Mysuru: “If our habitat is lost, we will be forced to enter your towns; If our living spaces are protected, nature’s balance will remain intact; We are not your enemies, but guardians of ecological harmony.” These messages were displayed on the Dasara elephants as the Forest Department used the occasion to raise awareness about wildlife…

Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner M.K. Savitha has clarified that the attack on Raghu, 29, a member of the MCC’s Abhaya-1 team and a resident of Ganesh Nagar, was not linked to the removal of unauthorised flex banners in NR Constituency. Raghu, who sustained stab injuries to his face, chest and arms, is recovering…

Dasara elephants and horses keep their cool amid deafening sounds Mysuru: The first round of cannon-firing drill to acclimatise Dasara elephants and Mounted Police horses to the booming sound of cannons was held successfully at the Dasara Exhibition parking lot this morning. Seven cannons were brought to the Dasara parking lot by the Police and…

Mysuru: Acting on complaints from the public about delays in sanctioning building plans, issuing e-Khatas and Completion Reports (CRs) through the e-Khata ULMS (Unified Land Management System) portal, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) held a public grievances meeting at Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Hall yesterday. Regional Commissioner and MCC Administrator Nitesh Patil, MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha…

Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) plan to launch a city-wide drive to make Mysuru a ‘flex-free city’ from today (Oct. 6) has suffered a setback after a worker engaged in removing unauthorised flex banners was stabbed by two minor boys.Following the attack, MCC workers have sought Police protection before resuming the drive, saying their…

Activists raise black flags, display empty pots signifying drought Mysuru: Opposition to the Dasara Kambala, scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19, has intensified even as finishing works on the racing tracks ‘Vijaya’ and ‘Dashami’ are underway and a huge spectators’ gallery is being built at the venue near the VTU Regional Centre in Sathagalli here.More…

Singer Vijay Prakash to perform during grand finale tomorrow Mysuru: Yuva Sambhrama continued to attract the audience even on the eighth day with youth thronging the Kuvempu Open-Air Theatre in Manasagangothri to witness the dance performance of college students. Yesterday was reserved for only students from women colleges to showcase their talent in front of…

Fans follow his truck on bikes & cars from Hunsur to Mysuru Mysuru: Abhimanyu, who carried the Golden Howdah six times during the Jumboo Savari and retired this year, received a traditional Poornakumbha welcome on his arrival at Mysore Palace this morning. Abhimanyu, housed at Mathigodu Elephant Camp in Kodagu, inside the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve,…

Mysuru Dasara Mahotsava 2026 Rs. 13.77 crore budget this year; 2,60,920 units of power to be used Mysuru: Mysuru is gearing up for the Dasara illumination, with the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) planning new designs and thematic displays across the city this year. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), CESC…

Yuva Sambhrama – Day 7 Mysuru: The 7th day of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama-2026 witnessed a heightened musical atmosphere with ‘Beat Gurus,’ a premier acoustic fusion and world music percussion band based in Bengaluru, mesmerising the audience with their use of folk musical instruments from countries like Australia, Africa and others. Youths, who were present in…