‘MUDA officers will hand over specific documents to ED from 8 lakh pages of records’ Bengaluru: Opposition leaders have trained their guns on Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh, accusing him of holding documents related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. In response, Minister Suresh has issued a challenge, denying the allegations. “I…
Probe rattles MUDA officers, politicians as grip tightens
October 19, 2024Mysuru: With the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stepping into the massive Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 ratio alternative sites allotment scam, involving the alleged illegal allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, fear is tightening its grip on officials and MUDA staff, both directly and indirectly linked to the scam. As…
‘As Mysuru DC, Kumar Naik converted non-existent land to benefit Siddaramaiah’
October 19, 2024MP G. Kumar Naik must resign: MP Lahar Singh Siroya Bengaluru: BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya has demanded the resignation of Raichur Congress MP G. Kumar Naik, a former bureaucrat, over his alleged involvement in the MUDA scam. Siroya claimed that Naik, during his tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru, initiated the scam by converting…
Open defecation makes a silent return in Mysuru
October 19, 2024Pathetic state of affairs in CM’s home town, points fingers at Government’s failure in addressing social malaise Mysuru: Eight years after Mysuru district was declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) in 2016, the issue has silently re-emerged, even in the hometown of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Following the National Sample Survey and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2016,…
Chamundeshwari Teppotsava held with grandeur at Devikere
October 19, 2024Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Teppotsava was held with all grandeur at Devikere atop Chamundi Hill in the presence of thousands of devotees last evening. As part of Teppotsava, the customary rituals began at the Hill temple right from early morning. The Pallakki Utsava of the presiding deity (Goddess Chamundeshwari) began from the Hill temple and passed…
ED sleuths camp at MUDA Office
October 19, 2024Sleep overnight in office premises to prevent tampering of evidence Mysuru: In a rare move, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials camped overnight yesterday at the MUDA Office as part of their ongoing investigation into the controversial land deals. Last night, arrangements were made for their stay, with mattresses, blankets, pillows, and bed sheets transported to the…
ED’s scope extends beyond 14 sites allotted to CM’s wife
October 19, 2024Snehamayi Krishna says ED has launched detailed probe into entire MUDA scam Mysuru: Even as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its probe into the massive site allotment scam by raiding the MUDA Office for vital documents yesterday, city-based activist and one of the key complainants in the case, Snehamayi Krishna, emphasised that the investigation covers…
Tourist rush continues in Mysuru post-Dasara
October 19, 2024Mysuru: Nearly a week after the grand finale of this year’s Dasara celebrations, Mysuru remains packed with tourists flocking to the city’s central areas to enjoy the dazzling illuminations with their families and friends. The District Administration’s decision to extend the lighting around iconic spots such as Mysore Palace, KR Circle, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle, Chamaraja…
‘Kalidas Samman’ for Mysuru’s Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat
October 19, 2024The award, comprising a purse of Rs. 5 lakh, will be presented to the artist at Ujjain on Nov. 12 Mysuru: Renowned artist Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat of Mysuru has been selected for the prestigious ‘Kalidas Samman’ award presented annually by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Raghupathi Bhat has been unanimously chosen for the National ‘Kalidas…
Nandini idli, dosa batter to hit markets soon
October 19, 2024Bengaluru: The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is all set to launch idli and dosa batter under its flagship brand ‘Nandini.’ The new product will have a tough fight to face with other popular brands already in the market. The product will be made available in the market in 450 grams and 900 grams packs. Speaking…
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