B.V. Javaregowda, President of Federation of All India Farmers Associations (FAIFA) will take part as a representative of India at the international Tobacco Growers Association Convention to take place at Raleigh in North Carolina, USA, from Oct.15 to 18. Tobacco growers from across the world will take part in the Convention, which would discuss the…
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Jumboo Savari on Oct. 12
October 10, 2024Ayudha Puja tomorrow, brisk shopping across city Mysuru: With two days to go for Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami, the 10th day after Navarathri on Oct. 12, festive mood has already set in, as the last-minute arrangements are being made at Palace premises. The second round of rehearsal for Jumboo Savari was successfully conducted at Palace…
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Ratan Tata passes away at 86
October 10, 2024Mumbai: Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest salt-to-software conglomerates Tata Sons, passed away at 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Just on Monday, the industrialist in a social media post dismissed speculation about his health and said he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age. In 2008, he received…
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A.R. Rahman plays a maverick
October 10, 2024Musical Nite of widely acclaimed musician draws huge crowd on the fourth day of Yuva Dasara Mysuru: Internationally acclaimed music composer A.R. Rahman enthralled the music lovers to the hilt, casting a magical spell on the fourth day of Yuva Dasara at the open grounds near Uttanahalli Outer Ring Road (ORR) junction in the city…
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Dasara procession to feature 50 tableaux
October 10, 2024Mysuru: This year’s Jumboo Savari will showcase a total of 50 tableaux aimed at raising awareness about Kannada land and language, folklore, equality and the Indian Constitution, announced Dasara Tableau Sub-Committee Chairman Prashanth yesterday. Speaking to reporters at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, he said that, the authorities have finalised 50 tableaux, as they do each year, sourced…
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MUDA 50:50 site scam: Accused 3, 4 appear before Lokayukta
October 10, 2024Mysuru: The Lokayukta SP Office on Dewan’s Road became a hive of activity this morning as B.M. Mallikarjunaswamy and J. Devaraju arrived for questioning regarding the allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, under the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) controversial 50:50 land allotment scheme. J. Devaraju is listed as Accused…
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Yaduveer Wadiyar performs Saraswati Puja
October 10, 2024Mysuru: As part of Navarathri festivities, Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed Saraswati puja at Kannadi Thotti in Mysore Palace on Wednesday. During the auspicious lagna between 10.05 am and 10.35 am, Wadiyar, also the Mysuru-Kodagu MP performed various rituals as part of Saraswati puja, including palm manuscripts, books, veena and tabla…
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Special trains to clear Dasara rush
October 10, 2024Mysuru: To manage the extra rush of passengers during the Dasara festival, South Western Railway has introduced special trains connecting Mysuru to various destinations across Karnataka. Train No. 06207 Arsikere to Mysuru will run three trips, starting from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12. The train will depart Arsikere at 14.30 hrs and arrive in Mysuru…
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ED heat on MUDA: Commissioner burns midnight oil to compile records
October 10, 2024Mysuru: Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) officials are facing mounting pressure as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensifies its investigation into the allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, under the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) 50:50 land allotment scheme. The ED has sought essential documents — to be certified by the…
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Dasara Urdu Mushaira held
October 10, 2024Mysuru: As part of Dasara – 2024, Urdu Mushaira was held at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city on Tuesday night. The Mushaira, which began at 9 am, concluded at 3 am on Wednesday. The Mushaira was jointly inaugurated by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and MLA Tanveer Sait by watering a sapling. Addressing the…
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