Tourists upset over Police move but Cops say restriction necessary to maintain law and order Mysuru: Ninety-kilometres of Mysuru is illuminated for Dasara and there is no better place than the Chamundi Hill to view the vast expanse of the city sparkling like diamonds on the ground. It is truly a sight to behold and…
It’s a cake walk for Arjuna to carry Golden Howdah
October 4, 2019These men prepare Gaadhi and Namdha to provide cushioning effect against 750-kg Howdah’s weight Mysuru: Jumboo Savari, the grand finale of Dasara festival, is no doubt the prime attraction in Mysuru especially when the 750-kg Golden Howdah is carried by the mighty Arjuna. Many are unaware of the intricate preparations to be made before the…
President in city on Oct. 11
October 4, 2019To lay foundation for Rs. 500 cr. JSS campus at Varuna Mysuru: President Ram Nath Kovind will be in city on Oct. 11 to lay foundation stone for the new campus of JSS Academy for Higher Education and Research. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Governor Vajubhai R. Vala, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Deputy CM…
Minister, MP and Mayor play a dicey game
October 4, 2019Mysuru: It is obvious that it is increasingly harder for traditional games to compete against the ever-growing invasion of screens around houses and swanky gadgets that grab the attention of children, youths and adults. Televisions, smartphones computers, gaming consoles — houses are full of electronics within the reach of children that offer many different interactive…
City cow yields 35.650 kg milk, walks away with first prize
October 4, 2019Mysuru: Anwar Pasha, a cattle owner of Lashkar Mohalla in the city, bagged the first prize in the State- level cow milking contest as a cow belonging to him yielded 35.650kg of milk at JK Grounds here on Thursday. The cow owned by Anwar Pasha milked 19kgs in the morning session and 16.650kg in the…
Grand procession marks Srirangapatna Dasara
October 4, 2019Srirangapatna: A colourful procession accompanied by a host of folk troupes marked the launching of the 3-day Dasara at Srirangapatna on Thursday. Former CM and BJP leader S.M. Krishna inaugurated the festival by offering floral tributes to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari at Bannimantap in Kirangoor. Dasara elephant Abhimanyu carried the Howdah and walked majestically…
Jumboo Savari tickets still out of reach
October 4, 2019Mysuru: The plight of people waiting to purchase Jumboo Savari and Torchlight Parade tickets has gone from bad to worse on day-2 with officials continuing to play hide-and-seek at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. After witnessing a chaotic situation yesterday, officials had informed that tickets would be on sale from 10 am this morning, but the…
Albumen endurance: Man eats 6 eggs in 30 seconds!
October 4, 2019Mysuru: The 1967 film ‘Cool Hand Luke’ tells the story of a man (played by Paul Newman) in prison for vandalism who refuses to be a cog in the wheel of the system. Inside the prison, he earns respect by demonstrating abilities of leadership and endurance. One of the feats of endurance is his task…
Chitra Santhe, Hasiru Santhe tomorrow
October 4, 2019Mysuru: As part of Dasara festival, Chitra Santhe and Hasiru Santhe will be held on Krishnaraja Boulevard in city tomorrow (Oct.5) from 9 am. Announcing this at a press meet at his office here yesterday, DC Abhiram G.Sankar said that the Chitra Santhe-Hasiru Santhe has been organised jointly by the District Administration, Tourism Department, Dasara…
Dancing without limits these children show how
October 4, 2019Mysuru: Specially-abled children had a gala time at J.K. Grounds yesterday morning where Mahila and Makkala Dasara was organised. Students of 15 special schools across the city and more than 18 organisations took part in the event and exhibited their talent. Special kids performed group dance and solo dance to some popular patriotic songs. Almost…
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