Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day ‘Soppu Mela’ (Leafy Greens Mela), aimed at promoting greens as a wholesome, nutritious food while reviving the rich diversity of traditional leafy vegetables, began this morning at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road here. The event is jointly organised by Sahaja Samrudha, Hulikaadu Farmers Producer Company and ICAR-JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur….
Mysuru, Sept. 5- To revive the diversity of greens and make them popular, Sahaja Samrudha, Hulikadu Farmers Producer Company and ICAR-JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, are jointly organising Soppu Mela, a Leafy Greens Fair, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city on Sept. 6 and 7 from 10 am to 8 pm. More than 150 varieties…
Mysuru: The two-day Jackfruit Mela, organised by Sahaja Samrudha in association with the Rotary Club of Mysore West, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city, was a resounding success, generating business worth Rs. 40 lakh. The event drew more than 10,000 visitors and over 2,000 saplings of the popular ‘Kempalasu’ jackfruit varieties —…
Mysuru: The two-day Desi Dal Mela, organised by Sahaja Samrudha, in collaboration with Vishwa Agro Tech and Bio Tech, was inaugurated by noted actress Akshatha Pandavapura by milling ragi in a traditional grinding stone (ragi kallu) at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city this morning. The Mela is open for public today and tomorrow between 10…
Over 50 varieties of nutritious, fibre-rich tubers, desi food products are on display Mysuru: “Tuber crops have been a staple diet for humans since ancient times. However, their consumption has declined in recent years. Amid a market flooded with chemically treated and adulterated products, tuber crops offer a natural and healthier alternative. Consumers should prioritise…
Mysuru: A 16-feet soaring single banana fruit bunch with more than 1,000 fruits in multiple clusters is quite rare. This unique fruit, known as the ‘1,000-finger banana,’ is the highlight of the three-day Banana Festival, which opened at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in the city this morning. This variety, also known as ‘pisang…
Kannada film actress Raadhya, who inaugurated Silk India exhibition at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city yesterday, is seen taking a look at various types of silk sarees on display at reasonable prices as Silk India organiser Abhinandan and others look on. The expo-cum-sale will be open for visitors till Oct. 27 between…
Over 600 varieties of leafy greens up for sale; Vegetable seeds & potted plants available Mysuru: The two-day Leafy Vegetable Fair (Soppu Mela), which began at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city this morning, saw a good response with thousands of people thronging the venue. Over 600 varieties of leafy greens brought from across the State…
Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day Jackfruit Festival organised by Sahaja Samruddha in collaboration with Rotary Club of Mysore West and Rebuild India Fund, began at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the festival by lighting the lamp, farmer leader Kurubur Shantakumar said jackfruit, the 4th largest growing fruit in India, has…
Open to public from 10.30 am to 8 pm Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day Roots and Tuber Festival, jointly organised by Sahaja Samrudha and the Rotary Club of Mysore West, commenced this morning at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city. The festival was inaugurated by N.M. Shaji of Kedaram Tuber Conservation in Wayanad, Kerala. He has distributed over…
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