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South Western Railway announces more special trains to clear festival rush

To clear extra rush of passengers on account of the Dasara festival, South Western Railway will run various special trains between different destinations, a release said.

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Dasara fervour: Mysuru comes alive with cultural zing

Mysuru celebrates 10-day Dasara festivities with cultural zing, showcasing State heritage. Durbar hall concerts in front of illuminated palace are main draw. Events held at 11 venues, incl. Town Hall, Kalamandira, Rangayana, Kalinga Rao auditorium. Food mela, flower show, heritage cycling, tonga ride, heritage walk, Yuva Dasara, illumination of roads,…

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Heritage cycling held as part of Dasara

Cyclists explore Mysuru's heritage: Minister H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated a heritage cycling event to explore the city's monuments and buildings. The 131 structures notified as heritage buildings were appreciated by the Minister, who said understanding and better appreciation of heritage will result in better conservation. The Mayor called for funds to…

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Glimpses of Mysuru’s royal Dasara in Bengaluru

Bengaluru celebrates Dasara with unique dolls, Garba nights & unseen photos of Royal Dasara by K.V. Subba Rao. India Institute of World Culture, Maya Films & Maharaja Shri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Foundation host exhibition of photos & exclusive glimpses from royal family's collection. Women of Basavanagudi exhibit dolls, sculptures, soap carvings…

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Kayaking and canoeing among water sports introduced for the first time in Dasara

At Varuna lake on the outskirts of Mysuru, 84 participants from seven districts of Karnataka are taking part in the State-level Dasara Chief Minister's Cup 2023 for kayaking, canoeing, slalom and dragon boat races. The event seeks to promote these sports and identify talent for national and international games. Star…

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Digital education gets a boost as 100 children in Chamarajanagar get tabs

Digital education in govt. schools in Chamarajanagar strengthened with Rotary Panchsheel Mysuru, Infosys, and district admin's support. 100 tablets worth ₹20 lakh distributed to 100 students from 50 schools. 43 tribal students to benefit from intensive crash course for SSLC. INTACH Mysuru inspected heritage school building for renovation. Infosys to…

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Four-day Yuva Dasara to be kicked off today

Mysuru's four-day Yuva Dasara programme kicks off Wed. with Kannada actor Shivarajkumar's inauguration. Sandalwood night, live concerts, fashion shows, dance performances, and more will be held. Sub-committee inspected preparations for the event on Tues. before kick-off.

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Questions over delay in launch of Dasara gold cards

Stakeholders in Mysuru seek reason for delay in launching Dasara gold cards; DC releases notification stating cards will be released on Wednesday. FOAM president B.S. Prashanth expresses displeasure over the delay, saying it will have an impact on tourists planning their itinerary. He urges govt. to extend tax waiver for…

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Shivakumar’s visit today to Belagavi gains significance even as Satish Jarkiholi puts off tour of legislators

D.K. Shivakumar to visit Belagavi for Dasara celebrations. Satish Jarkiholi's tour of Mysuru seen as show of strength. Satish asked to step down as KPCC working president, to be replaced by Laxman Savadi or Anjali Nimbalkar. Jarkiholi-Savadi rivalry, Hebbalkar-Jarkiholi differences creating rifts in District Congress. Satish denies factions, claims he's…

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Showstopper of 2023 Dasara flower show in Mysuru is Chandrayaan-3

Lakhs of flowers have been used to create a model of Chandrayaan-3, which is the highlight of this year’s Dasara flower show. The creation is a tribute to the entire team of ISRO for the success of their moon mission.

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Student arrested with live cartridges at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Eng. student Abraham Varghese, 26, from Mysuru arrested at Thiruvananthapuram Int'l Airport for carrying live cartridges. Airport authorities handed him to Valiyathura police after he failed to produce valid documents or explain. He was travelling from U.S. to Chennai via Bengaluru & Kayamkulam. Booked under Arms Act.

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BEML agitation to enter 1,000th day on Thursday

Employees at BEML units at Kanjikode, Kolar, Mysuru, and Bengaluru have been on an agitation since January 6, 2021. It was on January 4, 2021, that the Union government invited letters of interest for selling the PSE.

