Mysuru, Oct. 12 -- Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the 8-day Dasara cultural programmes organised as part of Nada Habba at Mysore Palace premises here yesterday.

During the event, the CM conferred 'Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan' award on noted singer and Karnatak musician Dr. Mysore Nagamani Srinath. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh, a memento (idol of Goddess Saraswathi) and a citation.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Shivakumar said that the State Government is wholly committed for promoting the State's culture, traditions, literature and glory.

Maintaining that his Government has been following the four principles - achievement through strength, development through knowledge, equality through culture and harmony through...