Mysore/Mysuru: Amid COVID-19 pandemic scare, Mysuru is geared up for inauguration of simple Dasara festivities atop Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Oct. 17). Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Cardiologist and Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, will formally declare open Dasara-2020 between 7.45 am and 8.15 am. Six Corona Warriors will be felicitated on the…
Centenary Convocation: UoM to confer Hon. Doctorate on Sudha Murty
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Infosys Foundation Chairperson Dr. Sudha Murty will be conferred doctoral degree (Honoris Causa degree) at the University of Mysore (UoM) Centenary Convocation to take place at the Crawford Hall here at 10.30 am on Oct.19. Announcing this at a press meet at Crawford Hall here this morning, UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: October 16, 2020.
October 16, 2020Mysuru reports 404 new COVID-19 positive cases, 261 discharges and 3 deaths today.
Closure of tourist spots: Delegation of Travel Associations to meet CM this evening
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A delegation of associations connected with travel and tourism industry is planning to meet Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa this evening and appeal him to direct the District Administration to revoke the order on the closure of all tourist spots in and around city till Nov. 1. Addressing a joint news conference here this morning, B.S….
Dasara: City traffic diverted
October 16, 2020From Oct. 17 to 26 between 4 pm and 9.30 pm Ban on parking; Major roads made one-way Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta, following a report from the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic), has restricted movement of all types of vehicles (except vehicles of VIPs and VVIPs) on major city roads by creating one-ways…
Cannon firing drill held for Abhimanyu and team
October 16, 202021 rounds from seven cannons were fired at the parking lot while Dasara elephants stayed inside Mysore/Mysuru: To acclimatised five Dasara elephants to the booming sound of cannons, a firing drill was held at the parking lot near Varaha Gate of Mysore Palace yesterday evening. This is the first phase of the cannon drill to…
Rail Museum illuminated for Dasara festivities
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Rail Museum located on KRS Road will be illuminated with LED lights during the 10-day Dasara festivities from Oct. 17 to 26. The working hours of the museum (10 am to 6 pm on normal days) is extended by two hours, that is up to 8 pm. All the outdoor exhibits like vintage…
Talacauvery gears up for Theerthodbhava tomorrow
October 16, 2020Madikeri: With the Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery, the birth place of river Cauvery in Kodagu district, scheduled to take place at the auspicious time of 7.03 am tomorrow (Oct.17), the Kodagu District Administration is fully geared for the event. However, the public entry to Talacauvery has been severely restricted this time due to rampant spread of…
Opposition to Toll Fee collection: Sugarcane truck drivers stage protest at Toll Plaza on Mysuru-Nanjangud Highway
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Opposing toll fee collection, more than 50 sugarcane truck owners, driver and farmers, led by Bannari Amman Sugar Factory Lorry Owners’ Association Joint Secretary Rajashekar, staged a protest at the Toll Plaza on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road on Wednesday night. Following assurance from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Project Director Sridhar, that a discount toll…
A moment of glory for Corona Warriors
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Recognition is the best thing that any Government can do to boost the morale of those who are working day and night for a cause. As COVID-19 pandemic spread its tentacles all over the country, doctors, para-medical staff, cops and pourakarmikas are working self-less for the well-being of society. In recognition of their services,…















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