Mysuru reports 83 new COVID-19 positive cases, 16 discharges and 1 death today.
Gajapayana heralds start of a grand Dasara 2022
August 7, 2022Major event at Veeranahosahalli after a two-year gap; half-a-kilometre march with folk troupes Mysore/Mysuru: Signalling the official countdown to a grand Mysuru Dasara-2022, nine caparisoned elephants led by Abhimanyu — the Golden Howdah-carrying elephant — embarked on Gajapayana, their journey from different elephant camps to Mysore Palace this morning. The event was held on a…
Dasara elephants, mahouts insured for Rs. 1.65 crore
August 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration has insured all 14 elephants participating in this year’s Dasara and their Mahouts for a sum of Rs. 1.65 crore. The insurance is effective from Aug. 8 to Oct. 8. While 14 elephants have been insured for Rs. 59 lakh, 14 Mahouts and 14 Kavadis have been insured for Rs. 56…
National Sailing, Kiteboard Championship: Youth vie for honours at KRS Dam backwaters
August 7, 2022Registrations begin; formal inauguration tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The Second Edition of the Yachting Association of India (YAI) Youth Multi-Class National Ranking Sailing and Kiteboard Championships began at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam near Srirangapatna this morning with registrations, boat measurements and other initial requirements for the event. This is the second sailing championship of national…
Grand Dasara fete this year: District Minister
August 7, 2022Dasara poster released, publicity campaign to be launched Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar on Saturday said that with the Government announcing a Grand Dasara fete this year, the Mysuru District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) would be seeking funds from the State Government based on the estimates prepared with regard to the conduct…
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign: BJP sets 75 lakh target
August 7, 2022Bengaluru: The State BJP has set a target of hoisting the Tri-colour atop 75 lakh houses across the Karnataka as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched by the Centre to celebrate the 75th year of Independence. Announcing this at a press meet here recently, State BJP General Secretary N. Ravikumar said the National Flag…
Thousands appear for KPTCL exam in city
August 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The exam for direct recruitment of Junior Assistants in KPTCL (Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited) passed off smoothly this morning at all the 36 centres of the city. Out of the 16,641 eligible candidates collectively allotted to the 36 city centres, 12,355 appeared for the exam, while 4,286 were absent, according to sources. The…
Meaningful I-Day celebrations: DC
August 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government to celebrate the 75th year of Independence in a grand manner, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Bagadi Gautham held a preparatory meeting with top district officials at his office here recently. Addressing the meeting, Dr. Gautham said that the Independence Day celebrations, which was muted due to COVID pandemic for the…
Education Department joins hands for Independence Day celebrations
August 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Joining hands with the Government on making the 75th Independence Day celebrations a grand success, the Education Department has started making preparations for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. As part of the campaign, over 20,000 teachers from Government, aided and unaided schools, more than 4 lakh students and about 5,000 SDMC members will hoist the…
CEN Police cycle to spread online fraud message
August 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The city Cyber Economics and Narcotics (CEN) Police Station had organised a Cycle Jatha with the theme ‘Think Before You Click’ in city this morning to create awareness about online fraud among general public. Devaraja ACP M.N. Shashidhar flagged-off the Cycle Jatha from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near Mysore Palace North Gate. Over 50 members…
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