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The journalists, who arrived in a vehicle belonging to the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), were initially stopped near the Brahmapuri entrance to the palace.

The procession featured 53 tableaux and 46 traditional folk art forms and lasted around two to three hours.

The Vajra Mushti Kalaga is a centuries-old sporting tradition patronised by the Wadiyars of Mysuru.

He said that Forest officials should ensure such training under the supervision of experienced elephant caretakers and Kavadis.

However, the traditional Vajramushti Kalaga, a form of wrestling involving jattis and held as part of the palaces Vijayadashami rituals, could not be conducted this year.

A resident of the Dubare elephant camp, Prashanth, who has 18 years of experience as a Dasara elephant, emerged as the successor to veteran tusker Abhimanyu

Mr. Shivakumar said people speaking Telugu from Andhra Pradesh, Malayalam from Keralam, and Tamil from Tamil Nadu were among those participating in the festival.

The study says that in over two decades, approximately 16,667 square kilometers burned across 13 reserves, reflecting that some areas burned more than once

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Snehal R. says there is a need to honour not only the martyrs but also their families who share their sacrifice

Leading the procession as the Nishane Ane, Abhimanyu, was given a rousing welcome by a large number of people as he made his way along the procession route.

Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day in Hubballi, N.V. Vijay says they enable people to lead a peaceful life

Dated October 16, 2026, and published in the Karnataka State Gazette, the notification identifies properties measuring a total of 13,409.05 sq. m. across 11 entries

While 54-year-old tusker Prashanth carried the iconic golden howdah, veteran tusker Abhimanyu featured as the Nishane Ane, followed by eight other caparisoned elephants guided by their mahouts in the grand procession

The city corporation has already identified an one-acre site in Savgaon

The repairs were taken up immediately after news came that the right hand of the equestrian statue accidentally fell off

The 22nd Dharwad Dasara procession organised as part of the Navaratri celebrations features an elephant carrying the ceremonial howdah and traditional folk troupes

Elephant Sagar had carried the howdah for the last six years, but Somanna was chosen for the task on October 21 morning.

While traffic police insist on erecting dividers on Mangaladevi Car Street, Temple management says reduced road width affect chariot festivals

According to a preliminary investigation, suspicious items were found in a bag at the spot and have been sent for forensic examination.

Prashantha to carry golden howdah for the first time; over 6,000 police personnel deployed

Eighteen platoons, each comprising 28 cadets, along with two horse platoons, will participate in the parade

Family members of the Patils of the old city performed the pooja. They receivedvarious palanquins carrying revered deities such as Venkatramna, Maruti, Jotiba, and the Aapti tree

Justice M. Nagaprasanna made these observations while dismissing a criminal petition filed by Nadeem of Mysuru, who sought to quash the charge sheet against him

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge said he would apprise Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the proposed delimitation exercise and the implementation of womens reservation during their interaction on Wednesday (October 21).

State will fulfil some of their demands, says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Kalyana Karnataka Pratyeka Rajya Horata Samiti has urged the Union government to appoint a qualified academician from Karnataka as Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) at Kadaganchi, on the outskirts of Kalaburagi

South Western Railway will operate one trip each of an express special train in both directions between Thiruvananthapuram North and Mangaluru Junction to clear the extra rush of passengers during the festival season.

The Karnataka State Scheduled Caste Right Communities Federation has condemned Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamys alleged derogatory remarks against Home Minister Priyank Kharge and demanded that he tender a public apology.

CM says meeting with farmers, sugar factory owners and government representatives will be convened; Ministers asked to prepare for local body polls

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is trying to point an accusing finger at the Centre to divert public attention, says Karnataka BJP president

According to a Railway Board communication accessed by The Hindu, the service has been approved following the minutes of a meeting held on February 16, 2026

Despite the cannons, despite the bulldozers, despite stopping them, they won the battle, and they just cant keep quiet anymore, said Prakash Raj

Sugarcane farmers from across the State who had launched Hubballi Chalk to press for their various demands temporarily suspended their week-long agitation

Farmers to decide next course of action after consultations on October 19

The accused allegedly brought ganja from Solapur in Maharashtra