Mysuru: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysore Branch, in association with Rotary Mysore Royal Club, Gokulam and with support from K.R. Hospital Blood Bank, had organised ‘Blood Donation Day’ event at the Blood Bank in K.R. Hospital premises recently. IMA Hon. Secretary Dr. G.M. Vamadev welcomed. IMA Mysore Branch President Dr. R.D. Manjunath presided. K.R….
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Joyalukkas lights up festive season with Joywali Diwali
October 16, 2026Mysuru: Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, has launched ‘Joywali Diwali’, its festive celebration for 2026, with a flat 50% off on making charges (V.A) across its entire jewellery collection. The offer runs at all Joyalukkas showrooms in India until Nov. 8, 2026, giving customers more reasons to celebrate, upgrade and gift this Diwali. The offer covers…
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Bangiya Samiti Mysuru to celebrate Durga Puja
October 16, 2026Festivities from Oct.16 to 21 at Leela Channaiah Kalyana Mantapa on Valmiki Road, Paduvarahalli Mysuru: Sri Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated primarily in West Bengal and among Bengali communities worldwide, honouring Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Bangiya Samiti Mysuru, is celebrating Durga Puja…
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Organisers await MLA; Kambala trial run delayed
October 15, 2026Mysuru: The much-publicised Kambala trial run, scheduled to begin this morning, had not started even by 1 pm, leaving over 200 curious spectators waiting for more than three hours at the venue on the Outer Ring Road near the VTU Regional Centre in Sathagalli. Many had arrived early to witness the buffalo race for the…
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Yuva Dasara at Uttanahalli Grounds – Day 2: Rocking trio on a musical high
October 15, 2026Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy gets crowd swaying Mysuru: Mysuru witnessed an electrifying performance as waves of music swept across young audiences at the Yuva Dasara stage. On the second day of the festival, held yesterday at the sprawling grounds of Uttanahalli, Bollywood’s celebrated musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, comprising Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, enthralled thousands. The trio’s…
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Prashantha is ‘Ambari’ jumbo
October 15, 2026To carry 750-kg Golden Howdah during Dasara Jumboo Savari Mysuru: Prashantha, a tusker from Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district, has been selected to carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah during the Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami, marking the grand finale of the 416th edition of Mysuru Dasara. With the retirement of the celebrated Abhimanyu, there was…
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Howdah-carrying honour: Prashantha ends Dubare’s long wait
October 15, 2026Mysuru: Kodagu’s Dubare Elephant Camp has realised a long-cherished dream, with its tusker Prashantha being selected to carry the Golden Howdah during the Mysuru Dasara Vijayadashami procession for the first time in the camp’s history. Though several elephants from Dubare have been part of the Dasara team over the years, none had previously been chosen…
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Dust, foul smell greet visitors at Aahara Mela
October 15, 2026Mysuru: The Dasara Aahara Mela being held at Maharaja’s College Grounds has raised concerns over cleanliness and fire safety, with visitors seen eating amid swirling dust, overflowing garbage bins and foul-smelling stagnant waste water. Though the Aahara Mela opens at 11 am, waste collection was still underway at 12.30 pm. Garbage bins placed in front…
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3 ragi muddes in 2 minutes!
October 15, 2026Savitha from Thondalu in Hunsur taluk wins first place Mysuru: The Mahila Dasara event at J.K. Grounds witnessed a spirited contest as women competed to eat as many ragi mudde (finger millet balls) as possible within two minutes. The rules were simple: Participants had to eat as many ragi mudde as they could within the…
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Durga Puja & Sindoor Khela
October 15, 2026Mysuru: As the heritage city lights up for its festive season, an enchanting slice of Bengal’s timeless folklore, rhythm and devotion is set to unfold once more. The Bengali Association Mysuru (BAM) has announced its annual Durga Puja Utsav-2026, promising an evocative cultural confluence where Bengal’s artistic soul seamlessly weaves into the royal elegance of…
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