Miraculous escape for over 70 passengers; 20 injured Mandya: More than 20 passengers were injured this morning when a KSRTC bus toppled after colliding with a parked goods carrier (canter) in front of Sanjo Hospital on the service road of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway. The incident occurred as the driver of the speeding Mysuru-bound KSRTC bus,…
Six Ambaari buses for city illumination trip from Oct. 3
September 30, 2024Mysuru: As every year, during this year’s Dasara festival from Oct. 3, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has arranged for six Ambaari double-decker buses to tour Mysuru city’s illuminated streets. The Ambaari buses will run three trips at 6.30 pm, 8 pm, and 9.30 pm. The ticket price is fixed at Rs. 250…
District Minister instructs officers to ensure no gaps in security while accommodating large crowd
September 30, 2024Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa conducted an inspection yesterday at the Yuva Dasara event site near Uttanahalli, on the city’s outskirts. During discussions with officials, he highlighted the importance of Yuva Dasara, a key attraction of the grand Dasara festivities, drawing crowds from Mysuru and surrounding districts. He asked officials to ensure all…
Gold Cards not sold out; we will print more: DC
September 30, 2024More affordable options for Yuva Dasara with tickets priced at Rs. 2,500 and Rs. 1,500 Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has confirmed that over 1,000 Dasara Gold Cards, each priced at Rs. 6,500, are still available for purchase at www.mysoredasara.gov.in. He added that the District Administration is prepared to print more cards if…
Second phase of cannon firing drill for Dasara jumbos held
September 30, 2024Hiranya panics while Rohit stands still Mysuru: The second phase of cannon firing drill to get Dasara elephants and horses accustomed to the booming sound of cannons was held successfully at Dasara Exhibition parking lot in city yesterday. While Rohit, who had panicked on hearing the cannon sound during the first drill, stood still this…
90-day Dasara Exhibition from Oct. 3
September 30, 2024Plastic-free Dasara Exhibition; Figures of animals made from plants to attract visitors; Interactive Park for kids; Airport-like drinking water facility Mysuru: The 90-day Dasara Exhibition will commence from Oct. 3 and will conclude on Dec. 31 at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city, said Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman Ayub Khan. Addressing a press meet…
District Administration invites Pramoda Devi for Dasara-2024
September 30, 2024Mysuru: With the 10-day Dasara festival scheduled from Oct.3 to 12, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa formally extended the invitation to erstwhile royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on behalf of the State Government, at her residence in the Mysore Palace premises here yesterday. The Minister also presented her the royalty cheque given by the…
Caste census report to be implemented: CM
September 30, 2024Mysuru: Maintaining that his Government conducted the Socio-Economic Census (Caste Census) in order to identify the deprived sections, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here that the Caste Census report will be tabled at the next Cabinet meeting and measures will be taken to implement its recommendations. He was speaking after inaugurating Mysuru District BCM Hostels Senior…
Former Mayor warns of disrupting Dasara
September 30, 2024Mysuru: Taking strong exception to the District Administration’s decision of not allowing celebration of Mahisha Dasara as an alternative for Nada Habba Dasara, former Mayor Purushotham has warned the Government of disrupting Dasara festivities in city on Oct.3. He was speaking at the Mandalotsava organised by Mahisha Dasara Acharana Samiti at Town Hall premises in…
Mystery shrouds death of Cheluvamba Hospital CMO
September 30, 2024Mysuru: A 42-year-old doctor was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her flat in Lakshmipuram here yesterday morning. The deceased doctor is Dr. Vidyadhare, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Cheluvamba Hospital. A resident of an apartment in Lakshmipuram in city, she was residing with her husband, K.R. Hospital CMO Dr. Shanmukha and three children. Dr….
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