Special Court for People’s Representatives has directed Lokayukta to submit report by Dec. 24 Mysuru: Seven days are left for the Lokayukta Police to submit their investigation report into the case of 50:50 sites scam at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the prime accused, to the Special Court for…
Jayanagar Park structure razed amid public outcry
December 18, 2024Rs. 21 lakh spent on construction; concerns raised over blatant misuse of public funds Mysuru: Responding to public outcry against an illegal structure within a park, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has begun demolishing a ‘senior citizens’ relaxation structure’ — a cottage-style building — constructed in violation of regulations inside a small park on 2nd…
‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill tabled in Lok Sabha
December 17, 2024New Delhi: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced a Constitutional Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha this morning to implement ‘One Nation, One Election‘ (ONOE), a proposal for simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. Arjun Ram Meghwal moved for the introduction of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, popularly known as the ONOE Bill,…
Holenarasipur Tahsildar calls out Govt. job drudgery
December 17, 2024‘Even pani-puri, gobi manchurian vendors lead more happy life than Government employees’ Hassan: The mounting work pressure faced by Government officials, often confined to private discussions among bureaucrats, came to light when a Tahsildar openly shared his grievances. K.K. Krishnamurthy, the Tahsildar of Holenarasipur in Hassan district, expressed his dissatisfaction during the induction ceremony of…
‘Vriksha Mata’ Tulsi Gowda passes away at 86
December 17, 2024Uttara Kannada: ‘Vriksha Mata’ Tulsi Gowda, renowned for her environmental contributions, has passed away at the age of 86. Tulsi, who was suffering from age-related ailments, breathed her last yesterday at her residence in Honnalli, Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district. She is survived by her children Subraya and Soni. Last rites will be held…
11-day Flower Show at Mysore Palace from Dec. 21
December 16, 2024Mysuru: The annual Flower Show will be held at the iconic Mysore Palace from Dec. 21 to Dec. 31, 2024, offering visitors an exquisite experience of nature’s artistry. Organised by the Mysore Palace Board, this annual event — tenth this year — will feature a dazzling array of flowers, innovative floral models and cultural highlights….
Twist to Rs. 150 crore allegation against B.Y. Vijayendra: Siddaramaiah’s statement is false, says Anwar Manippady
December 16, 2024‘Not BJP but Congress leaders offered money to stay silent on Waqf Board land encroachments’ Mangaluru: A day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged that State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra offered Rs. 150 crore to Anwar Manippady, the then Chairman of the Karnataka State Minorities Commission, to remain silent on the encroachment of Waqf Board properties,…
Grand Hanumanthotsava procession held in Hunsur
December 16, 2024Hunsur: The 30th Hanumanthotsava, organised by the Hanumanthotsava Committee and Anjanadri Trust, was celebrated with immense enthusiasm and the cheers of thousands of devotees yesterday in Hunsur. The festivities began at 11 am at Ranganatha Layout, where MLA G.D. Harish Gowda, former MLA H.P. Manjunath, former MP Pratap Simha, A.C. Vijayakumar, Srirama Sene State President…
City’s War Memorial to be completed by 2025 R-Day
December 15, 2024Final polishing work underway for granite slabs; engraving work next Mysuru: The construction of the War Memorial at the NCC Parade Grounds near the old Deputy Commissioner’s Office along Mysuru-Hunsur Road in the city has reached its final stage. Work has begun to polish the slabs, which will complete the War Memorial in time for…
MUDA 50:50 sites scam: Ex-Corporator accused of forging documents
December 15, 2024BJP’s M.C. Ramesh accused of amassing property worth Rs. 12.60 crore for a mere Rs. 37 lakh Mysuru: Even as investigations into the site allotment scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) are under progress from Lokayukta, Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Justice P.N. Desai One-Man Commission, fresh cases of fraudulent allotments continue to surface….
Recent Comments