District 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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PM Modi to open Mysuru Planetarium on Oct. 24
September 26, 2026Police prepare for three-day visit from Oct. 24; PMO to confirm dates Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mysuru on Oct. 24 to inaugurate the world’s first tilted LED dome Planetarium, being built at Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Centre for Higher Learning of the University of Mysore (UoM), at the foot of Chamundi…
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Banks to remain open tomorrow
September 26, 2026Mysuru: With the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) calling for a 3-day Nationwide strike from Sept.28 to 30 seeking fulfilment of various demands, all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will function tomorrow (Sept. 27) though it is a Sunday, in public interest. Accordingly, all Banks and ATMs will remain open on…
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Thathaiah Day & Award ceremony
September 26, 2026Mysuru: The 182nd birth anniversary of Sri Magge Venkatakrishnaiah, affectionately remembered as Mysuru Thathaiah and the Thathaiah Award presentation ceremony will be held on Sept. 27 (Sunday) at 5.30 pm at Anathalaya campus, Narayana Shastri Road. Tejaswini Ananthkumar, President and Founder of Adamya Chetana Foundation, Bengaluru, will be the keynote speaker. Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy,…
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Talk on ‘Masters of Russian Literature’ at MOF
September 26, 2026Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum (MOF) has organised a talk on ‘Masters of Russian Literature – Fyodor Dostoevesky – his life & works’ by Dr. Kamakshi Balasubramanian, Scholar of Russian Literature, Educator & Writer, at 10.30 am tomorrow (Sept. 27) at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, #581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru. [Mob: 94498-19536] Dr. Kamakshi Balasubramanian,…
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