Mysuru: In a strange case of personal animosity, an alleged plot by fellow teachers to falsely implicate a Government school Head Master, who was on the verge of retirement, in a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case has come to light in Mysuru taluk. Ramashetty, Head Master of the Government School at Hanchya…
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Youth murdered in broad daylight
September 26, 2026T. Narasipur: In a ghastly incident, a 25-year-old youth was brutally murdered in broad daylight here this morning. The victim has been identified as Subhash, son of Rachappa and a native of Alagudu village in the taluk. The incident occurred at a house located behind the RMC Yard. The Police, who suspect old rivalry to…
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Man sentenced to life for murder
September 26, 2026Mysuru: A City Court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of a bar supplier in city. Sudhakar alias Sudhi, a resident of Prakruti Layout in Mahadevapura here, is the one who is sentenced. The accused Sudhakar had made it a practise to have drinks regularly at Navarang Bar and Restaurant on…
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For the first time, 22 Ministers roped in to oversee events
September 26, 2026Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s grandiose Dasara-2026 District Minister to retain overall supervision Mysuru: For the grand Dasara celebrations this year, CM D.K. Shivakumar has decided to assign responsibilities for managing various segments & daily events of the festival to 22 Ministers. Unlike previous years, when the responsibility was largely handled by the Mysuru District Minister,…
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Energy & PWD Ministers hold meetings
September 26, 2026District Minister bypassed? Mysuru: Every year, during Dasara, decisions and programmes were traditionally carried out under the directions of the District in-Charge Minister. From releasing a poster to deciding the guests for various events, the Minister would have the final say. This year, however, responsibilities for Dasara programmes have been distributed among Ministers, with each…
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Wooden Howdah rehearsal: Rain plays spoilsport
September 26, 2026Mysuru: The first wooden howdah rehearsal was interrupted as a result of sudden heavy rains in city. The Forest Department, as part of the preparations to this year’s Jumboo Savari, mounted the wooden howdah on one of the Dasara jumbos, Mahendra. While the elephants were heading towards the Palace North Gates, the sudden cloudburst disrupted…
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Abhimanyu to arrive in city on Oct. 5
September 26, 2026Mysuru: Elephant Abhimanyu, who had majestically carried the Golden Howdah during Dasara procession for six times in a row from 2020 to 2025, will be arriving at the Mysore Palace at 5 pm on Oct. 5. It may be recalled that Abhimanyu was not chosen by the Forest Department to take part in this year’s…
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Who will carry ‘Golden Howdah’?
September 26, 2026Mahendra, Dhananjaya, Sugreeva, Ekalavya, Prashantha in race Mysuru: With less than a month left for the grand Vijayadashami procession (Jumboo Savari), discussion is on to select Abhimanyu’s successor to carry the Golden Howdah on Raja Marga. According to DCF (Wildlife) I.B. Prabhugowda, five elephants — Mahendra, Dhananjaya, Sugreeva, Ekalavya and Prashantha — who have experience…
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Dasara Kambala tracks named ‘Vijaya-Dashami’
September 26, 2026Buffaloes to race on 147-metre-long twin tracks; trial run on Oct. 15 Mysuru: The 147-metre-long buffalo race tracks that will host Dasara Kambala for the first time have been named ‘Vijaya-Dashami’, signifying Vijayadashami, the “tenth day of victory” in Sanskrit. The name combines ‘Vijaya’ (victory) and ‘Dashami’ (tenth day). The track will have buffaloes competing…
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Free entry, passes in three batches
September 26, 2026Mysuru: Entry to watch Kambala will be free. A separate open zone will be created for nearly 5,000 people without passes, where they can stand and watch the races. The gallery can accommodate 15,000 spectators at a time. To accommodate more visitors, free passes will be issued in three batches each day. Running commentary will…
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