Gavimutt Seer formally inaugurates Nada Habba; D.K. Shivakumar leads fest for first time as CM Mysuru: The world-renowned Mysuru Dasara began with traditional rituals atop Chamundi Hill this morning, marking the start of the 416th year of the festival. Abhinava Sri Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji of Gavimutt, Koppal, formally inaugurated the festivities by showering flower petals on…
Nandi Dhwaja pole snaps
October 11, 2026Mysuru: The Nandi Dhwaja pole snapped while being erected near Mahishasura statue circle atop Chamundi Hill, shortly before the inauguration of Dasara. Rituals had been performed for Nandi Dhwaja ahead of the festival. However, the pole broke while it was being erected this morning. One Mahadevappa’s team had brought two Nandi Dhwaja poles, but with…
Khas Durbar
October 11, 2026Yaduveer ascends Golden Throne amidst rituals at Mysore Palace Mysuru: The Khas Durbar (Private Durbar), which marks the beginning of Sharannavaratri celebrations of Mysore Royal Family, began with titular head of Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the Golden Throne at the Durbar Hall in Mysore Palace this morning. The puja rituals at…
Gavimutt Seer shares thoughts on life and human emotions
October 11, 2026‘Life is a flow of experiences; one must learn to stay away from negativity’ Mysuru: Abhinava Sri Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji of Gavimutt, Koppal, the chief guest of Dasara 2026, spoke on human life, emotions, relationships and mental well-being during his address at Suttur Srikshetra in Nanjangud yesterday evening. On his arrival in Mysuru, the Seer was…
‘Mahisha Mandalotsava’ celebrated in city
October 11, 2026Mysuru: Stating that we should speak taking history into account and not on the basis of ancient texts, Litterateur Dr. Vithal Waggan said that one should not be afraid of speaking history. He was speaking at the ‘Mahisha Mandalotsava’ (Mahisha Dasara) organised by Mahisha Mandalotsava Acharana Samiti at Town Hall in the heart of the…
Woman loses Rs. 11.63 lakh to cyber criminals
October 11, 2026Mysuru: Cyber criminals, who lured a woman into investing money by promising huge profit, have cheated the woman of Rs. 11.63 lakh. On July 14, the 50-year-old woman, while browsing her Facebook page, came to know about one Sharan Patil, who told her that he owned a automobile company. Sharan Patil then told the woman…
Alleged harassment from wife: FDA at Mounted Police Force commits suicide
October 11, 2026Mysuru: A First Division Assistant (FDA) attached to city’s Mounted Police Force, unable to bear the alleged harassment from his wife, committed suicide by hanging self at his house in Gandhinagar on Oct. 7 evening. The deceased is P.M. Sundar Raj (46). He had married Dakshayini, a teacher at T. Narasipur Government Higher Primary School…
Boy missing from city
October 11, 2026Mysuru: A 16-year-old boy, who left his house on Sept. 30 saying that he was going to the College, has since gone missing. The missing boy is Hruthvik, son of Manjunath and a resident of Shaneshwara Layout in N.R. Mohalla. His father had filed a missing complaint at Narasimharaja (NR) Police Station on Oct. 1. …
Handmade (Paper Pulp) Dolls Show at Inchara Kalakshetra
October 11, 2026Mysuru: K.S. Raghavendra, a 77-year-old artist from city, has organised a Handmade (Paper Pulp) Dolls Show at his residence, ‘Inchara Kalakshetra,’ 149/150, 4th Cross, 3rd Main, Mahadeshwaranagara 2nd Stage, Vijayanagar, Mysuru, from Oct. 11 to Nov. 8 . Display will be open for public viewing from 10 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to…
Rangaswamy
October 11, 2026Yalandur: Rangaswamy (46), journalist and newspaper distributor, passed away following a heart attack in the town. He leaves behind his mother, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed yesterday afternoon, according to family sources.












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