Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath fumes over outrageous demand; cancels concert Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Sarod maestro and Padmashri awardee, Pandit Rajeev Taranath, often referred to as the ‘Sarod wizard,’ unexpectedly found himself in a peculiar situation after he received an invitation from Dasara officials to perform at this year’s Dasara cultural programme. However, the invitation took…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The tradition and legacy of elephants in Dasara, one of India’s most celebrated and cherished festivals, hold a profound place in the hearts of the people and the history of the region. These magnificent creatures have played an integral role in the Dasara festivities of Mysuru for centuries. The tradition of…
Mysore/Mysuru: As the city gears up for Dasara, unprecedented security measures have been put in place, with a deployment of over 8,000 Police personnel from the city, district and beyond. The move comes as Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Alok Mohan personally oversees the celebrations in the Chief Minister’s home district. The…
Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundi Hill, a prominent spot for religious tourism in the city, wore a deserted look this morning, following the prohibitory orders issued by the City Police under Section 144 CrPC effective from yesterday midnight till 6 am tomorrow (Oct. 14). Following the defiance of Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee to celebrate Mahisha Dasara atop the…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar [Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] In the grand celebration of Dasara, the Flower Show at Kuppanna Park takes the spotlight as the second most popular event after the Vijayadashami procession. This spectacular event is meticulously organised to attract a large number of visitors and is a collaborative effort between the Mysuru…
By Vinay Karekura Srirangapatna: The once delightful drive from Mysuru to Brindavan Gardens and Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam at Srirangapatna Taluk in Mandya district has become nightmarish for the local visitors and tourists. Reason: The roads from KRS to Srirangapatna, Pump House Circle and Paper Mill Circle are marred by potholes and slush-filled pools….
Srirangapatna: Despite the completion of the works of the main musical fountain at the Brindavan Gardens, tourists are left waiting as authorities are struggling to secure an inaugural date from the Minister. The Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) is eager to unveil this modern marvel, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.6 crore, but…
Government testing alert message for Android, iOS users with loud buzzer-like sound New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has been conducting tests of an emergency alert system, aimed at improving emergency communication during disasters. This initiative, launched in July, underwent a recent test on Sept. 15 and also this morning, where Android and iOS…
Mysore/Mysuru: Finally, the traffic congestion near the Vegetable Market on Mahatma Gandhi (M.G.) Road in the city has been cleared, allowing smooth flow of traffic, with the Police launching a drive against haphazard parking of vehicles from Oct. 5. This follows a series of articles published in Star of Mysore in the interest of vehicle…
Only green crackers allowed for Deepavali Bengaluru: Learning lessons from the Attibele cracker fire mishap near Bengaluru last Saturday in which 14 people were burnt alive and several others sustained burn injuries, the State Government has banned bursting of chemical- based crackers during political rallies, marriages and such other functions. Speaking to presspersons after holding…
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