Three officers and 15 staff members buried in paperwork; 10 lakh pages and counting By S.T. Ravikumar Mysuru: In connection with the ongoing investigation into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) alleged illegal auctioning of thousands of prime sites in Mysuru city limits under the 50:50 ratio scheme, the One-Man Commission, led by Justice P.N….
Soaring fuel, operational costs: Parents, brace for 10-15% rise in school transport fee
April 12, 2025Bengaluru: After the recent surge in prices of essential commodities, parents will now have to brace for a 10 to 15 percent hike in school transport fees for the upcoming academic year. Addressing media persons, P.S. Shanmugam, President of the Karnataka United School and Light Motor Vehicle Drivers’ Union, said the increase has been necessitated…
MLA Sait launches e-Khata drive of NR Constituency
April 12, 2025Mysuru: The e-Khata drive covering Narasimharaja (NR) Assembly Constituency was launched by MLA Tanveer Sait at Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) yesterday. Sait issued e-Khata to 400 property owners residing in the areas coming under MCC Zonal Offices-7, 8 and 9, at a programme organised at Old Council Hall of MCC. In his address, Sait said…
NHAI to build 21 skywalks on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway
April 12, 2025Mysuru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is constructing a total of 21 skywalks along the 119-km-long Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway to ensure safer pedestrian movement. So far, five skywalks have been completed, and efforts are underway to complete the remaining ones at the earliest. For villagers living along the Highway, the skywalks offer some relief,…
Caste Census: Oppn. Leader Ashoka questions its propriety
April 12, 2025Bengaluru: Following the submission of Caste Census report at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday, Opposition Leader in Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka, has raised a hue and cry. Ashoka, questioning the credibility of the report, alleged that neither of the enumerators involved in the process of collating the statistics, had ever gone…
Fish deaths in Kukkarahalli Lake spark public concern
April 12, 2025Mysuru: Kukkarahalli Lake, a cherished spot for morning and evening walkers in Mysuru, is once again witnessing alarming fish deaths. The growing stench from decaying fish has tainted the air around the lake, forcing visitors to cover their noses while walking — turning a once-refreshing retreat into a site of discomfort and concern. Pollution blamed…
Claim over 5,135 acres land in Chamarajanagar: Villagers urge DC not to heed Mysore Royal Family’s demand
April 12, 2025Chamarajanagar: Days after Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, a member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, wrote to Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shilpa Nag staking claim to over 5,135 acres of land, residents of Siddaiahnapura met the DC yesterday, urging her not to register their village land in her (Pramoda Devi) name. In a letter dated Mar….
Poor response for KHB’s group housing scheme
April 12, 2025Last date to submit applications extended till May 2 Mysuru: With the public showing lacklustre response to the applications called for group housing (apartment) being constructed near Kenchalagudu, Jayapura hobli in the taluk by Karnataka Housing Board (KHB), the last date to submit applications has been extended to May 2 to attract buyers. The earlier…
State Cabinet meeting at MM Hills
April 12, 2025Chamarajanagar: The proposed State Cabinet Meeting at Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills, which was deferred on two occasions earlier, is now slated be held on Apr. 24. The Cabinet meeting, earlier scheduled to be held on Feb. 15, was postponed to Feb.17, citing various reasons. It is now learnt that the Cabinet Meeting will be held…
Mysore Physicians Medical and Research Trust conducts Annual Medicine Update Programme
April 12, 2025Mysuru: Mysore Physicians Medical and Research Trust (MPMRT) conducted its Annual Medicine Update Programme from Apr. 4 to 6 at JSS Hospital auditorium in city. More than 300 delegates from various Medical Colleges of Karnataka participated in the programme designed to provide updated contemporary knowledge and skills in internal Medicine. Fifty eminent faculty from various…















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