Conservationists visit Maharani’s College; suggest remedial measures Mysore/Mysuru: Heritage-lovers, conservationists and like-minded people of Mysuru will hold a candle-light vigil and protest at Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade premises tomorrow at 7 pm. The protest is being organised against the apathetic attitude of the State Government, Mysuru District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation in protecting the…
To take charge next week Mysore/Mysuru: In a major reshuffle of bureaucracy six months ahead of the Assembly polls, the State Government on Friday transferred as many as 21 IAS Officers, with Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts getting new Deputy Commissioners (DC). According to a Government notification issued at Bengaluru yesterday, Mysuru DC Dr. Bagadi…
Authorities look the other way citing fund crunch, lament conservationists Mysore/Mysuru: Frequent collapse of heritage buildings in Heritage City has caused concern among conservationists, heritage experts and the general public. While a portion of Maharani’s Science College collapsed yesterday, reducing the Chemistry Laboratory and another adjacent room into rubble, a portion of the Mysore Palace…
‘Adopt a Home’ scheme, a ray of hope for lesser fortunate kids Mysore/Mysuru: Corporate firms and multinational companies can now adopt children’s homes or child care centres through ‘Adopt a Home’ scheme under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach. The Mysuru District Administration has invited corporates, business houses and individuals who can take love, hope,…
Sonu Nigam concert 4.7 lakh; Appu Namana 3.5 lakh; Sunidhi Chauhan 3.5 lakh Vijayadashami procession, Torchlight Parade had 6.5 lakh digital viewership Mysore/Mysuru: The digital medium used by the Mysuru District Administration to publicise and live-stream Dasara events have brought in rich dividends and the 10-day spectacle has reached lakhs of viewers. Despite initial glitches…
Imperial elephant march, fusion of lights, musical performances put rich culture on display Mysore/Mysuru: After low-key Dasara festivities for two successive years, a grand Dasara finale unfolded in the City of Palaces last evening and lakhs of people watched the celebrated Jumboo Savari, marking the end of ‘Nada Habba’ celebrations. The ruling dispensation had decided…
Mysore/Mysuru: Two days ahead of the commencement of Dasara festivities (Sept. 26), the District Administration on Saturday officially extended the invitation to erstwhile Royal family members at the city Palace. A delegation led by District Minister S.T. Somashekar called on Pramoda Devi Wadiyar at her private residence in the Palace and formally invited her for…
Special holige served as elephant Lakshmi gave birth to Dattatreya at Mysore Palace Mysore/Mysuru: A sumptuous breakfast was served to Mahouts, Kavadis and their families at the Mysore Palace this morning. District Minister S.T. Somashekar served them breakfast and later joined them along with other guests. The breakfast was arranged by the Mysuru District Administration…
Mysore/Mysuru: With Dasara fast approaching, Tongawallahs of the city are expecting that the Government will extend some benefits to them, which chiefly include distribution of special dress and payment of honorarium. Tongawallahs are unhappy that the District Administration has forgotten to give them a treat during Dasara, as was the practice until three years ago….
Mysore/Mysuru: A total of 30 teachers were conferred District-level Best Teacher Award at the Teachers Day celebration organised by the District Administration in association with Zilla Panchayat and Department of Public Instruction, at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road here this morning. The programme, which was supposed to begin at 10 am, began two hours late. District…
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