Mysuru, Feb. 11 -- Strict rules to be enforced to retain sanctity of cultural abode: Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture

Henceforth, the Double Road area and the sides inside the cultural abode of Kalamandira, from the entrance gates to the Rangayana premises, will not be open for food stalls.

Vendors will be allowed to set up food stalls only in a designated corner and only with prior permission from the Department of Kannada and Culture, which manages Kalamandira.

This strict measure follows the latest littering incident on the premises. After a cultural and promotional event at Kalamandira on Sunday, the entire campus was strewn with leftover food, disposable plates, tables, chairs, plastic containers and waste bags.

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