{
  "id": 14705821,
  "title": "The unseen hands behind Mysuru Dasara’s dazzling lights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/the-unseen-hands-behind-mysuru-dasaras-dazzling-lights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:35:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/the-unseen-hands-behind-mysuru-dasaras-dazzling-lights/article71587822.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The 642 personnel of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) play a crucial role in managing the lighting arrangements for Mysuru Dasara 2026. Their responsibilities include maintenance, supervision, and prompt response to technical issues, ensuring the smooth and safe functioning of the impressive illumination system throughout the festivities. The team comprises engineers, technical staff, and field personnel, with responsibilities ranging from monitoring the lighting infrastructure to conducting technical inspections and addressing faults. The efforts of these unseen hands are integral to the success and grandeur of the Dasara celebrations, enhancing the city's beauty and offering a unique experience to visitors.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Call to make Mysuru Dasara ‘Tobacco-free’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/call-to-make-mysuru-dasara-tobacco-free",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:19:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}