Mysuru: Social activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites scam, has submitted a 25-page document to Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh, urging him to interrogate Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife. The submission provides key evidence to be gathered and includes a questionnaire for the investigating agency, adding pressure…
Omen
October 14, 2024The West-Asia War is raging: One Israel against three — Hamas (Gaza), Hezbollah (Lebanon) and Iran. What will the future be? The genesis of the Palestinian War and its cause are well-known. Jewish Israel and the Arab Palestinian West-Bank and the Gaza Strip were born with blood and iron in May 1948. Since then both…
Jumboo Savari
October 13, 2024Mysuru: Amid rain, the grand spectacle of the Vijayadashami procession captivated the ‘City of Palaces’ and ‘Heritage City’ last evening, marking the grand finale of the 10-day-long 414th Mysuru Dasara Nada Habba. This year’s Dasara or Sharan Navarathri, was a lavish celebration, showcasing Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage, royal traditions and grandeur. Mysuru was swept up…
Yaduveer abstains from Jumboo Savari inauguration
October 13, 2024Mysuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the titular head of the erstwhile Mysore royal family and Mysuru-Kodagu MP, abstained from participating in the inauguration of Jumboo Savari yesterday due to the ‘Purudu’ (period of confinement) observed by the royal family following the birth of his second child. While Yaduveer performed the Navarathri rituals at the Mysore…
Tableaux showcase vibrant Karnataka
October 13, 2024This year’s grand Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession featuring 52 tableaux that celebrated the rich culture and traditions of our State. For the first time, the number of tableaux exceeded 50, a significant increase compared to previous years, where it ranged from 28 to 35. This year, not only districts but also various Boards…
Jumboo Savari on Oct. 12
October 10, 2024Ayudha Puja tomorrow, brisk shopping across city Mysuru: With two days to go for Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami, the 10th day after Navarathri on Oct. 12, festive mood has already set in, as the last-minute arrangements are being made at Palace premises. The second round of rehearsal for Jumboo Savari was successfully conducted at Palace…
Ratan Tata passes away at 86
October 10, 2024Mumbai: Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest salt-to-software conglomerates Tata Sons, passed away at 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Just on Monday, the industrialist in a social media post dismissed speculation about his health and said he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age. In 2008, he received…
MUDA 50:50 site scam: Accused 3, 4 appear before Lokayukta
October 10, 2024Mysuru: The Lokayukta SP Office on Dewan’s Road became a hive of activity this morning as B.M. Mallikarjunaswamy and J. Devaraju arrived for questioning regarding the allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, under the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) controversial 50:50 land allotment scheme. J. Devaraju is listed as Accused…
MUDA 50:50 site scam: Accused No. 3, 4 to appear before Lokayukta tomorrow
October 9, 2024Mysuru: In a significant development in the Mysuru Lokayukta Police investigation regarding the allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, under the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) 50:50 land allotment scheme, the Lokayukta Police have summoned Accused No. 4, J. Devaraju, for questioning tomorrow (Oct. 10). This inquiry pertains to the…
First round of Jumboo Savari rehearsal held at Palace
October 9, 2024Mysuru: To make Dasara elephants know about the procedures to be followed and acclimatise them to the crowd and sound during Jumboo Savari, the grand finale of Dasara festivities which will be held on Oct. 12, the first round of Jumboo Savari inauguration rehearsal was held successfully at Mysore Palace premises here this morning. In…















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