Mysore/Mysuru: An audit of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has revealed startling findings: In addition to massive corruption through the arbitrary allocation of thousands of sites at 50:50 ratio, disregarding rules and laws, officials have also mismanaged regular operations, exposing their complete disregard for accountability. Auditing various departments is the annual task of Karnataka…
RTI activist accuses CM’s wife of forgery; Police complaint filed
August 28, 2024KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana counters allegations; says activist’s supporters demanded Rs. 100 crore for silence Mysore/Mysuru: Right to Information (RTI) activist Snehamayi Krishna has lodged a complaint at Lakshmipuram Police Station this morning, accusing CM Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana and others, of fabricating and tampering with documents. ASI Srinivasa has received…
Actor Darshan to Ballari Jail
August 28, 2024Mysuru/Bengaluru: Following the revelation of VIP treatment enjoyed by murder accused Sandalwood actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, that came to be known after the photo of the actor chilling with rowdy-sheeters in the precincts of Parappana Agrahara Jail went viral, the Magistrate of 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Court gave approval on Tuesday, for the application…
Four years on, mobile phone jammer defunct
August 27, 2024Glaring loopholes in checking mobile phones at Mysuru Central Prison sparks concern Mysore/Mysuru: It’s been four years since the mobile phone jammer installed at Mysuru Central Prison stopped working and despite the growing need for stringent security measures, no action has been taken to restore it. The importance of a functioning mobile jammer has become…
Rs. 32 crore lost to cyber criminals in seven months
August 27, 2024Between January and July 2024, 61 cyber crime cases registered in Mysuru city Mysore/Mysuru: A staggering 61 cyber crime cases were registered in the city between January and July 2024, with victims losing a total of Rs. 32 crore to online fraudsters, revealed City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar. Addressing the media at her office yesterday,…
AI-based speed cameras on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: Motorists use camera detector app to duck penalties, FIR
August 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a blend of ingenuity and technology, some motorists on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway (National Highway 275) are using a mobile app to dodge penalties and avoid having a First Information Report (FIR) filed against them. The app in question, ‘Radar Speed Camera Detector,’ identifies speed cameras installed along the Highway, allowing drivers to…
Devotees sleep on roads & open spaces around Nanjangud Temple
August 26, 2024For years, devotees have been dropping letters in Hundi requesting the temple administration for basic amenities… but in vain Mysore/Mysuru: The renowned Srikanteshwara Swami Temple in Nanjangud, often called the Temple Town or Dakshina Kashi, generates an annual revenue of more than Rs. 30 crore from devotees’ offerings. Yet, the same devotees are left to…
Wayanad landslide tragedy: Fur and feather survivors seek their missing caretakers
August 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In the aftermath of the devastating landslides in Chooralmala and Mundakkai villages of Wayanad district, Kerala, the sight of domestic animals searching for their lost owners is enough to bring anyone to tears. Even days after the disaster, these creatures roam the desolate landscape, haunted by the memories of those who once cared for…
Jail or Resort ?!
August 26, 2024Murder accused actor Darshan seen relaxing with cigarette and coffee in prison; Video call from prison goes viral Bengaluru: Seven officials of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru have been suspended following an investigation into a viral photograph and video showing Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa receiving what appears to be special treatment while in custody….
Murders for insurance money: Businessman held for staging murder of lookalike in Hassan
August 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A businessman has been arrested in Gandasi Police Station limits of Arasikere taluk in Hassan district for orchestrating the murder of his lookalike to claim Rs. 2 crore insurance money by staging his own death as an accident. To claim the money, he had killed his lookalike. Police are now searching for other individuals…















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