Mysuru: A two-day Desi Akki (Rice) Mela, showcasing over 100 traditional rice varieties from different States, began this morning at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry. Rare types such as red rice, aromatic rice, black rice, medicinal rice and bold-grained rice, along with a range of value-added rice products, are on display. Organised by ‘Sahaja Samrudha’ and the…
CM performs Bhumi Puja for Smt. Indira Gandhi Congress Bhavan
August 9, 2025Mysuru: CM Siddaramaiah, along with Dy.CM and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar performed the ‘Bhumi Puja’ for the Smt. Indira Gandhi Congress Bhavan near the City Railway Station this morning. Siddaramaiah said this would be the first Indira Gandhi Bhavan in the State to house the Congress office. He noted that the building, designed with heritage…
CM ‘not aware’ of Ibrahim’s Badami vote-buying claim
August 9, 2025Mysuru: Maintaining that he was unaware of former Union Minister C.M. Ibrahim’s statement in Mysuru yesterday — that Siddaramaiah had won from the Badami Assembly segment in the 2018 elections by purchasing votes — Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that Ibrahim is not in the Congress. Speaking to reporters at Mysuru Airport this morning, Siddaramaiah, replying…
Leopard caught on camera atop Ch. Hill
August 9, 2025Mysuru: A video of a leopard attacking a stray dog atop Chamundi Hill, is caught on camera, triggering shock waves, especially among the residents there. The video was captured on the CCTV camera of a restaurant located close to Chamundeshwari temple and residential area, during the wee hours of today at 2.45 am, when the…
Yuva Dasara venue to be decided after artiste line-up is confirmed
August 9, 2025Mysuru: The venue for Yuva Dasara, the youth-focused highlight of the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival, is yet to be decided. According to Mysuru Superintendent of Police (SP) N. Vishnuvardhana, who is also the Deputy Special Officer of the Yuva Dasara Sub-Committee, the location will be finalised only after the line-up of performing artistes is confirmed….
Traditional welcome awaits Dasara elephants at Palace
August 9, 2025Mysuru: The first batch of nine Dasara elephants, led by Captain and Golden Howdah carrier Abhimanyu, will be accorded a grand traditional welcome at the Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace tomorrow (Aug. 10) during the auspicious Makara Lagna between 6.45 pm and 7.20 pm. As it is a Sunday, the jumbos will be welcomed with…
CESC promises dazzling, secure Dasara lighting
August 9, 2025Mysuru: Preparations are underway to make this year’s Dasara illumination more dazzling than ever, with plans for striking displays along the Jumboo Savari route, major traffic circles and key event venues. The lighting — one of the most recognisable symbols of the world-famous Mysuru Dasara — is expected to draw lakhs of visitors and remain…
MP seeks Vande Bharat link from Mysuru to Tirupati
August 9, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, to introduce additional railway services to Tirupati, the famed spiritual destination in Andhra Pradesh. The appeal comes in response to the steady stream of pilgrims from Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar. In a press release following his…
Vishnuvardhan’s fans angered over razing actor’s cremation site
August 9, 2025Acting on HC directive, the cremation spot attached to Abhiman studio in Kengeri was demolished amid heavy Police cover on Thursday night Bengaluru: Following the High Court directive, the cremation site of late Sandalwood actor Sahasa Simha Dr. Vishnuvardhan at the premises of Abhiman Studio in Kengeri, was demolished amid heavy Police cover, on Thursday…
MDA clears development of private layouts on 400 acres
August 9, 2025Mysuru: In its general meeting held yesterday, the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) approved the development of private residential layouts spanning approximately on 400 acres across various parts of Mysuru. The meeting was chaired by MDA Chairman and Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy. The approved areas fall within MDA’s jurisdiction, covering Mysuru city and surrounding…















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