By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC I had resigned myself to witness the repetition of the same old Dasara procession this year too as the State Government had appointed the same old Committees and the same themes were being discussed with some cosmetic changes. But surprise, surprise, our Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh has sprung…
Mysuru: Among the many sobriquets earned by Mysuru is the “City of Lights” due to the way illumination is done during Dasara and on special occasions and this is one of the main tourist attractions. Starting from the iconic Mysore Palace to streets and shops in the Central Business District, all Government buildings and arches…
Temple Committee waits for Police Department to act while Police officials await Govt. order! Mysuru: The much hyped night ban on entry to the Chamundi Hill that was proposed in 2016 has not been implemented so far. Reason: The issue has not been taken seriously either by the District Administration or the Police despite money…
Mysuru: For many old-timers, fine dining at the iconic Gun House Imperial Restaurant is still a memory. And to introduce thousands of tourists and locals to the interesting cuisine served there in the past, a food festival is being organised from the first week of October. Chief Executive of Nagarjun Engineering Enterprises (from Bengaluru) S….
Mysuru: The Dasara Aahara Mela or the Food Mela Sub-Committee has made all preparations to ensure a finger-licking-good treat to visitors besides maintaining cleanliness. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Deputy Director of Food and Civil Supplies Department P. Shivanna said that the Food Mela will be held from Oct.10 to 19 at two different venues…
Mysuru: The ‘Matsya Mela’ will be one of the special attractions of this Dasara festivities. The Department of Fisheries, District Administration and Dasara Executive Committee have made preparations to arrange the popular ‘Matsya Mela’ exhibition and demonstration on the development of fisheries and fishing activities across the State on the occasion. The Department of Fisheries…
Mysuru: As Dasara is approaching, numerous hawkers from outside Mysuru descend upon city to sell their wares. Also, temporary businesses sprout beside roads frequented by tourists. One such road that is being occupied on either side by businesses and turning the beautiful and serene road into a marketplace is the Chamundi Hill Main Road. …
Mysuru: Bombe Mane, the dolls display and sale, one of the major attractions in city every year, was inaugurated yesterday at Prathima Gallery on Nazarbad Main Road. This year, among the four themes on display, the focus is on Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar’s birth centenary. One theme is on the last king’s durbar and the other on…
Mysuru: The first batch of additional Police force from different parts of the State will arrive in city for Dasara security during the first week of October. Speaking to Star of Mysore, DCP (Law&Order) Dr. N. Vishnuvardhana said that City Police Commissioner Dr A. Subramanyeswara Rao had already held two rounds of discussion with his…
Makeovers, restorations and beautification are happening in Mysuru and it’s all in preparation for one event: Dasara. And the Mysuru City Corporation is desperately trying to make the city look beautiful by roping in artisans. It is a tight balancing act as the civic body has to face flak if something goes wrong or if…
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