Mallika Tharakan has been awarded Ph.D degree in Development Studies (Institute of Development Studies, Manasagangothri) by the University of Mysore (UoM) for her thesis titled “Empowerment and its association with well-being among rural adolescent girls in Koppal District, Karnataka” submitted under the guidance of Dr. M. Meera. Mallika is the daughter of Kambeyanda Swathi and…
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Gold Cards delay upsets tourism sector
October 17, 2023‘Exempt tourist vehicles of other States from entry tax until Oct. 30’ Mysore/Mysuru: The delay in the announcement of Gold Cards for Dasara celebrations this year has left the tourism sector in dismay. The Federation of Organisations and Associations of Mysuru (FOAM) has expressed its disappointment with the State Government’s neglect and oversight of the…
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Huge demand for Ambaari bus ride to witness illuminated city
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Ambaari, a double-decker hop-on and hop-off bus service launched by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), has become a popular choice among visitors who want to witness the illuminated streets. As part of Dasara, the roads and circles are beautifully illuminated from 7 pm to 10.30 pm. Many people prefer to avoid…
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103rd Convocation of Mysore University tomorrow
October 17, 2023Honorary Doctorates for Dr. P.S. Shankar, K.B. Ganapathy and Javagal Srinath Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 32,240 students will be conferred degrees at the 103rd Convocation of the University of Mysore (UoM) to be held at Crawford Hall in city at 10.30 am tomorrow (Oct. 18). Addressing a press meet at Crawford Hall here yesterday, UoM…
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Stars to perform at Yuva Dasara from tomorrow
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The posters of Yuva Dasara, one of the key attractions of Dasara, which will be held from Oct. 18 to 21 at Maharaja’s College Grounds, were released by Distrcit Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa in city yesterday. Sandalwood actor Shiva Rajkumar, who is popular as ‘Hat-trick Hero’ will be inaugurating Yuva Dasara tomorrow at 6…
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Lyricist Jayant Kaikini inaugurates Dasara Kavya Sambhrama
October 17, 2023Literature must bring changes in society: District Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said “Literature is one of the prominent fields with a strong influence on the society, with its roots in folklore that stems from the life and travails of the people.” He was speaking during the inauguration of Poets Meet…
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70 vie for Dasara Water Sports CM Cup at Varuna Lake
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara Water Sports have made a comeback this year at the picturesque Varuna Lake on T. Narasipur Road. The State Government, which had previously unveiled the ambitious plans to establish water sports at Varuna Lake as a permanent fixture, has organised the prestigious CM’s Cup this year and the State-level competitions are being held…
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Wrestlers’ show of strength on Akhada
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The second-day of Dasara Nada Kusti (traditional wrestling) tournament saw 34 bouts. In six other bouts, the wrestlers present got a walk over and were declared winners due to the absence of rival contestants, at the akhada (arena) of D. Devaraj Urs Multi-purpose Stadium, adjacent to Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city last evening. Of…
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Pramoda Devi flags off Srirangapatna Dasara
October 17, 2023Srirangapattana: Member of the Erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar inaugurated the grand three day Dasara celebrations at historic Srirangapatna town yesterday, by showering flowers on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari Devi. The Jumboo Savari procession was flagged off at the auspicious Abhijin Muhurat (3 pm to 4 pm). Elephant Mahendra, accompanied by Elephants…
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CM admits to power shortage in State
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Admitting that the State is facing power crisis due to poor monsoon, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that he has directed the authorities to purchase power from other States. Speaking to presspersons at his residence in T.K. Layout here yesterday, he said the State needs nearly 3,000 MW power to meet the current demand. Blaming…
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