Mysuru: The department of youth empowerment and sports affairs has made preparations to conduct the annual state-level Dasara sports meet from Sept 22 to 25 at Chamundi Vihar Stadium.The department constructed a new boxing ring, developed a football stadium, and a Sports Science Centre adjacent to the Chamundi Vihar sports complex. Players can use these…
Hassan: In an effort to facilitate easier darshan of Goddess Hasanamba, the Hassan district administration has banned all types of passes and introduced a gold card for the upcoming jatra mahotsav.Lakhs of devotees are expected to attend the festival scheduled from Oct 9 to 23, permitting public access for 13 days. This year, the authorities…
Mysuru: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that the Lingayat mutts have been playing a vital role in preserving and protecting dharma while extending their service to society.He was speaking after inaugurating the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of Shivaratri Rajendra Swami at the Suttur Mutt’s Mysuru branch. Chouhan said mutts embody the…
Mysuru: Amidst the Dharmasthala row, Suttur Mutt seer Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami has suggested Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade, his family, staff, devotees, and admirers of Dharmasthala remain undeterred, maintaining courage and peace while continuing religious activities as usual.In a release on Friday, the seer said during such testing times, unity and support for the protection…
Mysuru: The grandeur of Dasara in Mysuru is incomplete without the majestic Jamboo Savari. This year, 14 elephants are participating in the celebrations, of which, four are making their debut. Three new elephants — Srikanta, 56, from Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Hemavathi, 11, from Dubare Elephant Camp, Roopa, 49, from Bheemanakatte Camp – have been adjusting…
Mandya: Focusing on Mandya city development and the need to address key challenges, Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Thursday called for a comprehensive plan.He highlighted the importance of bringing village panchayats under Mandya City municipal limit, and ensuring their systematic development during a meeting with senior officials and elected representatives. He stressed the need…
Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR)’s Mysuru division conducted a trial run of an electric train between Mysuru and Chamarajanagar in the past fifteen days, said railway officials.Although, over 90% of electrification works were completed a year ago, the service was delayed due to pending 1.4 km of electric track work at Mysuru Airport. The railway…
Mysuru: In a development that could silence a section of developers, activists, and politicians who suspect a scam in the online auction of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) sites, about 118 bidders approached the authority to buy sites that were auctioned since early this month to complete the paperwork.The highest bidder for a 745sqft plot, in…
Madikeri: The Ganesha festival was observed with fervour and tradition across Kodagu district on Wednesday. The district experienced some respite from loud music as the majority of the committees abided by the Supreme Court guidelines for the festive celebrations after Kodagu district police warned of action. In many places, the DJ music was replaced by…
Mysuru: There are over 45,000 fishermen in the district, and to uplift their economic condition, proper training in fish farming skills is essential, said deputy commissioner Kumara.He was addressing the district-level committee meeting of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) 2025–26, organised by at the DC office on Thursday. The DC highlighted that the…
