Mandya: The ashes of former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, who passes away on Dec. 10, were immersed in River Cauvery at Paschima Vahini in Srirangapatna here yesterday. Amartya Hegde, Krishna’s grandson, immersed ashes after completing the rituals under the guidance of astrologer Dr. V. Bhanuprakash Sharma. Amartya’s wife Aishwarya, S.M. Krishna’s daughters Malavika and Shambavi…
S.M. Krishna’s gone. We need another… soon
December 14, 2024On Dec. 10, Karnataka lost a visionary leader, S.M. Krishna (Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna). Some politicians leave behind more than policies; they leave an enduring legacy. Krishna was one of them — a leader who transcended caste and community, striving to make Karnataka a model State. Dubbed the ‘CEO Chief Minister,’ Krishna governed like a corporate…
‘Name Mysuru Ring Road after S.M. Krishna’
December 13, 2024MLC Vishwanath urges State Government Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath has urged the State Government to name the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Mysuru after S.M. Krishna as he was instrumental in the development of the ORR. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here yesterday, Vishwanath said it was Krishna who declared Mysuru as…
Tearful adieu to S.M. Krishna at his native Somanahalli
December 12, 2024Somanahalli: The mortal remains of former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, who passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday (Dec. 10), was consigned to flames at his native Somanahalli in Maddur taluk, Mandya district, on Wednesday. The 92-year-old Krishna was given State honours with the Police Band playing National Anthem and State Police firing three rounds in…
Krishna’s last journey
December 11, 2024Lakhs pay respects to S.M. Krishna as funeral cortege moves from his residence at Sadashivanagar in Bengaluru to his native village Somanahalli in Maddur taluk for cremation this evening with full State honours Bengaluru: Lakhs of people paid their last respects to former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, who passed away in Bengaluru yesterday, as the…
In his last letter… S.M. Krishna wishes all success for Kannada Literary Meet at Mandya
December 11, 2024Mysuru: In what is said to be his last letter, former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, who passed away at Bengaluru yesterday due to age-related illness, had written a letter related to Kannada Sahitya Sammelana scheduled to be held at his home district Mandya next week, which has now gone viral. The content of the letter…
He was a gentleman politician
December 11, 2024Mysuru: Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji has said that former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, who passed away at Bengaluru yesterday aged 92 years, was a gentleman politician of the State. In his condolence message, Sri Deshikendra Swamiji said that Krishna was sharp minded since his student days. Noting that Krishna, who came…
City’s Ramakrishna Ashram pays tribute to alumnus
December 11, 2024Mysuru: Sri Ramakrishna Ashram in Yadavagiri, Mysuru, paid homage to former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, who passed away in Bengaluru yesterday. The Ashram is an Alma Mater of Krishna, who had his early schooling there in the 1940s. Ashram Head Swami Muktidanandaji, in his condolence message, said that Krishna treated everyone with equal respect irrespective…
S.M. Krishna no more
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Karnataka woke up to the sad news of the demise of former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna at his residence in Sadashivanagar early this morning at 2.30 am. The 92-year-old veteran politician had been ailing for some time. S. M. Krishna (Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna) was instrumental in laying a strong foundation for the growth of…
Government announces three-day State mourning
December 10, 2024Bengaluru: Following the passing of former Karnataka Chief Minister and former Union Minister S.M. Krishna, the State Government has declared a three-day state mourning to honour the late leader. A notification from the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) confirmed that the mourning will last from today, Dec. 10, to Dec. 12. During this…
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