Mysuru witnessed a spectacular celebration of classical dance at Noopura Nrithyotsava-2025 held at Kalamandira recently. Organised by Noopura Nrithyalaya, the festival featured over 70 performers aged between 8 and 50 years, presenting a rich repertoire of Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam before a gathering of nearly 1,000 rasikas. The evening opened with Nrithyathi, a Shiva Stuthi set…
Young vocalist Adithi Prahlad delivered a vibrant and engaging Karnatak music concert at the scenic Suttur Mutt, located at the foot of Chamundi Hill recently. She was ably supported by the talented C.V. Shruthi on violin and seasoned percussionists Vid. G.S. Ramanujam (mridanga) and Vid. V.S. Ramesh (morching). Adithi, a disciple of stalwarts R.K. Padmanabha…
Mysuru: As part of its Monthly Moonlight Music-284, Suttur Mutt, Mysuru, has organised a flute-violin jugalbandi concert by Pt. Pravin Godkhindi and Vid. R. Kumaresh at the Mutt premises, foot of Chamundi Hill, in city on Oct. 7 at 6 pm. They will be accompanied by Vid. Arjun Kumar on mridanga and Pt. Ravindra Yavagal…
After 2-month stay in city, Dasara elephants head back to their forest camps; No honorarium this time, crucial role overlooked, say caretakers Caption: Over 2,000 onlookers had gathered at the Mysore Palace premises this afternoon as the elephants left to their camps. Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- The stars of Dasara — 14 elephants — began…
Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MK&BS)- The 11-day Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara, which concluded with the Jumboo Savari on Thursday (Oct. 2), generated an estimated 1,000 tonnes of waste across the city. Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Health Officer Dr. Venkatesh told Star of Mysore that while the daily average waste collection in the city is 50 to…
Gains 440-kg, tops Dasara elephant weight chart Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- Among the 14 elephants that arrived to participate in this year’s Dasara festivities, Bhima recorded the highest weight gain — an impressive 440 kilograms, leaving behind Howdah elephant Abhimanyu, who gained 275-kg. This made Bhima the heaviest elephant in the group. Sugreeva stood second,…
Driven by social media buzz, more than 10,000 spectators flock to witness elephants in action Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- The Forest Department faced significant challenges in ensuring public safety during this year’s Dasara elephant training sessions, mainly due to the overwhelming turnout of spectators — including many from outside Karnataka, said Deputy Conservator of Forests…
Mysuru, Oct. 5 (PM&BS)- Even after the Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara, which concluded spectacularly with the Jumboo Savari on Oct. 2, the city continues to witness heavy traffic, with the festive illumination still drawing huge crowds. As the city remains lit up until Oct. 12, people — especially youngsters — are thronging the roads after…
Rescues 33 children from beggary; CWC warns parents of legal action in case of any recurrence Mysuru, Oct. 5- In a special drive named ‘Operation Navaratri’, the Special Juvenile Police Unit and Child Helpline, has rescued over 30 children who were found begging on roads during the recently concluded Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara. Acting on…
New Delhi, Oct. 5 (Agencies)- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Saturday announced that it has amended the National Highways Fee rules for vehicles entering toll plazas without a valid and functional FASTag. With effect from Nov. 15, 2025, vehicle owners who do not use FASTag will be required to pay 1.25 times…
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