City NGO Public Cause writes to State Chief Secretary Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-based Public Cause, an organisation for ventilating the common problems of the people, has written to State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh accusing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) of being nonchalant to retain its land at Survey No. 93 in Nachanahallipalya Layout in city. In…
Amusement Park to come up at KRS with co-operation of farmers and locals: Deputy CM
August 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Water Resources Minister, said that the proposed Disneyland-type Amusement Park will come up at KRS Dam’s Brindavan Gardens in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, with the co-operation of farmers and locals as the project is expected to benefit tourism and boost local economy. Speaking to press persons…
Congress’ Janandolana Rally and BJP-JD(S)’ Convention in city: Traffic diversion today, tomorrow
August 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With Congress party holding Janandolana Convention today and the BJP-JD(S) holding its convention tomorrow, the Police have diverted traffic in city. Today from 4 pm to 8 pm Movement of KSRTC buses and other vehicles proceeding towards Bengaluru via Fountain Circle – Millennium (LIC) Circle – Link Road Junction – Old Mysuru-Bengaluru Road- Kempegowda…
MUDA allots Rs. 4 crore site for just Rs. 3.3 lakh !
August 8, 2024Issues sale deed, full ownership of 50×80 ft. site facing Ring Road in Hanchya-Sathagalli Mysore/Mysuru: In a blatant act of obvious venal official misconduct, officials from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) have attracted national attention for their large-scale irregularities and corruption, allotting thousands of sites on a dubious 50:50 basis. In the latest instance…
MUDA site assured for Pulwama martyr’s widow
August 8, 2024MUDA Commissioner Raghunandan to discuss in next Board meeting Mysore/Mysuru: Following the publication of the report “MUDA Denies Site to Pulwama Martyr’s Widow” in Star of Mysore on Aug. 5, which highlighted how MUDA officers denied a site to the widow of a martyred soldier despite the Government’s direction, MUDA Commissioner A.N. Raghunandan has assured…
Traffic signal lights off: Chaos at major Junctions, Circles
August 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chaos and confusion is being witnessed at major Junctions and Circles in the city, as most of the traffic signal lights have stopped functioning since a few days, severely inconveniencing motorists, especially during peak hours in the morning. In the absence of signals, vehicle riders are moving in a haphazard manner, missing accidents by…
100 gram heartbreak!
August 7, 2024Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Paris: India’s dream of winning a gold medal in women’s wrestling at the Paris Olympics was shattered this morning as Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the finals of women’s freestyle 50kg event. The reason for her disqualification was that Vinesh Phogat was overweight by 100 grams. She was scheduled to take on…
Fresh complaint against CM over 2008 land denotification
August 7, 2024Land in question is 1.39-acres under survey number 205/2 Uttanahalli village Bengaluru: RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a complaint with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot seeking a probe against CM Siddaramaiah over his alleged role in irregularities in the denotification of land allotted to the poor beneficiaries in Mysuru way back in 2008. The complaint, filed…
Harangi Dam Left Bank Canal damaged before completion
August 7, 2024Kushalnagar: The Left Bank Canal of the Harangi Reservoir, a crucial water source in the Cauvery Basin, is collapsing at multiple points even before its modernisation work is complete. This alarming development raises serious concerns about the construction quality. The modernisation project, costing Rs. 49.75 crore, aims to enhance the canal’s infrastructure to supply over…
MUDA site allotment scam – CM’s Prosecution: All eyes on Guv’s next move
August 6, 2024Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is expected to respond soon to the Cabinet resolution urging him to reject activist T.J. Abraham’s request for the prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment scam. The BJP and JD(S) are pressing for the prosecution. The Governor returned from New Delhi yesterday,…















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