Mysuru Dussehra Mahotsava - 2024 inaugurated by Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah at Chamundi Hills
Mysuru: The world-famous Mysuru Dussehra Mahotsava -2024 was officially inaugurated at Chamundi Hills on Thursday morning. Senior literary figure Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah commenced the Navratri festival by offering floral tributes to the Sri Chamundeshwari Utsav Murthy during the auspicious Scorpio Lagna, between 9:15 am and 9:45 am.
The inauguration ceremony took place on a grand stage set up at Chamundi Hill, where Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah received a traditional Kumbh welcome. The festivities were marked by vibrant art fairs, drums, and instrumental performances.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and several cabinet members arrived at the venue in a KSRTC Airawat bus. They were greeted by the Chamundeshwari Development Authority, who presented them with shawls, garlands, and fruit tamboola on behalf of the temple.
The dignitaries present included Social Welfare and Mysuru District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil, Local MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, and other elected representatives.
Public transport was restricted to Chamundi Hill during the event, and KSRTC bus services were temporarily suspended until the inauguration concluded.
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Bengaluru: PUC student dies by suicide, hours after results were declared
Bengaluru (PTI): A second-year Pre-University Course student allegedly died by suicide at her residence here, hours after the exam results were announced, police said on Friday.
Tanushree (17), a science student, reportedly failed in three subjects, which is suspected to be the trigger behind her taking such an extreme step, they said.
However, no suicide note was recovered from the spot, except her hall ticket, which was found lying on the bed.
According to police, the incident came to light on Thursday around 3.30 pm, shortly after the results were announced.
She hung herself from the ceiling fan when no one was at home. Her mother had gone to work, a senior police officer said.
Citing preliminary inquiry, the officer said it is a clear-cut case of suicide. She was apparently distressed over failing in three subjects and had also called her friends to discuss the same.
When she did not respond to their calls and messages later, her friends decided to check on her, he said.
Based on her mother's complaint, a case of unnatural death has been filed, with Hebbal police investigation indicating it to be a case of suicide, police added.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
