Bengaluru: With the dams across the State brimming with water level reaching maximum capacity following copious rains in the last two months, the effervescent State Government has decided to celebrate the forthcoming Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara festival on a grand scale. The meeting of Dasara High Power Committee chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held at…
Rush to Participate: Twenty entries received even before official call for Dasara cultural programmes
August 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Even before the Kannada and Culture Department officially announced the call for applications for this year’s Dasara cultural programmes, a surprising 20 applications have already arrived. Artistes and cultural troupes from across the State, country, and even abroad typically submit their applications in person or by post to the Department Office at Kalamandira, Mysuru…
CM Siddaramaiah faces fresh scrutiny over alternative site
August 12, 2024Letter written on May 8, 1984 to CITB seeking alternative site comes to light Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Opposition BJP-JD(S) are waging a political battle against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his ‘questionable’ acquisition of 14 sites in Vijayanagar from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in exchange for a 3.16-acre land at Kesare-Devanur gifted to…
Remembering K. Natwar Singh
August 12, 2024Tall leaders make great nations During the years of Nehru as Prime Minister, we had many brilliant, intellectual and honest persons in his cabinet, in national institutions and in public sector units. They came from across all religions and regions. The words Socialist and Secular were not in the Preamble of our Constitution. Yet, it…
Gajapayana from Veeranahosahalli on Aug. 21
August 11, 202418 elephants shortlisted out of 22; 14 to be finalised tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The famed Dasara festival 2024 is set from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12, and the momentous ‘Gajapayana’ event, showcasing the majestic march of elephants from jungle camps to Mysuru, is scheduled to begin its journey from Veeranahosahalli in Nagarahole National Park, Hunsur taluk,…
Bharachukki Utsava: Waterfalls in full splendour
August 11, 2024Chamarajanagar: The Bharachukki Waterfalls, which was illuminated with a hue of colours, presented a splendorous look. The occasion was ‘Chaluva Chamarajanagar Bharachukki Utsava’ hosted by Chamarajanagar District Administration at Bharachukki Waterfalls along Mandya-Chamarajanagar district border in Kollegal taluk of Chamarajanagar district yesterday evening. The colourful lights added more beauty to the teeming waterfalls with wonderful…
Goods autos, pushcart vendors occupy roads in Hebbal
August 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Roadside vendors conducting business by parking their pushcarts and goods autos on the road are causing severe inconvenience to the public, especially motorists on the stretch of road from Surya Bakery Circle till Vishwamanava Kuvempu Circle in Hebbal here. According to local residents, recently a man was killed and two others sustained serious injuries…
Congress throws its weight behind CM Siddaramaiah at Janandolana rally
August 10, 2024Done no wrong and won’t budge: Siddaramaiah Mysore/Mysuru: Amid mounting pressure by the BJP-JD(S) combine on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to quit over his alleged role in MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) scam, the ruling Congress party Legislators, Cabinet Ministers and leaders threw their weight behind Siddaramaiah at the Janandolana rally organised by the State Congress…
Wayanad landslides tragedy: CFTRI sends nutrient-rich food products for survivors, rescuers
August 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Heavy rains and flash floods on July 30, 2024, triggered multiple landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, devastating three villages — Punjirimattom, Mundakkai and Chooralmala — and affecting nearby villages Meppadi, Attamala and Kunhome. Over 9,300 people are currently housed in 91 relief camps. In response to this crisis, Mysuru-based Council of Scientific & Industrial Research…
No word on cleansing MUDA; Netas focus on political barbs
August 10, 2024Leaders resort to personal attacks; question on how to stem the rot in MUDA remains unanswered Mysore/Mysuru: The Janandolana rally by the Congress party held yesterday at Maharaja’s College Grounds, in response to the valedictory of BJP-JD(S) Mysuru Chalo Padayatra scheduled at the same venue today, failed to provide any answers on how the State…














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