Mysuru: The daily Mysuru-Bengaluru-Kochuveli Express train (Extension of existing Bengaluru-Kochuveli train) was flagged off this morning by Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Channabasappa Angadi and Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa at City Railway Station here. The CM also inaugurated the Escalator and the Reserved Lounge on Platform 6. Speaking on the occasion, Suresh Angadi…
Dr. Bhyrappa asks CM to Save Kannada from the onslaught of English
September 29, 2019Mysuru: Acclaimed Kannada novelist and Saraswathi Sanman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa has asked Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to save Kannada from the onslaught of English. Speaking to media persons after meeting Dr. Bhyrappa at his residence in Kuvempunagar on Saturday on the eve of Dasara inauguration, Yediyurappa said that Dr. Bhyrappa has advised him to…
Get a glimpse of city on an Open Bus
September 29, 2019Service to last till Oct.10 Mysuru: The Tourism Department has launched an Open Bus service for Dasara tourists to go around the city. The service was launched by Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi and District Minister V. Somanna last evening near the DC’s office who later travelled in the bus. They watched the illumination at Ekalavya…
Brindavan Gardens entry fee hiked
September 29, 2019Hike from Rs. 20 to Rs. 50 for adults, from Rs. 2 to Rs. 5 for students Parking charges from Rs. 25 to Rs. 50; tourist vehicles Rs. 100 Bridge toll fee near KRS increased from Rs.50 for cars up to Rs. 200 for heavy trucks Mysuru: From this Dasara, get ready to pay more…
WELCOME lights atop Chamundi Hill invite visitors for Dasara
September 29, 2019Mysuru: With Dasara festivities inaugurated today, installation of WELCOME sign in English and SUSWAGATA in Kannada atop Chamundi Hill is completed and the lights will invite tourists and visitors for Dasara for 12 days. The lights would be switched on every day from 7 pm to 10 pm and the lights are installed in such…
Mysore’s beautiful Arches and Gateways now an eyesore
September 29, 2019Mysuru: Apart from being home to many heritage buildings and structures of historical and architectural value, Mysuru is also known for its majestic arches, pillars and gateways. These architectural marvels, which are a treat to watch, are the gifts from Wadiyars, the erstwhile rulers of Mysuru. Having given importance to art and culture, Wadiyars made…
Minister for protection of heritage buildings
September 29, 2019Mysuru: Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the expo at JSS Urban Haat, Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi disclosed that he had sought funds from the Union Government to protect over 180 heritage buildings in city, all of which have historical importance of decades. He added that he had appealed the Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel…
KSRTC to ply 2,500 special buses during Dasara
September 29, 2019Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate additional 2,500 special buses for the convenience of tourists visiting Mysuru during world famous Mysuru Dasara. KSRTC will operate special buses from Kempegowda Bus Station, Satellite Bus Stand on Mysuru Road and Shanthinagar’s BMTC Bus Terminal in Bengaluru to other places in the State and…
Tourist vehicles get entry tax exemption for Dasara
September 29, 2019Mysuru: With the city all set for the 10-day Dasara festivities from Sept.29 to Oct.9, the State Government in a bid to promote Dasara tourism, has exempted entry tax for tourist vehicles arriving in city for Dasara on these days. The entry tax exemption is applicable for tourist vehicles registered in other States visiting the…
Ambari carrying elephant to appear during Makkala Dasara
September 29, 2019A creation by Tent School Children Mysuru: The children of Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara elephants are practising to present ‘Dasara Ambari’ on elephant during ‘Makkala Dasara’ dancing to the popular song ‘Ane bantondane.’ Two kids in combination with an elephant mask, one of them carrying an idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari on his back will…















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