Woman’s suicide leads to son’s tragic end in Mandya Mysuru: In a tragic turn of events, a 36-year-old man, unable to cope with alleged harassment by a private bank and money lenders, took his own life at Varuna, Assembly Constituency represented by CM Siddaramaiah. The incident, which came to light this morning, involved Siddesh, a…
CM Siddaramaiah slams Union Budget; calls it ‘visionless’
February 2, 2025Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Union Budget 2024-25, calling it a “disappointing” exercise lacking foresight and accusing the Narendra Modi Government of continuing its neglect of Karnataka. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Mysuru last evening, Siddaramaiah said he could not listen to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s entire budget…
Is this not outright exploitation?
February 2, 2025By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Very recently, I was more than a little distressed to read in my newspaper that with the surge in demand by eager passengers, wanting to travel to participate in the ongoing Kumbh Mela, the air fares from Hyderabad to Prayagraj have gone up to Rs 1.2 lakh per ticket….
Union Budget-2025: No Income Tax up to Rs. 12 lakh income per year
February 1, 2025New Regime Tax Slabs Rs. 0-4 lakh Nil Rs. 8-12 lakh 10 percent Rs. 16-20 lakh 20 percent Rs. 20-24 lakh 25 percent Above Rs. 24 lakh 30 percent New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, her eighth consecutive one in Parliament this morning. This accomplishment has set a new…
City KSRTC buses get colour revamp after 15 years
February 1, 2025Mysuru: In the cultural city of Mysuru, city buses are undergoing a colour transformation after 15 years, with the new sky blue and white scheme receiving widespread appreciation from passengers. The Shakti Yojana, one of the five guarantee schemes of the State Government, has led to a significant rise in passengers using State transport buses…
CM Siddaramaiah opens Kodagu’s first flyover at Bhagamandala
February 1, 2025Madikeri: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah formally inaugurated Kodagu’s first flyover near the Triveni Sangama in Bhagamandala on Friday. Built at a cost of Rs. 30 crore by the Water Resources Department and the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited, the flyover aims to provide relief to residents who face severe monsoon floods every year. Speaking at the event,…
Harassment from Microfinance Companies: Government drafts ordinance to curb harassment by MFIs
January 31, 2025Bengaluru: Even as the harassment by money-lenders and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) during loan recovery continues, the Karnataka Government has proposed a three-year imprisonment and other strictures for microfinance companies under a Law it has drafted to protect borrowers from harassment. The State Cabinet on Thursday authorised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to finalise the draft of the…
MUDA 50:50 sites scam case: ED names CM, his wife, officials in probe report
January 31, 2025ED finds ‘clear preferential treatment’ in allotment of 14 sites to Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed the High Court in its interim investigation report that there was an attempt to launder money in the allotment of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The report names Chief Minister…
Sky Force, a film on Squadron Leader A.B. Devayya
January 31, 2025A saga of raw courage and flying skill extraordinary Kodagu, formerly Coorg, is known for its coffee and men in military services. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and General K.S. Thimayya made history for Indian Armed Forces. Now one more star has joined these heroes. He is Squadron Leader Ajjamada Bopayya Devayya, hailing from Kodagu, about…
Artificial Water Spring!
January 30, 2025Mysuru: Following the damage in the valve of a drinking water pipe near Valmiki Junction at Vinayakanagar (Paduvarahalli) in city early this morning, an artificial water spring was created for some time, resulting in wastage of gallons of water. It is surmised that, the valve of the drinking water pipe, opposite the petrol bunk on…















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