Mysore/Mysuru: All roads led to Manasagangothri campus with the inauguration of three-day Mysuru Fest organised by Department of Tourism at the Gangothri campus in city yesterday. The event, which attracted a large number of people in the morning, witnessed a heavy footfall in the evening, specially to tickle their taste buds with variety of cuisines…
75th Republic Day celebrated with patriotic fervour in city
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The 75th Republic Day was celebrated by the District Administration with much fervour at the Torchlight Parade Grounds, Bannimantap in city on Friday. Social Welfare and District In-charge Dr.H.C. Mahadevappa who unfurled the tri-colour to mark the celebration, explained the significance of the day with the commemoration of adopting Indian Constitution way back on…
Golden chisels, silver hammers used to carve Balak Ram’s eyes
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The entire process of crafting Balak Ram’s idol spanned seven to eight months, allowing for Arun Yogiraj’s artistic freedom to flourish. The consecration on Jan. 22 marked a distinctive transformation, revealing the divine essence of the idol post-installation. A special focus was placed on the development of Balak Ram’s eyes, with the use of…
Extended weekend holidays: Mysuru witnesses heavy rush of tourists
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Just days after the new year rush and Sankranti festival weekend rush, the city is witnessing another spell of tourist rush, with all tourist spots in and around the city such as Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Zoo, Karanji Lake, Brindavan Gardens, Jaganmohan Palace etc., witnessing a heavy flow of tourists since Thursday evening, with…
Jayachamaraja Wadiyar statue: MCC owes Rs. 12 lakh to Arun Yogiraj!
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: During a meeting convened on Thursday to discuss the preparation for the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Budget for 2024-2025, former Mayor Shivakumar raised a significant concern. He accused the MCC of failing to settle the bill amounting to Rs. 12 lakh it owed to sculptor Arun Yogiraj. This outstanding amount pertains to Arun Yogiraj’s…
NIE to host five-day IDE Boot Camp from Jan. 29
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Union Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) in association with Wadhwani Foundation will be jointly organising “Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Boot Camp Phase-II” at the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, said NIE Principal Dr. Rohini Nagapadma, here…
Renovated Band House to showcase past glory
January 27, 2024BNPM provides Rs. 64 lakh funds under CSR; Archaeology Department renovates structure and hands it back to Police Department Mysore/Mysuru: The renovated Band House at Nazarbad in the city was handed back to the Police Department on Thursday. The Band House, which is over a century old heritage structure, was renovated under Corporate Social Responsibility…
Gorillas of Mysuru Zoo get a new house
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The newly built Gorilla Family Housing Facility with the financial assistance under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds of Rs. 5 crore from Infosys Foundation, Bengaluru, was inaugurated on Thursday at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo). The total area of this facility is 37,000 sq.ft. This contribution goes a long way in conservation of…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Vidu. Amrutha tomorrow
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Nruthya Vidya Peeta, Mysuru, an Academy of Classical Dance and Indian Arts, has organised Nrutyaamrutha — Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Vidu. M.S. Amrutha, disciple of Guru C.N. Anitha tomorrow (Jan. 28) from 5.30 pm onwards at Kirurangamandira in Kalamandira premises. Sri Nataraja Puja, Kinkini Puja and Veda Ghosha will be held by Aniruddh M. Jois…
Flute and vocal recitals
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Swarasankula Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, has organised Hindustani classical music concerts tomorrow at 5.30 pm at Ganabharathi’s Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Adichunchanagiri road in city. The evening starts with a flute recital by Vidu. Sameeksha H. Vivek. She will be accompanied by Kedar Joshi on tabla. This will be followed by a vocal recital by Vidu….















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