Mysore/Mysuru: NCC Air Wing cadets of Mysuru will now have an opportunity to get airborne as No.4 Karnataka Air Squadron NCC has commenced flying training after 10 long years of wait. An “All Religion Prayer (Sarva Dharma Puja)” was organised at Mysore Airport near NCC Hangar on Oct.19. The prayer ceremony was performed by religious…
Stray Menace in Mysuru
October 28, 2023Stray dogs have dominated quite a few living room conversations this week. The death of famous Wagh Bakri Tea brand’s Director due to brain haemorrhage which he suffered when he fell down after being chased by stray dogs and Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra’s fight with her ex-boyfriend over their pet rottweiler ‘Henry’ put dogs…
KSRTC hikes fare of Mysuru-Bengaluru non-stop ordinary buses
October 27, 2023Fare increased from Rs. 185 to Rs. 200 due to huge demand Mysore/Mysuru: Coming as a shock to commuters post Dasara, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has hiked the fare of non-stop ordinary bus (red bus) service between Mysuru-Bengaluru and vice-versa by Rs. 15. The fare, which was Rs. 185 earlier, has been…
Minister hints at power crisis in State
October 27, 2023Bengaluru: With the failure of monsoon in Karnataka, Power Minister K.J. George has hinted at power crisis in the State. Speaking to presspersons after meeting the Union Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh in New Delhi yesterday, George said that the Centre has agreed to provide 2 lakh tons of additional coal per month to Karnataka…
Lunar Eclipse – 2023: Chamundi Hill temple to be closed from 6 pm tomorrow
October 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Rahugrasta Chandra Grahana (Lunar Eclipse) slated to occur tomorrow (Oct.28) night, the Sri Chamundeshwari termple at Chamundi Hill will be closed for the general public from 6 pm tomorrow till 7 am next day (Oct.29). “Tomorrow morning on account of Chandra Grahana, special puja will be performed to Goddess Chamundeshwari and…
Dasara Jumbos going back home
October 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The elephants, an integral part of the Dasara celebrations, were given an emotional farewell from Mysore Palace today. Departing from Jayamarthanda Gate in trucks, the 14 jumbos started their journey back to their respective camps where they will resume their designated duties as directed by Forest Department, though their special festive diet will no…
Over 6 lakh visit Dasara Exhibition, Flower Show in ten days
October 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara Exhibition and Flower Show emerged as the primary draws for tourists here during the recently concluded Dasara festival, according to data released by the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) and the Department of Horticulture. The exhibition, being held at Doddakere Maidan, attracted over three lakh visitors over the ten-day festival period. The Exhibition…
Dasara lightings extended till Nov. 3: One-way rule, no parking zones continue
October 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As Dasara lightings has been extended till Nov. 3, the one-way rule and no parking zones will be in effect from Oct. 25 till Nov. 4 from 4 pm to 11 pm to enable tourists and visitors to view the lightings and illumination without any hassles. One-way rule From Gun House Circle on roads…
Dasara 2023 ends with lakhs witnessing Jumboo Savari
October 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Lakhs of people gathered in Mysuru yesterday to witness Jumboo Savari, a traditional procession that is part of Nada Habba Dasara celebrations. Led by the majestic elephant Abhimanyu and eight other elephants, the procession was the highlight of the 10-day festivities in the City of Palaces. The Navarathri celebration featured a series of events,…
Vijaya Yatre taken out at Mysore Palace
October 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar took out Vijaya Yatre on account of Vijayadashami, marking the culmination of Sharannavarathri celebrations of erstwhile royals, at Palace premises here yesterday. Yaduveer, dressed in shiny royal robes and headgear, holding royal sword was ushered into Savari Thotti by ‘Hogalu Bhattaru,’ shouting slogans in praise of…















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