Mysuru gears up for Dasara air show after three years; Dates and more details here
Mysuru: Mysuru is bracing itself for a grand Dasara this year, with the Dasara air show making a comeback after a three year gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Alongside the air show, other attractions such as the famous ‘Jamboo Savari,’festival illuminations, a flower show, Yuva Dasara, and various cultural programmes are set to draw crowds.
In previous air shows, the Mi-17 chopper from the Indian Air Force showered petals, followed by the skydiving team of the IAF, Akash Ganga, performing group and solo events, leaving the audience enthralling.
The Mysuru Police Commissioner on Tuesday announced that a 45 min Dasara air show is scheduled for October 22 and 23 here at the Torchlight Parade Grounds (Panjina Kavayatu Grounds) in Bannimantap. “Rehearsals for the air show is set for October 22, with the full-fledged air show to be held the following day. The air show will start at 4:00 PM,” he added.
Additionally, the commissioner mentioned that no passes are required to watch both the rehearsal and the actual show. Those who arrive to watch the air show on Oct 23 will also have the opportunity to witness the full dress rehearsal of the torchlight parade on the same day, as there are no separate passes for the shows.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner K.V Rajendra, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, revealed plans to introduce heli rides and paragliding as a part of the celebration. Confirmation regarding these experiences is expected in the coming days, as reported by The Hindu.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
