Mysuru: To maintain cleanliness of the city during Dasara festivities, 280 additional cleaning staff are rendering their services, said President of Dasara Cleaning Sub-Committee Narayanaswamy. Disclosing this at a press meet here on Saturday, Narayanaswamy said that lakhs of people visit the city to view Dasara cultural programmes which would result in them throwing waste…
Day-long Open Street Festival on D.D. Urs Road
September 25, 2017Mysuru: For the first time, the District Administration and the Tourism Department have jointly organised ‘Open Street Festival’ on Sept. 27 at D. Devaraja Urs Road in city to coincide with World Tourism Day. The Street will be completely free of traffic and the day-long festival will begin at 7 am and end at 9…
P.S. Kantharaju is new MUDA Commissioner
September 25, 2017‘My first priority will be to allot sites to deserving in a transparent manner’ Mysuru: Senior KAS Officer P.S. Kantharaju took charge as the new Commissioner of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) here this morning from In-Charge Commissioner G. Jagadeesha. Kantharaju, who was serving as the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Bengaluru Urban District, was…
DKS donates two silver elephant idols to Chamundi temple
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Energy Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), accompanied by family members, visited Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill this morning and performed special pujas. The Minister also offered two silver elephant idols to the temple. Speaking to press persons, Shivakumar said he had visited the temple to fulfil his vow. Wishing the people on the occasion of…
CM’s wife performs daily puja at Chamundi Hill
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s wife is doing daily trips to the Chamundeshwari Temple to pray for the well-being and political career of her husband and son Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah. Both father and son are expected to contest 2018 Assembly polls. While Siddharamaiah is likely to contest from Chamundeshwari constituency, Yathindra will contest from Varuna. CM’s…
Laughter all the way at Dasara Vinoda Kavi Goshti
September 25, 2017Mysuru: As part of Dasara Kavi Goshti, famous humorous poets presented Vinoda Kavi Goshti at Jaganmohan Palace here this morning. About 20 humorous poets including Dr. B.R. Lakshman Rao, Dundiraj, Shivashankar and Asadulla Baig presented poems filled with rib-tickling humour. Dundiraj presented a poem in Kannada which meant ‘Every man is a Modi before marriage…
When IAS & IPS officers tackle Panja Kusti
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Dasara Kusti Sub-Committee had organised the 3rd State-level ‘Panja Kusti’ (Arm Wrestling) at Devaraj Urs Multipurpose Stadium here this morning. A total of 50 men and 25 women participated in the event in various categories based on body weight. The winner in the men’s category will be conferred ‘Mysuru Dasara Sri’ title while the…
DC Randeep cycles to learn about Office heritage, history
September 25, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration and Department of Heritage, Archaeology and Museums have made all efforts to make this Dasara a unique one introducing heritage as the theme and showcasing the heritage structures. As part of the guided tour, on the third day today, a few of the citizens of Mysuru were introduced to the heritage…
Braving rain, art buffs enjoy Dasara cultural programmes in city
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Though incessant rain played spoilsport at Dasara cultural programme at Palace premises here last evening, a temporary small stage was created near Anebagilu for the performers who presented Odissi Dance, Sarod recital and Sufi music. The discerning music lovers, braving the inclement weather, taking shelter here and there, enjoyed the music and encouraged the…
Papon’s folk-fusion band entertains gathering at Yuva Dasara
September 25, 2017Mysuru: A folk-fusion band, led by popular music composer from Assam Angarag Mahanta, popularly known as Papon, presented a music programme as part of Yuva Dasara at Maharaja’s College Grounds here last evening. The event was organised by Coke Studio. Despite the continuous rain, hundreds of people at the ground were entertained with lilting melodies….















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