‘Swachh Dasara’ fades as garbage piles up across city Mysuru: The grandeur of Dasara may have faded, but the aftermath it has left behind continues to stink — literally. Streets across Mysuru city remain littered with waste, exposing the city’s recurring struggle to stay clean once the festivities end. From flower garlands and banana stems…
Mysuru: In the first post-Dasara inauguration (Sept. 22) event, the popular Sri Chamundeshwari Rathotsava was held atop Chamundi Hill here this morning, with about 30,000 devotees from across the State swarming the Hill Temple right from early morning. Erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar drew the colourfully decorated chariot (ratha) carrying the idol…
Big cat was dismembered into three parts before burial; Act of revenge for cattle killing Hanur: Forest Department officials have arrested four persons for allegedly poisoning a 12-year-old tiger, chopping it into three pieces, and burying the carcass near Pachchedoddi village. A search is ongoing for another person believed to be involved in the killing….
Mysuru: A four-member expert committee from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee visited the Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market this morning to conduct a structural assessment and prepare a report for submission to the Supreme Court. On Sept. 2, the Supreme Court directed IIT Roorkee to carry out a fresh evaluation of the two…
After 2-month stay in city, Dasara elephants head back to their forest camps; No honorarium this time, crucial role overlooked, say caretakers Caption: Over 2,000 onlookers had gathered at the Mysore Palace premises this afternoon as the elephants left to their camps. Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- The stars of Dasara — 14 elephants — began…
Gains 440-kg, tops Dasara elephant weight chart Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- Among the 14 elephants that arrived to participate in this year’s Dasara festivities, Bhima recorded the highest weight gain — an impressive 440 kilograms, leaving behind Howdah elephant Abhimanyu, who gained 275-kg. This made Bhima the heaviest elephant in the group. Sugreeva stood second,…
Driven by social media buzz, more than 10,000 spectators flock to witness elephants in action Mysuru, Oct. 5 (MTY&BCT)- The Forest Department faced significant challenges in ensuring public safety during this year’s Dasara elephant training sessions, mainly due to the overwhelming turnout of spectators — including many from outside Karnataka, said Deputy Conservator of Forests…
Mysuru: The cultural capital of the State, Mysuru, saw a huge influx of tourists and visitors during the just concluded 11-day Dasara festivities, with the city illuminated like never before for the grand spectacle. Nearly 6 lakh devotees visited the famed Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill during Dasara from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2,…
Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) recorded a dramatic surge in Vijayadashami visitation in 2025, despite a dip in overall Dasara footfall compared to the previous year. Over the 11-day festive period (Sept. 22 to Oct. 2) in 2025, the Zoo welcomed 1.56 lakh visitors and generated Rs. 1.91 crore (Rs. 191.37 lakh) in…
Last rites of doyen journalist-author in Bengaluru tomorrow with State Honours Bengaluru: Legendary journalist and author, Thayil Jacob Sunny George, popularly known as TJS George, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru yesterday. He was 97. The mortal remains of George has been kept at his Vasanthnagar Apartment for the family members, relatives and…
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