Mysuru: Opposition to the State Government’s proposal to hold Kambala, the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, during this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations, is gathering momentum, with several civic groups, environmental activists and farmers’ organisations raising concerns over the move. Critics contend that Dasara, recognised as Karnataka’s Nada Habba (State Festival), is deeply rooted in Mysuru’s history, heritage and cultural identity. They argue that introducing…
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Karnataka aims to make India global silk leader: Shilpa Nag
July 1, 2026CSRTI hosts EntoNext 2026, national meet on sustainable sericulture technologies Mysuru: Karnataka is working towards making India a global leader in silk production through sustainable sericulture, value addition, entrepreneurship and climate-resilient technologies, C.T. Shilpa Nag, Commissioner for Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, said yesterday. Addressing the inaugural session of EntoNext 2026, a National Conference on ‘Eco-Smart Entomology,’ organised by the Central Sericultural Research…
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‘Object Speaks’ showcases tribal raincoat at Anthropological Museum
July 1, 2026Mysuru: The Zonal Anthropological Museum of Anthropological Survey of India (ASI), Southern Regional Centre, Mysuru, opened its monthly ‘Object Speaks’ exhibition featuring ‘Mura Kodai,’ the traditional raincoat of the Mullu Kurumba tribe of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu. The exhibition was inaugurated yesterday by Prof. M.R. Gangadhara, Vice-Chancellor of Chamarajanagar University. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Gangadhara described the ‘Object Speaks’ initiative as an innovative way of presenting India’s…
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Anniversary of Daksha Skill Centre
July 1, 2026Mysuru: Trainees at Daksha Skill Development Centre, an initiative of Mysore District Parents’ Association for Empowering Developmentally Disabled (MDPAEDD), celebrated its first anniversary on June 20. On the occasion, parents shared positive changes they had observed in their wards over the past year. Komala Mahesh thanked Veena for guiding her son, Vivek, to clear SSLC exam, describing it as a proud milestone. She mentioned that…
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Only Rs. 2,000 darshan ticket during Ashada atop Chamundi Hill
July 1, 2026Rs. 300 darshan ticket scrapped; VIP access restricted from 5.30 am to 9.30 am; No private vehicles or any recommendation letters; Vehicle parking at Shashiranjan Grounds; Free bus service for Hill-goers Mysuru: With the annual Ashada festivities at Chamundi Hill set to begin on July 17, the Mysuru District Administration has banned private vehicles from the Hill on Ashada Fridays and Vardhanti day, while making it…
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Mysore Warriors edge Coastal Kings Mangaluru in last-ball thriller
July 1, 2026Season 5 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Hubballi: Mysore Warriors held their nerve in a thrilling finish to defeat Coastal Kings Mangaluru by two wickets off the final ball in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament here yesterday. Needing seven runs from final over, tail-end batter and wicketkeeper Yuvraj Arora smashed an unbeaten 19 off just…
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Music Concert
July 1, 2026Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a Karnatak classical vocal concert by Vidu. G. Usha Somashekar at Sri Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple, SBM Colony, Sriramapura 2nd Stage, Mysuru, on July 4 at 6 pm. Vidu. Usha Somashekar will be accompanied by Vid. Thandavamurthy on violin, Vid. P. Nataraj on mridanga and Vid. M.R. Mohan on morching. Artiste’s Profile Vidu. Usha Somashekar was trained in Karnatak classical music under the guidance of eminent senior guru; vocalist and veena player; Karnataka Kalashree M.K. Saraswathi. She is a ‘B-High’ graded artiste of Akashavani and Dooradarshan. She has…
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Parampare to host Lectures & Dance-Drama
July 1, 2026Mysuru: Parampare, Mysuru, has organised ‘Devudu avara Mahabrahmana Vaachana-Vyakhyana / Lecture’ programme at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city from July 5 to 11: Senior writer and retd. Kannada Professor Nadoja Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Sastry will inaugurate the programme at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on July 5 at 5.45 pm. July 5: ‘Koushikana Solu’ by Vid. N. Shashank; July 6: ‘Kalipurushanige Vasishtara Ashwasane, Trishankuvina Bayake’ by Vidu. M.S. Keerthana; July 7: ‘Trishankuvina Swargarohana Vasishtara Shokavanaanta Vishwamitra’ by R. Tanushree; July 8: ‘Menaka Parinaya – Parashuramaagamana’ by N. Dhanya; July…
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A musician’s home-coming…
July 1, 2026G.K. Manamohan presenting a vocal concert, along with Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata, at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20. G.K. Manamohan gave a vocal concert accompanied by Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata. The concert was organised by Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20, in memory of M.H. Rajarao. Having spent a decade in the United States pursuing higher studies and working, young Manamohan chose to return to Mysore, driven not by professional ambition but by an…
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A captivating musical evening
July 1, 2026It is amazing to see that the Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), inaugurated only a year ago, continues to buzz with a variety of activities. Apart from regular music, dance and drama performances, it has hosted stand-up comedy shows, art workshops, architectural exhibitions, Kala Sapthami — a regular Wednesday treat featuring music, dance and drama — summer camps for children and adventure-based experiences….
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