Remembering two NGOs who did significant outreaching during Covid-19 in and around Mysuru By A.S. Dasan Charitable and sensitising social outreaches can be powerful positive statements in times of pain and anguish faced by the citizenry, especially the powerless masses of a nation like India. They instil hope with a soothing sense of optimism that there…
Improve hygienic conditions and stop possible spread of COVID-19
July 10, 2020Sir, In spite of the lockdown and keeping distances, the Coronavirus spread is not reduced significantly. In addition to these precautions, it may be necessary to take measures to avoid spread through air at breathing level. The virus survives and multiplies when it reaches soft tissues of nose and throat. Hence in the breathing air,…
DSS stages protest
July 10, 2020Opposing the implementation of the amended Land Reforms Act and condemning the act of miscreants who had vandalised Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s house ‘Rajgruha’ in Mumbai recently, about 100 people under the banner of Dalita Sangarsha Samithi (DSS) staged a protest near Deputy Commissioner’s Office this morning. The agitators urged the State Government not to implement…
Plea to asphalt road in N.R. Mohalla
July 10, 2020The road leading to Bettappa Thota from Siddartha School Road at AJ Block in N.R. Mohalla needs to be asphalted. The road was dug up to lay new UGD pipeline a few months ago and though the works are completed the road has not been asphalted making it difficult for the residents to move on…
Construction debris still being dumped on KRS Road
July 10, 2020Despite the authorities issuing warnings and also imposing fines on those who are found dumping construction debris on roadsides, it is still being dumped on the sides of KRS Road. During rains, the mud from the debris flows on the road making it slippery. Authorities concerned are urged to get the debris removed and impose…
Shaik Jameeluddin
July 10, 2020Shaik Jameeluddin (Jameel Bhai), a resident of Subhash Nagar, 2nd main (near Mayraj Masjid) passed away yesterday at his son’s residence in Ajman, UAE. He was 71. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, two daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at Ajman, UAE today.
H.S. Srinivasa Raghavachar
July 10, 2020H.S. Srinivasa Raghavachar (93), former Principal of Sarada Vilas Teachers’ College and a resident of V.V. Mohalla, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his family members and a host of relatives, friends and students. Last rites were performed at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam this afternoon, according to sources.
Thammannegowda
July 10, 2020D. Thammannegowda (67), Administrative Officer of New Cambridge School and Sathya Sai ITI School at Hunsur, passed away at his farm house in Chikka Hunsur yesterday morning. A former Registrar of Bangalore University, he leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his…
ASI Krishnegowda
July 10, 2020Krishnegowda, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), attached to Bilikere Police Station and a resident of Ganganur village in the taluk, passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru yesterday following a heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, two children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the deceased’s farm in…
Elected Office-bearers
July 10, 2020N. Nagachandra has been elected unopposed as the new President of City’s Saptarshi Souharda Credit Co-operative Society. The other office-bearers are Basavanna (Vice-President) and M.S.Gururaj (Hon.Treasurer), according to a press release.














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