Mysuru: Pranavi Urs, who became the first Indian women to win a gold medal in golf at recently held Asian Games 2026 in Japan, will be accorded a grand welcome in city tomorrow (Oct. 7).She will be taken in a procession from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the Palace North Gate, to Mysore Race Club (MRC),…
Surya Kirans to enthral Dasara crowds; Sarang to miss show
October 6, 2026Mysuru: The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) aerobatic team, Surya Kiran, will participate in the Dasara Air Show, with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirming the team’s participation yesterday.However, Sarang, the IAF’s other aerobatic display team, will miss Dasara this year due to prior commitments. In a communication to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), Rajnath Singh…
Dhananjaya, howdah elephant?
October 6, 2026Mysuru: District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has hinted that Dhananjaya is likely to carry the Golden Howdah during this year’s Jumboo Savari.But when media persons had asked CM D.K. Shivakumar, who was in city to chair the Dasara Progress Review Meeting at the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) auditorium on Oct. 3, about who would carry the…
‘Cancel Kambala, conserve water’
October 6, 2026Activists raise black flags, display empty pots signifying drought Mysuru: Opposition to the Dasara Kambala, scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19, has intensified even as finishing works on the racing tracks ‘Vijaya’ and ‘Dashami’ are underway and a huge spectators’ gallery is being built at the venue near the VTU Regional Centre in Sathagalli here.More…
Dalit Mahasabha backs Kambala
October 6, 2026Mysuru: Rejecting the argument that organising Kambala would harm the environment, members of the Dalit Mahasabha staged a protest at Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikka Gadiyara) near Devaraja Market yesterday, demanding that the event be organised on a grand scale despite opposition from environmentalists and others.“Kambala is not just a sport. It is a native sport…
Create fear among sexual offenders: SC tells Police
October 6, 2026‘Do not yield to pressure from human rights groups while taking firm action’ New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) has told the Delhi Police to create a fear among those prone to committing sexual crimes, saying offenders must know that they would face severe consequences for such acts.Hearing a batch of matters relating to recent…
‘Save Thippayyanakere’
October 6, 2026Police Layout residents protest over civic woes, sewage entering lake Mysuru: Residents of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar (Police Layout), located at the foot of Chamundi Hill, staged a protest yesterday under the banner of Samana Manaskara Vedike, demanding basic civic amenities and immediate steps to stop polluted sewage water from entering the historic Lalithadripura Lake,…
Yuva Sambhrama – Day 8: Women occupy centre stage
October 6, 2026Singer Vijay Prakash to perform during grand finale tomorrow Mysuru: Yuva Sambhrama continued to attract the audience even on the eighth day with youth thronging the Kuvempu Open-Air Theatre in Manasagangothri to witness the dance performance of college students. Yesterday was reserved for only students from women colleges to showcase their talent in front of…
Nada Habba is now Officials’ ‘Reels Dasara’, alleges former Mayor
October 6, 2026Mysuru: Former Mayor Sandesh Swamy has expressed his disappointment over officers for being featured in reels as a publicity activity for this year’s Dasara.In a press release, Sandesh Swamy said, the officials had not involved the elected representatives, political leaders, associations and the public in organising Dasara events.“The officials have only been creating reels in…
Cauvery Aarti at KRS Dam postponed by a week
October 6, 2026To be held now from Oct. 18 to 23Mandya: The Cauvery Aarti at KRS reservoir in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, that was earlier scheduled to be held from Oct. 11, has been postponed by a week.Cauvery Aarti, that is conducted on the lines of Ganga Aarti at Varanasi, was originally scheduled to take place…












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