A colourful ‘Makkala Kalathon’, promoting folk culture among children, was held in city on Friday as part of Mysuru Dasara-2024. The event organised by Mahila Mattu Makkala Dasara Sub-Committee witnessed children dressed in traditional folk attire and taking part in the jatha from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple to Maharaja High School located near the Old Deputy…
Over 5,000 Police personnel deployed for Dasara security
October 4, 2024Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said that tight Police security has been provided for the 10-day Dasara festivities in Mysuru from Oct. 3 to 12. Elaborating on the Dasara security arrangements in the presence of DCPs M. Muthuraj and S. Jahnavi, she said that 2 DIGs, 27 SP-level officers, 989 Additional SPs, Dy.SPs, Inspectors…
City soaks with radiance as Dasara lights dazzle
October 4, 2024Grand spectacle by 1,500 drones on Oct. 6, 7, 11 and 12 from 8 pm to 8.15 pm at Bannimantap Parade Grounds Mysuru: The Central Business District of Mysuru city is aglow with dazzling lights as part of the grand Dasara celebrations. This radiant spectacle is captivating onlookers with its vibrant and artistic displays. Deputy…
Pt. Basavaraj Bhajantri conferred Rajya Sangeet Vidwan Award
October 4, 2024Mysuru: Noted Shehnai exponent Pandit Basavaraj Bhajantri was conferred Rajya Sangeet Vidwan Award, during the inauguration of Dasara cultural programmes at the premises of Mysore Palace last evening. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated cultural programmes by lighting the lamp coincided with the illumination of Mysore Palace, that added glint to the festivities. Deputy Chief Minister D.K….
‘State Govt. will encourage sports’
October 4, 2024Mysuru: State Government will extend necessary co-operation and financial support for sports, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, here yesterday. Speaking after inaugurating Dasara CM Cup Sports meet jointly organised by Department Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) and Dasara Sports Sub Committee at Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium, CM Siddaramaiah, who is also handling Ministry of Sports, said…
DASARA begins
October 3, 2024Dr. Hampana inaugurates Dasara Fest atop Chamundi Hill Mysuru: Veteran littérateur Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah (Dr. Hampana) paid obeisance to Goddess Chamundeshwari and offered floral tributes to the idol at Chamundi Hill this morning, marking the commencement of 415th edition of 10-day Nada Habba Dasara. The elegantly adorned idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari was placed on a…
Dr. Hampana shares childhood incident, sparking laughter
October 3, 2024Mysuru: Recalling a childhood incident, Dr. Hampana said, “Wrestling has always held a special place among Dasara’s traditional practices. It’s vital that such traditional sports continue to be encouraged. In the past, wrestling schools (Garadi Manes) were common across the State.” He reminisced about 1948 when he was a 6th-grade student in Mandya. “At the…
Empty chairs greet dignitaries atop Chamundi Hill
October 3, 2024Mysuru: Due to alleged extreme security measures and checks, empty chairs greeted the dignitaries as Nadoja Dr. Hampana (Ham.Pa. Nagarajaiah) inaugurated the 10-day Dasara-2024 festivities atop Chamundi Hill here this morning in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, other Cabinet Ministers and a host of Legislators and other people representatives….
Siddaramaiah affirms his leadership amidst challenges in Dasara speech
October 3, 2024Mysuru: In a spirited address at the Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill this morning, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his commitment to leadership, stating, “I have been the Chief Minister for five years and I will continue to be the CM for the next five years as well.” He emphasised his determination to lead the State,…
Chaos at Dasara Food Mela
October 3, 2024Single stall allotted to multiple vendors! Mysuru: All is not well at this year’s Dasara Food Mela with vendors expressing their displeasure over the arrangements and allotment of stalls at the Maharaja’s College Grounds. The vendors, who arrived at the food mela venue to set up their stalls, were in for a shock as their…
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