The first part was published yesterday. This is the concluding part. —Ed By Rtn. Roopa Venkatesh Day 5 and 6: We left Prayagraj after a sumptuous breakfast to the famed temple town, the holiest of cities for Hindus, variously called, Kashi, Benares and Varanasi. Name Kashi is from the Sanskrit word “kas” — light. The…
Outer Ring Road in dark: CM tells officials to fix it soon
September 28, 2024Mysuru: The erratic functioning of street lights on 42-km long Outer-Ring-Road (ORR) stretch has caught the attention of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has directed the officials to fix the issues at the earliest. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presided over the District Progress Review meeting at the Zilla Panchayat hall in the city on Friday. “The issues…
Yuva Dasara Tickets to go online this evening or tomorrow morning
September 28, 2024Mysuru: Music-lovers were a worried lot as the Yuva Dasara tickets were not available online yesterday (Sept. 27). The District Administration had earlier announced that the online sale of tickets would commence from Friday morning. However, since it did not go online yesterday, it left many music lovers anxious. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Deputy…
14 MUDA sites: The bane of Siddaramaiah & Family
September 28, 2024Mysuru: The 14 prime sites allotted by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, under a 50:50 ratio, has become a major setback for the CM’s family. Acting on a Court directive, the Lokayukta registered an FIR against the CM, his family members and others on Friday. Though Siddaramaiah has repeatedly…
High drama at Mysore Airport as CM’s supporters rally behind him
September 27, 2024Mysuru: High drama was witnessed at Mysore Airport this morning as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in Mysuru on a 3-day visit, following the High Court’s dismissal of his petition challenging the Governor’s sanction for prosecution in the MUDA land deal. This deal involved his wife acquiring 14 MUDA sites and the Special Court for Elected…
CM orders revocation of cancelled MUDA CA site
September 27, 2024Site allocation initially cancelled as rules were violated; approved after Siddaramaiah’s letter Mysuru: A case dated 11.3.2024 has come to light now revealing that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had personally directed the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner to grant approval for the construction of a building on approximately 2.5 acres (10,250.20 sq.m) of Civic Amenity…
Golden Throne Assembled at Palace
September 27, 2024Mysuru: As the countdown for the grand Mysuru Dasara festival begins, the glittering Golden throne (Suvarna Simhasana) and Silver made ‘Bhadrasana’ were assembled in the Palace premises this morning for the private Durbar (Khaas Durbar) to be conducted by the titular head of Mysore Royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, commencing from Oct. 3. Earlier…
Yuva Dasara tickets to go on sale from tomorrow
September 26, 2024Mysuru: Music enthusiasts, who wish to watch some of the best musicians performing at this year’s Yuva Dasara, will have to burn their pockets to have a close-up view of the gala programme from galleries. For the first time, the Mysuru District Administration has introduced ticketed shows for Yuva Dasara which will held on a…
Order for Lokayukta probe against CM: Complainant reaches Lokayukta
September 26, 2024SP Office but SP on leave Mysuru: The Lokayukta SP Office on Dewan’s Road in the city has transformed into a hub of activity following the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru approving an investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam. The Lokayukta SP Office will now…
THE JUDGEMENT
September 26, 2024“I repeat… that all power is a trust — that we are accountable for its exercise — that, from the people, and for the people, all springs, and all must exist.” — Benjamin Disraeli quoted by Justice M. Nagaprasanna in the closing part of his judgement. Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan have said…















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