Mysore/Mysuru: The controversy surrounding former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar has deepened with a fresh revelation. It has now emerged that he permitted a private firm to install a mobile tower atop MUDA’s Vijayanagar First Stage commercial complex for a monthly rent of just Rs. 265. The beleaguered officer has already…
Mysore/Mysuru: In justifying the token rent of Rs. 265, former MUDA Commissioner Dinesh Kumar reportedly stated that the private telecom company would provide free internet services to the public. However, the claim has raised doubts. Telecom operators have steadily increased tariffs in recent years, with a handful of dominant players controlling the market and periodically…
‘Petrol, diesel supplies normal in Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar’ Mysore/Mysuru: Amid rumours of a possible petrol shortage and reports of anxiety among motorists, the Federation of Mysore Petroleum Traders has assured residents of Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar that petrol and diesel supplies remain stable across the region and dismissed rumours of scarcity. Addressing a press conference…
New Delhi: The Central Government has reduced the additional excise duties on petrol and diesel amid global energy crisis due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran’s moves to restrict shipping through Strait of Hormuz. The excise duty on petrol has been reduced from Rs. 13 per litre to Rs. 3 per litre,…
Renewed spotlight on site allotment process, controversial closure report Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued urgent notices to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi, his brother-in-law Mallikarjunaswamy, land owner Devaraj, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Karnataka Lokayukta and others. The notices have been issued in connection with a petition challenging the acceptance of…
Dharmendra Pradhan delivers a special lecture at ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan’ Mysore/Mysuru: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recalled the progressive legacy of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, particularly Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, noting that long before Independence, the Maharaja had introduced representative governance through the ‘Praja Pratinidhi Sabha’. He highlighted Nalwadi’s contributions to the development of the…
Mysore/Mysuru:“While English, science and technology are essential, we must move away from Western thinking, Western lifestyle and Western mindset and instead adopt our own model of thought and way of life,” said BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santosh. He was speaking at a panel discussion on ‘Philosophy to Policy: Contemporary Geopolitics, Economic and Civilisational…
Mysore/Mysuru: The chants of ‘Jai Sri Ram’ echoed in various parts of the city on the occasion of Rama Navami celebrations this morning. People thronged various Anjaneyaswamy Temples and Sri Rama Mandiras across the city and took part in the celebrations. Special pujas were offered at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple and Sri Rama Temple in front…
Now Hindi exam to be held on Mar. 31 as Govt. declares Mar. 30 as public holiday for Mahaveer Jayanti Mysore/Mysuru: The third language SSLC paper (Hindi) which was scheduled to take place on Mar. 30 has been postponed by a day. The exam will now be held on Mar. 31. This change was necessitated…
Mysore/Mysuru: The over a Century old University of Mysore (UoM), which is facing a cash crunch, presented a deficit budget (2026-27) of Rs. 53.76 crore yesterday. The UoM Acting Finance Officer Prof. Manjunath presented the Budget at the special Academic Council meeting of the University at Crawford Hall here yesterday. The meeting was presided over…
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