Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Sugama Sangeetha Parishat, District Unit, is organising a unique ‘Kaviya Nodi Kavite Keli’ singing and reading of poems programme tomorrow from 5 pm at MBCT auditorium near Sterling theatre in Vidyaranyapuram, said President of Sugama Sangeetha Parishat’s District Unit Dr. Nagaraj V. Bairy, at a press conference in the city on Thursday. Renowned…
State Legislature passes resolutions against NEET, One Nation – One Election
July 27, 2024Bengaluru: Revolting against the Centre, both Houses of Karnataka Legislature on Thursday passed four resolutions, against National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) for admission to medical courses, the proposal for One Nation – One Election, delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly Constituencies based on the new population census and seeking changes in the Forest Rights Act. With…
NTA publishes NEET-UG results
July 27, 2024New Delhi/ Bengaluru: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the final results of the NEET-UG exam-2024, which had run into controversy over paper leak and improper rankings, on Friday. The NTA published the results following a Supreme Court order and taking into consideration the marks secured by students in respect of a specific Physics…
MUDA scam echoes in Delhi
July 26, 2024BJP MPs stage protest outside Parliament House; seek Karnataka CM’s resignation New Delhi: Following intense debates and protests in the Karnataka Assembly, the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allocation scam, also known as the 50:50 site allocation scam, echoed outside the Parliament in New Delhi this morning. Karnataka MPs staged a protest outside the…
Public trust erodes as MUDA ignores duties
July 26, 2024Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), originally established to ensure the planned development of Mysuru and provide housing for the common people, is now under intense scrutiny. Once a beacon of hope for thousands aspiring to own a house or site in Mysuru, MUDA’s apparent abandonment of its primary duties and alleged involvement in…
Devotees throng Hill temple on third ‘Ashada Friday’
July 26, 2024Mysuru: The third ‘Ashada Friday’ witnessed a large section of devotees visiting Goddess Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill in city this morning. Devotees from Mysuru and surrounding districts were seen arriving at the hill as early as 6 am to seek the blessings of presiding deity on an auspicious day. Temple priests led by Chief…
Land allotment to wife under 50:50 ratio: CM Siddaramaiah clarifies stand with documents
July 26, 2024Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticised BJP and JD(S) for making unfounded allegations regarding the MUDA scam. At a press conference held at Vidhana Soudha this morning, Siddaramaiah presented MUDA records to support his defence. He asserted that the Opposition’s efforts to discredit him are misguided and aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Siddaramaiah flayed the…
50:50 scheme launched in 2016; picked up pace in 2020 after COVID-19
July 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: For the record, the 50:50 scheme was initially introduced in 2016 but faced numerous hurdles and remained largely unimplemented. However, in November 2020, the MUDA Board decided to distribute sites to land losers following the first wave of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns. Due to lack of clear guidelines, MUDA allotted sites at its discretion, leading…
‘Those with plots must make way for needy’
July 26, 2024Mysuru has ample space, facilities and everyone has the right to live here, says former CITB Chairman D. Madegowda Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chairman of City Improvement Trust Board (CITB, now MUDA) D. Madegowda, popularly known as ‘Mane Madegowda’ for his role in launching the ‘Asha Mandira’ scheme, has affirmed that there are enough plots available in…
25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
July 26, 2024Organisations take out bike rally, procession in city Mysuru: Marking Silver Jubilee celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas, various organisations including Ex-Servicemen Associations took out a bike rally, procession and distributed sweets to the members of the public this morning. The Rotary Club of Heritage Mysore, along with Akhila Karnataka Ex-Servicemen Association, Mysuru District Unit, had…















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