Mysuru: A coalition of organisations, including the Raitha Sangha, Dalit Sangharsha Samiti, Parisarakkaagi Naavu, Bhoomithayi Horata Samiti, progressive groups and Kannada-based associations, has strongly opposed the State Government’s insistence on organising Dasara Kambala in Mysuru despite opposition from experts, writers and citizens. Addressing a press conference at the Pathrakarthara Bhavan this morning, Parashuramegowda of ‘Parisarakkaagi…
Mysuru: As a tribute to 60-year-old Dasara elephant Abhimanyu, who carried the Golden Howdah in Jumboo Savari for six consecutive times, two books titled ‘Mounada Mahapayana – Abhimanyuvige Olavina Ole’ and ‘Abhimanyuvige Kavyarati – Ambari Veerana Akshara Gourava,’ authored by senior journalist Ithichanda Ramesh Uthappa, were released at an event organised at City Central Library…
Public throng Jumboo Savari route to stamp elephant dung Mysuru: Public and visitors, who are thronging the Jumboo Savari route to have a glimpse of their favourite Dasara elephant while they are being taken on a walk everyday, are also waiting for an opportunity to stamp on the elephants’ dung. While some people collect the…
Transformation of 80 Garbage Vulnerable Points Mysuru: Marking the 80th Independence Day, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) transformed 80 identified Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) across nine city zones into clean and attractive public spaces as part of a major cleanliness drive. Officials, environmental engineers, health inspectors, supervisors, civic workers and drivers who contributed to the…
Mysuru: “Tourist guides should always provide accurate and factual information and data on historical sites and other tourist spots,” said Karnataka Tourism Department Joint Director Motilal Krishna Lamani. He was speaking after inaugurating a training workshop on “Foreign Languages” for tourist guides organised in association with Tourism Department at Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre in…
Mysuru: The State Government has finally decided to construct the proposed Film City of international standards at Immavu in Mysuru. A meeting in this regard was chaired by Urban Development and District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah with officials of Department of Information and Publicity at Vikasa Soudha in Bengaluru yesterday. He instructed the officials to…
Mysuru: Expressing concern that Yuva Dasara programmes are becoming more filmy and a reality show in nature with each passing year, former MLC A.H. Vishwanath has appealed the authorities to give a new form and purpose to the most sought-after event by youths with the inclusion of cultural and folk programmes. Addressing a press meet…
DC holds meeting with Kannada film industry representatives in city Mysuru: In the backdrop of Kannada film actors taking part in this year’s Jumboo Savari for the first time, as announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Dasara Special Officer and Mysuru DC G. Lakshmikanth Reddy held a meeting with the representatives of Karnataka Film Chamber…
Mysuru: IAS Officer N. Chandrashekar has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Company (CESC) at Mysuru. He replaces M.S. Archana, who has been transferred. Chandrashekar earlier served as Joint Secretary to Government, Infrastructure Development, Ports and Inland Water Transport Department at Bengaluru. Outgoing Managing Director Archana had taken charge…
Bengaluru: Senior Journalist Deepak Thimaya, a native of Kodagu, has been appointed as Communication Advisor to Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He will have the responsibility of handling the Chief Minister’s correspondence and related matters until further orders. Deepak Thimaya had joined the Congress party ahead of 2024 General Elections.
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