Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari: Cultural teams, Caparisoned Elephants dazzle amid showers
Mysuru: The world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival’s grand Jamboo Savari procession was marked by vibrant cultural performances and the majestic march of elephants, adding splendour to the celebrations.
After Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offered prayers at the Nandi Dwaja, cultural troupes including Kombu Kahale, Veeragase and Dollu Kunitha set the tone for the procession towards the Banni Mantapa. Leading the iconic line-up was Nishane elephant Gopi, followed by Mahendra, Lakshmi, Gajendra, Prashanth, Sugreeva, Bhima, Kanjan and Ekalavya.
One of the highlights was the tableau on the state government’s flagship Shakti scheme, which drew special attention along with the Nandi Dhwaja performance and HAL-themed tableau. The sight of the elephants, especially Bhima, thrilled the crowds, who broke into loud cheers.
As Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa joined Siddaramaiah at the venue, a light drizzle set in during the procession. Spectators shielded themselves by lifting their chairs overhead, while the overcast skies created a sense of anticipation but did little to dampen the festive spirit.
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
