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Union Minister opens ‘Shilpa Samagama Mela’
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Union Minister opens ‘Shilpa Samagama Mela’

October 14, 2026

Mysuru: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale inaugurated the ‘Shilpa Samagama Mela’ at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds yesterday evening. The fair showcases handicrafts and artisan products from across the country and will be held till Oct. 19 from 3 pm to 10 pm. After the inauguration, Athawale visited the stalls…

‘Swarayaana’ enthrals audience at Palace premises
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‘Swarayaana’ enthrals audience at Palace premises

October 14, 2026

Mysuru: The  gathering at Mysore Palace premises was treated to a mega music ensemble as melodious songs, coupled with rhythmic instrumental music in the background, reverberated last evening, with singers putting up a sterling performance. The event was organised as part of Dasara cultural programmes at Palace premises. ‘Swarayaana’ by singer-duo Ajay Warrier and Anuradha…

Dancing start for Yuva Dasara
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Dancing start for Yuva Dasara

October 14, 2026

Mukkala… Mukkabala… Laila… sets the stage for Prabhu Deva Mysuru: A sea of people, cool breeze, colourful lights and music set the mood at the sprawling grounds in Uttanahalli on the outskirts of Mysuru yesterday evening, as thousands of fans waited eagerly for their favourite star. When the familiar beats of “Mukkala… Mukkabala… Laila…” rang…

Filmy hits keep crowd on its feet
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Filmy hits keep crowd on its feet

October 14, 2026

Mysuru: The inaugural evening of Yuva Dasara turned into a musical extravaganza as Kannada music director and playback singer B. Ajaneesh Loknath kept the audience entertained with a two-hour performance packed with popular film songs. The show opened with the background score of Telugu film ‘Mangalavaaram…’, followed by Ajaneesh’s rendition of ‘Brahma Kalasha…’ from Kantara….

Let Kannada not become a victim of AI: Senior writer Vaidehi
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Let Kannada not become a victim of AI: Senior writer Vaidehi

October 14, 2026

Mysuru: Renowned senior Kannada writer and poetess Vaidehi inaugurated Mysuru Dasara Kavigoshti-2026 by lighting the lamp and blowing a bugle at B.M. Sri Auditorium of Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) at Manasagangothri campus in city yesterday. Dasara Kavigoshti-2026 is titled as ‘Bahuroopi Kavigoshti’ as it is diverse in nature with Hasya-Chituku Goshti, Chiguru Kavigoshti,…

‘Literature, Culture & Heritage, true measures of nation’s wealth’
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‘Literature, Culture & Heritage, true measures of nation’s wealth’

October 14, 2026

Unique expo of rural equipment at KIKS Mysuru:  Film Actor and renowned theatre person ‘Mukhyamantri’ Chandru has opined that a country’s wealth is not measured by its people’s wealth but by the richness of its literature, culture and heritage He was speaking at Hasya- Chutuku Kavigoshti of this year’s Dasara Bahuroopi Kavigoshti held at B.M….

Prashantha likely to be Howdah Elephant
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Prashantha likely to be Howdah Elephant

October 14, 2026

Mysuru: With just a week left for the world famous Jumboo Savari (Oct. 21), the selection of the successor to Abhimanyu to carry the Golden Howdah this year is still not done which has left many curious. As Mahendra and Dhananjaya are out of the race, 54-year-old Prashantha from Dubare Elephant Camp, which has excelled…

A ride after the Jumbo Walk…
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A ride after the Jumbo Walk…

October 14, 2026

Mysuru: Yesterday’s weight training exercise saw Sugreeva carrying the wooden howdah with sand bags in it and walking majestically on Jumboo Savari route to reach the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap. He walked from Mysore Palace till the Torchlight Parade Grounds by carrying over 500-kg weight in one hour and 30 minutes. As Roopa and…

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Court rejects ex-MP Prathap Simha’s anticipatory bail plea

October 14, 2026

Bengaluru: The Special Court for People’s Representatives at Bengaluru, on Tuesday, rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former MP Prathap Simha in connection with a case registered by T. Narasipur Police charging Simha of obstructing Police duties during ‘Ganeshotsava’ (Ganesha idols mass immersion) in T. Narasipur town of Mysuru district last month. The Court, while…

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Hotel owners seek extension of business hours till 1 am

October 14, 2026

Mysuru: The Mysuru Hotel Owners Association has urged the State Government to extend business hours within Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits till 1 am, on the lines of Bengaluru. Association President C. Narayanagowda, accompanied by Karnataka Exhibition Authority Chairman Ayub Khan, met CM D.K. Shivakumar on Oct. 11 and submitted a memorandum seeking an early…

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