Mysuru: If things go as per plans, Mysureans and visitors to Mysuru might get to witness the famous Air Force Band perform during this year’s Dasara. The District Administration had sent a requisition to Air Force to allow the band to take part in the celebrations. Air Commodore Jose, accompanied by Wg. Cdr. Roshan held…
Dasara Yuva Sambhrama concludes
September 19, 2017Mysuru: The 7-day Dasara Yuva Sambhrama concluded last evening at Amphitheatre in Manasagangothri with students from various colleges presenting dance programmes portraying environment protection, patriotism, problems of farmers and women empowerment. Students of Jnanadhara FGC, Hunsur, presented a dance condemning deforestation expressing apprehension that days were not far when Oxygen booths should be installed for…
Police to ensure a crime-free Dasara
September 19, 2017Mysuru: In order to ensure peaceful Dasara celebrations, elaborate security arrangements are being made across the city. For the annual Dasara which will begin from Sept. 21, the Police are expecting lakhs of tourists not only from across the State and country but also from foreign countries. In the wake of last year’s blast at…
DC invites companies to sponsor Dasara events
September 19, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration has decided to invite private and government sector companies to sponsor Dasara events including cultural programmes,Yuva Dasara, Dasara Wrestling and Yoga Dasara. At a meeting of industrialists and company representatives, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, said that inviting sponsorship will give an opportunity for companies…
‘Adarsha Atthe-Sosey’ programme on Sept. 23
September 19, 2017Mysuru: Women and Children Dasara Sub-Committee has organised an ‘Adarsha Atthe-Sosey’ programme on Sept. 23 at 10.30 am at J.K. Grounds here to assess the compatibility of a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law and judge an ideal pair. The programme will be inaugurated by Nagalakshmi Bai, Chairperson, State Women’s Commission. Mallige Veeresh, Chairperson, Zoo Authority of…
Raitha Dasara from Sept. 22
September 19, 2017Mysuru: This year’s Raitha Dasara will be held at J.K. Grounds from Sept. 22-24, said Raitha Dasara Sub-Committee President Chowhalli Puttaswamy. Addressing press persons at the ZP Hall here yesterday, he said that the event would be inaugurated by District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. Prior to the inauguration, farmers will take out a procession…
SWR to run unreserved special train during Dasara
September 19, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to run unreserved special train, provide temporary stoppages and temporary augmentation of coaches to clear the anticipated rush of passenger traffic during the ensuing Dasara Festival from Sept.29 to Oct.2. Train No. 06207/06208, Mysuru – Chamarajanagar – Mysuru unreserved special will run on Sept. 30 (Vijayadashmi Day). Train…
Dasara Effect: Mayor on horseback inspects cleanliness of city
September 18, 2017Mysuru: All out efforts are being made to see that the city regains its top spot as the cleanest one in the country. With Dasara fast approaching, the first Citizen, the Mayor M.J. Ravikumar himself has taken keen interest to see that at least the Central Business District is kept clean. To ensure the cleanliness,…
Wooden Howdah rehearsal begins for Arjuna
September 18, 2017Mysuru: Howdah elephant Arjuna carried the Wooden Howdah for the first time this year with ease and elegance, this morning. Arjuna, accompanied by Kumki elephants Kaveri and Varalakshmi, were brought near the Royal residence from Kodi Someshwara Temple at the Palace premises at 7 am where the Wooden Howdah was placed on Arjuna’s back using…
Nomads arrive in city ahead of Dasara festivities
September 18, 2017Mysuru: Among the many attractions that the city explodes to during Dasara, the countdown for which has begun, is the presence of the nomads with their colourful attire and the various items they peddle. The nomads from Jaipur in Rajasthan have come along with their children and grandchildren and camped near the Big Clock Tower…
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