Mysuru: ‘Samartha Sadvidya 2026-27’, an inter-collegiate competition organised by Sadvidya Composite Pre-University College, was held with grandeur recently. The event was inaugurated by M. D. Gopinath, Secretary, Sadvidya Educational Institutions. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed his happiness over the achievements of the participating colleges. Prof. M. S. K. Narahari Babu, President, Sadvidya Educational Institutions,…

Green nets, wall art, rangoli to transform back lanes of Lansdowne Building Mysuru: The surroundings of the historic Lansdowne Building, including the lanes and alleys that have turned into open urination spots, will soon be transformed into a clean walking path with wall art. The stretch along the rear wall of the Lansdowne Building on…

Shifted from Chamarajanagar to Mysuru Zoo Chamarajanagar / Mysuru: A male elephant calf, suspected to have been abandoned by its mother and found wandering on the roadside, was rescued in Hanur Buffer Range of MM Hills yesterday and has been shifted to Mysuru Zoo for treatment. Motorists, who found the elephant calf aged about one…

Conducting Kambala during Dasara will not add to its significance: Pramoda Devi Mysuru: Member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar said Kambala, the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, has its own unique significance and should preferably be organised separately rather than as part of the Mysuru Dasara festivities. Addressing a press…

Khas Durbar from Oct. 11; Vijaya Yatra on Oct. 21 Mysuru: The Sharannavaratri celebrations will begin at the Mysore Palace from Oct. 5 with the assembling of Golden Throne, said erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, here yesterday. Addressing the media persons at her residence, she said that the rituals would commence at…

Mandya: Kannada film actor V. Ravichandran will inaugurate this year’s Srirangapatna Dasara. Mandya DC Dr. Kumara and Srirangapatna MLA Rameshbabu Bandi Siddegowda extended the official invitation to the actor at his residence in Bengaluru yesterday. This year’s Srirangapatna Dasara will be held from Oct. 15 to 18. Ravichandran will inaugurate the Jumboo Savari at Bannimantap…

Metal detectors, thermal scanners guard Dasara elephants’ feet Mysuru: As the Dasara festivities approach, the Forest Department is keeping a close watch on the health of the elephants taking part in the grand Jumboo Savari procession. After every training session, the elephants’ feet are checked using metal detectors and thermal scanners to ensure their safety….

Mysuru: Special health and grooming care is being provided to the Dasara elephants to keep them cool and healthy amid the rising heat. They are being given oil massages. Neem oil and castor oil are applied to their feet and foreheads to help keep their bodies cool. Their nails are also receiving special attention. Forest…

Mysuru: In an effort to attract youths to Dasara Yuva Sabhrama-2026 to be held at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, Yuva Sambhrama Sub-Committee has come out with a promotional song for which singers/composer Gurukiran and Ananya Bhat have lent their voice. The Sub-Committee is also making a video featuring…