Mysuru Development Authority Bill to be tabled at Belagavi Winter Session Belagavi: In the wake of a massive scam involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), encompassing dubious schemes such as the 50:50 ratio site distribution, alternative and compensatory site allotments, the Karnataka Cabinet on Friday decided to overhaul MUDA. The scandal worth thousands of…
State tightens reins on MUDA: Government approval now must for key decisions
December 14, 2024Mysuru: The Under Secretary of the Urban Development Department has instructed the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner to implement decisions made during meetings only after securing prior approval from the State Government. In a letter dated Dec. 10, Under Secretary K. Latha highlighted that despite the issuance of Government circulars, guidelines, and rules, violations…
State-level Kabaddi player dies of heart attack
December 14, 2024Nagamangala: A State-level Kabaddi player passed away from a heart attack on the field during a Kabaddi match at Sukhadhare in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district on Friday night. Preetam Shetty (26), a native of Hebri taluk in Udupi district, is the deceased. Preetam Shetty was part of a team participating in a Kabaddi Tournament…
Shala Ranga Makkala Habba begins
December 14, 2024Mysuru: The two-day Shala Ranga Makkala Habba organised by Nirdigantha Repertory of multilingual actor Prakash Raj, began at Kiru Ranga Mandira in Kalamandira premises, here this morning. The three-day Ranga Habba has been organised from Dec. 15 to 17 at the same venue. Addressing the media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavan in the city yesterday, Prakash…
Mahamastakabhisheka of Bhagwan Bahubali tomorrow
December 14, 2024Festive fervour grips Gommatagiri; Jain community members congregate at the Holy place Mysuru: The grand celebrations of Mahamastakabhisheka began at Gommatagiri in Hunsur yesterday. This year also marks the 75th year of celebrations of the Mahamastakabhisheka organised by Sri Gommatagiri Kshetra Seva Samithi. With the Mahamastakabhisheka scheduled for tomorrow (Dec. 15), a large number of…
Tilted power pole on Chamundi Hill Road raises safety concerns
December 14, 2024Mysuru: A dangerously tilted electric pole on the Mysuru-Chamundi Hill road is posing a serious threat to commuters. Neglecting the situation could lead to a tragedy, warn locals. The pole was installed in a rush as part of safety measures ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chamundi Hill on June 20, 2022. To…
Snake Shyam warns of increased snake activity during mating season
December 14, 2024Mysuru: City’s renowned snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist, Snake Shyam, has cautioned the public to remain vigilant, as the current month marks the mating season for snakes. During mating season, male snakes compete fiercely to mate with a female, often engaging in confrontations or battles. The victorious male proceeds to mate with the female. He…
DHO appeals for supporting Anaemia-Free India Drive
December 14, 2024Mysuru: District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy said, it is essential to control the worms in the body to eradicate malnutrition and anaemia among children. He was speaking after kick-starting National Deworming Campaign organised at Maharaja’s High School, JLB Road in the city, by District Health and Family Welfare Society and District Health and…
Police crack bakery owner’s murder case within 24 hours
December 14, 2024Srirangapatna: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Police yesterday arrested four individuals in connection with the murder of Chethan, a bakery owner, reported on Thursday in the taluk of KRS. The accused — Santosh, Manoj, Yashwanth, and Nagesh — were produced before the jurisdictional Srirangapatna Court. According to the Police, the murder motive was Chethan’s relationship…
COVID-19 funds misappropriation: Action recommended against ex-Tahsildar of Nagamangala
December 14, 2024Mandya: Even as the State Government has ordered a probe into the alleged COVID-19 scam during the previous BJP regime, Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara has submitted a report to the Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department recommending disciplinary action against the then Nagamangala Tahsildar Kunhi Ahmed and three others for misappropriating Rs. 3 crore…
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