Ah, behold the whimsical tale of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), a veritable comedy of errors in the grand theatre of urban planning ! As we eagerly await the spectacle of their annual Budget presentation on Feb. 28, one cannot help but wonder: Yella OK, MUDA Beke? Last year’s Budget left Mysureans scratching their heads…
e-Aasthi now a must for property registration
February 23, 2024Will replace the present system of ‘paper or hand-written khata’ with electronic documents Bengaluru: Aiming to prevent illegal registration of properties in urban areas in the State, the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday passed the Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill which will replace the present system of ‘paper or handwritten khata’ with electronic documents. Revenue Minister Krishna…
Deal honestly with coffee growers and Bagar Hukum farmers
February 23, 2024By K.B. Ganapathy, Sr. Journalist Mysore/Mysuru: It is obvious when this subject of coffee growers and Bagar Hukum was discussed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly yesterday by the honourable members and the mention was made of Form 50, 53, 57 relating to the years of 1991, 1999 and 2018, one could assume that a large…
JD(S)-BJP seat-sharing pact finalised: Cardiologist Dr. C.N. Manjunath’s poll debut gets Amit Shah’s nod
February 23, 2024Hot contest expected between Dr. Manjunath and D.K Shivakumar’s brother and sitting MP D.K. Suresh in Bangalore Rural? Bengaluru: As anticipated, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given his consent for renowned cardiologist and former Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Dr. C.N. Manjunath, to test electoral waters in the upcoming…
Assembly passes Bill to form Chamundi Hill Authority
February 22, 2024Bengaluru: Months after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiated a proposal to establish the Chamundi Hill Development Authority aimed at fostering sustainable development of the Hill, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has granted approval for the formation of the Statutory Authority for the Hill Temple. ‘Sri Chamundeshwari Kshethra Abhivruddhi Pradhikara Bill-2024’ (Bill Number 10) was tabled by Ramalinga…
Mysuru Zoo translocates 40 spotted deer to Kali Reserve Forest
February 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: After successfully translocating over 52 spotted deer to the Arabithittu Reserve Forests and Wildlife Sanctuary in Hunsur, relocating more than 13 Indian Gaur to the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga, and transferring giraffes to both the Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru and the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park (Hampi Zoo), the…
Toxic garbage-burning smoke engulfs Vijayanagar Third Stage
February 22, 2024MCC blames Hootagalli CMC; Hootagalli CMC says not us but MCC and MUDA Mysore/Mysuru: While open dumping has remained a persistent concern in Mysuru over recent years, residents allege that garbage dumped at vast dump yards is set on fire during the night to expediently dispose of unsegregated waste. Over the past two days, residents…
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Fali S. Nariman passes away
February 21, 2024New Delhi: Eminent jurist and senior Supreme Court advocate Fali S. Nariman passed away at his Delhi home this morning. He was 95. He is survived by his son, former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, daughter-in-law Sanaya and daughter Anaheeta. His wife Bapsi Nariman passed away in 2020. The noted jurist was awarded…
Process on for election surveillance, monitoring
February 21, 2024Set up check-posts strategically across Mysuru instead of replicating previous locations: DC Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha elections round the corner, the Mysuru District Administration has initiated the establishment of checkpoint posts on National Highways, State Highways and other roads traversing the district, particularly those linking to neighbouring districts and States. “These checkpoint posts will…
Arun Yogiraj’s masterpiece at Mysore Medical College
February 21, 2024By Dr. Asha Shekar, Professor, Department of Physiology, MMC&RI As the nation commemorated the ‘Pran Pratishta’ ceremony of Ram Lalla (Balak Ram) idol in Ayodhya, sculpted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru, it is worth reflecting on his noteworthy connection with Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI). Notably, Yogiraj has gifted yet another remarkable creation…
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