Mysuru: The District Administration that was mulling to impose a ban on private vehicles atop Chamundi Hill between Sept. 22 and 24 and between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2, seems to have decided not to pursue the matter as the decision has not yet been taken. The ban option was being contemplated to avoid parking…
District Minister formally invites Royal family for Dasara
September 19, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration has extended a formal invite to members of Royal family to participate in this year’s Dasara celebrations. The invitation was extended to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar by a team led by District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Mayor M.J. Ravikumar and a host of officials including Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep and Palace…
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…
RLHP creates awareness on quality education
September 17, 2017Mysuru: An awareness programme on ‘Quality Education for all Children’ was organised by Rural Literacy and Health Programme (RLHP) at Jaganmohan Palace here yesterday morning. About 400 people comprising children and their parents from slums, members of management committees of schools and teachers participated in the programme. Inaugurating the programme, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep said…
Will Chamundi Hill, be declared No Selfie Zone?
September 16, 2017Mysuru: The view as one drives atop the Chamundi Hill, the lovely backdrop to the city, is breathtaking. As one nears the temple, there is a signboard that proclaims “Enjoy An Aerial View of Mysore From Here.” Most of the tourists and even locals stop here and gasp when they see the unpolluted city from…
Heliride, Palace-on-Wheels, Trin Trin, Street Fest add zest to 408th Nada Habba
September 16, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration is leaving no stone unturned as it gears up for the celebration of the 408th Dasara, popularly called ‘Nada Habba’ (State-festival). A slew of events have been lined up and to spread the joy of the festival, as one of the main attractions, the visitors can experience ‘Helicopter Joy Ride,’ from…
Chamundi Hill View Points get a makeover
September 14, 2017Mysuru: Here is some good news for those who like to watch the breathtaking views of the heritage city from Chamundi Hill. The District Administration is constructing special protruding platforms at two View Points on the way to the Hill-top and is installing high-definition binoculars for viewers to admire the city from up above to…
No entry For private vehicles to Chamundi Hill this Dasara
September 13, 2017Mysuru: Forget about going on a long drive up to the iconic Chamundi Hill this Dasara. Instead, you can opt for reaching the temple through free KSRTC buses that will be operated from the Lalitha Mahal Helipad. The District Administration is likely to ban the entry of private vehicles to the Hill from Sept. 21…
Iconic Postman, Policeman statues to be shifted soon
September 13, 2017Mysuru: Very soon, the life-size statues of a Postman and a Policeman on the Race Course Road, in front of KARP Mounted Police Headquarters, will be shifted to conserve the heritage-value figures. The Heritage Area Development Committee has submitted a report to the District Heritage Committee headed by Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep and the Committee…
Jumbo Chef beckons foodies
September 13, 2017Dasara Special Officer D. Randeep launched the Dasara Aahara Mela tableau here this morning at the DC Office premises. The publicity vehicle designed by artist Prakash Chikkapalya carries the logo of Aahara Mela with the Ambari concept depicting the caparisoned elephant with the Chef as the Mahout and the basket containing fruits and other delicacies…
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