Bengaluru: In his first official reaction after the Hanur forest shootout incident in which three persons were killed, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that he would comment on the incident after the report on the detailed investigation into the incident is submitted. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, Shivakumar said that the State Government has…
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Jumbo Farewell…
August 20, 2026Bengaluru: Following the disappointment expressed by wildlife lovers over ignoring Dasara veteran elephant Abhimanyu, who had carried 750-kg golden howdah during the previous year Jumboo Savari procession, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has written a letter to Forest Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy, to accord a befitting farewell to Abhimanyu. This follows…
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Skoda Auto India unveils new Slavia, Octavia RS & Superb
August 20, 2026Mumbai: Skoda Auto India has unveiled the new Slavia, reinforcing its commitment to customers who appreciate the timeless appeal of sedans combined with modern technology, safety and driving pleasure. Building on the success of one of India’s most popular sedan platforms, the new Slavia continues the brand’s tradition of delivering European engineering that is engaging…
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‘Common man struggles for 1 site but here, one person gets 40 sites’
August 20, 2026Justice P.N. Desai Judicial Commission unearths illegality in 50:50 site allotments Mysuru: The Judicial Commission headed by retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice P.N. Desai, constituted in July 2024 to probe allegations of corruption and maladministration in MUDA, found large-scale irregularities in the Authority’s functioning between 2020 and 2024. The Commission recommended cancellation of irregular…
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What about sites allotted between 2019 and 2023?
August 20, 2026Mysuru: A day after the State Government scrapped the allotment of 50:50 ratio alternative sites made since 2023, senior JD(S) leader and former Minister S.R. Mahesh questioned Urban Development (UD) Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah on why alternative sites allotted between 2019 and 2023 have not been cancelled. Addressing a press meet at his office near…
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MLA Srivatsa, MLC Raghu grill Govt.
August 20, 2026Mysuru: By cancelling the allotments of sites distributed under MUDA’s 50:50 ratio scheme, the Government has managed to avert what could have been a major embarrassment during the ongoing Legislature Session. Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa and Legislative Council Member R. Raghu Kautilya had raised a series of questions with Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah…
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‘Fight to continue till all illegal sites are returned’
August 20, 2026Mysuru: Activist Snehamayi Krishna has hailed the Government’s cancellation of MUDA’s 50:50 sites as a victory for his struggle. He noted that the annulment of 1,100 illegal allotments made after March 2023, valued at nearly Rs. 2,000 crore, and the order to reclaim them for MUDA are welcome steps. However, Krishna stressed that irregularities have…
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‘Mysuru Chalo’ agitation led to logical end: BJP
August 20, 2026Mysuru: BJP State Spokesperson Ashwath Narayan said the Congress Government has finally bowed to the ‘Mysuru Chalo’ agitation launched by the Opposition BJP and its ally JD(S) in August 2024 against the MUDA sites scam. He alleged that thousands of sites were looted in the MUDA scam, with former CM Siddaramaiah’s family among the chief…
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City markets witness heavy rush on the eve of Varamahalakshmi Festival
August 20, 2026Mysuru: A day ahead of Varamahalakshmi festival (Aug. 21), all the city markets were flooded with festival shoppers since this morning. As the demand surged, the prices of fruits, flowers and other essential articles for the festival increased multi-fold. But this did not seem to deter the shoppers who were seen buying items, albeit on…
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Man convicted for killing wife
August 20, 2026Mysuru: The 2nd Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment besides imposing a fine of Rs. 20,000 after he was found guilty of murdering his wife. The man, who was convicted, is Nagesh, a resident of Hosakamakoppal in the taluk while the deceased is Mamata, the second wife of Nagesh….
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