Bengaluru: Ruling out any postponement of second PUC practical exams in the wake of COVID-19 crisis, the Pre-University Education Department has ordered conduct of the practical exams (2020-21) from Apr. 28 to May 18 as scheduled earlier. In a circular issued to Deputy Directors of the Department in all districts, the Department of Pre-University Education…
Vokkaligara Sangha elections postponed
April 25, 2021Bengaluru: Amid the surge in COVID-19 crisis, the Government has postponed the elections to Karnataka Vokkaligara Sangha, which was scheduled to take place on May 16. The Karnataka High Court (HC), which heard a petition filed by Film Producer Krishnegowda seeking conduct of elections for the State Vokkaligara Sangha, had directed the Government on Mar….
The buck stops here, or does it ?
April 25, 2021By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD There are times when I think that I have told a story fully and that there is nothing else to talk about it when some most unexpected developments nudge me to go on and tell some more! This is the situation that I am now in because of the…
Giving COVID Dead a Dignified adieu
April 25, 2021The number of diagnosed cases of COVID-19 and deaths from infection in Mysuru have been increasing rapidly every day. Over the last 13 months, ever since the pandemic began, a total of 1,144 persons have succumbed to COVID-19 so far. Amidst reports of unimaginable suffering, it is disturbing to see how the pandemic has taken…
Parking problem for 4-wheelers at cftri gate of Railway Station
April 25, 2021Sir, I would like to draw the attention of authorities concerned and people’s representatives towards the parking problem for four-wheelers at the cftri gate of City Railway Station. This Gate is used by a large number of the population of Mysuru and its western neighbourhood areas. But there is no provision of parking four-wheelers nearby…
Stray dog menace
April 25, 2021Sir, There has been an increase of stray dog menace in some areas of Kuvempunagar. In the past two weeks, at least 5 attacks on pedestrians, 3 on children and numerous encounters with vehicles have been recorded by the residents of the area. Any and all calls to the MCC regarding the same have not…
T. Boregowda
April 25, 2021T. Boregowda (74), a resident of Naganahalli village in the taluk, passed away yesterday at his residence. He leaves behind his wife Jayalakshmi, one son, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this morning, according to family sources.
Badri Prasad
April 25, 2021Badri Prasad (71), a retired University of Mysore employee and a resident of Deewan’s Road, passed away on Apr. 21 in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill on Thursday.
C. Gurupada Devaru
April 25, 2021C. Gurupada Devaru (82), retired SJCE Professor and a resident of J.P. Nagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, three sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage yesterday, according to family sources.
Gangadhar
April 25, 2021Gangadhar (61), popularly known as ‘Junior PBS’ for singing songs in the voice of legendary singer P.B. Srinivas and a resident of Gayathripuram, passed away on Friday in city. A retired CESC employee, he leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of…















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