Dasara-2020 will go as a most memorable event in the history of Mysuru. Firstly, it is being held amid threat of COVID-19 pandemic. Secondly, it will be inaugurated by a medical doctor and a Covid Warrior who has given a fresh lease of life to thousands of families. In a tete-a-tete with this correspondent, Dr….
Lukewarm response from tourists for hotel bookings
October 14, 2020By Shyam Sundar Vattam Mysore/Mysuru: COVID-19 pandemic has cast a shadow on Dasara festival which will begin in Mysuru on Oct. 17. With hardly three days left for the formal opening of Dasara-2020, the hustle-bustle of tourists is missing this time much to the disappointment of thousands of families which are directly or indirectly dependent…
Medical experts urge Govt. not to relax rules for Mysuru Dasara
October 1, 2020By Shyam Sundar Vattam Mysore/Mysuru: Health experts, Task Force members and senior officials have advised the State Government not to relax any rules for the upcoming Dasara festival keeping in view the spike in COVID-19 cases. “There is every possibility of Mysuru city and district going Kerala way where the Coronavirus cases exploded due to…
City Gyms struggle to survive
September 23, 2020By Shyam Sundar Vattam The deadly COVID-19 has devastated many sectors and the fitness industry, especially gyms have been the hardest hit. After nearly six months, the Government of India gave the green signal to re-open gyms from the first week of August. In our city the turnout of members has been a less than…
Will Centre allow 2,000 persons for Jumboo Savari inside Palace?
September 18, 2020Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra was scaled down with limited gathering; Bengaluru Karaga Festival restricted to Temple By Shyam Sundar Vattam Mysore/Mysuru: How many people will be allowed inside the Mysore Palace to witness the annual Dasara procession on Oct. 26? While the State has sought permission for a congregation of 2,000 persons, it will be…
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