Mysore/Mysuru: Rich tribute was paid to the Police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty at Police Martyrs’ Day organised at Police Martyrs’ Memorial near the office of DIGP (Southern Range) at Jalapuri in the city this morning. The office of DIGP (Southern Range) had organised the event in association with…
Tableaux taking shape for Jumboo Savari
October 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Finishing touches are being given to tableaux that will be taken out during Jumboo Savari procession, the last leg of Dasara festival called as ‘Vijayadashami’ on Oct. 24 from the Mysore Palace to the Bannimantap grounds in city. Apart from Mysuru, the artisans from 30 other districts in the State have camped at APMC…
Life of farmers unfolds at Raitha Dasara
October 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Raitha Dasara programme, part of the Dasara festival, provided insight into the lives of farmers and was held at J.K. Grounds in the heart of the city. Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy inaugurated the three-day event. Cheluvarayaswamy noted that the State is currently grappling with a severe drought, with 216 taluks already declared as…
‘Jails are turning into healthy reformation centres with Yoga’
October 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: B.S. Ramesh, Superintendent of Mysuru Central Jail, said that prisons have evolved beyond being places for punishment and are now providing opportunities for inmates to reform themselves, ultimately contributing to peace in society. He made these remarks during the inauguration of a Yoga for jail inmates organised by the Yoga Dasara Sub-Committee as part…
Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew escape module touches down
October 21, 2023New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) unmanned test flight for its first human spaceflight mission ‘Gaganyaan’ this morning lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, the first landmark in India’s ambitious space mission. Saturday’s rocket tested the emergency escape system of its crew module, which separated from the thruster and made…
Cities like Mysuru can grow with Metro service: PM Modi
October 21, 2023Bengaluru: While virtually inaugurating two sections of Bengaluru Namma Metro’s Purple Line, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted at the possibility of constructing a metro in Mysuru. “In Uttar Pradesh (UP) today, the Metro Rail is being introduced in Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Meerut, Agra and Kanpur. In some areas, the Metro is already operational, while in…
CM to open Lingambudhi Lake Botanical Garden on Oct. 25
October 21, 2023Father of Horticulture Dr. M.H. Marigowda’s statue to be unveiled at Curzon Park Mysore/Mysuru: After twelve years since its initial proposal, Mysuru city’s first Botanical Garden — Lingambudhi Lake Botanical Garden — is set to welcome visitors and tourists on Oct. 25, coinciding with the conclusion of Dasara-2023. Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, who is scheduled to…
Dasara special buses and trains begin service
October 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With crowds from across the State and the country flocking Mysuru for the famed Dasara event, the Dasara special buses and trains have started operations. The KSRTC and other State-run Transport corporations have together deployed an additional 2,000 special buses to meet the Dasara rush. The KSRTC Mysuru Division alone has pressed 300 more…
Mix of art forms enthral music lovers at Palace
October 21, 2023Kavya-Kuncha-Gayana, Pancha Veena recital, dance feature keep audience hooked throughout the evening Mysore/Mysuru: Various art forms that form the fulcrum of glorious tradition enriched Dasara festival, at the cultural programmes organised by Dasara Cultural Sub-Committee at Mysore Palace premises last evening. ‘Kavya-Kuncha-Gayana’ by Mudigunda Krishnamurthy and troupe brought alive the great personalities like erstwhile Maharaja…
50 mixer grinders given to Mahouts, Kavadis
October 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Cycle Pure Agarbathi, the platinum sponsor of Mysuru Dasara, has gifted 50 mixer grinders to Mahouts and Kavadis, extending gratitude to the often-overlooked heroes of Dasara. This act not only enhances the festive spirit but also recognises the invaluable contribution of these Mahouts in ensuring that the elephants are an integral part of the…















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