The Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Department, Bengaluru, Centre for Entrepreneurship Development of Karnataka (CEDOK), Dharwad and District Industries Centre (DIC), Mysuru, have jointly organised a 10-day Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme for those willing to start their own industry. At the training programme, candidates will be motivated to become entrepreneurs and information will be provided…
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Jumbos back to jungle
October 5, 2025After 2-month stay in city, Dasara elephants head back to their forest camps; No honorarium this time, crucial role overlooked, say caretakers Caption: Over 2,000 onlookers had gathered at the Mysore Palace premises this afternoon as the elephants left to their camps. Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- The stars of Dasara — 14 elephants — began…
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11 days of fest…: 1,000-tonne waste
October 5, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MK&BS)- The 11-day Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara, which concluded with the Jumboo Savari on Thursday (Oct. 2), generated an estimated 1,000 tonnes of waste across the city. Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Health Officer Dr. Venkatesh told Star of Mysore that while the daily average waste collection in the city is 50 to…
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Bhima bulks up…
October 5, 2025Gains 440-kg, tops Dasara elephant weight chart Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- Among the 14 elephants that arrived to participate in this year’s Dasara festivities, Bhima recorded the highest weight gain — an impressive 440 kilograms, leaving behind Howdah elephant Abhimanyu, who gained 275-kg. This made Bhima the heaviest elephant in the group. Sugreeva stood second,…
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Crowds overwhelm elephant training
October 5, 2025Driven by social media buzz, more than 10,000 spectators flock to witness elephants in action Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- The Forest Department faced significant challenges in ensuring public safety during this year’s Dasara elephant training sessions, mainly due to the overwhelming turnout of spectators — including many from outside Karnataka, said Deputy Conservator of Forests…
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City aglow… But roads jammed
October 5, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 5 (PM&BS)- Even after the Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara, which concluded spectacularly with the Jumboo Savari on Oct. 2, the city continues to witness heavy traffic, with the festive illumination still drawing huge crowds. As the city remains lit up until Oct. 12, people — especially youngsters — are thronging the roads after…
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Operation Navaratri
October 5, 2025Rescues 33 children from beggary; CWC warns parents of legal action in case of any recurrence Mysuru, Oct. 5- In a special drive named ‘Operation Navaratri’, the Special Juvenile Police Unit and Child Helpline, has rescued over 30 children who were found begging on roads during the recently concluded Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara. Acting on…
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Pay double in cash, 1.25 times via UPI at toll plazas without FASTag
October 5, 2025New Delhi, Oct. 5 (Agencies)- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Saturday announced that it has amended the National Highways Fee rules for vehicles entering toll plazas without a valid and functional FASTag. With effect from Nov. 15, 2025, vehicle owners who do not use FASTag will be required to pay 1.25 times…
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Woman goes missing
October 5, 2025Nanjangud, Oct. 5 (KS) – A 35-year-old woman, who had gone to attend a house warming ceremony at Debur village on Sept. 4 and returned to Nanjangud Bus Stand on the same day, has since gone missing. The missing woman is Jyothi, wife of Chinnaswamy and a resident of Mallupura in the taluk. She is…
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Dasara Home Garden Contest: Wins ‘Outstanding Garden’ prize for 28th consecutive year
October 5, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 5- Shamala Prasanna of Lakshmipuram has won ‘Outstanding Garden’ prize for the 28th consecutive year in the Dasara Home Garden Competition conducted by the Horticulture Department, Mysuru. Speaking to SOM after receiving the prize from Horticulture Society Treasurer Shashikala Nagaraj, Shamala said, “In fact the enjoyment of seeing the well-grown plants which have…
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