Thiruvalla: Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma, the 21st Mar Thoma Metropolitan of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, passed away this morning at a private hospital in Thiruvalla, Kerala following brief illness. He was 90. The Metropolitan had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital and his condition deteriorated sharply over the last one week. He breathed…
Traditional start for simple Dasara
October 17, 2020Dr. C.N. Manjunath urges Govt. to treat Corona Warriors, who die while on duty, as ‘Martyrs’ All tourist spots in Mysuru and Mandya open for visitors Mysore/Mysuru: After months of COVID-19 pandemic, Mysuru came alive with the opening of Dasara-2020 festivities atop Chamundi Hill today. The city will be bubbling with enthusiasm and gaiety for…
Netas flout COVID guidelines
October 17, 2020Dr. Manjunath accorded traditional honour Mysore/Mysuru: COVID-19 guidelines issued by Union Health Ministry went for a toss due to its violation at the inauguration of Dasara atop Chamundi Hill this morning. Although the State Government had restricted the crowd to 200, the number of Police personnel on duty crossed 100 due to presence of VVIPs….
All tourist spots in Mysuru, Mandya open for visitors
October 17, 2020Government urges people to follow COVID safety norms strictly Mysore/Mysuru: Following pressure from travel, tourism and hospitality industry, the State Government has revoked the orders on closure of all important tourist places in both Mysuru and Mandya districts. On Friday, a delegation of travel, tourism and hotel associations met Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in city…
Handful of devotees witness Theerthodbhava
October 17, 2020Madikeri: Amidst clear skies and a favourable weather, the Holy Cauvery Theerthodbhava took place at Talacauvery, the birth place of River Cauvery in Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district at 7.04 am today in the auspicious Tula Lagna of Kanya Rashi. As soon as the sacred water sprung from the Theertha Kundike at 7.04 am, scores…
Yaduveer holds Khas Durbar
October 17, 2020Pattada Aane, Pattada Kudure and Pattada Hasu brought to Mysore Palace Mysore/Mysuru: Navarathri rituals at Mysore Palace began with the commencement of Khas Durbar or Private Durbar today during which titular head of Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascended the Golden Throne at Durbar Hall at 11.45 am after performing various rituals. Prior…
Ramakrishna Ashrama’s green initiative draws huge public response
October 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: City’s Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama’s green initiative, launched in memory of Swami Sureshanandaji has received tremendous response from the public. The Ashrama launched the initiative with the theme Mysuru Hasiraagirali, Viveka Namma Usiragirali, under Haccha Hasira Mysuru, Viveka Prabheya Mysuru programme on Sept. 27 and till Oct. 15, the Ashrama has distributed over 29,200 tree…
CM to present State Sangeetha Vidwan Award to Pt. Vinayak Torvi this evening
October 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Bengaluru’s Pt. Vinayak Torvi has been selected for this year’s ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award which will be conferred on him by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa at the inaugural ceremony of Dasara cultural programmes at Mysore Palace premises today (Oct. 17) at 6 pm. Profile: Pandit Vinayak Malharrao Torvi is an Indian Classical vocalist. He…
Air India to start Mysuru-Mangaluru flight from Oct.25
October 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Expanding its air traffic services in the State, the Air India has decided to operate Mysuru-Mangaluru flight from Oct.25. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha and several Industrial bodies had appealed the air service provider to operate flights between the two important cities of the State. Air India has already been operating Bengaluru-Mangaluru flight, with departure…
MCC invites applications for temporary posts
October 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In order to enhance staff strength for meeting COVID-19 testing targets, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC)has invited applications from eligible candidates for appointment as Lab Technicians, Swab Collectors and Data Entry Operators on temporary basis. The appointment is being made for 20 posts of Lab Technicians and 20 posts of Data Entry Operators. Candidates…















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