Mysuru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has said that the Government will soon take a decision on naming University of Mysore (UoM) after Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. He was speaking after inaugurating the Dasara Cultural Programmes in the Palace premises in city yesterday. Recalling the contribution made by the erstwhile Mysuru Maharajas for the welfare of the…
Dasara Flower Show Opens
October 11, 2018Mysuru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the Flower Show, one of the main attractions for the visitors and the locals during Dasara celebrations, yesterday (Oct.10). The Dasara Flower Show organised by the Horticulture Department and Dasara Sub-Committee at Kuppanna Park near Hardinge Circle is open till Oct.21. Speaking after inaugurating the show, Kumaraswamy said that…
Mysuru-Kodagu party workers interact with PM Modi
October 11, 2018Mysuru: As part of ‘Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot Samvaad’ programme through video-conferencing, Prime Minster Narendra Modi interacted with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers of Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency last evening. The PM directly connected with party workers and this interaction was made possible thanks to Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha who is very active in social…
Elevated corridor over Bandipur: Greens stage protest
October 11, 2018Mysuru: Environment activists and nature-lovers from various organisations like Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), Save Wildlife Organisation, Ahimsa Vedike, Parisara Samrakshana Samithi and Prakruthi Savayava Krishikaru staged a protest this morning in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office against the proposed elevated corridors that cut through Bandipur Tiger Reserve connecting Karnataka and Kerala. Holding placards with…
No threat to KRS Dam from mining, claim stone quarry operators
October 11, 2018Mandya: The Stone Crusher Owners and Quarry Operators Association of Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district claimed that their mining activities in Baby Betta and adjoining areas are not a threat to Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. Speaking to reporters at Mandya yesterday, Association President Krishnappa condemned the District Administration reported move on banning mining activities…
Don’t climb heritage buildings during ‘Jumboo Savari’: MCC
October 11, 2018Mysuru: Concerned by the dilapidated state of buildings along the Jumboo Savari route, the MCC Commissioner has issued a directive to people not to climb the heritage structures on Sayyaji Rao Road on Oct.19, the day of Dasara procession. This order applies to both Government and private buildings. The order states that at no point,…
Take a virtual tour of Kuvempu’s ‘Kavimane’ at Dasara Exhibition
October 11, 2018Mysuru: Kannada and Culture Minister Jayamala inaugurated the Department Stall at Dasara Exhibition Grounds this morning. The Stall is designed to look like a replica of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu’s house ‘Kavimane’ at Kuppalli in Theerthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district. It is designed by Art Director Shashidar Adapa and built by Bengaluru- based builder Spectrum. The Stall,…
Three-day Raitha Dasara from Oct. 12
October 11, 2018Mysuru: The ten-day Dasara Celebrations also called the Nada Habba or people’s festival has many attractions. But the one that really is close to the people from rural areas will really have something to look forward to for three days from tomorrow —Raitha Dasara. The stage is being set for the inauguration at JK Grounds…
A game with a difference…: Dasara Heritage Treasure Hunt on Oct. 17
October 11, 2018Mysuru: There are around 200 buildings identified as heritage structures of Mysuru built by the erstwhile Maharajas. These buildings are well-maintained by the Government and used for different purposes like housing Government Offices, Hotels, Law Courts, Research Institutes and the like. These buildings, reflecting the Indo Sarcenic, Greco Roman, Hoysala and European styles of architecture,…
An unusual heart-rending last rites performed in Kodagu
October 11, 2018Madikeri: Jodupala village in Kodagu which bore the brunt of floods and landslides in the recent natural calamity witnessed a heart-rending incident yesterday. Parents of one Manjula (15), who was lost in the floods and landslides on Aug.16 performed the final rites for a look-alike doll of Manjula made from Areca leaves. The doll was…















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