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Like 2020, low-key Dasara this time too
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Like 2020, low-key Dasara this time too

August 8, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The 2021 Dasara will be celebrated in a simple manner in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic like last year and in view of the prevailing flood situation in Karnataka.  In 2020, the celebrations were restricted to about 300 atop Chamundi Hill for the inaugural while the Jumboo Savari was restricted to the Mysore Palace…

No bus services from Kodagu to Kerala
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No bus services from Kodagu to Kerala

August 8, 2021

Madikeri: Following increase in COVID positive cases in Kerala, Kodagu Deputy Commissioner (DC) Charulata Somal has banned bus services from Kodagu to Kerala. The DC has stated that no buses from Kerala can enter Kodagu and similarly no buses will go to Kerala.  The decision in this regard was taken following steep rise in Corona…

Second day of weekend curfew: Mysuru wears a near-deserted look
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Second day of weekend curfew: Mysuru wears a near-deserted look

August 8, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government ordering a 56-hour weekend curfew (from 9 pm on Friday till 5 am on Monday) in the districts of Mysuru, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and Dakshina Kannada, which share border with Kerala,     Mysuru city wear a near deserted look today, with hardly a few people and vehicles venturing on to…

Traders soften stand on defying rules
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Traders soften stand on defying rules

August 8, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Following assurance from Co-operation Minister S.T. Somashekar, the city traders have revoked their decision to defy the week-end curfew imposed on eight border districts of Karnataka including Mysuru, which share borders with Kerala and Maharashtra in a bid to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, representatives of various organisations, associations and traders held…

Plans on to defy weekend curfew
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Plans on to defy weekend curfew

August 7, 2021

Question of life and death, say stakeholders, businessmen  Unanimously decide to open shops despite restrictions Mysuru/Kodagu: The State Government’s decision to impose weekend curfew (from 9 pm on Friday to 5 am on Monday) in border districts of Mysuru, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar from Aug. 7 to 16 has caused a lot of heartburn among businessmen,…

Life normal despite sudden weekend curfew in city
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Life normal despite sudden weekend curfew in city

August 7, 2021

Only some areas wore deserted look Tipplers rush to liquor stores to refill stocks Mysore/Mysuru: Though the State Government announced its decision of weekend curfew in Mysuru yesterday afternoon, life remained normal on most of the city areas last night. Only some areas wore a deserted look, while business flourished in Central Business District (CBD)….

‘Ashada’ rituals atop Chamundi Hill conclude
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‘Ashada’ rituals atop Chamundi Hill conclude

August 7, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Curtains came down on the month-long ‘Ashada’ puja atop Chamundi Hill yesterday. This time, the rituals were restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic and held within the premises of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple. The hill top that was bustling with devotees every year, wore a deserted look this time with restriction on devotees. The special puja…

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