installed as Chairperson of Mysore Heritage Ladies Circle-109 during the 14th Annual General Meeting held at a Hotel in city recently. Others seen are Vice-Chairperson Cr. Akshara, Secretary Cr. Vinutha, Treasurer Cr. Komal, IPC Cr. Mani Rohan, Area 13 Chairperson Cr. Dr. Priyanka Ravi Kumar and Apac Chairperson Cr.Namratha Shenoy.
Chikkade C. Maridevegowda (78), senior Congress leader and former President of TAPCMS, passed away yesterday following a heart attack. He had also served as the Vice-President of PSSK Factory and was a close associate of former CM S.M. Krishna. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter, three sons, son-in-law H. Thyagaraju, former Zilla Panchayat member…
M.V. Anuradha (59), wife of Nagabhushan and a resident of J.C. Nagar, passed away this morning in city. She leaves behind her husband, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Rajamma (82), a resident of Seethavilas Choultry on Chamaraja Double Road, passed away this noon in city. She leaves behind her husband, two sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this evening, according to family sources.
The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in DoS in Earth Science to K. Vybhav for his thesis ‘Appraisal of fluvial carbon flux due to geological processes along the course of the river Cauvery in parts of Tamil Nadu, South India’ [Guide: Dr. K.N. Prakash Narasimha] Bangalore University has awarded Ph.D in Law to…
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Competitive Exams Training Centre has organised free coaching for aspirants taking up recruitment exams for Karnataka Civil Police Sub-Inspector posts. Interested candidates may register before Sept. 14 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Centre at Mukthagangothri. [Ph: 0821-2515944 or Mob: 99647-60090].
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