Mysuru: Applications are invited from the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, to fill the vacant posts of one Anganwadi worker and 14 Anganwadi Assistant, to be appointed on honorarium basis in Mysuru (rural). More details can be had from Child Development Programme Officer (CDPO), Mysuru (rural), No.32, near Kamakshi Hospital, T.K. Layout, Mysuru-570009 or…
Short film contest date extended till Oct.12
October 9, 2018Mysuru: The Dasara Film Festival Sub-Committee and Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy has extended the date of short film contest till Oct.12 (before 6 pm). The short films must be in Kannada and should be in the time duration of 5 minutes (300 seconds). Best three films will be awarded with a citation and a memento. Interested…
‘Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award to Pt. Rajeev Taranath
October 9, 2018Internationally acclaimed Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath, now settled in Mysuru, has been chosen for this year’s ‘Sangeetha Vidwan’ Award, according to sources. However, as the octogenarian is away at USA, the award will be conferred on the celebrated artiste after his return to the city. Born on Oct.17, 1932, Pt. Rajeev Taranath is a…
Poll Code Effect: Netas barred from Dasara ?
October 8, 2018Mysuru: At a time when elected representatives are desperately waiting to steal the limelight and dominate this year’s Dasara festivities, beginning Oct. 10, the Election Commission (EC) has put a spoke in their wheels by enforcing the Election Model Code of Conduct in Mysuru and Mandya for the forthcoming Lok Sabha (LS) elections. On Oct….
Spy in the sky to watch over Dasara Grand Finale
October 8, 2018Mysuru: Drones are back this Dasara and this eye in the sky will keep a vigil on the streets providing an additional layer of security. Four drone cameras will be fitted to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) apart from over 60 CCTV cameras that will be a part of mechanised security…
Fly from Bengaluru to Mysuru in 40 minutes from Oct. 10
October 8, 2018Mysuru: The Department of Tourism and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) are jointly launching a special 72-seater ATR aircraft from Bengaluru to Mysuru from Oct. 10 to Oct. 20. And depending on the response, the services are likely to be continued. Though the flight operations is scheduled to be flagged off in Bengaluru on…
Civic workers’ agitation in city enters sixth day
October 8, 2018Mysuru: With the State Government not considering the demands of Pourakarmikas till now, civic workers, working on contract basis at Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) who have refrained from work from Oct.3, have continued their protest but have allowed permanent employees to undertake cleaning works since yesterday. Meanwhile, MCC Commissioner K.H. Jagadeesha, who conducted a press…
Tongawalas to get uniforms that reflect royal culture
October 8, 2018Mysuru: Department of Tourism has decided to distribute a pair of new uniforms and turbans to select 50 tongawalas in city for Dasara. The uniforms will reflect royal tradition started by the Maharajas and will be given to the members of Shah Pasand Tonga Association. The historic Tongas and Sarots are an integral part of…
Speeding bus kills tusker at Mathigodu Elephant Camp
October 8, 2018Hunsur: The grand plans of Forest Department to train elephant Ranga in the next three years for Dasara received a major setback today as Ranga was knocked down by a speeding bus that was heading from Kerala to Bengaluru. The impact of the accident was such that Ranga’s spinal cord was broken and he was…
Dasara publicity blitzkrieg: Tourism Department spends Rs. 8 crore
October 8, 2018Mysuru: In order to provide a boost to sagging tourism in Mysuru, the State Tourism Department is spending Rs. 8 crore for this year’s Dasara. A lot of money is being spent for Dasara publicity, locally, nationally and internationally, to attract more and more tourists, said Tourism Department Director B. Ramu. Speaking to reporters at…















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