Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore District Athletic Association (MDAA) and sports enthusiasts remembered the contributions of former MLA Vasu and Chamarajanagar MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad, who passed away recently. Speaking at a condolence meeting organised by MDAA at Lions Bhavan near University of Mysore Athletic Grounds (Oval Grounds), senior journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar said though it was…
Former MLA Vasu remembered
March 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLA Vasu had a big heart of extending help even to his opponents, said Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji. He was speaking at a condolence meet organised by Vasu Vishwasi Balaga at Sahukar Chennaiah Auditorium of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering in Gokulam here yesterday evening. Swamiji, after offering floral tributes to…
Newspaper distributors pay tributes to former MLA Vasu
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: City newspaper distributors, yesterday, paid tributes to former MLA Vasu, who passed away on Mar. 9. Vasu was the Hon. President of Adhikruta Patrika Prathinidhigala Sangha. Tributes were paid to the portrait of late Vasu near Dufferin Clock Tower in city. Speaking on the occasion, Sangha President P. Suresh said that Vasu had served…
Adieu my gentleman politician: ‘Mayor’ Vasu
March 17, 2024One of the familiar names among the politicians, especially Congress politicians, in our city since early 1980s was that of Vasu. Simply Vasu, without any initials, any prefix or suffix to his name. As a politician, he rose to become a Corporator and then the Mayor of the city during 1989-90 and also an MLA…
Journalists recall Vasu’s contributions to society
March 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: During an event held at Pathrakarthara Bhavan yesterday, journalists gathered to honour the memory of the late former MLA Vasu, who passed away on Mar. 9. Vasu was not only known for his political career but also as a media entrepreneur who significantly contributed to the field of journalism by providing employment opportunities to…
Vasu’s last rites performed as per Vokkaliga customs
March 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The final rites of former Chamaraja MLA Vasu, affectionately known as ‘Mayor Vasu’ in political and personal circles, were performed yesterday evening at the premises of Vidya Vikas Educational Institutions, which he founded and established on Mysuru-Bannur Main Road. Following the customs of the Vokkaliga community, the rituals commenced around 4.25 pm near the…
Political leaders pay last respects to former MLA Vasu
March 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Several political leaders and dignitaries paid their last respects to former Chamaraja MLA Vasu who passed away here yesterday following illness. Today, District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and former Chief Minister and former Union Minister M. Veerappa Moily to whom Vasu served as the Political Secretary when he (Moily) was the CM, were…
Former MLA Vasu passes away
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chamaraja MLA Vasu (72), who was more popularly known as Mayor Vasu, passed away at a private hospital in city this morning following prolonged illness. Vasu, who fell ill months ago and was taking treatment at his residence in Jayalakshmipuram, was rushed to ClearMedi Radiant Hospital in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage last night after…
Mysuru Santhe to conclude this evening
September 10, 2023Former MLA Vasu inaugurated ‘Mysuru Santhe,’ the two-day exhibition in festival theme on the lines of Mini Dasara, at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city yesterday. The expo will be open till 9 pm today. ‘Mysuru Santhe’ features over 100 stalls, dedicated to fashion, accessories, art & crafts, upcycled furniture, contemporary & vintage home décor, garden…
Ex-MLA Vasu not feared over KPCC notice
July 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Congress MLA Vasu who has been served a notice from Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee’s (KPCC) Disciplinary Committee for his alleged anti-party activities has stated to be unfazed over the notice. Vasu who spoke to the media persons yesterday said that “Anybody can complain to the High Command, but everybody is aware of the…
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