Month: September, 2019

City of Lights
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City of Lights

September 30, 2019

Tourists hail illumination as magical and spellbinding  Weekend crowd cause traffic jams across city Mysuru: Dasara illumination and lightscape art installations across the city is taking tourists and city residents by storm and drawing thousands of visitors onto the streets after dark. People are raving about the lightings calling it “one of the most amazing…

Two more nail-picking instruments to ensure safety of Dasara jumbos
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Two more nail-picking instruments to ensure safety of Dasara jumbos

September 30, 2019

Mysuru: Two sharp nails pierced into the left foreleg of Jumbo Cauvery on Sept. 22 during the elephant team’s routine five-kilometre rehearsal from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap. The incident happened right in front of Balarama Gate of the Mysore Palace and soon after the incident went viral, it sparked outrage from animal lovers and those…

Vintage Beauties wow onlookers
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Vintage Beauties wow onlookers

September 30, 2019

Mysuru: As many as 50 vintage cars of various companies manufactured between 1920 and 1970, are taking part in the Vintage Car Rally, organised as part of Dasara festivities.  The Vintage Car Rally has been organised by the District Administration, Tourism Department and the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India (FHVI). Mysureans will have an…

New Tourism Policy to be implemented in 2020
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New Tourism Policy to be implemented in 2020

September 30, 2019

Mysuru:  Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi has said that the New Tourism Policy aimed at making the State most favourable place for a refreshing experience will be implemented in 2020. Speaking at a media interaction programme held at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here on Saturday last, Ravi said that plans are afoot to boost tourism in the State…

Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa deserves Jnanpith: CM
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Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa deserves Jnanpith: CM

September 30, 2019

Mysuru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday said that novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa deserves Jnanpith award for his excellent works.  Delivering his Dasara address after taking part in the inauguration of the 10-day Nada Habba atop Chamundi Hill yesterday, Yediyurappa  said the Dasara celebrations may bring peace, harmony and prosperity for the people of the State….

BSY invites Pramoda Devi for Jumboo Savari
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BSY invites Pramoda Devi for Jumboo Savari

September 30, 2019

Mysuru:  Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (BSY) on Sunday visited Amba Vilas Palace and exchanged pleasantries with Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on the occasion of Dasara. The CM invited the Royal family members for Jumboo Savari (Dasara procession) to take place on Oct.8. Later speaking to press persons, Yediyurappa recalled the contribution of the erstwhile Mysore rulers…

Prof. B.S. Vijayaraghavan conferred ‘State Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award
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Prof. B.S. Vijayaraghavan conferred ‘State Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award

September 30, 2019

Mysuru: Tourism and Kannada and Culture Minister C.T. Ravi conferred the prestigious ‘State Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award on Music Scholar Prof. B.S. Vijayaraghavan during the inauguration of Dasara Cultural Programmes at Mysore Palace premises yesterday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh and a citation. Speaking on the occasion, Ravi said that Dasara stands…

Talent has no gender: Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
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Talent has no gender: Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa

September 30, 2019

Writer Dr. K.P. Lalitha’s two works titled ‘Vivechane’ and ‘Shodhaneya Hadiyalli’ released Mysuru:  Talent has no gender, opined celebrated Writer, senior Littérateur and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa. He was speaking after releasing Writer Dr. K.P. Lalitha’s (Rashmi Nanjappa Kallichanda) two works titled ‘Vivechane’ and ‘Shodhaneya Hadiyalli’ at Rani Bahadur Auditorium on Hunsur Road…

Bengali Assn. to celebrate Durga Puja from Oct. 4 to Oct.8
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Bengali Assn. to celebrate Durga Puja from Oct. 4 to Oct.8

September 30, 2019

Mysuru:  Durga Puja is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga during Navaratri by Hindus all over the world. Durga Puja’s first day is Mahalaya which heralds the advent of the Goddess’ celebrations and worship begins on Sasthi (Oct. 4).   The celebrations end with Vijayadashami (the day of victory…

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