Bomman and Bellie of Oscar-winning ‘Elephant Whisperers’ fame worship Dasara elephants near Mysore Palace Mysore/Mysuru: Skal India Congress-2023, aimed at providing a comprehensive platform for professionals looking to contribute to the advancement of tourism industry in Karnataka, especially in Mysuru and Bengaluru, commenced at Silent Shores Resort and Spa in Hootagalli last evening. The two-day…
Bomman underlines need to protect nature, wildlife
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In his address at Skal India Congress-2023, Bomman of ‘Elephant Whisperers’ fame underscored the paramount importance of cherishing and safeguarding nature and wildlife. He passionately articulated the urgent need to preserve forests and biodiversity for the very survival of our planet. Bomman reminded the audience that the well-being of humanity is intrinsically intertwined with…
Cannon Firing: Dry run begins at Mysore Palace
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To make sure that there will be no glitches and mistakes during the 21 round cannon salute in one minute, when VIPs shower flowers on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, placed inside the Golden Howdah on Vijayadashami Day (Oct. 24), a team of Police personnel from the City Armed Reserve (CAR), who are part…
Gem Box: Chicken outlet supervisor returns money dropped by customer 15 days back
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: P.M. Nanaiah, a resident of Vijayanagar, visited a chicken selling outlet at Vijayanagar 2nd Stage on Sept. 15 to purchase meat and had dropped some money while removing his wallet. After paying for the purchase, Nanaiah went his way. But the outlet supervisor B.S. Anil Kumar, who had observed the currency notes falling from…
Pairing of Dasara Wrestlers on Oct. 8: Addl. SP Dr. Nandini
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara Wrestling Sub-Committee has decided to conduct the process of pairing wrestlers for Dasara Nada Kusti, on Oct. 8 at the arena in Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) premises in city. This decision was taken during the preliminary meeting of the Sub-Committee held under the Chairmanship of Additional Superintendent of Police Dr. B.N. Nandini, who…
‘Mahisha Dasara for Mysuru’s identity, not against Goddess Chamundi or Dasara’
October 5, 2023Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee releases pamphlets about event at Chamundi Hill on Oct. 13 Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee have reaffirmed that ‘Mahisha Dasara planned on Oct.13 at Chamundi Hill here is for preserving the identity of the city, not against Goddess Chamundeshwari or Mysuru Dasara.’ They reiterated their stand in the wake…
MCC re-introduces free breakfast scheme for Pourakarmikas
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The free breakfast scheme for Pourakarmikas of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has been re-introduced from Oct. 1, marking the beginning of the Swachhata Hi Seva cleaning campaign. Originally introduced in 2017, this ambitious project has faced several challenges, including cancellations, quality concerns and issues related to taste in the past. The Sunday breakfast distribution…
Cauvery row: Mekedatu project only solution for water dispute, says MP Sreenivasa Prasad
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Cauvery Kriya Samiti has continued its indefinite protest over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu by the State Government. At a protest organised near Town Hall in the city by the Committee on Gandhi Jayanti day, senior BJP leader and MP from Chamarajanagar V. Sreenivasa Prasad also lent his support by participating…
Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa honoured with Amrita Keerti Award
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Kannada writer and novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa of Mysuru was conferred with the prestigious Amrita Keerti Award by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi at the Amritapuri Ashram in Kollam during Amma’s 70th birthday celebrations “Amritavarsham 70” on Oct. 3. The Amrita Keerti Puraskar is a prestigious annual award, presented by Mata Amritanandamayi Math. It…
Spinners weaving charakhas pay active tribute to Gandhiji in city
October 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Noolugarara Balaga, a collective of spinners, celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by engaging in cotton yarn spinning using portable charakhas. The event took place at the Wadiyar Centre for Architecture campus on Krishnaraja Boulevard in city on Oct. 2. More than 40 participants actively spun cotton yarn as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who championed…















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