Month: October, 2018

Take a virtual tour of Kuvempu’s ‘Kavimane’ at Dasara Exhibition
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Take a virtual tour of Kuvempu’s ‘Kavimane’ at Dasara Exhibition

October 11, 2018

Mysuru:  Kannada and Culture Minister Jayamala inaugurated the Department Stall at Dasara Exhibition Grounds this morning. The Stall is designed to look like a replica of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu’s house ‘Kavimane’ at Kuppalli in Theerthahalli taluk of  Shivamogga district. It is designed by Art Director Shashidar Adapa and built by Bengaluru- based builder Spectrum. The Stall,…

Three-day Raitha Dasara from Oct. 12
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Three-day Raitha Dasara from Oct. 12

October 11, 2018

Mysuru:  The ten-day Dasara Celebrations also called the Nada Habba or people’s festival has many attractions. But the one that really is close to the people from rural areas will really have something to look forward to for three days from tomorrow —Raitha Dasara. The stage is being set for the inauguration at JK Grounds…

A game with a difference…: Dasara Heritage Treasure Hunt on Oct. 17
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A game with a difference…: Dasara Heritage Treasure Hunt on Oct. 17

October 11, 2018

Mysuru:  There are around 200 buildings identified as heritage structures of Mysuru built by the erstwhile Maharajas. These buildings are well-maintained by the Government and used for different purposes like housing Government Offices, Hotels, Law Courts, Research Institutes and the like. These buildings, reflecting the Indo Sarcenic, Greco Roman, Hoysala and European styles of architecture,…

An unusual heart-rending last rites performed in Kodagu
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An unusual heart-rending last rites performed in Kodagu

October 11, 2018

Madikeri:  Jodupala village in Kodagu which bore the brunt of floods and landslides in the recent natural calamity witnessed a heart-rending incident yesterday. Parents of one Manjula (15),  who was lost in the floods and landslides on Aug.16 performed the final rites for a look-alike doll of Manjula made from Areca leaves. The doll was…

Death of bonded labourer at Hangarahalli quarry, murder suspected
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Death of bonded labourer at Hangarahalli quarry, murder suspected

October 11, 2018

Mandya: A bonded labourer, who was working at a quarry in Hangarahalli in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, has died at the quarry site yesterday and the villagers have suspected that the labourer has been murdered. The deceased is Kariyappa Maadar, a native of Obalapura village in Belagavi district, who was working at the quarry…

Actress Jayamala inaugurates Dasara Rangoli Competition
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Actress Jayamala inaugurates Dasara Rangoli Competition

October 11, 2018

Mysuru:  Actress-cum-Kannada and Culture  Minister Jayamala, inaugurated the rangoli competition by drawing rangoli at Mysore Palace premises here this morning. The competition was organised by the Mahila Dasara Sub- Committee as part of Dasara festivities. Speaking after inaugurating the competition, the Minister appreciated the women for keeping this art form and ancient tradition alive which…

Police close silk shop on Chamundi Hill Road
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Police close silk shop on Chamundi Hill Road

October 11, 2018

Mysuru:  High drama prevailed at a silk shop on Chamundi Hill Road this morning when officials from the Revenue Department and the Police came to seal the shop following an order issued by Tahsildar. A woman, who claimed to be the owner of the shop, allegedly threatened to commit suicide holding a knife in her…

Empty Stalls greet CM at Dasara Expo
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Empty Stalls greet CM at Dasara Expo

October 11, 2018

Mysuru:  Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the 90-day Dasara Exhibition organised as part of Dasara celebrations at the Exhibition Grounds, here yesterday. He was accorded a grand welcome by the traditional folk artistes like Beesu Kamsale and Nandi Dwaja troupes. However, like every year, it was a sorry spectacle, as most of the stalls were…

Bangiya Samithi to celebrate Durga Puja in city from Oct. 15 to 19
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Bangiya Samithi to celebrate Durga Puja in city from Oct. 15 to 19

October 11, 2018

By T.K. Chakraborty , Former President & Founder-Member of Bangiya Samithi, Mysore Bangiya Samithi (Bengali Association), Mysore, is celebrating Sri Durga Puja for the last 39 years. Durga Puja has a special significance in Mysore since Goddess Chamundeshwari, another form of Durga, is the presiding deity of Mysore. Durga Puja will be celebrated at Shivamma…

Moily demands Rs. 10,000 cr. special package for Kodagu
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Moily demands Rs. 10,000 cr. special package for Kodagu

October 11, 2018

Madikeri:  With Kodagu witnessing its worst natural disaster till date, former Chief Minister and MP Dr. M. Veerappa Moily has demanded a Rs. 10,000 crore special package for Kodagu. Moily, who is also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance held a meeting with officials at Harangi in the  district recently and sought…

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