Mysuru: About 50 couples took part in the tonga ride for traditionally dressed couples, organised by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, as part of the ongoing Dasara festivities, in the city this morning. The tonga ride, that included chariots, decorated in flowers, was flagged off from the premises of Rangacharlu Memorial Town Hall…
Rangolis add colour to Nada Habba
October 5, 2024Mysuru: Mysore Palace premises was adorned with colourful rangolis, with hundreds of women taking part in rangoli competition organised by Mahila Mattu Makkala Dasara Sub-Committee, as part of Dasara here yesterday. About 118 women had registered for the competition, in which first prize was secured by C. Hemalatha from Ramakrishna Nagar in the city, second…
Tourists at Mysore Palace get a taste of tradition
October 5, 2024Mysuru: As part of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024, the tourists at Mysore Palace were offered a traditional welcome recently. Janani Seva Trust had organised the programme to highlight the significance of culture and heritage that define the distinct quality of the city. Chairperson of Karnataka State Commission for Women Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary greeted the tourists…
Nadoja Dr. Hampana, family seek Suttur Seer’s blessings
October 5, 2024Suttur: Nadoja litterateur Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah on Wednesday sought the blessings of Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, at Suttur Sri Kshetra in Nanjangud taluk in the district. Dr. Hampana described the blessings of the Seer as the result of his good deeds, on the inauguration of Mysuru Dasara. “Mysuru Dasara festival is the…
Dasara sanctity lost
October 4, 2024By delivering a political speech at the inaugural ceremony of Dasara, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and chief guest litterateur Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah have desecrated the holy shrine and ruined the sanctity of Nada Habba: MLC A.H. Vishwanath Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath has strongly criticised the political speeches made during the inauguration of Dasara-2024 atop Chamundi Hill…
Echo of MLA G.T. Devegowda defending CM – Culprits are colluding & conspiring to escape MUDA investigation: Snehamayi Krishna
October 4, 2024Mysuru: Responding to the surprising statements by Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD), who is a part of the Opposition JD(S) in State, RTI activist and the complainant in the MUDA case, Snehamayi Krishna alleged, “this is nothing but a political collusion by conspirators. Thieves are uniting for their own protection.” Yesterday, speaking at the Dasara…
Lokayukta Police inspect disputed 14 sites in Vijayanagar 3rd & 4th Stages
October 4, 2024Mysuru: After inspecting the 3.16-acre land at Kesare earlier owned by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, the Mysuru Lokayukta Police this morning inspected the 14 sites Parvathi had got from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in lieu of her land at Kesare. Now all the 14 sites have been returned to MUDA. The…
Vintage Cars mesmerise people on city roads
October 4, 2024Mysuru: The 3rd edition of Mysuru Dasara Vintage and Classic Cars Rally, organised by M. Gopinath Shenoy (MGS) Vintage & Classic Collection was held this morning in the city. The rally was flagged off by former MP Prathap Simha in the presence of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Managing Editor Vikram Muthanna in Hebbal…
Over 5,000 Police personnel deployed for Dasara security
October 4, 2024Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said that tight Police security has been provided for the 10-day Dasara festivities in Mysuru from Oct. 3 to 12. Elaborating on the Dasara security arrangements in the presence of DCPs M. Muthuraj and S. Jahnavi, she said that 2 DIGs, 27 SP-level officers, 989 Additional SPs, Dy.SPs, Inspectors…
City soaks with radiance as Dasara lights dazzle
October 4, 2024Grand spectacle by 1,500 drones on Oct. 6, 7, 11 and 12 from 8 pm to 8.15 pm at Bannimantap Parade Grounds Mysuru: The Central Business District of Mysuru city is aglow with dazzling lights as part of the grand Dasara celebrations. This radiant spectacle is captivating onlookers with its vibrant and artistic displays. Deputy…















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