Nexus between politicians, high-level officers, real estate businessmen Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 142 benami properties worth Rs. 300 crore in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) allotment scam. These properties, spanning across Mysuru, Mandya, and Bengaluru, are predominantly linked to real estate businessmen and politicians. The ED announced the seizure…
ED action in MUDA sites scam: MP demands CM’s resignation to facilitate a fair investigation
January 19, 2025Mysuru: Following the freezing of 142 immovable properties by Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating into the complaint of irregularities in 50:50 sites scheme at the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family members are also accused, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, has demanded the resignation of Siddaramaiah….
Day-long 6th Mysuru Literary Fest-2025 begins – Social media adversely impacts natural thoughts: Dr. Sainath
January 19, 2025Mysuru: With the advent of social media affecting natural thinking abilities, people are now realising the significance of books and literature, opined writer and columnist Dr. P. Sainath. He was speaking after inaugurating the 6th Mysuru Literary Fest-2025, organised by the Mysore Literary Association at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall this morning. Dr. Sainath said, “Every…
Expansion of Mysore Airport: MP meets Civil Aviation Minister; seeks swift action
January 19, 2025Mysuru: Expanding the Mysore Airport is vital to boosting economic activities in the region, stated Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar in a memorandum submitted to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. During a meeting in New Delhi recently, the MP apprised the Minister of the challenges surrounding airport expansion and stressed the need for…
Former GP President booked for grabbing land by faking son’s signature
January 19, 2025Mysuru: Belawadi Gram Panchayat former President Belavadi Shivamurthy has been booked by the Vijayanagar Police on charges of grabbing landed properties by forging the signature of his late son. Following a complaint by Shivamurthy’s daughter-in-Law K.S.Sneha, the Vijayanagar Police have registered an FIR against five persons — Belavadi Shivamurthy, his daughters Padmini and Kavitha, his…
Police incinerate drugs worth Rs. 1.54 crore
January 19, 2025Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have destroyed drugs and narcotics worth Rs. 1,53,95,000 that were seized in 36 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The destruction was carried out in the presence of the Drug Disposal Committee, Environmental Officer and Panchayat members. The narcotics destroyed included 376 kg 276 grams…
Siddi tribal woman wins gold medal
January 19, 2025Mysuru: The Convocation of Music Varsity was a witness to a fete, where a woman from Siddi tribal community was awarded a gold medal for her excellence in Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Drama subject. Renuka Siddi, who won the gold medal, aims at bringing the Siddi tribal youths to the mainstream by identifying…
Eight eminent personalities conferred with Hon. Doctorates by Music Varsity
January 19, 2025Mysuru: Eight eminent personalities — mridanga artiste Vid. C. Cheluvaraju, Theatre and Cine Artiste Girija Lokesh, Gamaka Vidwan M.R. Satyanarayana, Music Composer and Artiste Sadhu Kokila, Danseuse Vidu. Veena Murthy Vijay, Karnatak Music Exponent Vidu. M.G. Pushpa Srinivasan, Indian Classical Dancer Vid. Satyanarayana Raju and Senior Theatre Director C. Basavalingaiah — were presented Hon. Doctorates…
Health takes centre stage at Corporate Health Conclave
January 19, 2025Mysuru: “While education and employment are important, health should be our priority,” emphasised Dr. Vijay Singh, Director – Karnataka Cluster and Corporate Growth Initiatives (South), Narayana Health. Dr. Singh was speaking at the Corporate Health Conclave, organised by Narayana Hospital, Mysuru, at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering this morning. He further explained that Narayana Health began…
‘Complaint against Simha sent to State BJP President’
January 19, 2025Mysuru: City BJP President L. Nagendra has clarified that he has forwarded the complaints received from a section of the party workers, demanding the expulsion of former MP Prathap Simha, to the State party leaders. Speaking to media persons, Nagendra admitted that party leaders Kumar Gowda and M.K. Premkumar have complained against Simha, which has…















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