Paccha Bale News Today

Markets, shops witness moderate rush even as flower prices shoot up Mysore/Mysuru: On Ugadi festival eve, moderate rush was seen at all major markets across the city and residential areas this morning. And of course, the pandemic does not seem to have deterred the spirits of the people. ‘Ugadi,’ which means ‘starting of a new Yuga or New Year,’ is celebrated in March or April according to Hindu calendar. This year, the festival falls on Apr. 13. To avoid huge rush of festival shoppers,...