Mysuru: The City Crime Branch (CCB) on Oct. 24 arrested two persons who were allegedly involved in mobile phone thefts. The accused are Tausif Pasha, a resident of Kalyanagiri and Firoz Pasha, a resident of Ghousianagar. According to the Police, the accused were nabbed near M.A.R Mobile Shop on Akbar Road in Mandi Mohalla while…
Mysuru: Many worlds of one city unveiled at the Jumboo Savari last evening with caparisoned elephants in the lead, marking the culmination of the grand finale of the ten-day Dasara festivities. This is 409th Dasara that was started in the Mysuru region by Raja Wadiyar at Srirangapatna in 1610 and subsequently taken over by democratically…
Mysuru: A day after a successful Jumboo Savari, Pourakarmikas swung into action as early as 7 am today to clear garbage and waste littered on the procession route and the roads of Raja Marga and surrounding areas. Pourakarmikas were seen clearing fruit juice sachets, plastic, chappals, sugarcane leftovers and other waste at the Chamaraja Wadiyar…
Mysuru: Though Jumboo Savari and Torchlight Parade, the finale combo of Dasara festival, apparently went on peacefully without a glitch, it was not without a couple of sidelights indicating inconvenience to people. Here are a few incidents that captured the attention of Star of Mysore reporters and photographer. Crashing through barricades With crowd becoming unmanageable,…
Mysuru: Jumboo Savari is not only about caparisoned elephants taking part in the procession but it is also an opportunity for the State Government to highlight vibrant Karnataka which is blend of different ethnicities and culture. Folk artistes from various parts of the State, who had descended in Mysuru, gave a glimpse of various folk…
Mysuru: With just two days left for the grand Dasara procession, the final rehearsal of Jumboo Savari was held successfully at Mysore Palace with Arjuna and other elephants passing the cannon test with ease. In the rehearsal held this morning, Police Commissioner K.T. Balakrishna showered flowers to Howdah elephant Arjuna in the presence of DCP…
Mysuru tableau to highlight JC Wadiyar birth centenary Mysuru: This year, Jumboo Savari to be held on Oct. 8, will feature a total of 39 tableaux said Dasara Tableaux Sub-Committee President S. Murali. He said that tableaux belonging to all 31 districts in the State will take part in the Dasara procession portraying their respective…
Mysuru: Kalpavriksha Trust has made arrangements for foreign tourists to view Dasara procession in front of Government Ayurveda Hospital on Sayyaji Rao Road, on Oct.8. Free water and biscuits are distributed to foreign tourists. Dr. Mahadev, English professor, will give running commentary of the procession. Recently, Dr. Latha Rajashekar distributed free passes to more than…
Mysuru: Two sharp nails pierced into the left foreleg of Jumbo Cauvery on Sept. 22 during the elephant team’s routine five-kilometre rehearsal from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap. The incident happened right in front of Balarama Gate of the Mysore Palace and soon after the incident went viral, it sparked outrage from animal lovers and those…
Mysuru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (BSY) on Sunday visited Amba Vilas Palace and exchanged pleasantries with Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on the occasion of Dasara. The CM invited the Royal family members for Jumboo Savari (Dasara procession) to take place on Oct.8. Later speaking to press persons, Yediyurappa recalled the contribution of the erstwhile Mysore rulers…
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