Cloud seeding programme to be taken up at a cost of Rs. 28.52 crore for 60 days Bengaluru: Following the deficit in monsoon rainfall, the Karnataka Government has approved an emergency cloud seeding programme at a cost of Rs. 28.52 crore. The cloud seeding will be taken up for the next 60 days for 200…
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‘The Compounding Leader’ book released in city
August 23, 2026Mysuru: ‘The Compounding Leader: A Mid-Career Manifesto in the Age of AI’ authored by Adarsh Sudhindra, Chief Innovation Officer of Excelsoft Technologies and Founding Member of Mysore Quantum AI, was jointly released by Mysore Quantum AI and Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust at an event held at a private hotel in city yesterday. Announcing his…
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Palace environs present a sorry sight ahead of Dasara
August 23, 2026Uneven footpaths, litter, urine stench and a closed subway await facelift Mysuru: With Naada Habba Mysuru Dasara less than two months away, the surroundings of Mysuru Palace, the epicentre of the celebrations, present a sorry picture to tourists and the public. Lack of regular maintenance has resulted in uneven footpath slabs, damaged heritage-style railings and…
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Despite ban, PoP Ganesha idols make their way into city
August 23, 2026Mysuru: Despite the ban on making and selling of Plaster of Paris (PoP) made Gowri-Ganesha idols, especially ahead of Gowri-Ganesha festival in September, the environmentally hazardous idols are making their way into the city, without any check. The vendors have been procuring the gigantic size idols of Ganesha from the artistes spanning other States like…
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Palace all set to welcome Dasara elephants
August 23, 2026Temporary sheds being constructed for Mahouts, Kavadis and their families Mysuru: With the world famous Dasara round the corner, preparations are underway at the Mysore Palace premises for welcoming the first batch of Dasara elephants. Works on the construction of temporary sheds for Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara elephants, have gained pace in Someshwaraswamy temple…
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Abhimanyu to be ‘Nishane’ elephant this year
August 23, 2026Mysuru: Elephant Abhimanyu, who had majestically carried the Golden Howdah during Dasara procession for six times in a row from 2020 to 2025, was not chosen by the Forest Department officials for the job this time which has caused widespread resentment among the general public. The officials had stated that though Abhimanyu is capable to…
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More than 20 injured as safari bus rams into tree
August 23, 2026Incident at Kakanakote Safari area in Antharasanthe Forest Range of H.D. Kote Mysuru: More than 20 visitors to Kakanakote safari located at Antharasanthe Forest Range in Dammanakatte, H.D. Kote, were injured after the safari bus they were travelling rammed into a tree last evening. The safari centre witnessed a usual weekend rush with visitors coming…
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Mysurean selected for International Theatre Fellowship in Moscow
August 23, 2026Mysuru: Biddanda Diya Ponnappa of Mysuru has been selected to represent India at the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship 2026 in Moscow from Aug. 24 to Oct.3. She is among 12 artistes chosen from BRICS+ nations including Brazil, Argentina, China, Malaysia, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Turkey and Iran. Hosted at the world-renowned Russian Institute of Theatre…
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Theatre Camp by Nirantara
August 23, 2026Mysuru: With the objective of creating cultural and social awareness, Nirantara Foundation has organised the 21st annual ‘Sahajaranga’ Theatre Training Camp for college students at Gandhi Bhavan, Manasagangothri. Applications are invited from interested students for the camp which will be held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 30, every day from 4.45 pm to 8 pm….
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Kathak Ranga Pravesh of Smitha Marakini
August 23, 2026‘Laya Lahari – The Journey of a Kathakar’ Mysuru: The Kathak Ranga Pravesh of Smitha Marakini, titled ‘Laya Lahari – The Journey of a Kathakar,’ will be held at RamaGovinda Rangamandira in Ramakrishnanagar on Aug. 29 from 5.30 pm onwards. Vidu. C.N. Anitha will be the chief guest. Accompanying artistes are Pt. Prabhu Rao (vocal…
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