Mysore/Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu wore a white Mysore Silk saree with gold zari for the Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill here this morning. The original silk saree worth Rs. 70,000, specially weaved at the Silk Weaving Factory of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation on Manandavadi Road here, was gifted to her by the State delegation which…
History created in Mysuru as Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to open Dasara
September 26, 2022“Mysuru Dasara is a proud symbol of India’s cultural heritage” Mysore/Mysuru: History was created in Mysuru atop Chamundi Hill this morning as President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Dasara-2022 by showering flower petals on the decked-up idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed on a silver chariot. She became the first President to declare open the…
CM Bommai visits Sri Ramakrishna Ashram for the first time Seeks blessings of Ashram President Swami Muktidanandaji
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited Sri Ramakrishna Ashram in Yadavagiri last evening and took the blessings of Swami Muktidanandaji, President of the Ashram. This was his first ever visit to the spiritual abode and was accorded a ceremonial and warm welcome. The Chief Minister visited the shrine and offered his prayers and spent some…
Yaduveer ascends Golden Throne
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Navarathri rituals kickstarted at Mysore Palace with the commencement of Khas Durbar or Private Durbar today during which titular head of Mysore Royal Family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascended the Golden Throne at Durbar Hall between 12.15 pm and 12.25 pm. Prior to this, rituals began at Durbar Hall and Private Residence early in…
Murmu begins her speech in Kannada
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “Devi Chamundeshwarige nanna namaskaaragalu. Yella sodara sodariyarige nanna namaskaaragalu…” (I bow to Goddess Chamundeshwari. My respects to all brothers and sisters.) President Droupadi Murmu thus began her speech in Kannada amidst thundering applause from the audience. She effortlessly chanted a Sanskrit Mantra that was dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari. All through her address, the President…
Forest dwellers meet India’s First Citizen
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: After the Dasara inauguration, a group of tribal dancers from Hunsur, Periyapatna and H.D. Kote presented traditional dances to President Droupadi Murmu. They were all dressed in their traditional attire and it was a memorable moment for them. Later, a group of 14 tribal representatives met the President and interacted with her about the…
Illumination mars beauty of heritage Crawford Hall
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: At night if you go for a drive in front of the University Crawford Hall, you would be wondering where Crawford Hall has gone. Has it disappeared altogether? You could see only colourful serial lights hanging from a height. Reason: The historic building has been illuminated partially, just for the heck of doing it….
Two-day CFTRI Open Day begins
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day Open Day of CSIR-CFTRI, marking the CSIR Foundation Day celebrations with the theme ‘Food Technology – Industry Connect’ began at IFTTC auditorium in CFTRI campus here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the event, Dr. K.S. Sadananda, Medical Superintendent, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, said that food plays a key…
Era of development in KR Constituency has begun: CM
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Observing that Legislators taking Governmental benefits to the doorsteps of beneficiaries will lead to wonderful results, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that KR MLA S.A. Ramdas has effectively reached different benefits to over 70,000 beneficiaries of various schemes in his Constituency. He was speaking after inaugurating the valedictory of the nine-day ‘Modi Yug Utsav-2022’…
Four-day Chamarajanagar Dasara from tomorrow
September 26, 2022Chamarajanagar: Chamarajanagar Dasara-2022 will be held for four days from Sept.27 to Sept.30. Cultural events including music programme by Anuradha Bhat and team; performance by Comedy Kiladigalu troupe, Hasyotsava by Prof. M. Krishnegowda and Musical Nite by Aishwarya and team will be held. Mahila Dasara, Raitha Dasara, Horticulture Exhibition, Painting Exhibition and Marathon competition have…












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