Mysuru: With the city contractors threatening to boycott Dasara works for non-payment of pending dues, District Minister V. Somanna held a meeting with contractors at the MCC Old Council Hall here this morning. Addressing the contractors, Somanna said Dasara was fast approaching and the co-operation of everyone was needed to make the 10-day festival a…
State to have two more Dy.CMs?
September 8, 2019Bengaluru: Following the example of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, where there are five Deputy Chief Ministers (Dy.CMs), in the Jaganmohan Reddy Cabinet, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa too is said to be mulling on having two more Dy.CMs in order to maintain caste equations. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister K.S. Eshwarappa, a Kuruba leader…
People concerned as cracks resurface on Brahmagiri Hill
September 8, 2019Madikeri: With heavy rains continuing to lash Bhagamandala for the past few days, after a brief lull, cracks have resurfaced at several spots in Brahmagiri Hill range, thus giving rise to concerns among local residents. Some of the cracks (chasms) are 1 ft. wide and 2 ft. deep. Following heavy rains in Brahmagiri Hill range,…
Traffic fine: First day collection – Rs.1.78 lakh
September 8, 2019Mysuru: The City Police have begun collecting revised penalties for traffic offences from motorists since yesterday. According to information provided by the city Police, 162 cases were booked against traffic offenders yesterday yielding a fine of Rs.1,78,500. However, the number of cases booked yesterday was lower than 10 percent of the average number of cases…
Dasara 2019 Attractions
September 8, 2019The Mysuru District Administration is planning a host of events this Dasara to make it a grand festival and a Dasara of common man. Apart from regular programmes and competitions, here is a glimpse of events that await your participation. Heritage Walk in ethnic dress Mysuru, Sept. 8 (US)- As part of Dasara Festival, Department…
Second batch of Dasara elephants to arrive at Palace premises tomorrow
September 8, 2019Balarama arrives in city Mysuru: The second batch of eight elephants to participate in Dasara Festival will arrive from various elephant camps at Mysore Palace premises tomorrow. However, Balarama, 61, from Mattigodu camp has already arrived in city. The first batch of six Dasara elephants — Arjuna, Abhimanyu, Dhananjaya, Eshwara, Varalakshmi and Vijaya had arrived…
International cuisine is the flavour at this year’s Dasara Ahara Mela
September 8, 201912-day Food Festival to begin from Sept.29 Mysore: International cuisine is the flavour that every foodie can look forward to, apart from the tribal, State and national delicacies at this year’s 12-day Dasara Ahara Mela. There is lot of planning and thinking that has gone into the Ahara Mela or Food Festival with the aim…
Dasara Mahotsav-2019: Officials appointed for various Sub-Committees
September 8, 2019Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, has issued an order pertaining to the appointment of Deputy Special Officers, Working Presidents and Secretaries to 17 Sub-Committees of Dasara Mahotsav-2019. – Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, has issued an order pertaining to the…
Mysore Airport bags third prize for best decorated airport
September 8, 2019Mysuru: Mysore airport, headed by its Director R. Manjunath, has bagged the third prize in the contest held for the best decorated airport in category-III airports. Mysore Airport bagged the prize for exceptional decoration on the occasion of Independence Day – 2019. The impressive efforts by the airport staff in choosing local themes, laying of…
Concrete flooring to tents of Mahouts, Kavadis
September 8, 2019Mysuru: In a bid to prevent rain water entering the temporary tents of Mahouts and Kavadis at Mysore Palace premises, who have accompanied the Dasara elephants, the authorities constructed a concrete floor at the place were the tents would be erected. The work has been completed at the place identified for Mahouts and Kavadis, who…














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