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Venugopal makes sudden visit to Bengaluru, holds consultations with Kharge and DKS

K.C. Venugopal's surprise visit to Bengaluru sparked political speculations. He held talks with D.K. Shivakumar, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, and Sathish Jarkiholi. Reports of a group of MLAs visiting Mysuru were denied. Venugopal's visit coincided with I-T raids. Shivakumar said it was to review preparations for Lok Sabha polls. He also…

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Dasara cultural events at palace attract music connoisseurs

CM Siddaramaiah confers Sangeetha Vidwan award on renowned music scholar Dr. Padma Murthy in Mysuru. Govt. instituted award to felicitate scholars for their immense contribution to music; 30 awards conferred since inception. CM said Mysuru Maharajas patronised music, art & literature. Dr. Murthy thankful for recognition of her contribution to…

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Couple found dead near Konanur in Hassan

Couple found dead in canal near Konanur, Hassan. Bodies tied to two-wheeler, police suspect suicide. Victims identified as Rangaswamy, 50, and Kanaka, 48, from Periyapatna, Mysuru. Lost son in accident, daughter married off. Konanur Police register case, helpline 104 available for counselling.

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Education a tool to engineer social change, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah stressed the importance of education to fight caste system & promote social justice & equality. He said education can bring about change & dynamism for social progress & economic growth. He also praised the contributions of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar & Diwans to the development of Mysuru in education,…

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Navaratri celebrations at palace imparts a royal sheen to Mysuru Dasara

Wadiyar dynasty's Navaratri celebrations began Sun. Yaduveer performed religious rites, ascended golden throne, received blessings & offerings. The rituals are documented in Mysore Gazetteer & 'The Dasara in Mysore'. The rites were initiated by Raja Wadiyar in 1610 CE & have been followed since. The events are held in Amba…

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Raza Murad to attend Dasara 2023 Urdu Mushaira

Veteran actor Raza Murad to be chief guest at Dasara 2023 National Integration Urdu Mushaira in Mysuru on Oct 19. 17 poets incl. Abrar Kashif to participate. Tanveer Sait to inaugurate at 6 pm. Poster released by Sub Committee's Deputy Special Officer Dase Gowda.

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CM inaugurates ‘Kusti’ event, watches match

CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated Dasara wrestling tournament in Mysuru, lifting a wooden mace. He watched the inaugural match between Karthik Kate and Vicky, followed by another bout between Ravi and Pavan. Nada Kusti and Vajramusthi Kalaga were popular in Mysuru, but lack of patronage has caused the sport to decline. Despite…

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Dasara Food Mela inaugurated with a message against wastage of food

At Dasara Food Mela in Mysuru, Minister K.H. Muniyappa urges people to prevent food wastage. He calls on media to spread the message of not wasting food, even at home. He also promises to provide 10 kgs of rice per head under Anna Bhagya scheme. He urges people to visit…

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CM inaugurates Mysuru Dasara Film Festival

CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Mysuru Dasara Film Festival, stressing the need for quality films that can benefit society. He said the festival is a great opportunity for movie enthusiasts to watch diverse films. Deputy CM, Minister in charge of Mysuru district, actors & filmmakers were present. 112 films, incl. national…

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Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a kid

CM Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a child. He said his father had brought him to Mysuru to watch the procession. He pointed out that the festival helps project culture, tradition and progress. Despite drought, festivities planned to maintain importance of Dasara. Central aid sought to provide compensation to…

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Some trains to get one additional general second class coach and lose one AC three-tier economy coach

SWR to augment/de-augment 28 trains for Dasara; Train No. 17347/17348 SSS Hubballi-Chitradurg-SSS Hubballi Daily Express partially cancelled. SWR to augment 28 trains with additional coaches for Dasara. Slight revision in timings of Train No. 17332 Hubballi-Miraj Daily Express between SSS Hubballi and Desur.

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Mysuru Dasara gets off to a traditional start atop Chamundi hills

Mysuru Dasara festivities begin with traditional prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari; noted music composer Hamsalekha inaugurates celebrations. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Minister in charge of Mysuru district H.C. Mahadevappa present. Music composer Hamsalekha suggests survey on Kannada-speaking people, pairing of districts for exchange of culture, talent,…

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Srirangapatana Dasara from October 16th to 18th

Mandya district admin to host Srirangapatana Dasara from Oct 16-18. Raja Wadiyar began the Mysuru Dasara tradition in 1610 CE. Festivities incl. Mahila Dasara, Kavi Goshti, cultural troupes, health camp, procession, aahara mela, milking contest with cash prizes. Exhibition to showcase info on agriculture, women, child dev.

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