Mysuru: B.R. Mahesh, a senior grade KAS Officer, currently serving as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), who has been given an additional charge as the Commissioner of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), took charge this morning. Mahesh replaces K.R. Rakshith, the previous Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO) of MDA,…
Races during Dasara to attract over three lakh spectators: MLA Ashok Kumar Rai Mysuru: The stage is set for the inclusion of Kambala, the coastal region’s traditional buffalo race, in this year’s Mysuru Dasara, with organisers confirming that registrations have already exceeded 180. Puttur MLA and Chairman of the Mysuru and Bengaluru Kambala Committee, Ashok…
Mysuru: A coalition of farmers’ organisations, Dalit groups, environmental activists, ‘Parisarakkagi Naavu’ and Kannada organisations will hold a protest meeting at 10 am near the VTU Regional Centre on Outer Ring Road at Sathagalli, tomorrow (July 18), opposing the State government’s proposal to host Dasara Kambala. The protest is expected to bring together several prominent…
Mysuru: Former Mysuru Mayor Sandesh Swamy has written to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, urging the State government to preserve the traditional character of Mysuru Dasara by not including Kambala buffalo races in its official programme. In his letter, Swamy said Dasara is more than a festival, describing it as a symbol of Karnataka’s culture, heritage,…
Trained and equipped at NSG headquarters in Haryana Mysuru: In a significant move to strengthen security, the Karnataka Government has established a permanent Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) in Mysuru, recognising the city’s cultural prominence and the presence of several strategically important installations. Mysuru is home to the iconic Mysore Palace, major IT companies…
Hunsur: A two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot after ramming the bike he was riding into a stationary tractor at Nilavaagilu village in the taluk on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as Narayana (32), a resident of Honnenahalli village in the taluk. On Wednesday at about 10 pm, Narayana was proceeding on…
Mysuru: A specially abled minor girl was allegedly assaulted sexually on July 16 and a case has been registered at Yelwal Police Station. According to the complaint lodged by the minor victim’s mother, one Shivanna, residing in the same colony had sexually assaulted her 15-year-old third daughter at about 10.30 am on July 16. She…
Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has submitted a memorandum to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner M.K. Savitha, demanding special camps on coming Sundays to facilitate the completion of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, besides allowing BJP workers willing to work as volunteers to assist Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and to clear footpath…
Mysuru: Urban Development and District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has instructed the officials to stop the ongoing road white-topping works in city during Dasara to avoid traffic snarls. Presiding over the meeting of district-level officers at D. Devaraj Urs meeting hall in Zilla Panchayat premises here on Wednesday, Dr. Yathindra said that white topping works…
New facility most likely to be inaugurated this Dasara; it will be kept open throughout the year Mysuru: The forthcoming Naada Habba Mysuru Dasara is most likely to greet the visitors with an exclusive Food Court, planned at an estimated cost of Rs. 4 crore, at the premises of Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Urban Development and…
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