Mysore/Mysuru: The inaugural Bergman Triathlon and Duathlon Mysore kicked off this morning at KRS Backwaters on Anandur-Chikkanahalli Road, with Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra inaugurating the event. Organised by the Deccan Sports Club in collaboration with the Mysuru District Administration, the Department of Tourism and the Triathlon Association of Karnataka, the event drew participation from…
Three-day Mysuru Fest-2024 concludes: Music troupe from Georgia mesmerises audience
January 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Curtains fell on the three-day Mysuru Fest-2024 last evening organised for the first time to promote Brand Mysuru and the products from the Mysuru region including the GI-tagged unique ones. The event provided a dynamic platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a large audience. The festival was organised…
Auto drivers seek 25-30 kms operating permit from city
January 8, 2024Demand access to Srirangapatna, KRS Dam, Nanjangud as Mysuru is a tourist-centric place Mysore/Mysuru: Autorickshaw drivers in Mysuru have appealed to the District Administration to extend the permit for their operations to cover tourist destinations around Mysuru including Srirangapatna, Nanjangud, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and Balamuri, up to a range of 25 to 30…
Kuvempu opposed blind faith: GTD
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) said that “Poet Laureate Kuvempu (Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa) opposed blind faith, blind belief and observation based on mere traditions.” He was speaking during ‘Vishwa Manava Dinacharane’, the birth anniversary of Kuvempu, organised jointly by the District Administration and Kannada and Culture Department at Kalamandira here this morning. Highlighting Kuvempu’s…
Brand Mysuru Fest in city from Jan. 26, 2024
December 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Brand Mysuru Fest, to be held on Jan. 26, 27 and 28, 2024, at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri campus, promises to be a vibrant celebration, uniting locals and visitors alike in a joyous exploration of Mysuru region’s rich cultural tapestry and global allure. Announcing this during a meeting at Jaladarshini Guest…
Call to use Brand Mysuru logo, tagline and mascot extensively
December 20, 2023Key areas: Daily communication, event promotion, invitations, backdrops, Mysuru’s unique products Mysore/Mysuru: Advancing the effort to boost Mysuru’s unique brand identity on the global stage, characterised by the emblematic logo with the tagline ‘Our Heritage, Your Destination,’ mascot ‘Gajju’ — an elephant adorned in Mysuru Peta and draped in traditional ‘panche’ or dhoti — the…
Drone survey of Poornaiah Canal: List of all encroachers to be compiled for eviction drive
December 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration that has launched a comprehensive drone survey to identify and eliminate encroachments on the historic Dewan Poornaiah Canal is set to compile a detailed list of encroachers, spanning private entities, public associations and even cases involving legitimate Government grants. Subsequently, an eviction process will be initiated, preceded by the issuance…
City observes Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas
December 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration and various organisations observed 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, in city this morning. The District Administration had organised the programme to pay floral tributes to the statue of Ambedkar in Town Hall premises, where Bodhi Ratna Bhanteji of T. Narasipur and Kalyanasiri Bhanteji…
Dasara 2023: Traditional but expensive at Rs. 29.25 crore
December 3, 20232022 celebrations cost Rs. 28.74 crore; no wasteful expenditure, says DC Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has spent Rs. 29.25 crore for the Dasara Festival 2023, surpassing the expenditure of the 2022 celebrations. Despite the State Government’s announcement that this year’s Dasara would not be extravagant, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also…
Unearthing of prenatal sex determination racket: Pre-dated notice pasted on hospital wall to cover-up laxity
November 30, 2023Mysuru Taluk Health officials try to evade accountability by creating false impression Mysore/Mysuru: As scrutiny intensifies on the officials who were unaware or complicit in the illegal abortion racket recently uncovered by the Bengaluru Police across Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mandya, the Mysuru Taluk Officers of Health Department are resorting to various tactics to evade investigation…
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