Bengaluru: In a major political and administrative development this morning, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 site allotment scam. The latest development indicates that the Congress Government is set for a standoff with the Governor. The Governor’s move follows a petition…
Echo of Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: City doctors join nationwide stir
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Out Patient Department (OPD) services in various hospitals including Government owned K.R. Hospital, Cheluvamba Women and Children Hospital and private hospitals in the city were hit this morning, as the doctors joined the 24-hour nationwide stir called by Indian Medical Association (IMA), New Delhi, to protest against the alleged rape and murder of…
Governor nod for CM’s prosecution: Supporters hit streets in Mysuru
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following the approval of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in 50:50 site scam at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), scores of supporters of the CM in his home town Mysuru, hit the streets protesting against the Governor’s decision today. Supporters of AHINDA (an acronym for Alphashankyataru, Hindulidavaru and Dalitaru) propagated by…
Dasara 2024: District Minister chairs Executive Committee meeting in city
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With farmers rejoicing over the bounty of rain being received in the last three months, Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara will be celebrated with grandeur, spending Rs. 40 crore on the festivities. This was reiterated by Social Welfare and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, at the press conference, following the meeting of Dasara Executive Committee,…
Gajapayana: Preparations on near Veeranahosahalli gate
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Preparations have begun for organising Gajapayana, the march of first batch of Dasara elephants from Veeranahosahalli gate at the entrance of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve forest in Hunsur taluk to Mysuru, on Aug. 21. Forest officials led by I.B. Prabhu Gowda, DCF (Wildlife Division), Mysuru, inspected Veeranahosahalli gate to initiate arrangements for Gajapayana, a prelude…
MLA Srivatsa welcomes Governor’s permission
August 17, 2024‘If CM Siddaramaiah had surrendered 14 sites, he might have salvaged some of his honour’ Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa has expressed his support for Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to grant permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment scam. He remarked, “Sathyameva Jayathe” (truth alone triumphs). Speaking to Star of…
MP Yaduveer Wadiyar releases MLC Vishwanath’s book on Parliaments
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said he was happy to have got a book at a time when he was planning to read a book on the History of Ancient Parliaments. He was speaking after releasing MLC A.H.Vishwanath’s book ‘Praacheena Parliamentgala Pradakshinegalu’ at a programme organised under the joint aegis of Bengaluru’s Srushti…
Suspended City Cop in CM’s I-Day Medal list sparks row
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Whether it is oversight or negligence by the authorities, a Mysuru City Crime Branch (CCB) Head Constable, who was suspended in July this year, has been awarded the Chief Minister’s Medal for 2023, given on the occasion of Independence Day. This controversy underscores the urgent need for rigorous checks in recognising public servants, ensuring…
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve gets first woman Director
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer P.A. Seema from Ponnampet in Kodagu district has made history as the first woman Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Project Tiger), a region renowned for its rich wildlife, including tigers and elephants. Her appointment marks a significant milestone, as this is the first time a woman has been assigned…
Now, buy ticket to Palace on WhatsApp
August 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Now onwards you can buy ticket to visit Mysore Palace on WhatsApp. What you have to do is just send a ‘Hi’ message on the social networking site, to a dedicated mobile number to avail the service. According to a press release from the Office of Deputy Director, Mysore Palace Board, it is stated…















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