The Karnataka Government’s recent handling of the Bill mandating reservations for Kannadigas in the private sector has been nothing short of chaotic. On Monday, the Bill was approved. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proudly announced it. By Wednesday, it was scrapped, only to be slated for further discussion on Thursday. This flip-flopping is not how…
Second Ashada Friday: Chamundi Hill temple fruitfully decorated
July 19, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Braving intermittent rains, devotees thronged Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill to have darshan of Goddess Chamundeshwari on the second Ashada Friday this morning. Puja rituals commenced as early as 3.30 am and the temple was thrown open to devotees at 6 am. In spite of steady rains, which is giving no respite to Mysureans…
Rain batters Kodagu
July 19, 2024Madikeri: Heavy torrential rain accompanied by gusty winds has thrown normal life out of gear in Kodagu district over the last few days. To make matters worse, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains. Schools, colleges and Anganwadis have been shut today as a precautionary measure. As per the data released…
Delayed return of MUDA probe team causes confusion
July 19, 2024City services in limbo; public concern grows over incomplete investigations Mysore/Mysuru: The Inquiry Committee formed by the State Government, under senior IAS Officer R. Venkatachalapathy, Commissioner of Urban Development Authorities and Town and Country Planning, to probe the MUDA land scams, has still not resumed its investigation after departing for Bengaluru last Friday (July 12)….
11.40 feet more to go…
July 18, 2024KRS Dam water level is at 113.40 feet now as against a maximum level of 124.80 feet; expected to rise with continued heavy rains Mandya: The water level of the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagar) Reservoir in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya district crossed 113.40 feet this morning at 8 am, with an inflow of 36,772 cusecs….
Implementing National Green Tribunal order: MCC aims to make city plastic-free from Aug. 30
July 18, 2024Zone-3 leads the initiative; 5-kg and 10-kg cloth bags to be distributed by Aug. 15 Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is set to implement the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) orders to ban single-use plastics in Mysuru, starting Aug. 30, 2024. This bold initiative aims to make Mysuru a plastic-free city. Though the plan applies…
MGP demands publication of CA site allotment data
July 18, 2024Calls to implement T.M. Vijaya Bhaskar’s report; wants MUDA to be restructured to serve poor Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has demanded the publication of the list of all Civic Amenities (CA) sites given away within the Mysuru city limits by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The demand comes in the wake of irregularities…
MUDA land scam probe: Progress or play-acting?
July 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Doubts have begun to arise regarding the direction of the investigation into the allocation of valuable plots in prestigious layouts in Mysuru city. These plots were distributed as compensation for land used without acquisition, in a 50:50 ratio, in violation of rules. By arbitrarily allocating 4,500 to 5,000 plots, a loss amounting to thousands…
Poor lighting at Lava-Kusha Park leaves walkers worried
July 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Evening and morning walkers at the Lava-Kusha Park on Lalithadri Road in Kuvempunagar are increasingly worried about the lack of proper lighting facilities. Despite the park being well-maintained over the years through the efforts of walkers, officials and elected representatives, the current inadequate lighting issues are causing significant problems. The park is open to…
Anywhere Registration in Mysuru from August
July 17, 2024Bengaluru: Come August, the property registration will be a hassle-free process, with the State Government, all set to introduce a new system- Anywhere Registration in Mysuru and in surrounding districts too. Under this new system, those dealing with properties in Mysuru district, can register the same in any of the Sub-Registrar offices in the same…
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