Mysuru: The markets in the city were chock-a-block with the people shopping for Gowri-Ganesha festival, yesterday. The Gowri festival is being celebrated today, while Ganesha festival is scheduled for tomorrow (Sept. 7). Devaraja Market and the area around Small Clock Tower on Sayyaji Rao Road, Vani Vilas Market at Agrahara, vegetable market on M.G. Road,…
Public offices of profit: CM’s five advisors to lose Legislature membership?
September 6, 2024Bengaluru: Five advisors to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are at risk of losing their legislative seats due to their involvement in offices of profit. The affected individuals include MLCs K. Govindaraj and Nazeer Ahmed, Yelburga MLA Basavaraj Rayaraddi, Haliyal MLA R.V. Deshpande, and Aland MLA B.R. Patil. Each holds an advisory or significant role connected to…
Karnataka BJP needs a daring leadership: Prathap Simha
September 6, 2024Sullia (Dakshina Kannada): Continuing his criticism of Karnataka State BJP leadership, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha, who was denied a BJP ticket for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has called for bold and dynamic leadership within the party to effectively challenge the ruling Congress in Karnataka. Delivering the keynote address at the ‘Mosaru Kudike’ Utsava…
Temporary school for children of mahouts, kavadis begins at Palace
September 6, 2024Mysuru: A temporary school has been established at the Mysore Palace for the children of mahouts and kavadis involved in the Dasara festivities. The new facility, equipped with a Nodal Officer and three teachers, will commence full operations on Monday, Sept 9, from 9.45 am to 3.30 pm. The school, set up in a room…
Head Constable booked for aiding burglars in selling stolen gold
September 6, 2024Mysuru: The Mandi Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Head Constable Raju, who is attached to Ashokapuram Police Station, on charges of aiding burglars in selling stolen gold ornaments. The FIR accuses Head Constable Raju of assisting burglars Nasrulla Babu and Aleem in selling approximately 400 grams of stolen jewellery. The two…
‘Bloggers Meet-2024’ in Mysuru from Sept. 11 to 14
September 6, 202420 international bloggers to visit iconic attractions and broadcast their experiences to global audience Mysuru: A ‘Bloggers Meet’ will be held in Mysuru from Sept. 11 to 14, aimed at showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage and promoting tourism. The event, titled ‘Bloggers Meet-2024’ (Discover Mysuru Fame), is organised in partnership with the Ministry of…
International Day of Democracy on Sept. 15: 60-km human chain planned in Mysuru district, says DC
September 6, 2024Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy announced that the Mysuru district will mark International Day of Democracy on Sept. 15 by forming a 60-kilometre-long human chain. Speaking at a preliminary meeting at the Zilla Panchayat Hall, he emphasised the event’s theme: ‘Human chain in Karnataka for democracy.’ The human chain will be created from 8.30…
‘Rajendra Sri Seva’ Award conferred on eminent personalities
September 6, 2024Mysuru: Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda said that Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji strived for providing education to all sections of the society irrespective of caste and creed. He was speaking at the 109th birth anniversary of late Suttur Mutt Seer Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji and Rajendra Sri Seva Award conferment programme organised by Mysuru…
Chennai’s Vidu. Deepika to perform at Mysore Vasudevacharya’s house
September 6, 2024Mysuru: Vidu. Deepika Janakiraman, a senior vocalist from Chennai, will be presenting a Karnatak Vocal Concert at the heritage house of Mysore Vasudevacharya near Agrahara in city on Sept. 8 between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm. She will be accompanied by Vid. Arjun Dinakar on violin and Vid. G.S. Nagaraj on mridanga. Artistes’ Profile Vidu….
Mysuru Zoo to conduct Wildlife Photography Competition
September 6, 2024Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) will be conducting Wildlife Photography Competition and Exhibition as part of Wildlife Week celebrations from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8. The competition will be held under two categories — ex-situ conservation (zoo category) and in-situ conservation (wildlife category). Each category consists of two cash awards and three Certificates…
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