Date: February 10th, 2026

MUDA 50:50 sites allotment scam investigation: Lokayukta issues notices to 40 site allottees
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MUDA 50:50 sites allotment scam investigation: Lokayukta issues notices to 40 site allottees

February 10, 2026

Probe intensified into 1,055 sites; 134 beneficiaries identified so far, says Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh Mysore/Mysuru: After causing sleepless nights for several politicians who faced public allegations, accusations and a series of Court cases in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 sites allotment scam, the investigation has now turned towards other beneficiaries…

PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill: MP visits site, assures to take up issue in Delhi
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PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill: MP visits site, assures to take up issue in Delhi

February 10, 2026

Project work continues undisturbed High Court to hear petition on Feb. 13 Mysore/Mysuru: Following a series of protests and strong public opposition to the ongoing works under the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme atop Chamundi Hill, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar visited the Hill on Sunday evening. He had…

Mass rendition of Hanuman Chalisa in city on Feb. 14
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Mass rendition of Hanuman Chalisa in city on Feb. 14

February 10, 2026

Seating arrangements will be made for more than 30,000 devotees: Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji Mysore/Mysuru: Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, has organised Hanuman Chalisa Parayana Mahayagna, a mass rendition of Hanuman Chalisa, on Feb. 14 at 9 am at Maharaja’s College Grounds in the city. Addressing media persons at the premises of Karya…

Dasara Expo to be developed as heritage tourism destination: KEA Chairman
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Dasara Expo to be developed as heritage tourism destination: KEA Chairman

February 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman Ayub Khan said that it is intended to develop Dasara Exhibition grounds as a major heritage tourist destination, without restricting the activities to Dasara alone. He was speaking after expressing his gratitude to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, for extending his tenure, at a felicitation…

Funds for Consumer Rights awareness remain unused
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Funds for Consumer Rights awareness remain unused

February 10, 2026

Concerns raised over awareness grant of Rs. 80 lakh lying idle in DC’s account Mysore/Mysuru: Funds reserved in the Deputy Commissioner’s account for consumer rights and legal awareness programmes are not being utilised, raising concerns that they could be misused. Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission President Naveen Kumari voiced this suspicion at the monthly…

23 Nations unite to save Big Cats
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23 Nations unite to save Big Cats

February 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A five-day International Big Cat Alliance Summit opened at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve last evening, bringing together delegates from 23 major big cat range countries. As part of the initiative, the Forest Department, in collaboration with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Union Ministry of External…

No power supply in city on Feb. 11, 12
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No power supply in city on Feb. 11, 12

February 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has taken up quarterly maintenance works at Rajivnagar and Devanur Power Distribution Centres and works on converting single-phase towers to double-circuit (two-phase) towers and two-phase power lines at Hootagalli-Vajamangala-T.K. Halli, there will be disruption in power supply on Feb. 11 between 10 am and 5.30 pm in the…

Auto drivers demand houses under Group Housing Scheme
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Auto drivers demand houses under Group Housing Scheme

February 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Urging the Government to address their grievances, auto drivers of the city have sought  allotment of houses to them under the Group Housing Scheme and other benefits. Addressing a meeting of Mysuru Samyukta Karnataka Autorickshaw Owners and Drivers Association at the Park opposite the City Law Courts Complex on Krishnaraja Boulevard here recently, Association…

Hosahundi Raghu-led group wins big in HOPCOMS polls
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Hosahundi Raghu-led group wins big in HOPCOMS polls

February 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The group led by current Director Hosahundi Raghu won big in the Mysuru district HOPCOMS (Horticultural Produce Co-operative Marketing Society) elections held here on Thursday last. The polls were held from 9 am at Curzon Park in the heart of the city, following which the counting of votes were taken up in the afternoon….

Video of child with ‘knife’ sparks concern
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Video of child with ‘knife’ sparks concern

February 10, 2026

Police clarify it was plastic knife Mysore/Mysuru: A video showing a boy holding a knife-like object and attempting to threaten a group of children has gone viral. However, the Police have clarified that the object was a plastic cake-cutting knife and not a real weapon. The incident, captured on CCTV, appears to show a boy…

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