Last year, 12,000 free passes printed; following huge demand, free pass numbers grow five times Mysuru: This Dasara, the Flower Show Sub-Committee and other organisers of Dasara Flower Show at Kuppanna Park have printed a whopping 55,000 free passes to be distributed among VVIPs, VIPs, their families, friends and relatives. There are three categories of…
Like us, Flowers too Speak
October 4, 2019Mysuru: The Dasara Flower Show at the Kuppanna Park in Nazarbad has been attracting large of number of visitors. This is year being the birth centenary of Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, the Dasara Flower Show Sub-Committee has created the replica of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle) as the main attraction using about 6 lakh roses of…
City Night Viewing from Chamundi Hill only till 10 pm
October 4, 2019Tourists upset over Police move but Cops say restriction necessary to maintain law and order Mysuru: Ninety-kilometres of Mysuru is illuminated for Dasara and there is no better place than the Chamundi Hill to view the vast expanse of the city sparkling like diamonds on the ground. It is truly a sight to behold and…
It’s a cake walk for Arjuna to carry Golden Howdah
October 4, 2019These men prepare Gaadhi and Namdha to provide cushioning effect against 750-kg Howdah’s weight Mysuru: Jumboo Savari, the grand finale of Dasara festival, is no doubt the prime attraction in Mysuru especially when the 750-kg Golden Howdah is carried by the mighty Arjuna. Many are unaware of the intricate preparations to be made before the…
President in city on Oct. 11
October 4, 2019To lay foundation for Rs. 500 cr. JSS campus at Varuna Mysuru: President Ram Nath Kovind will be in city on Oct. 11 to lay foundation stone for the new campus of JSS Academy for Higher Education and Research. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Governor Vajubhai R. Vala, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Deputy CM…
Minister, MP and Mayor play a dicey game
October 4, 2019Mysuru: It is obvious that it is increasingly harder for traditional games to compete against the ever-growing invasion of screens around houses and swanky gadgets that grab the attention of children, youths and adults. Televisions, smartphones computers, gaming consoles — houses are full of electronics within the reach of children that offer many different interactive…
City cow yields 35.650 kg milk, walks away with first prize
October 4, 2019Mysuru: Anwar Pasha, a cattle owner of Lashkar Mohalla in the city, bagged the first prize in the State- level cow milking contest as a cow belonging to him yielded 35.650kg of milk at JK Grounds here on Thursday. The cow owned by Anwar Pasha milked 19kgs in the morning session and 16.650kg in the…
Grand procession marks Srirangapatna Dasara
October 4, 2019Srirangapatna: A colourful procession accompanied by a host of folk troupes marked the launching of the 3-day Dasara at Srirangapatna on Thursday. Former CM and BJP leader S.M. Krishna inaugurated the festival by offering floral tributes to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari at Bannimantap in Kirangoor. Dasara elephant Abhimanyu carried the Howdah and walked majestically…
Jumboo Savari tickets still out of reach
October 4, 2019Mysuru: The plight of people waiting to purchase Jumboo Savari and Torchlight Parade tickets has gone from bad to worse on day-2 with officials continuing to play hide-and-seek at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. After witnessing a chaotic situation yesterday, officials had informed that tickets would be on sale from 10 am this morning, but the…
Albumen endurance: Man eats 6 eggs in 30 seconds!
October 4, 2019Mysuru: The 1967 film ‘Cool Hand Luke’ tells the story of a man (played by Paul Newman) in prison for vandalism who refuses to be a cog in the wheel of the system. Inside the prison, he earns respect by demonstrating abilities of leadership and endurance. One of the feats of endurance is his task…
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