Mysore/Mysuru: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour, by the District Administration at Torchlight Parade Grounds, Bannimantap in city yesterday. Social Welfare and District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa unfurled the National Flag, in the presence of MLA Tanveer Sait, MLC C.N. Manjegowda, Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman Ayub Khan, Deputy Commissioner (DC)…
Independence Day parade rehearsal held
August 13, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Independence Day ( Aug.15) parade rehearsal continued for the second day today at the Torch light Parade Grounds in Bannimantap here this morning. As many as 24 contingents from across the city and district, including CAR Police, DAR Police, City Civil and Traffic Police, Mounted Police, Railway Police, Home Guards, Scouts and Guides,…
Independence Day, heritage awareness: 16 cyclists complete 200-km Badami-Hampi Cyclothon
August 13, 2025Mysuru: A 16-member team from Mysore Athletes Club, comprising professionals from various fields in Mysuru, recently completed a 200-kilometre cycling rally from Badami to Hampi (Aug. 7 to 10). Jointly organised by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Dharwad Circle and Mysore Athletes Club, the event marked the official launch of this year’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’…
I-Day: Appeal for public participation
August 12, 2025Mysuru: With the Independence Day (Aug. 15) celebration round the corner, the District Administration has appealed the members of the public to take part in large numbers at the official celebration to take place in the city at Torch Light Parade Grounds on Aug. 15 at 9 am and cultural programmes to be held at…
August 15th, now just another holiday
August 17, 2024Seventy-seven years ago, we seized control of our destiny, forging a democratic union that endures to this day. On the surface, this seems like something to celebrate. But beneath that surface, our democracy is faltering, crippled by our obsession with money and power. Recent political spectacles, such as the Yatras where Congress and BJP hurled…
Patriotic cultural events mark I-Day
August 28, 2023Kautilya Vidyalaya, Dattagalli 3rd Stage Major D. Satheesha (Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army) was the chief guest and hoisted the flag. Chairman T. Babu, Principal V.R. Shashikala, students, parents, teachers, management and guests attended the flag hoisting and paid homage to the great leaders of the nation. The awardees of Wipro Earthen 2022 were…
Five organisations join hands for mega blood donation drive
August 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Independence Day, five service organisations — Rotary Mysore, Rotary Club of Mysore South-East, Rotary Club of Vijayanagar, Blood on Call Club, and GSS Yoga — united their efforts to conduct a mega blood donation drive from Aug. 17 to Aug. 19. This remarkable initiative garnered support from 19 partnering organisations and…
‘My India My Pride’ drawing competition held at Mall of Mysore
August 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mall of Mysore conducted a drawing competition on Aug. 15 in celebration of India’s 76th Independence Day. The event, themed “My India My Pride,” attracted the artistic talents of 350 young participants aged 6-16, who showcased their creativity and love for the nation. The competition was divided into two categories, catering to children aged…
I-Day: Six short-term convicts set free from Mysuru Jail
August 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking 77th Independence Day on Aug. 15, six short-term convicts who had served 66 percent of their sentences were released from Central Prisons Mysuru. Acting in accordance with the Government Order (GO) dated Aug. 11, these convicts were discharged from the prison on Tuesday at 10:30 am. The release process was overseen by Chief…
Flag hoisting at Amrut Sarovar Lakes
August 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Independence Day celebrations, memorial slabs (known as Shilaphalaka) honouring the sacrifice of martyred soldiers were unveiled in 256 Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the district on Tuesday. The occasion was marked by the hoisting of the National flag. The Zilla Panchayat achieved a noteworthy feat by raising the national flag on the…














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