Parking ban, one-way rules around Mysore Palace to continue till Oct. 23 from 4 pm Mysuru: Every evening after 6.30 pm, thousands of people gather to witness the breathtaking Dasara illuminations, with families from outside Mysuru arriving in droves for a short picnic to enjoy the stunning displays. In the light of this overwhelming turnout,…
Formation of Chamundi Temple Authority: Petitioner counsel prays to quash order; State advocate to argue today
October 15, 2024Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) yesterday resumed the hearing of a petition filed by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, a member of the Mysore royal family, challenging the legality of the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority, established under the Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act, 2024. A Single-Judge Bench led by Justice Hemant Chandangoudar is hearing…
Jumbos leave Mysuru
October 14, 2024Mysuru: Emotional scenes were witnessed at Mysore Palace premises this noon as all 14 Dasara jumbos, headed by Captain Abhimanyu, left back to their respective forest camps along with their Mahouts and Kavadis. As soon as the trucks arrived to ferry them back to their respective camps, the jumbos became restless and were being calmed…
MUDA 50:50 site scam: Complainant urges Lokayukta to interrogate CM and his wife
October 14, 2024Mysuru: Social activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites scam, has submitted a 25-page document to Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh, urging him to interrogate Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife. The submission provides key evidence to be gathered and includes a questionnaire for the investigating agency, adding pressure…
Omen
October 14, 2024The West-Asia War is raging: One Israel against three — Hamas (Gaza), Hezbollah (Lebanon) and Iran. What will the future be? The genesis of the Palestinian War and its cause are well-known. Jewish Israel and the Arab Palestinian West-Bank and the Gaza Strip were born with blood and iron in May 1948. Since then both…
Jumboo Savari
October 13, 2024Mysuru: Amid rain, the grand spectacle of the Vijayadashami procession captivated the ‘City of Palaces’ and ‘Heritage City’ last evening, marking the grand finale of the 10-day-long 414th Mysuru Dasara Nada Habba. This year’s Dasara or Sharan Navarathri, was a lavish celebration, showcasing Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage, royal traditions and grandeur. Mysuru was swept up…
Yaduveer abstains from Jumboo Savari inauguration
October 13, 2024Mysuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the titular head of the erstwhile Mysore royal family and Mysuru-Kodagu MP, abstained from participating in the inauguration of Jumboo Savari yesterday due to the ‘Purudu’ (period of confinement) observed by the royal family following the birth of his second child. While Yaduveer performed the Navarathri rituals at the Mysore…
Tableaux showcase vibrant Karnataka
October 13, 2024This year’s grand Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession featuring 52 tableaux that celebrated the rich culture and traditions of our State. For the first time, the number of tableaux exceeded 50, a significant increase compared to previous years, where it ranged from 28 to 35. This year, not only districts but also various Boards…
Jumboo Savari on Oct. 12
October 10, 2024Ayudha Puja tomorrow, brisk shopping across city Mysuru: With two days to go for Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami, the 10th day after Navarathri on Oct. 12, festive mood has already set in, as the last-minute arrangements are being made at Palace premises. The second round of rehearsal for Jumboo Savari was successfully conducted at Palace…
Ratan Tata passes away at 86
October 10, 2024Mumbai: Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest salt-to-software conglomerates Tata Sons, passed away at 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Just on Monday, the industrialist in a social media post dismissed speculation about his health and said he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age. In 2008, he received…
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