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Vijayawada gears up for Dasara festivities from October 15

VMC, police, district admin. prep for Dasara festivities at Sri Durgamalleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam. 3 lakh laddus, 11 lakh devotees, free meals, ₹110 lakh expenditure, 400 sanitary workers, 1,100 outsourcing workers, 85,000 kg waste/day, conveyor belt system, bathrooms on ghats.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Private schools in Andhra Pradesh warned against conducting classes during Dasara holidays

Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash warns private school managements against conducting classes during Dasara holidays. Strict action to be taken if violated. People can inform call centre (1902) or child helpline (1098). He also asks teachers to observe 'Tab Day' & give home work every weekend. DEOs to ensure strict adherence.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Chandrayaan, Puneeth, Rajnikanth, KGF among collection available for Bombe Habba

Doraemon and Nobita smile back at you while in another corner, Krishna is teaching English alphabets to pupils in a popular shop bustling with customers. Old Bengaluru areas turn into toy havens during the season of Dasara as thousands of bombes (dolls) adorn multiple shops. From something as basic as…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

MCC to deploy additional pourakarmikas for Dasara

MCC deploys 385 additional pourakarmikas for Dasara to keep city clean. They will be on duty from Oct 14-26, with 95 for major roads, 70 for procession route, 170 for aahara mela. MCC provides equipment, dress, food and vehicles to transport garbage. 170 pourakarmikas services regularised.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Darshan within 90 minutes during Dasara

Special Chief Secretary (Endowments) Karikal Valaven and other officials inspected the arrangements being made for the Dasara festival atop Indrakeeladri IN Vijayawada on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Telangana Congress warns officials behaving like BRS cadres; Bus yatra dates not yet finalised

PAC of Telangana Congress failed to decide date for Bus Yatra to showcase unity and pep up poll campaign. TPCC chief Revanth Reddy said it may start after Dasara.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Dasara expenditure likely to be minimised, sponsors to be roped in: DC

Govt. plans to reduce Dasara expenditure due to drought, but ensure festivities remain traditional. ₹15 crore released for festivities. Industries/companies to sponsor events to mobilise ₹3-4 crore. Gold cards to be printed based on seating arrangements. Invites to dignitaries ready. 300 cultural troupes to participate in procession. ₹18 lakh spent…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Artists for palace cultural events finalised

Artists for Mysuru's Dasara festivities announced; 2,803 applications received; priority to local artists; events to be held in 10 venues in city & 1 in Nanjangud; programmes at palace start daily at 5.30pm & end at 9.30pm; CM to inaugurate & present Sangeeth Vidwan Award.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 in two lakh roses

The Mysuru Dasara flower show pays tribute to ISRO's success in the Chandrayaan-3 mission with a special model of two lakh roses. The 24-ft-tall rocket, five-ft-tall moon, 15-ft-tall Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover will be displayed in the glass house of the Kuppanna Park. This is a special acknowledgement of…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

TSRTC announces Dasara lucky draw with cash prizes worth ₹11 lakh

People who travel in TSRTC buses can participate in Dussera lucky draw. Each winner gets Rs. 9,900. Five women and five men from each region stand a chance to win. There are a total of 11 regions.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023