MCC Commissioner inspects areas to verify infrastructure availability Mysuru: The process of transferring fully developed residential layouts with essential infrastructure, developed by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has gained momentum. Apart from MCC, some of these layouts fall under the jurisdiction of City Municipal Councils, Town Municipal Councils,…
Five years on, Saraswathipuram Fire Station left to crumble
November 24, 2024Apathy reigns as debate drags on: Repairs on heritage lines or rebuild entirely? Mysuru: Fire and Emergency Services personnel, who risk their lives to safeguard the public during fire mishaps, now face an equally perilous situation — the crumbling Fire Station building at Saraswathipuram. Years of delays and indecision have left them working in constant…
76th NCC Day in city: Cadets spread patriotic fervour
November 24, 2024Mysuru: A grand bike and four-wheeler rally was held in the city this morning to celebrate the 76th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day, organised by the alumni of the 4 Kar Air Squadron, NCC. Hundreds of rallyists traversed the city’s roads. The rally began at the Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near the Palace North Gate and…
MUDA 50:50 sites scam: Officials scramble to submit details to Probe Commission
November 24, 2024Question of missing survey numbers in approved layout plans of four residential projects Mysuru: Officials of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) are scrambling to compile and submit documents to the One-Man Commission appointed by the State Government to investigate the 50:50 site allocation scam. During a recent visit to the MUDA office, Commission head…
Destruction of evidence at MUDA: RTI Activist seeks arrest of Minister, senior IAS Officer, Ex-Lokayukta SP
November 24, 2024Mysuru: RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others, has urged the Lokayukta SP to arrest Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh and others involved in the destruction of critical evidence tied to the 50:50 site allotment scandal in MUDA. Snehamayi Krishna…
Dubare’s hanging bridge gets approval
November 24, 2024Stronger suspension design unveiled for 210-metre bridge; estimate cost Rs. 6 crore Kushalnagar: The ambitious project to construct a hanging bridge over the River Cauvery at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu is poised to further transform this popular tourist destination. Dubare draws thousands of tourists each month and the addition of a hanging bridge connecting…
By-poll results befitting reply to Opposition charges: CM
November 24, 2024Dy.CM says results signal the direction for 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described the by-polls in three Assembly segments as a battle between the truth of the ruling Congress and the lies of the Opposition BJP-JD(S) alliance, asserting that the people have rejected the false campaign waged by the Opposition. Reacting to…
Disappointed with results but will introspect: Vijayendra
November 24, 202410 Ministers and 40 legislators oversaw distribution of money, liquor in Shiggaon: Basavaraj Bommai Bengaluru: State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra expressed disappointment over the defeat of the NDA candidates. Speaking to the press in Bengaluru, Vijayendra said the Opposition would analyse what went wrong and take corrective actions. He noted that the BJP had secured…
Mining, blasting activities around KRS Dam: HC grants Safety Panel 6 months to submit report
November 24, 2024State Level Dam Safety Committee has to submit report on all quarrying activities by March 2025 Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has granted a six-month extension to the State Level Dam Safety Committee to submit a detailed report on quarrying and explosive activities within a 20-km radius of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. A…
Statewide farmers protest in front of DC Offices on Nov. 26
November 24, 2024Mysuru: A Statewide protest in front of respective Deputy Commissioners’ Offices has been organised on Nov. 26, in condemnation of the Central Government dithering to fix Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farm produces and in support of the ongoing farmers protest in New Delhi. Convener of South India, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Kurbur Shanthakumar was addressing…
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