Mysore/Mysuru: With Deepavali festival to be held from Nov. 3 to 5, the MCC has granted permission for setting up of only green cracker stalls in city for 10 days from Nov. 1 to 10. MCC Commissioner G. Lakshmikantha Reddy said that following a Supreme Court direction on bursting of crackers during Deepavali, the State…
Devotees can visit M.M. Hills Temple during Deepavali
October 31, 2021Chamarajanagar: With Corona pandemic receding, the Chamarajanagar District Administration, in a crucial decision, has allowed devotees to visit the famed M.M. Hills Temple (Malai Mahadeshwaraswamy Temple) in Hanur taluk of the district, during oncoming Deepavali. This decision was taken at the M.M. Hills Temple Development Authority held at Chamarajanagar DC Office here on Thursday. Deputy…
KSRTC to run 1,000 extra buses for Dasara and Deepavali
September 24, 2021Passengers can book tickets in advance through online by logging on to KSRTC website Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate 1,000 additional buses to cater to Dasara and Deepavali festival rush. The Corporation will run special buses from Oct. 13 to 21 and from Oct. 29 to Nov. 7. The extra…
Winners of ‘Parisara Snehi Deepavali’ competition
January 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Following are the winners of ‘Parisara Snehi Deepavali’ competition conducted by Spandana, Kuvempunagar, on the occasion of Deepavali celebration 2020: 1st prize (Rs. 2,000 + 3 books): Akshatha from Shivamogga; 2nd prize (Rs. 1,500 + 3 books): Sharanya Thantri from Nandalike; 3rd prize (Rs. 1,000 + 3 books): Nagasmitha K. Sunku from Madhugiri; Consolation…
Cracker stall owners wrap up business
November 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: After conducting moderate business for three days, cracker stall owners, who had opened their outlets at J.K. Grounds in city, began to wrap up their business this morning as the three-day permission to conduct sales concluded on Nov. 16 midnight. Cracker traders, this morning, were seen packing the remaining stocks and shifting the same…
Cracker traders Red over Green Order
November 15, 2020Illegal non-Green cracker stalls shut Mysore/Mysuru: It may be a festival of lights for some but it is definitely a dark Deepavali for a majority of traders who could not sell a single cracker following the order from Karnataka High Court to sell only green crackers. Over two dozen cracker stalls across the city had…
City Top Cop declares Silent Zones
November 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In view of Deepavali, City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta has declared the following places in city as ‘Silent Zones’ and has also banned bursting of crackers in these areas till 12 midnight of Nov. 16. The places that are declared as ‘Silent Zones’ are: Mysuru Zoo, Karanji Lake, Kukkarahalli Lake, Lingambudhi Lake, Public Parks,…
No sale, bursting of crackers after 10 pm
November 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dr. A.N. Prakash Gowda has instructed Inspectors of all Police Stations in city to keep vigil over bursting of crackers in their jurisdictions as there is an order banning bursting of crackers after 10 pm from Nov. 14 to 16. The DCP, in a circular dated Nov. 13, has…
Not many takers for festival shopping this Deepavali
November 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: This festive season seems to be a gloomy affair amid the pandemic. The fruit and vegetable sections of Devaraja Market which witnessed huge rush on account of Naraka Chaturdarshi yesterday, saw very few customers this morning ahead of Balipadyami tomorrow. Due to cloudy weather, most main roads in city had less traffic today. As…
For a Safe Deepavali
November 14, 2020By Shadan Muneer Houses adorned with diyas and lanterns, sparkling lights, dazzling outfits, mouth-watering delicacies, bonanza of gifts — what does all these revelries have in common? Yes, it is that time of the year again when everyone is looking forward to the most-awaited festival of lights — Deepavali. Apart from signifying the victory of…
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