By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The joy and excitement of Ganesha Chaturthi have swept across the region, with the cultural city of Mysuru setting up elaborate places to house the idols of the beloved Ganesha. However, in defiance of restrictions, several manufacturing facilities have sprung up in Mysuru, inundating the city with Ganesha idols made…
85,000 flower pots for Dasara Flower Show
September 4, 2023Theme choice between Vivekananda Statue, Vidhana Soudha, Mysore Palace, India’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The highlight of this year’s annual Dasara Flower Show promises to be a spectacular exhibition featuring a diverse range of flowers and ornamental plants. This event will present an exquisite collection of floral designs, intricate arrangements and thematic…
UNDP appreciates Bandipur’s unique ‘Yuva Mithra’ initiative
August 25, 2023Project teaches human-animal coexistence to students from various Government Schools By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Yuva Mithra,’ which was launched to commemorate the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Project Tiger in Bandipur, has garnered recognition from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative, inaugurated in January by the Union Minister for Forests Bhupendra Yadav in…
135-km Road, 119 Circles to be illuminated this Dasara
August 22, 2023Short-term tenders worth Rs. 6.3 crore floated; Bidders to come up with innovative ideas By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The culturally rich city of Mysuru is gearing up to shine brightly with dazzling decorative lighting as it prepares to celebrate the Dasara festival with enthusiasm. Known for its grandeur, this year’s festival will see the…
Who next after Abhimanyu?
July 24, 2023With death of Drona (junior) and Gopalaswamy, the mantle falls on Dhananjaya, Gopi, Mahendra, Bhima By M.T. Yogesh Kumar As the highly-anticipated Dasara festival draws near, extensive preparations are underway to ensure the success of the event. However, the Forest Department is facing a significant challenge in identifying and training a new batch of tamed…
City War Memorial works resume after a poll break
June 19, 2023By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Embellishing green granite stones arrive from Hassan; Aug. 15 inauguration target Mysore/Mysuru: After a break for over five months due to pre-poll preparations, enforcement of the election Model Code of Conduct, the election per se and the subsequent assuming of power by the new Government, the work on War Memorial being…
‘Heritage Centre can save culture from modernisation onslaught’
May 29, 2023By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Madikeri: The impact of modernisation, globalisation, liberalisation and privatisation has significantly eroded indigenous customs and traditions, leading to their gradual decline. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Kodava Heritage Centre at Madikeri in Kodagu dedicated to preserving these customs and traditions for future generations is commendable, said Dr. M. Nanjaiah Honganur, Head,…
Mango Mela to tickle taste buds
May 16, 2023Horticulture Department all set to host the Mela at Kuppanna Park from May 26 to 28 By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Mango, the ‘King of Fruits’ has hit the market, tickling taste buds of fruit lovers. To cater to the demand for naturally ripened Mangoes, the Horticulture Department is all set to organise three-day Mango…
Campaign vehicles get a designer makeover
April 20, 2023By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Modified vehicles decked with party symbols and campaign livery slowly cruising through roads and remote by-lanes of a Constituency blaring out political messages for long has been an inevitable tool for any candidate to reach out to voters. Though the style of campaigning has not changed much over the years, the…
For sexual minorities, there are many barriers to break
April 18, 2023Social taboo, ostracism keep most of them away from actively participating in election process By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Despite the push for equality for sexual minorities in the society, many still hesitate to fully engage with society, as evidenced by their reluctance to participate in the biggest democratic exercise — elections. While Indians recognise…
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