Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, has officially taken over as the Chairman of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The notification confirming his appointment was issued on Oct. 21 and Reddy assumed office this noon. Reddy’s appointment follows the resignation of K. Marigowda, which was submitted on Oct. 16 and subsequently accepted by…
Echo of ED, Lokayukta investigations: Anger erupts as MUDA public services paralysed
October 22, 2024Mysuru: Public protests flared up outside the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Office yesterday as citizens expressed outrage over the suspension of crucial services like site registration and house plan approvals. The disruption stems from ongoing investigations into site allotment irregularities by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Mysuru Lokayukta. Protesters claimed that the daily presence…
Advocates’ Forum submits memorandum to CM
October 22, 2024Seeks implementation of inner reservation Mysuru: Mysuru based Karnataka Samajika Nyayapara Vakeelara Vedike has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to implement inner reservation among SC communities as directed by the Supreme Court. The vedike members led by its president and senior advocate S. Arunkumar submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister in this regard here yesterday….
Rain pounds Mysuru, disrupts normal life
October 22, 2024Students, office-goers, roadside vendors bear the brunt; dwellers of low-lying areas severely affected Mysuru: The impact of low-pressure system formed over Bay of Bengal was heavily felt on Monday evening, as heavy rain pounded the city, bringing normal life to a standstill. Though the weather was gloomy in the day, the sun came on the…
Food stall comes crashing
October 22, 2024Mysuru: A food stall at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city, came crashing down due to heavy rainfall yesterday. Fortunately, no casualty was reported. Following heavy rains, the Dasara Expo has been partially affected, with Mallige Idli stall collapsing during the downpour. About 15 workers inside the stall had a providential escape. Some other sheds too…
Coffee prices surge amid climate issues, demand
October 22, 2024Bengaluru: The impact of extreme climate events — such as unseasonal rains, wildfires and droughts across South Asia and Latin America — is driving coffee prices higher, according to industry experts. These disruptions, combined with a growing preference for coffee among Indian consumers, are providing a boost to local coffee producers. In India, demand for…
CM hints at Yogeshwar joining Congress
October 22, 2024Mysuru: Stating that anyone accepting the Congress principles are welcome to the party, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today gave a subtle hint that disgruntled BJP leader C.P. Yogeshwar, who quit as MLC yesterday, may join the Congress. Speaking to press persons at his residence in Ramakrishnanagar here this morning, Siddaramaiah said that the name of senior…
C.P. Yogeshwar of BJP quits as MLC
October 22, 2024Bengaluru: In a sudden political development amidst the tussle between the alliance partners — BJP and JD(S) over the Channapatna bypoll ticket, sitting BJP MLC C.P. Yogeshwar quit as MLC yesterday, much to the surprise of both the BJP and JD(S). Yogeshwar met Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti at Hubballi and tendered his resignation. Yogeshwar,…
T.J. Abraham meets Guv seeking dismissal of AG over inaction
October 22, 2024Bengaluru: Social activist and one of the petitioners in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case T.J. Abraham met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot yesterday and submitted a petition demanding dismissal of the Advocate General (AG) and urging swift action on a petition against Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan. The petition pertains to the lack of…
Sex video case: Karnataka HC rejects bail plea of former MP Prajwal Revanna
October 22, 2024Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) yesterday dismissed one bail plea and two anticipatory bail pleas filed by former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in connection with two rape cases and one case of sexual harassment filed against him. A High Court Bench, headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna rejected the three pleas. “Prima facie, the alleged…
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