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Heritage Circles or Hoardings ?
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Heritage Circles or Hoardings ?

October 5, 2024

This year’s Dasara illumination is mediocre but the Circles are worse. Mysuru has turned into ‘flexuru’, thanks to the Government’s decision to hand over key Circles to private players. What used to be iconic landmarks are now little more than giant hoardings. Interestingly, according to sources, most of these companies were not interested to take…

‘Makkala Kalathon’ promotes folk culture
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‘Makkala Kalathon’ promotes folk culture

October 5, 2024

A colourful ‘Makkala Kalathon’, promoting folk culture among children, was held in city on Friday as part of Mysuru Dasara-2024. The event organised by Mahila Mattu Makkala Dasara Sub-Committee witnessed children dressed in traditional folk attire and taking part in the jatha from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple to Maharaja High School located near the Old Deputy…

Over 5,000 Police personnel deployed for Dasara security
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Over 5,000 Police personnel deployed for Dasara security

October 4, 2024

Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said that tight Police security has been provided for the 10-day Dasara festivities in Mysuru from Oct. 3 to 12. Elaborating on the Dasara security arrangements in the presence of DCPs M. Muthuraj and S. Jahnavi, she said that 2 DIGs, 27 SP-level officers, 989 Additional SPs, Dy.SPs, Inspectors…

City soaks with radiance as Dasara lights dazzle
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City soaks with radiance as Dasara lights dazzle

October 4, 2024

Grand spectacle by 1,500 drones on Oct. 6, 7, 11 and 12 from 8 pm to 8.15 pm at Bannimantap Parade Grounds Mysuru: The Central Business District of Mysuru city is aglow with dazzling lights as part of the grand Dasara celebrations. This radiant spectacle is captivating onlookers with its vibrant and artistic displays. Deputy…

Five guarantees bloom at Dasara Flower Show
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Five guarantees bloom at Dasara Flower Show

October 4, 2024

Mysuru: The Congress Government’s five poll guarantees, which played a crucial role in its electoral victory, took centre stage at this year’s Dasara Flower Show being held at Kuppanna Park (Nishad Bagh) in city. A prominent highlight of the event is the thematic floral display showcasing these flagship schemes. The vibrant models represent Anna Bhagya…

Pt. Basavaraj Bhajantri conferred Rajya Sangeet Vidwan Award
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Pt. Basavaraj Bhajantri conferred Rajya Sangeet Vidwan Award

October 4, 2024

Mysuru: Noted Shehnai exponent Pandit Basavaraj Bhajantri was conferred Rajya Sangeet Vidwan Award, during the inauguration of Dasara cultural programmes at the premises of Mysore Palace  last evening. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated cultural programmes by lighting the lamp coincided with the illumination of Mysore Palace, that added glint to the festivities. Deputy Chief Minister D.K….

‘State Govt. will encourage sports’
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‘State Govt. will encourage sports’

October 4, 2024

Mysuru: State Government will extend necessary co-operation and financial support for sports, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, here yesterday. Speaking after inaugurating Dasara CM Cup Sports meet jointly organised by Department Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) and Dasara Sports Sub Committee at Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium, CM Siddaramaiah, who is also handling Ministry of Sports, said…

DASARA begins
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DASARA begins

October 3, 2024

Dr. Hampana inaugurates Dasara Fest atop Chamundi Hill Mysuru: Veteran littérateur Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah (Dr. Hampana) paid obeisance to Goddess Chamundeshwari and offered floral tributes to the idol at Chamundi Hill this morning, marking the commencement of 415th edition of 10-day Nada Habba Dasara. The elegantly adorned idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari was placed on a…

Dr. Hampana shares childhood incident, sparking laughter
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Dr. Hampana shares childhood incident, sparking laughter

October 3, 2024

Mysuru: Recalling a childhood incident, Dr. Hampana said, “Wrestling has always held a special place among Dasara’s traditional practices. It’s vital that such traditional sports continue to be encouraged. In the past, wrestling schools (Garadi Manes) were common across the State.” He reminisced about 1948 when he was a 6th-grade student in Mandya. “At the…

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