Mysore/Mysuru: A 48-year-old man, who was riding a bike was waylaid by miscreants and allegedly clubbed to death near Mandakalli on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Marikotegowda of Mahadevapura near J.P. Nagar in city. A native of Mandakalli, Marikotegowda was proceeding on his bike from Mahadevapura towards Mandakalli at about 7.30 am,…
District Youth Parliament held
January 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) in association with National Service Scheme (NSS), University of Mysore (UoM) and Youth Empowerment and Sports Department, under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, had organised District Youth Parliament at Youth Hostel Auditorium here recently. UoM Associate Professor Dr. M.P. Sadashiva addressed the nine students who participated…
Mysurean elected as Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
January 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. J. Sudisha of Mysuru has been elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (FNAAS), India. He completed his Ph.D in Biotechnology from University of Mysore, under the supervision of Prof. H. Shekar Shetty. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor at Karnatak University, Dharwad, where his research is focused on…
Pandal owners demand inclusion of industry under SME
January 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that pandal owners are in dire straits due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, the Mysuru District Pandal Owners Association has urged the Government to bring pandal industry under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) sector. Speaking at the Association’s calendar release programme organised at Pathrakartara Bhavan here recently,…
Understanding the Union budget
January 4, 2021By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam The Union budget of India arouses not only interest but passionate debate across the country. From Corporate czars to the experts on television shows, to the man on the street, everyone likes to comment on the Union budget. Each one tends to see it from their own perspective and form opinions…
Cleansing Kapila: Take stringent action against river polluters
January 4, 2021Sir, This has reference to the news item “Yuva Brigade volunteers clean Kapila bathing ghat in Nanjangud” (SOM dated Dec.26) and subsequent comments. While appreciating the efforts made by green enthusiasts Yuva Brigade, the question that remains unanswered is why our God-fearing bhaktas do not change their attitude and behaviour towards keeping our rivers clean?…
Hero Indian Super League 2020-21: SC East Bengal defeats Odisha to pick up first win of the season
January 4, 2021ATKMB returns to summit after 2-0 victory against NorthEast United SC East Bengal registered their first-ever win in Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) 2020-21 after a 3-1 victory over Odisha FC at Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco, Goa, yesterday. Anthony Pilkington netted his side’s opener in the 12th minute and Jacques Maghoma doubled their…
Doddathyamma
January 4, 2021Doddathayamma (77), a resident of Basavanapura in the taluk, passed away on Friday in the village. She leaves behind her husband, three sons, three daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Last rites were held at the family’s farm on Saturday, according to family sources.
Sakamma
January 4, 2021Sakamma (80), wife of late Maraiah of Bommenahalli in Yelwal hobli, passed away yesterday. She leaves behind three daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren including Congress leader and DCC Secretary Huilalu Ramaswamy. Last rites were performed at her farm at Bommenahalli this morning.
Mandetira Ponnappa (Gappu)
January 4, 2021Ponnappa (Gappu), Pattedaara of Mandetira family and owner of Lalithadri Estate, Madapura, passed away in the wee hours of today at his residence in Kodagu. He was 98. He leaves behind sons Arun and Anil, daughters Asha, Amrit and Amitha, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Cremation was held at Madapura this afternoon.















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