Rotary West donates 50 computers
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Rotary West donates 50 computers

August 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Rotary Mysore West donated 50 computers to the students of Maharani’s Science College here on Monday. The computers were distributed by MLA L. Nagendra. After symbolically handing over the computers to a few students, Nagendra spoke about the current education system and stressed on the need of updating knowledge in an effective manner.  “Rotary…

Pillion rider killed as car collides head-on with bike
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Pillion rider killed as car collides head-on with bike

August 25, 2021

K.R. Pet: A man riding pillion on a bike was killed on the spot when a car collided head-on with the bike near the bridge at Murukanahalli in the taluk yesterday. The deceased has been identified as tender coconut loader Chikkannagowda alias Kullappa (64), a resident of Murukanahalli.  Bike rider identified as Tirumala, who has…

Boy killed as under-construction overhead water tank collapses
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Boy killed as under-construction overhead water tank collapses

August 25, 2021

Hunsur: A 12-year-old boy, who was playing with his brother under an overhead water tank, which was being constructed, was killed while his brother suffered fractures on both his legs as the overhead tank collapsed on them yesterday afternoon. The incident took place at a private layout near Manuganahalli check-post in the taluk. While the…

Three from Mysuru drown in Hemavathi Canal
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Three from Mysuru drown in Hemavathi Canal

August 25, 2021

K.R. Pet: Three youth from Mysuru, who had ventured into the waters in Hemavathi Canal for a swim, were drowned yesterday.  They were part of the eight-member team of youths, who had gone to perform puja at Sri Chandagolammanavara Kshetra near Beeruvalli-Natanahalli village in the taluk. The deceased youths have been identified as Manju (20),…

Mechanic meets watery grave in Varuna Canal
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Mechanic meets watery grave in Varuna Canal

August 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: A body of a man was found floating in Varuna Canal near Rammanahalli yesterday morning. The deceased has been identified as S. Ravindra (42), a mechanic at a vehicle showroom in city and a resident of Belagola village in Srirangapatna taluk. KRS Police, who have registered a case, said that it is not known…

Olympian, 1962 Asiad winning footballer passes away
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Olympian, 1962 Asiad winning footballer passes away

August 25, 2021

Thrissur: Former India footballer and Olympian O. Chandrasekhar Menon, who was part of the gold medal-winning Indian team at the 1962 Asian Games, died on Tuesday at his residence, family sources said. He was 85, and survived by three children.  Chandrasekhar, a defender in his playing days, was suffering from age-related ailments for some time,…

Retd. Judge Vijayan no more
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Retd. Judge Vijayan no more

August 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Vijayan (60), retired Judge of Principal District Family Court in city and residing at the quarters in Kuvempunagar here, passed away following brief illness in city yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, children and a host of relatives and friends. Principal District and Sessions Court Judge N.S. Patil, First Family Court Judges Virupakshaiah and…

Man goes missing
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Man goes missing

August 25, 2021

Bettadapura: Puttarajashetty, a resident of Kittur Bettegowdanakoppal village in Periyapatna taluk, who left his house on Aug. 14 at about 8 am, has since gone missing, according to the complaint from P. Suresh, son of the missing person, with Bettadapura Police. Those having any information about the missing person, may contact Bettadapura Police Station on…

Bikernis: Riding beyond Boundaries
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Bikernis: Riding beyond Boundaries

August 25, 2021

By R. Amanda Fernandez Motorcycling has evolved into a unique leisure option and riding bikes is culturally perceived as a masculine activity. Prior to the emergence of motorcycle clubs and even years later, the activity was male-dominated as women possessed a subservient role with limited riding options.  Even if women are seen on motorcycles, they…

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