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Petition seeking CBI probe into MUDA scam: HC asks Lokayukta about details of probe against CM
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Petition seeking CBI probe into MUDA scam: HC asks Lokayukta about details of probe against CM

November 5, 2024

Case posted to Nov. 26 Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court this morning directed the Mysuru Lokayukta Police to submit a progress report on their ongoing investigation into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) allocation of 14 sites in Vijayanagar to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, as compensation for her 3.16-acre land in Kesare. The…

Lokayukta probe into MUDA 50:50 site scam: CM Siddaramaiah summoned for questioning tomorrow
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Lokayukta probe into MUDA 50:50 site scam: CM Siddaramaiah summoned for questioning tomorrow

November 5, 2024

Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta Police in Mysuru for questioning tomorrow (Nov. 6) regarding alleged irregularities in the allocation of 14 compensatory sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to his wife, B.M. Parvathi. Lokayukta Superintendent of Police (SP) T.J. Udesh issued the notice, directing Siddaramaiah to appear at…

Four-day holiday rush fills city’s iconic sites
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Four-day holiday rush fills city’s iconic sites

November 4, 2024

Boosts local business; Mysore Palace retains status as the prime attraction Mysuru: With four consecutive holidays — Deepavali, Kannada Rajyotsava and the weekend — Mysuru transformed into a bustling hub of cultural and tourist activity. From Thursday Oct. 31 to Sunday Nov. 3, the city welcomed a massive wave of visitors, drawing in locals, people…

New row erupts in Mandya over Waqf Board claims
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New row erupts in Mandya over Waqf Board claims

November 4, 2024

Board claims ownership of Chandagalu Government School, Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi Temple in Mahadevapura Mandya: In a continuation of the ongoing dispute involving the Waqf Board in the State, a new controversy has emerged in Mandya. The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of lands belonging to a Government school in Chandagalu and the Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi…

Old DC Office to house Kannada Museum: CM
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Old DC Office to house Kannada Museum: CM

November 3, 2024

Mysuru: The debate over the future of the Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office, historically known as ‘Attara Kacheri’ during the British era, has ended with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement to transform the building into a Kannada Museum. Previously, proposals included converting it into a ‘War Museum and Defence Library and Research Centre’ or a museum…

Cracker of business this Deepavali for vendors
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Cracker of business this Deepavali for vendors

November 3, 2024

Mysuru: This year’s Deepavali was cheerful for the vendors and wholesalers as they recorded a massive business compared to previous two years. Deepavali being one of the important festivals to Hindu community, people were seen thronging shops at various locations across the city to purchase crackers. The sale of crackers was such that, most of…

Weed warfare: NGO clears invasive threats in Bandipur
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Weed warfare: NGO clears invasive threats in Bandipur

November 3, 2024

Junglescapes Charitable Trust targets 500 acres of forests in Gopalaswamy Betta, Kundakere zones Invasive species such as Senna spectabilis and Lantana are wreaking havoc on the forest ecosystem and diminishing grazing opportunities for herbivores. In response, the Junglescapes Charitable Trust of Bengaluru is diligently uprooting these threats as part of a crucial forest restoration initiative….

Rush for Crackers
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Rush for Crackers

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: As Deepavali approaches, the sale of firecrackers has surged in Mysuru, with bustling wholesale cracker stalls drawing large crowds. This morning, shoppers flocked to the Hebbal Industrial Area, eager to purchase their festive supplies. While a few stalls are set up at J.K. Grounds, J.L.B. Road, Kuvempunagar, Lalitha Mahal Road and Boothale Pitch, they…

DKS hints Govt. considering changes in ‘Shakti’ Scheme
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DKS hints Govt. considering changes in ‘Shakti’ Scheme

October 31, 2024

No proposal to discontinue the free bus travel scheme: CM clarifies Bengaluru:  Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) hinted at potential changes to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women across the State. He claimed that some women commuters have expressed a preference to pay for their tickets, despite the scheme’s goal…

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