Mysuru: Mysuru’s Yuva Dasara-2026 celebrations came to a close yesterday evening with a performance by singer Sid Sriram, whose songs enthralled thousands of music lovers gathered at the venue near Uttanahalli on the city outskirts. The six-day event saw thousands of youngsters gather to sing, dance and enjoy a series of musical performances, turning the…
German Shepherd bags first place
October 19, 2026Mysuru Dasara 2026 Dog Show Mysuru: The following dogs were declared winners at the Dasara Dog Show competition organised by Raitha Dasara Sub-Committee as part of Dasara Pet Show at J.K. Grounds in city yesterday. The dogs were judged by international judges for their behaviour, discipline and personality. There were three prizes and certificates were…
3,473-drone peacock enters Guinness record
October 19, 2026Mysuru: The Dasara Drone Show created a record yesterday evening, with the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) entering the Guinness World Records for forming a peacock in the sky using 3,473 drones. With this achievement, CESC surpassed the previous record set in Libya on Sept. 30 this year, when about 3,000 drones were used to…
RPF Inspector Shivaraju wins five medals
October 19, 202636th All India Inter-Railway RPF Scientific Aids to Investigation Competition – 2026 Mysuru: C. Shivaraju, Inspector, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Workshop/Mysuru, represented South Western Railway (SWR) Zone at the 36th All India Inter-Railway RPF Scientific Aids to Investigation Competition – 2026, held at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, on Oct.14 and 15. Shivaraju…
SWR Mysuru makes special arrangements for passenger movement, crowd management
October 19, 2026Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has made comprehensive arrangements to manage the increased passenger rush during the Dasara Festival 2026 and to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for passengers. During the first five days of Dasara 2026, Mysuru Division recorded a total passenger footfall of 3.10 lakh, generating Rs. 3.11 crore in…
CESC MD M.S. Archana transferred again
October 19, 2026Mysuru: With just two days left for the grand Jumboo Savari (Oct. 21), marking the finale of the 11-day Dasara festivities, CESC Managing Director (MD) M.S. Archana has been transferred. The sudden transfer amidst Dasara has raised eyebrows in administrative circles. Archana has now been appointed as MD of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited (KSMCL)…
Rev. Fr. L. Johannes passes away
October 19, 2026Mysuru: Rev. Fr L. Johannes (70), who was staying at Prashantha Nilaya in Bannimantap, passed away today following illness at a private hospital in city. Funeral was held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in St. Philomena’s Church premises this afternoon followed by burial at Catholic Cemetery in Gandhinagar.
Kambala makes Dasara debut
October 18, 2026Slushy tracks echo with whistles, cheers as buffalo pairs charge forward Mysuru: For the first time in Mysuru Dasara’s history, Kambala, the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, was held as part of the festivities this year. Organised by the Dasara Kambala Sub-Committee at the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) Grounds near VTU Regional Centre on…
Parking, entry woes mar buffalo run
October 18, 2026Mysuru: The inaugural Kambala drew a huge crowd, but poor parking arrangements, confusion over entry and difficulties in accessing the spectator gallery caused inconvenience to visitors and journalists at the venue. Media personnel arriving as early as 9.30 am struggled to enter the venue, park their vehicles and locate designated areas ahead of the event,…
Dasara Dog Show: 780 furry friends steal limelight
October 18, 2026Mysuru: Over 780 pet dogs representing over 50 breeds took part in the Dasara Dog Show held as part of Raitha Dasara at J.K. Grounds this morning. The show was inaugurated by Animal Husbandry Minister C. Puttaranga Shetty. Pet owners from across the State brought their dogs to the event, showcasing a wide range of…













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