Karnataka Hutment-Free State still a distant dream

 Mysore: Although all the past administrations that reigned in Karnataka determined to make the state free from huts, it seems that is not imminent in the nearest future; because the people living in Jai Bheema Nagar, Bannoor, are still living in huts that is their palace for the past 30 years.

ZP Prez pays visit to tribals deprived of basic amenities

Siddapura:The zilla panchayat president Shivappa and social justice steering Committee president Raja Rao paid a visit to the tribal colonies located in deep forests in Tattalli, Diddalli, Basavanahalli, Moodabailu and Chottepare that comes under the limits of Maldare and Chennayyanakote, who are leading life worst than animals as they are deprived of essential facilities.

Grand Teppotsava held at Chamundi Hills

Mysore :The Teppotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari was held on October 19, Saturday night with great fervour as per the religious customs and traditions.

Mysore bids good bye to jumbo squad

Mysore : There was a touching farewell for the jumbo squad which took part in the Jambu Savari of the world famous Mysore Dasara celebrations. The  pachyderms which had camped in the palace grounds since one month are returning to their hometowns on October 16.

Madikeri Dasara depicts Contemporary Cultural Heritage

Madikeri:The Dasara celebrations in Madikeri concluded with a colorful procession by silting of plantain pulp.

Mysore Dasara Concludes with Mega Display of Torch Lights

Mysore: The ten-day Dasara Utsav was concluded with colorful display of oil-fed torch lights at the grounds located near Bannimantap, here on Monday night.

Woman gives birth to quadruplets

Mysore:A woman  from  Hasuguli village in Gundlupete taluk gave birth to quadruplets at Cheluvamba Hospital here on October 14, Monday morning at around 9.20 am. This is a very rare case wherein a woman has given birth to quadruplets in her first delivery.

Jumbos Procession Mark Glory of Mysore Dasara

Mysore:The innumerable people witnessed the key attraction of jumbos procession during the historical 403rd Mysore Dasara on Monday October 14.The viewers who aspired for this most precious moment of viewing goddess Chamundeshwari seated majestically in the golden chariot mounted on a lead jumbo.

Sandalwood Celebrities add flavor to Youth Dasara

Mysore:The youth Dasara celebrations that were held for six-days at Maharaja College grounds indeed enthralled the young and the old alike was concluded with by the mega performances of sandalwood celebrities.

Congress Activists Clash at Kushalanagara

Kushalanagara:The Congress activists from Somavarapete and Shuntikoppa resorted to verbal abuse among themselves, MP H Vishwanat was convening the meeting at the state-owned guesthouse, here.

You can now have a stamp with your photo

Mysore:If you have a wish to see your photo on the stamps  affixed on the postal letters, the Postal Department can do it for you, provided you fulfill certain conditions.

Tailor Pasha,Celebrity Tailor of Dasara Jumbos works Behind Glorious Celebration

Mysore Dasara is not mere jumbo procession. Each task has its own significance.  The decorated jumbos partaking majestically in Dasara celebrations are treat to eyes, but none knows how much hard work that the skilled tailors put in decorative backpacks that are laid on jumbos.

Dream Girl Hema Malini steals the show

Mysore:The city-folks are basked in Dasara spirit.The tourists from across the nation and overseas are arriving before a few days ahead to witness the majestic jumbo procession.  Meanwhile, the kith and kin of city-folks are visiting the city to revive their bonds. The cultural shows are held from morning till 11.00 pm daily which enthralls the audiences.

Yuva Dasara kicks off with Shaan's mesmerizing musical show

Mysore : Mysore Dasara has an added attraction with the Yuva Dasara commencing at the Maharaja College grounds here. The Yuva Dasara was a hit with the youth  who danced to the foot tapping songs rendered by renowned singer Shaan on the inaugural day.

Govt committed to improve Naxal hit areas : KJ George

Madikeri : State Home Minister KJ George has said that the state government was committed to bring the  tribal people of Naxal affected areas to the mainstream society by  helping reach out government facilities to them.

CM Siddaramaiah accorded Grand Welcome at K R Nagar

K R Nagar:The Congress party activists accorded grand welcome to CM Siddaramaiah when he arrived here on Tuesday October 8.

Women Shine as Royals donning Costumes of Mysore Rulers

Mysore: Women shined in Dasara that was exclusively held for them at the sideline of grand Dasara celebrations in palace city

PRIVATE DARBAR begins at Mysore Palace

Mysore:Private Darbar of the Mysore king Shrikhantadatta Wodeyar is one of the attractions of the Mysore Dasara celebrations. People from various parts of the state come to witness this historic Darbar, which reminds the glory of Mysore King.

DC Holds Meeting to Chalk-out Plan for Grand Rajyotsav Celebrations

Mysore:It was decided to celebrated Kannada Rajyotsav with grandeur on November 1, in the palace city during the meeting of national festivals celebration Committee chaired by Deputy Commissioner DC Shikha.

Security beefed up ahead of Dasara Utsav in Palace City

Mysore: Six-thousand-two-hundred-twenty-seven policemen are assigned to maintain law and order during Dasara Utsav in the cultural capital of Karnataka, said City Police Commissioner Dr M A Salim.