Mysore/Mysuru: With Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara fast approaching, various Departments have taken works to spruce up the Mysore Palace premises, prominent statues and circles across the city. Dasara is scheduled to be held from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. Palace, the main attraction with enhanced features during Dasara every year, is getting a facelift, with…
Mysuru: Nine Dasara elephants, led by Captain and Golden Howdah-carrier Abhimanyu, entered the Mysore Palace last evening. They were housed at Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram on their arrival to city on Aug. 4 evening. The nine Dasara jumbos are: Captain Abhimanyu, Bhima, Ekalavya, Mahendra, Kanjan, Dhananjaya, Prashantha, Lakshmi and Kaveri. At about 3.30 pm, puja…
S.R. Iyengar is a pioneer of early modern art, says Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat Mysore/Mysuru: A four-day exhibition of paintings by former Mysore Palace artist late S.R. Iyengar opened this morning at the Wadiyar Centre for Architecture (WCFA) on Krishnaraja Boulevard Road. The exhibition, featuring 16 paintings and portraits by Iyengar created between 1940 and 1985,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated on a grand scale with various educational institutions and associations organising Yoga sessions at multiple venues across the city this morning. The main event of the International Day of Yoga was held in front of the sprawling Mysore Palace, with thousands of Yoga enthusiasts, including students…
Mysore/Mysuru: Hectic preparations are on for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) event organised by District AYUSH Department in association with the District Administration at Mysore Palace premises tomorrow (June 21) from 6 am to 8 am. The theme for IDY-2025 is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”. An estimated 15,000 yoga enthusiasts are…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Violators face equipment seizure, hefty penalties Mysuru: Amid growing concerns over national security and public safety, the Mysuru District Administration has prohibited drone operations in and around the Mysore Palace, declaring the area a Yellow Zone under strict surveillance. This move comes after multiple incidents of reckless drone usage during major…
Mysuru: The Mysore Palace is among one of the most visited places in the world. As a measure to boost the preparedness to act in case of emergency situation, the District Administration, along with Police Department, CISF, Department of Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guards, Department of Health and Family Welfare, conducted a mock drill…
Mysuru: With tensions mounting between India and Pakistan amid continued missile strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor,’ security across Mysuru has been significantly heightened. Sensitive installations, including the Mysore Airport and city transit hubs such as the Railway and bus stations, are on high alert. The Union Home Ministry has directed all States and Union Territories to…
Rehearsal simulates wartime scenarios – bomb attack, rescue, crisis management Mysuru: A civil defence Mock Drill ‘Operation Abhyas’ will be conducted today (May 10) at Mysore Palace premises, with a preparatory exercise held last evening. A similar drill is scheduled for tomorrow (May 11) at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district. In light…
Mysuru: As the Indian defence forces intensify ‘Operation Sindoor’, mounting its attack on Pakistan, following the Pahalgam killings in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 tourists on Apr. 22, Mock Drills are being conducted across the country to ensure the safety and security of common man in case of any counter attack by the…
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