Mysuru: M. Kantaraja Urs, retd. CFTRI Scientist and a resident of Vivekananda Road in Yadavagiri here passed away at a private hospital yesterday. He was 90. He leaves behind his wife, a son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Aug. 3), according to family sources.