Kushalnagar: A woman in Kushalnagar, Kodagu, has lodged a Police complaint accusing two individuals of trespassing into her property and threatening her with eviction, alleging that she had encroached Waqf Board land. The incident occurred on Oct. 25, 2024, when Renuka Uthappa, an employee of a private company based in Bengaluru, was alone at her…
Now, Waqf property row enters Mysuru District
November 8, 2024Mysuru: Weeks after the Waqf property row hit several North Karnataka districts, it has now hit Mysuru District, with the Waqf Board claiming to own a parcel of Government land in Varuna Assembly Constituency, represented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The row came to light after the RTC concerning 19 guntas of land in Survey No….
Cancellation of 50:50 MUDA sites: Decision after Desai Commission Report
November 8, 2024Mysuru: The MUDA general meeting held yesterday after a gap of 10 months amidst the probe into the 50:50 ratio alternative sites allotment scam, passed an unanimous resolution on cancellation of allotment of all sites sanctioned under 50:50 scheme. Most of the Legislators, who attended the meeting as MUDA members, demanded cancellation of all sites…
Waqf Board claim on Temple, Govt. School: Oppn. Leader R. Ashok leads protest in Srirangapatna
November 8, 2024Srirangapatna/ Mandya: Following the move to claim Chikkamma Chikkadevi Temple in Mahadevapura village and Government School at Chandagalu village in Srirangapatna taluk as the assets of Karnataka State Waqf Board, Opposition Leader in Legislative Assembly R. Ashok led the protest of BJP workers on Thursday. Ashok paid his obeisance to the Goddess Chikkamma Chikkadevi, before…
JPC Chief points at officials’ role in changing records for Waqf Board
November 8, 2024Jagdambika Pal receives over 70 grievances from affected individuals during his visit to Hubballi Bengaluru: Chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, Jagdambika Pal questioned, how is it possible to change the pahanis of lands belonging to farmers and temples without the cooperation of officials? He was addressing media…
Syed Issaq’s dream Kannada library awaits genuine help
November 8, 2024Three years after devastating fire, tall promises remain unfulfilled Mysuru: As Karnataka celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava throughout this month, a private public library, established by Kannada enthusiast Syed Issaq in Rajeevnagar in city, lies neglected, with authorities failing to restore it after a devastating fire three years ago. Driven by his love for Kannada, Issaq launched…
Waqf Board issues notices to 16 residents in Madikeri
November 8, 2024Madikeri: Residents of Ranipet and those residing in the surroundings of Muslim Burial Grounds at Makhan Cross, Madikeri, have received notices from the Karnataka Waqf Board asking them to produce their property documents. In all, the Waqf Board has issued notices to 16 residents. Out of these 16 residents, 11 residents belong to Hindu community…
Defamation suit: Setback for IPS Officer Roopa against IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri
November 8, 2024New Delhi: In a setback to Karnataka cadre IPS Officer Roopa Moudgil in the defamation suit filed by IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri against her, the Supreme Court on Thursday granted permission to Roopa Moudgil to withdraw her special review petition which had sought quashing of the defamation suit filed by Sindhuri against her. The Advocates…
Veterans of 1971 Indo-Pak War to visit Mysuru, Kodagu
November 8, 2024Mysuru: A group of about 80 veterans from the Indian Armed Forces, including personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force, will be visiting Mysuru from Nov. 12 to 15, accompanied by their spouses. The Army Officers in this group were commissioned just 20 days before the Indo-Pak War of 1971 and played a crucial…
Safety harness must for kids on two-wheelers: Transport Department
November 8, 2024Bengaluru: In a major initiative, State Transport Department will be cracking a whip on two-wheeler riders with children as pillion, if they don’t adhere to safety rules. It is mandatory for the children below the age group of 4 years to wear safety harness, while riding pillion. Any violation on the part of two-wheeler riders…
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