Sir, The recent write-up on the Architect of Mysore AIR Dr. M.V. Gopalaswamy by his grand-daughter (SOM dated Sept.12) makes it a worthy reading. She has unearthed many facts we never knew. The toils and troubles he faced in turning his dream a reality are really appreciable. Attempting at an unknown project, with literally zero-technology…
IPL 2020: BCCI Chief reviews preparations at Sharjah
September 16, 2020Sharjah: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Monday visited Sharjah Cricket Stadium — one of the three venues for IPL 2020 — to review the preparations, with only few days left in the start of the cash-rich tournament. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 was moved overseas to…
Successful Scooter Sojourn
September 16, 2020After over two-and-a-half years of journey on a 21-year-old Bajaj Chetak scooter along with his mother Choodarathna, Dakshinamurthy Krishnakumar retuned to his home in city this morning. It may be recalled here that Dakshinamurthy, a modern day Shravan Kumar, had undertaken the scooter sojourn across India as per his mother’s desire. This story had drawn…
The faithful throng Srirangapatna for ‘Pitru Paksha’
September 16, 2020Thousands of families are converging on the banks of River Cauvery at the historic town of Srirangapatna to pay respects to their elders in the form of offerings during this season of ‘Pitru Paksha.’ People are crowding the river banks in and around Srirangapatna including Paschimavahini, Sopana Katte, Snana Ghatta, Gosai Ghat and Cauvery Sangama….
Awareness programme on safety of auto drivers, passengers
September 16, 2020The Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Midtown, keeping in mind the safety of autorickshaw drivers and passengers, fixed plastic sheet separators in 50 autos. As part of the awareness programme, stickers highlighting the safety measures during the pandemic have been stuck on these autos in Mysuru city. Masks were also distributed to the drivers. S.N….
Clear this garbage dump near Bank Employees Colony
September 16, 2020Indiscriminate dumping of garbage on Service Road near Bank Employees Colony is causing a lot of problems to the public as well as hundreds of road users as the garbage is emanating unbearable stench. Though the garbage dump is visible, none of the authorities concerned or officials have bothered to clear it, allege public. They…
Under-Bridge Road near NIE needs to be maintained
September 16, 2020The road right under the railway bridge at Jayanagar which connects the backside of NIE College is in a pathetic condition and filled with potholes of various shapes and size. This is causing a lot of problems to motorists especially two-wheeler riders and the problem worsens during rains as the potholes will not be visible…
Keerthikumar
September 16, 2020Keerthikumar (52), an Agriculture Officer at Naaralapura village in Periyapatna taluk, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in Mysuru. He leaves behind his mother, wife, two daughters, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed today at Naaralapura, according to family sources.
C.M. Basavanna
September 16, 2020C.M. Basavanna (60), a resident of Channabasavaiahnahundi (C.B. Hundi) in T. Narasipur taluk and Proprietor of SMR Group, passed away yesterday at his place. He leaves behind his wife, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his native place this afternoon.
Events TOMORROW – Sept. 17: Government Nature Cure and Yoga Medical College, Mysuru and National Nutrition Mission
September 16, 2020Virtual lecture series through Google Meet, Dr. Jisha Mol of Government Nature Cure and Yoga Medical College, Mysuru, speaks on ‘Yoga benefit for children,’ 6 pm to 7 pm. [For details, call Dr. R. Lakshmi on Mob: 96209-27472 or Dr. V. Bharat Chandra on 99860-24382 or Dr. M. Sowmya on 96862-18963]














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