Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination, which commenced with the festival’s inauguration on Oct. 15, came to a heart-warming conclusion last night, leaving both residents and visitors with cherished memories. It marked the culmination of a festive period. For over 22 days, the city of Mysuru was adorned with vibrant and dazzling light displays on buildings, streets…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist Practically, every street in Mysuru has some history behind it. But this street has a tale of tragedy. In Chamarajapuram, one comes across a road named, ‘Deva Parthiva Road’. Not many know either this Deva Parthiva or the obscured history behind him. It stands apart, telling a different tale, from…
Historical journey from Mysore State to Karnataka The historical relics, inscriptions, royal insignias and occasions prior to renaming of the State as Karnataka have been finely displayed in the form of photographs at the stall of Kannada and Culture Department Mysuru: While Karnataka celebrates ‘Karnataka Sambhrama-50’ to commemorate 50 years since the State was renamed…
Mysuru: Sixteen items, including various products and logos from the Mysuru region, have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) status. Overall, 46 products from Karnataka have received the GI tag, with 16 of them hailing from Mysuru. These include renowned items such as Mysore Betel Leaf, Mysore Jasmine, Mysore Paintings and Mysore Sandal Soap….
Plastic crisis persists as enforcement falls short, making a mockery of plastic ban Mysuru: All the efforts made during the recently concluded Nada Habba Mysore Dasara to combat the plastic menace in Chamundi Hill appear to have been in vain. The menace is posing a significant threat to the ecology of Chamundi Hill, one of…
Mysuru’s rise as a burgeoning technology cluster highlighted ‘Preferential Public Procurement Policy’ to support startups with unique Intellectual Property: Priyank Kharge Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge announced that the Government will introduce a ‘Preferential Public Procurement Policy’ to support startups with unique Intellectual property (IP) registered with the State Startup Cell…
KSRTC Vijayanagar Bus Depot employees’ love for Kannada lauded Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Kannada Rajyotsava, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees, decorate a city bus like ‘Kannada Ratha’ every year only to spread their love for Kannada. Route No. 119 (KA-09-F-5049) belonging to Vijayanagar Depot, KSRTC Mysuru Division, is adorned with flowers of myriad…
Dr. Pierre Sylvain Filliozat and Dr. Vasundhara Kavali Filliozat Shree Vanamali Samskruti Seva Award, instituted by Shree Vanamali Charitable Trust, Mysuru, would be awarded to the well-known Sanskrit Scholar Dr. Pierre Sylvain Filliozat and his wife Dr. Vasundhara Kavali Filliozat, a noted Art Historian and Epigraphist, tomorrow at 10.30 am at Veene Seshanna Bhavan of…
Bengaluru: Hours after AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala issued a stern warning to Ministers, MLAs and other Congress leaders, asking them not to make public statements regarding power-sharing in the Government with a warning that those who defied this directive would face disciplinary action, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah yesterday declared his intention…
Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. N. Venkoba Rao (87), Founder of city’s Maithri School for Mentally Retarded Children and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram 2nd Cross, passed away this morning at his residence in city. A native of Yelandur, he leaves behind his wife Mayadevi, one daughter, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Prof. Rao had…
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