Mysuru: Even as the bribery allegation made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah — accusing State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra of offering Rs. 150 crore to former State Minority Commission Chairperson Anwar Manippady to suppress his report on Waqf land encroachments — continues to make headlines, Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA)…
Police foil farmers’ attempt to lay siege to Railway Station
December 18, 2024Mysuru: As part of the Nationwide ‘Rail Roko’ protest seeking fulfilment of their demands, farmers under the banner of Rajya Raitha Sanghatanegala Okkuta, attempted to lay siege to the City Railway Station here this noon. The protestors urged for fulfilment of their various demands which chiefly included introduction of a law that guarantees Minimum Support…
Darshan back home
December 18, 2024Bengaluru: One-and-a-half months after being admitted to BGS Hospital in Kengeri following complaints of severe back pain, actor Darshan, accused No. 2 in Renukaswamy murder case, was discharged from hospital, this morning. The actor was seen being accompanied by his son Vineesh Thoogudeepa, actor Dhanveer and other close associates. On Monday, Darshan had appeared at…
MUDA 50:50 sites scam: Lokayukta Police may seek time to submit probe report
December 18, 2024Special Court for People’s Representatives has directed Lokayukta to submit report by Dec. 24 Mysuru: Seven days are left for the Lokayukta Police to submit their investigation report into the case of 50:50 sites scam at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the prime accused, to the Special Court for…
Jayanagar Park structure razed amid public outcry
December 18, 2024Rs. 21 lakh spent on construction; concerns raised over blatant misuse of public funds Mysuru: Responding to public outcry against an illegal structure within a park, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has begun demolishing a ‘senior citizens’ relaxation structure’ — a cottage-style building — constructed in violation of regulations inside a small park on 2nd…
Mysuru’s Aditya Singh realises childhood dream
December 18, 2024Joins Indian Navy as Sub-Lieutenant Mysuru: Mysuru’s Aditya Singh has been formally inducted into the Indian Navy as a Sub-Lieutenant during the passing out ceremony held recently at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kannur district, Kerala. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Aditya shared that becoming an officer in the Armed Forces had been his…
Mysuru Development Authority Bill tabled
December 18, 2024Bill proposes overhaul of MUDA; curtails influence of lawmakers Belagavi: Amid the controversy over the allotment of 14 Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s family and the distribution of thousands of sites under the 50:50 ratio scheme and other plans, Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh introduced the Mysuru Development Authority Bill…
15-hour record Assembly proceedings at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha
December 18, 2024Belagavi: The ongoing winter session of the State Legislature at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (SVS) in Belagavi, set a new record on Monday, with the session witnessing a record 15-hour proceedings. The session, which commenced at 10.40 am on Dec. 16, went on till 1 am midnight, thus creating an almost 15-hour record of proceedings. Assembly…
MCC Office roof leak: Repair works begin
December 18, 2024Mysuru: The repair works of the roof of heritage Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Main Office building on Sayyaji Rao Road in the city have begun. The works have been taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 80 lakh, with the work order issued to Ashok Kumar, the successful bidder. The six months deadline has…
MCC cuts tree branches on Dewan’s Road for commuter safety
December 18, 2024Mysuru: In a swift operation this morning, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) cut the branches of a dried out tree on Dewan’s road in the city. The branches of the tree in the compound of Government Veterinary Hospital, were spread towards the footpath. Members of Abhaya staff attached to MCC, equipped with ropes, mechanical saws, cutters…
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