Month: September, 2019

Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa inaugurates 10-day Dasara festival
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Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa inaugurates 10-day Dasara festival

September 29, 2019

Appeals to maintain sanctity of Chamundi Hill; targets politicians for lack of work ethics Mysuru: Celebrated Kannada novelist and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. Santeshivara Lingannaiah (S.L.) Bhyrappa inaugurated the 10-day Dasara Naada Habba-2019, atop Chamundi Hill by offering floral tributes to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari  (Utsava Murti) at 9.35 am in the auspicious Vrischika…

Khas Durbar begins at Mysore Palace
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Khas Durbar begins at Mysore Palace

September 29, 2019

Mysuru: Navaratri rituals at Mysore Palace began with the commencement of Khas Durbar or Private Durbar today during which titular head of Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascended the Golden Throne at Durbar Hall between 10.45 am and 11 am. Prior to this, rituals began early in the morning with oil bath to…

Union Minister flags off Mysuru-Kochuveli train
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Union Minister flags off Mysuru-Kochuveli train

September 29, 2019

Mysuru: The daily Mysuru-Bengaluru-Kochuveli Express train (Extension of existing Bengaluru-Kochuveli train) was flagged off this morning by Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Channabasappa Angadi and Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa at City Railway Station here. The CM also inaugurated the Escalator and the Reserved Lounge on Platform 6. Speaking on the occasion, Suresh Angadi…

Dr. Bhyrappa asks CM to Save Kannada from the onslaught of English
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Dr. Bhyrappa asks CM to Save Kannada from the onslaught of English

September 29, 2019

Mysuru: Acclaimed Kannada novelist and Saraswathi Sanman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa has asked Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to save Kannada from the onslaught of English. Speaking to media persons after meeting Dr. Bhyrappa at his residence in Kuvempunagar on Saturday on the eve of Dasara inauguration, Yediyurappa said that Dr. Bhyrappa has advised him to…

Get a glimpse of city on an Open Bus
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Get a glimpse of city on an Open Bus

September 29, 2019

Service to last till Oct.10 Mysuru: The Tourism Department has launched an Open Bus service for Dasara tourists to go around the city. The service was launched by Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi and District Minister V. Somanna last evening near the DC’s office who later travelled in the bus. They watched the illumination at Ekalavya…

Brindavan Gardens entry fee hiked
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Brindavan Gardens entry fee hiked

September 29, 2019

Hike from Rs. 20 to Rs. 50 for adults, from Rs. 2 to Rs. 5 for students Parking charges from Rs. 25 to Rs. 50; tourist vehicles Rs. 100 Bridge toll fee near KRS increased from Rs.50 for cars up to Rs. 200 for heavy trucks Mysuru: From this Dasara, get ready to pay more…

WELCOME lights atop Chamundi Hill invite visitors for Dasara
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WELCOME lights atop Chamundi Hill invite visitors for Dasara

September 29, 2019

Mysuru: With Dasara festivities inaugurated today, installation of WELCOME sign in English and SUSWAGATA in Kannada atop Chamundi Hill is completed and the lights will invite tourists and visitors for Dasara for 12 days. The lights would be switched on every day from 7 pm to 10 pm and the lights are installed in such…

Mysore’s beautiful Arches and Gateways now an eyesore
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Mysore’s beautiful Arches and Gateways now an eyesore

September 29, 2019

Mysuru: Apart from being home to many heritage buildings and structures of historical and architectural value, Mysuru is also known for its majestic arches, pillars and gateways. These architectural marvels, which are a treat to watch, are the gifts from Wadiyars, the erstwhile rulers of Mysuru. Having given importance to art and culture, Wadiyars made…

Minister for protection of heritage buildings
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Minister for protection of heritage buildings

September 29, 2019

Mysuru: Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the expo at JSS Urban Haat, Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi disclosed that he had sought funds from the Union Government to protect over 180 heritage buildings in city, all of which have historical importance of decades.  He added that he had appealed the Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel…

KSRTC to ply 2,500 special buses during Dasara
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KSRTC to ply 2,500 special buses during Dasara

September 29, 2019

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate additional 2,500 special buses for the convenience of tourists visiting Mysuru during world famous Mysuru Dasara. KSRTC will operate special buses from Kempegowda Bus Station, Satellite Bus Stand on Mysuru Road and Shanthinagar’s BMTC Bus Terminal in Bengaluru to other places in the State and…

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