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Key roads in Mysuru - including those leading to Chamundi Hill and the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam - will undergo repairs and beautification ahead of the Dasara festivities, as part of a citywide makeover.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who chaired the Dasara High Power Committee Meeting at the Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha here yesterday, has directed the Mysuru District Administration and officials from the Public Works, Energy, Home and other key Departments to ensure all preparations are completed well in advance.

This year's Dasara will be celebrated from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2, spanning 11 days instead of the usual 10, due ...