“I repeat… that all power is a trust — that we are accountable for its exercise — that, from the people, and for the people, all springs, and all must exist.” — Benjamin Disraeli quoted by Justice M. Nagaprasanna in the closing part of his judgement. Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan have said…
ADGP Hitendra reviews security ahead of Dasara
September 25, 2024Mysuru: This year’s Dasara will witness increase in the number of security personnel with City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar requesting for the need for additional Police personnel than usual with the State Government deciding to organise the 10-day festival on a grand scale. A security review meeting of Southern Range Police Officers presided by ADGP…
Dasara Jumboo Savari to promote ‘Brand Mysuru’
September 25, 2024Mysuru: Even as the State celebrated the 140th birth anniversary of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar on June 4, the District Administration, as a befitting tribute to the late visionary King, will portray ‘Brand Mysuru’ by introducing ‘Mysore Silk’, ‘CFTRI’, ‘MyMUL of KMF’, ‘Mysore Sandal Soap’ and ‘Jungle Lodges and Resorts’ which were started during the rule…
Court only ordered probe; I am not guilty: Siddaramaiah
September 25, 2024Bengaluru: Slamming the Opposition parties for demanding his resignation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah firmly stated that he is not guilty, pointing out that the High Court has merely ordered a probe into the controversial MUDA case. “Kumaraswamy is on bail. Did anyone ask for his resignation? The Court has only directed an inquiry in the MUDA…
CM’s prosecution upheld
September 24, 2024High Court dismisses Siddaramaiah’s petition Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court this noon dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. The High Court’s ruling came in response to CM Siddaramaiah’s petition against the Governor’s approval for an investigation into…
Heritage or hype? Radium paint around Circles sparks debate
September 24, 2024Painting a 10-ft radius around K.R. Circle, Chamaraja Circle Mysuru: In a bid to welcome and captivate visitors for Dasara, large and vibrant paintings are being created around K.R. Circle and Chamaraja Circle. Radium-infused paint is being used to ensure the artwork shines brilliantly at night, enhancing the festival atmosphere. The task, covering a 10-ft….
1,500 drones to create a sky-high spectacle
September 24, 2024Mysuru: This year, the world-famous Mysuru Dasara is set to dazzle visitors with an extraordinary new attraction — a stunning drone show featuring 1,500 drones lighting up the night sky. District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, during the release of the Dasara illumination posters at Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) office last evening, emphasised that…
Yuva Dasara shifted to city outskirts
September 23, 2024Rs. 5,000 for ticketed shows This year, the music enthusiasts, who wish to enjoy the events from VIP gallery, will have to shell out Rs. 5,000 per ticket for a single day’s event. With legendary music composers like Ilayaraja and A.R. Rahman expected to perform in Mysuru during the five-day event to be held from…
Row over Tirupati Laddu Prasada – Hindus must manage temples, not Government: Spiritual Gurus
September 23, 2024Ayodhya/Udupi: Following the raging controversy over animal fat and adulterated ghee found in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam distributed to devotees by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust, prominent religious heads have vociferoulsy demanded for handing over the management of the temples to Hindu community, freeing them from the clutches of the Government, that is managing the affairs…
Jumboo Savari: Dhananjaya leads route training
September 23, 2024People throng procession route to have a glimpse, click pics Mysuru: With Dasara festivities commencing on Oct. 3 and concluding with Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami Day on Oct. 12, a total of 14 Dasara elephants from various elephant camps have arrived in two batches to Mysore Palace. As part of route familiarisation exercise and weight…
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