Vijayendra, Nalin Kateel and others Bengaluru: In a major development, Karnataka Police registered an FIR against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday over allegations of extortion linked to electoral bonds. The FIR was filed by Tilak Nagar Police in Bengaluru, following directions from the Special Court of MLAs/MPs. Nirmala Sitharaman has been named the…
‘Don’t ignore development works in the name of Dasara’
September 29, 2024CM Siddaramaiah speaks tough; warns officials of stern action for being lax in executing the works Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pulled up the officials of the district, warning them against coming out with lame excuses and ignoring the development works in the name of Dasara. He was chairing the progress review meeting of the district…
Dasara-2024: Former Mayor laments commercialisation
September 29, 2024Mysuru: Lamenting that Dasara festivities in the city is going commercial with the introduction of tickets for some events, former Mayor Sandesh Swamy observed that such actions will not bring any honour to the Government. In a press release, Sandesh Swamy, a senior BJP leader and a former City Mayor, said that so far no…
Videos, photo-shoots near Dasara jumbos banned
September 29, 2024Mysuru: As people were found making reels, clicking photos and selfies by going close to Dasara elephants which are housed in Mysore Palace premises, the Forest Department has put brakes to it by not allowing public to go near the shelter where these jumbos are housed. Last week, many people, who had made reels and…
Yuva Sambhrama: Affection for Kannada, Karunadu highlights of Day-5
September 29, 2024Mysuru: The Day-5 of Yuva Sambhrama- 2024 witnessed students from various colleges showcasing affection towards Kannada language and Karunadu after offering penance to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and a symbol of good luck at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri here yesterday. Students of various colleges performed on songs devoted to Lord Shiva, Maha…
Footwear to mahouts, kavadis distributed
September 29, 2024Mysuru: Footwears manufactured by Babu Jagjivan Ram Leather Industry Development Corporation (LIDKAR) were distributed to mahouts and kavadis by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa yesterday. A total of 14 elephants from various elephant camps have arrived to city to take part in Dasara. Along with them, their mahouts and kavadis, cooks and assistants numbering over…
Prathap Simha dares Mahisha Dasara organisers
September 29, 2024Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha had dared the organisers of Mahisha Dasara Committee to celebrate Mahisha Dasara atop Chamundi Hill in the city. In a post on his ‘X’ account yesterday, Simha had stated “Let’s see how the floral tributes will be offered to the statue of Mahishasura at the hill,” in a reply…
Dasara Film Fest inauguration on Oct. 3
September 29, 2024Mysuru: The inauguration of Dasara Film Festival-2024 will be held on Oct. 3 at the KSOU Convocation Hall in Muktagangothri at 10.30 am. The film festival will be inaugurated by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa in the presence of CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Ministers K. Venkatesh and Shivaraj…
Sharannavaratrotsava from Oct. 2 to 17
September 29, 2024Mysuru: Sringeri Shankara Mutt in Fort Mohalla, Mysuru, will be conducting a fortnight-long Sri Sharada Sharannavaratrotsava in the Mutt premises from Oct. 2. The event will begin with Mahabhisheka, pujas and rituals at 7 am on Oct. 2 at Sri Sharada Parameshwari Sannidhi. Other rituals: Oct. 3: Stree Sookta Homa, Oct. 4: Purusha Sookta Homa,…
Intl. Coffee Day celebrations on Oct. 1
September 29, 2024Mysuru: Hassan District Planters Association will celebrate International Coffee Day on Oct. 1 in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at Mysore Palace North Gate at 10.30 am. Addressing media persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan here, Association Hon. Secretary K.B. Lohith said that the event would be inaugurated by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. Suttur Mutt…















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