Mysore/Mysuru: The surge in tourist arrivals in Mysuru since Dec. 23 has brought joy to the hotel, hospitality and travel industry. However, it has also created concerns for the authorities overseeing Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, commonly known as Mysuru Zoo, due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 JN.1 variant. Each day, the Zoo attracts thousands…
Tourists unhappy with Kakanakote safari point
December 29, 2023Visitors made to wait for hours at counters for tickets; but tickets allegedly sold in bulk to resorts Mysore/Mysuru: The influx of tourists has extended into forests such as Bandipur and Nagarahole, resulting in a surge of visitors. Unfortunately, tourists have been expressing dissatisfaction with their experiences at jungle safari points, citing prolonged waiting times…
Mysuru, Hassan in race for Karnataka’s second IIT
December 29, 2023Proposal made in 2015 by academicians and industrialists favouring Mysuru gains renewed momentum Mysore/Mysuru: The initiative to position Mysuru as an optimal location for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has gained renewed momentum, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently presented a proposal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his submission to the…
Honey Trap Case: Three held for extorting Rs. 5.46 lakh cash, gold from Kerala Contractor
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Rural Police have arrested three persons including a woman in a honey trapping case, where the three accused had extorted Rs. 5.46 lakh cash and gold ornaments from the Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) contractor. The incident taken place in March came to light lately. The case was registered at a Police…
Idol of Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi consecrated, Sri Hari Sannidhi unveiled at Ganapathy Ashram
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The idol of Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi was consecrated and sannidhi of Sri Hari was inaugurated at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysuru-Nanjangud road in city yesterday. The rituals associated with the consecration ceremony began in the morning with Prathistapane Homa, Shanthi Poustika Homa, Moola Mantra Homa and Durga Saptashati, followed by…
New Year Eve: Small hotels, bakeries seek 1 am deadline
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Hours after City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth announced that New Year’s Eve celebrations must conclude by 1 am on the intervening night of Dec. 31, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024, the Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association has requested the City Police to extend closing time of small hotels and eateries to 1 am from the…
Varnashilpi K. Venkatappa Award conferred on Mysuru’s G.L.N. Simha
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has honoured G.L.N. Simha, a distinguished artist from Mysuru, with the prestigious Varnashilpi K. Venkatappa Award for the year 2022-23. Established in 1993, this annual award recognises a senior artist for significant contributions to the field of visual art. At the age of 86, Simha stands as an artist par excellence,…
Poshaka Bhushana International Classical Dance Fest on Dec. 30
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Bhushans’ Academy of Performing Arts and Visual Presentation, Mysuru, headed by internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam Guru Badari Divya Bhushan and Dr. Anjana Bhushan, has come up with the second segment of Poshaka Bhushana International Classical Dance Festival on Dec. 30 at 5.45 pm at Vasudevacharya Bhavan on JLB Road in city. 5.50 pm: Established eminent…
Vocal concert tomorrow by Vidu. Malini Ramasubramanya
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, will be presenting a Karnatak classical vocal concert by Vidu. Malini Ramasubramanya, at 6 pm tomorrow (Dec. 30) at Jayanagar Sri Rama Mandira. Vidu. Dr. Veena Suresh, a senior violinist and Vid. Vikram Bharadwaj, disciple of Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar, will accompany on violin and mridanga respectively….
Anjaneyaswamy procession in city tomorrow
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Hanuma Jayanti, the Hanumanthotsava Samiti will be taking out a grand procession of Anjaneyaswamy in city tomorrow (Dec.30). Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Samiti Convenor Sanjay said that the procession will be launched from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the Palace North Gate at 11.20 am. The procession will pass through…
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