Mysuru: With just ten days left for the grand inauguration of the Mysuru Dasara festivities, the Forest Department has taken an innovative step to safeguard the health and well-being of the elephants participating in the celebrations. For the first time, a dedicated mud bath facility has been established within the Mysore Palace premises to support…
5-year-old child injured in accident succumbs: Aunt’s begging, villagers’ generosity and MLA’s effort go in vain
September 12, 2025Nanjangud: In a heart-wrenching incident, the family of a five-year-old girl child critically injured in a road accident was forced to go door-to-door seeking financial help to pay a hospital bill of Rs. 1.5 lakh. The child succumbed to injuries close to midnight hours yesterday. The victim, Aadya, daughter of Mahesh and Rani of Hedathale…
Speeding to pay: Fifty percent rebate on traffic fines to end today
September 12, 2025Rs. 12 crore fines collected till yesterday; Rs. 2 crore collection expected today Mysore/Mysuru: With the fifty percent rebate on e-challan traffic fines ending today, motorists with multiple traffic violation pending cases are thronging all Traffic Police Stations in city to clear their cases by paying the fines. Huge rush is being witnessed at Devaraja,…
CESC urges safety amid dazzling Dasara lights
September 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has urged public to enjoy dazzling festive lighting displays during Dasara while prioritising safety. As in previous years, major roads, circles and public spaces across the city have been decked with stunning electric illuminations, adding vibrancy and charm to Mysuru and amplifying the spirit of Dasara. These breathtaking…
PIL against Banu Mushtaq inaugurating Dasara: High Court refuses urgent hearing
September 11, 2025Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court today declined to schedule an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the State Government’s decision to invite International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara-2025 festivities. As the proceedings began, the petitioners’ counsel submitted a memo before a Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M….
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September 11, 2025Dasara Yuva Sambhrama makes a youthful start; budding cine stars Yuva Rajkumar & Amrutha Iyengar set the evening mood Mysore/Mysuru: Yuva Sambhrama got off to a colourful start at Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri here yesterday, with the two budding stars of Kannada filmdom, adding glitter to the most popular event of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara….
Violence over Ganesha idol immersion: Normalcy returns to Maddur after three days of tension
September 11, 2025Maddur: Maddur has returned to calm this morning after three days of tension following unrest during a Ganesha immersion procession, where miscreants pelted stones. Shops reopened and business activity resumed, even as Police maintained a tight vigil in sensitive areas to prevent any flare-ups. To restore peace and bring the immersion festivities to a close,…
Week-long Dasara Yuva Sambhrama (Sept. 10-18): College troupes to perform this evening
September 10, 2025Inauguration at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri at 4 pm Mysuru: Last-minute preparations are underway for Dasara Yuva Sambhrama-2025, set to begin this evening at 4 pm at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri. Considered a prelude to the Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara, the event will feature college troupes from across Karnataka, performing cultural programmes…
Villagers cage Forest Staff: Forest Department’s failure to capture tiger which is killing livestock angers villagers
September 10, 2025Gundlupet: In a dramatic turn of events, villagers near Bommalapura in Gundlupet locked Forest Department officials inside a large tiger trap yesterday, furious over the Department’s failure to capture a tiger that has been terrorising the area for nearly three weeks. For the past 20 days, the tiger has been prowling the village outskirts, attacking…
Debut Dasara Flower Show at Lingambudhi Botanical Garden
September 10, 2025Mysuru: As part of this year’s Dasara festivities, a grand flower show will be held at the Lingambudhi Botanical Garden from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2, promising a visual treat for visitors and a major boost to festive attractions. For the first time, Mysuru will host two flower shows during Dasara, offering a double delight…















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