Mysore/Mysuru: The COVID crisis, rain and the sudden death of Puneeth Rajkumar seem to have dampened the spirits of people celebrating Deepavali this year, going by the trend of sale of crackers in the city. However, cracker sellers are hoping that business will pick up from now on, with the 3-day festival of lights commencing…
Puppet show ‘Narakasura Vadhe’ at Shankar Mutt tomorrow
November 3, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Deepavali celebrations, Mysuru Puppet Theatre (MPT), J.C. Nagar, Mysuru, will be presenting a puppet show ‘Narakasura Vadhe’ directed by M.R. Ranganatha Rao at Sri Shankar Mutt in Kille Mohalla tomorrow (Nov. 4) from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. MPT Director Rangoli Srikantha’s great-great-grandfather Narasinga Rao was considered to be a master…
Joyalukkas announces Rs. 100 crore worth cash back gift vouchers for Deepavali
November 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: This Deepavali, it is time to enjoy bumper rewards at Joyalukkas. The mega Diwali cash back offer will reward its customers with Rs. 100 crore worth of gift vouchers. During the festive period, Joyalukkas will also showcase a limited-edition special Diwali-2021 collection across all its showrooms in India. The collections are exclusively designed by…
Sale of green crackers permitted for ten days from tomorrow
October 31, 2021Mysore/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,…















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