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
August 25, 2021K.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
August 25, 2021Hunsur: 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
August 25, 2021K.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
August 25, 2021Mysore/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…
Intimidation to IAS Officer C. Shikha: Court adjourns hearing to Aug. 31
August 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A City Court has adjourned the hearing in the case where IAS Officer C. Shikha, while serving as Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) in 2016, was threatened by Congress leader K. Marigowda, to Aug. 31. Shikha had registered a case against Congress leader and former Mysuru ZP President K. Marigowda for threatening her in public…
Olympian, 1962 Asiad winning footballer passes away
August 25, 2021Thrissur: 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
August 25, 2021Mysore/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
August 25, 2021Bettadapura: 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
August 25, 2021By 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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