‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award conferred on Pandit Vinayak Torvi Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara Cultural programmes held at Mysore Palace premises got off to a colourful start here yesterday. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa opened the event through online from Bengaluru. A big dais has been put in front of the illuminated Mysore Palace to hold a variety…
Nanjangud: Two labourers, who were proceeding on NH-766 (Nanjangud-Ooty Road) on their bike, were killed on the spot, when a speeding Bolero pick-up truck rammed into the bike this morning. The deceased are Nagaraj (36) and Puttaswamy (52), residents of Kudlapura village. Nagaraj and Puttaswamy were proceeding on their bike (KA-09-HU-8411) to Begur, Gundlupet taluk,…
Gonikoppal: Rajendra, the 56-year-old elephant at Mathigod Elephant Camp, who was the second in command for other elephants after Abhimanyu, died of injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant on Tuesday last. On Tuesday night, Rajendra was let into the forest for grazing and the next day morning, Rajendra’s Mahout and Kavadi went into…
Chennai: Renowned Karnatak vocalist, Padma Bhushan Vid. Puliyur Subramaniam Narayanaswamy (86), passed away on Friday night at his residence in Chennai. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. A recipient of several prestigious awards and titles, including Padma Bhushan and Tamil Nadu Government’s Kalaimamani, Narayanaswamy was the disciple of the legendary Semmangudi Srinivasa…
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…
Dr. 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…
Dr. 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….
Government 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…
Madikeri: 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…
Pattada 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…
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