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Defying law, construction resumes at Jayanagar Park
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Defying law, construction resumes at Jayanagar Park

October 27, 2024

Mysuru: After a two-year pause, construction has resumed inside a small park on 2nd Main Road in Jayanagar, flagrantly violating the Karnataka Parks, Play-Field, and Open Spaces (Preservation and Regulation) Act, 1985. In 2022, residents protested against the construction, forcing the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to halt the project. Now, the civic authorities have restarted…

Lokayukta Police question CM’s wife Parvathi for three hours
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Lokayukta Police question CM’s wife Parvathi for three hours

October 26, 2024

Mysuru: Mysuru Lokayukta Police yesterday questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. “Parvathi was summoned and questioning lasted over three hours,” confirmed Lokayukta Superintendent of Police T.J. Udesh. The Lokayukta Police had issued a notice requiring Parvathi to appear for questioning. She arrived…

Aahara Mela waste lingers at Maharaja’s College Grounds!
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Aahara Mela waste lingers at Maharaja’s College Grounds!

October 26, 2024

Mysuru: While the Mysuru District Minister proudly declared at a recent press meet that the Dasara Nada Habba from Oct. 3 to 12, 2024, was the grandest in 414 years, the District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) have egregiously failed to address the aftermath of the Aahara Mela (Food Mela) at Maharaja’s College…

Be ‘Baby-worthy’ Nation First !
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Be ‘Baby-worthy’ Nation First !

October 26, 2024

Last week the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu urged youngsters in their respective States to have more children. One said, have more than two, the other said have 16! But why? Vote bank. The remarks came after reports that the BJP-led Central government was planning to redraw Lok Sabha Constituencies based on…

Shell out more to see Mysore Palace
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Shell out more to see Mysore Palace

October 25, 2024

Tenfold price hike for foreigners from Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,000 sparks criticism  Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board has revised the entry fee for the Mysore Palace, with the new rates effective from this morning. Updated rate charts have been displayed near the ticket counters. According to a media release by Palace Board Deputy Director…

Monkey causes havoc at City Railway Station
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Monkey causes havoc at City Railway Station

October 25, 2024

Authorities cite protocols as primate bites passengers, auto drivers   Mysuru: A Rhesus monkey spotted in Mysuru in June has become a nuisance at City Railway Station, biting passengers travelling to their destinations. This morning, the monkey bit an auto driver on the hand, necessitating a hospital visit for treatment and vaccination. Passengers, along with auto…

Road caves in at Metagalli
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Road caves in at Metagalli

October 25, 2024

Mysuru: A portion of the road, next to a park at Mathuranagar on KRS Road in Metagalli caved-in all of a sudden yesterday evening. The caved-in portion is about 4 ft. wide and about 7 ft. deep. MCC Zone 5 officials, who reached the spot, conducted an inspection and placed poles around the caved-in portion…

Lokayukta probe into MUDA 50:50 site scam:  Ex-Minister B.N. Bachegowda questioned in Bengaluru home
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Lokayukta probe into MUDA 50:50 site scam:  Ex-Minister B.N. Bachegowda questioned in Bengaluru home

October 24, 2024

He had written a note to his Principal Secretary regarding land on Survey No. 464 in Kesare, Mysuru Mysuru: The high-profile Mysuru Lokayukta Police investigation into the massive Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 alternative site allotment scam, involving the alleged illegal allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, has extended…

Dazzling Dasara illumination ends
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Dazzling Dasara illumination ends

October 24, 2024

Mysuru: Mysuru’s enchanting Dasara illumination came to a close last night, marking the end of a dazzling display that has bathed the city in festive lights. The electrifying spectacle, executed by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), captivated lakhs of spectators, injecting a vibrant festive spirit into the hearts of residents and tourists alike. The youth…

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