Mysuru: 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…
Mandya man flees with Rs. 99 lakh ATM cash in Bengaluru
September 29, 2019Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Police are on the lookout for the driver of a cash logistics management company after he allegedly drove away with Rs. 99 lakh in cash on Friday. The accused, 23-year-old Pawan, is a native of Mandya and had joined the company only a week ago. According to the Police, he was tasked…
Shocked by husband’s death, woman jumps into river along with children and pets
September 29, 2019Mysuru: Unable to bear the death of her husband, a woman from city along with her two children jumped into the Nethravathi River in Mangaluru. Though the woman was rescued by local fishermen, she breathed her last in a hospital. Search is on for the two children. The woman has been identified as 57-year-old Kavitha…
RC Aero Design and Modelling workshop from tomorrow
September 29, 2019Mysuru: The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, is organising two-day hands-on workshop on “Remote Controlled (RC) Aero Design and Modelling” on Sept. 30 and Oct.1. Vymanika – Aero Modelling Lab will also be inaugurated in the Department as part of SAE Collegiate Club. At the hands-on workshop, fundamental concepts…
‘Kala Vaibhava’ at JSS Urban Haat
September 29, 2019Mysuru: ‘Mysuru Dasara Kala Vaibhava,’ an exhibition and sale of products made by cottage industries of the district, organised by the State Directorate of Industries and District Industries Centre (DIC), commenced on Friday at JSS Urban Haat on Ring Road. The expo, open daily from 10 am to 9 pm, will conclude on Oct.7. Inaugurating…
Tent Library, a hit among Mahout families
September 29, 2019Mysuru: The tent library, temporarily set up by the City Central Library in the Palace premises for the families of Mahouts and Kavadis, has proved to be a hit as the tribal families, including women members and children are looking up to it for gaining knowledge. The City Central Library has set up the tent…















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