Mysuru: Even before the onset of summer season, the sweltering heat in the city indicates that the summer has set in advance in the ongoing month of February. As per the weather forecast for the current year, summer season begins in the month of March and exists till the end of May. To add credence…
Probe into CM’s MUDA 50:50 sites case: Lokayukta submits interim 8,000-page ‘B’ Report
February 20, 2025Mysuru: The Mysuru Lokayukta Police, investigating the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) site allotment case, have cleared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi, and two others of any wrongdoing, citing a ‘lack of evidence.’ An interim 8,000-page ‘B’ report was submitted by Lokayukta Superintendent of Police (SP) T.J. Udesh, the Investigation Officer, to the…
Lokayukta Police compromised their integrity: Complainant
February 20, 2025Mysuru: The legal battle in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 site allotment case is far from over. RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family, has vowed to continue his fight in the Courts to ensure the accused are held accountable. In response to the…
Milk price to increase by Rs. 5 per litre after State Budget
February 20, 2025Bengaluru: Consumers in Karnataka will have to brace for an increase in milk prices, as the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has decided to hike the price of Nandini milk by Rs. 5 per litre. The new rates will come into effect immediately after the State Budget on Mar. 7. As per revised pricing structure, the…
25-minute-long advertisements before movie screening: Mysuru Advocate sues PVR Cinemas for wasting time & wins case
February 19, 2025Bengaluru/Mysuru: A Bengaluru Consumer Court has ruled that PVR Cinemas and INOX (now merged with PVR) must ensure movie tickets display the actual start time of films, excluding commercial advertisements. The Court also directed PVR Cinemas to pay Rs. 20,000 to the complainant for mental distress and inconvenience, reimburse Rs. 8,000 for legal expenses and…
DCs to face action if illegal layouts emerge, warns CM
February 19, 2025Siddaramaiah orders revenue generation from unauthorised properties with B-Khata in three months Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a stern warning that Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Urban Planning Authorities will be held accountable if unauthorised layouts emerge anywhere in the State, with strict legal action to follow. He emphasised that unauthorised settlements and sites have…
Now, pay 10 times more for birth, death certificates
February 19, 2025Mysuru: Residents of Karnataka, already grappling with increased bus and metro fares, now face an additional financial burden as the State Government has significantly raised fees for birth and death certificates. The hike comes as part of amendments to the Karnataka Birth and Death Registration Rules. Birth and death certificates are essential documents for families,…
MCC sets Feb. 25 deadline for e-Aasthi document corrections
February 18, 2025Property owners can access draft e-Aasthi records online Mysuru: Property owners within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits can now view and download a draft copy of their e-Aasthi certificate by entering their property details on http://aasthikanaja.karnatakasmartcity.in/kmf24/ MCC Commissioner Shaikh Asif Tanveer announced this in a press note following directions to all Urban Local Bodies…
CM to present his 16th State Budget on Mar. 7
February 18, 2025Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that the forthcoming State Budget will not burden the common man, with key considerations focused on alleviating the impact of inflation. Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, confirmed that the Budget session will begin on March 3, with the Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 to be presented…
Suggestions to Conserve Chamundi Hill Ecosystem
February 18, 2025A Ropeway would reduce vehicle movement to the Hilltop and the Chamundi Hill Temple By Dr. Kodira A. Kushalapa, IFS (Retd.) We, the citizens of Mysuru are fortunate to have a large area of Reserve Forest (RF) within the city limits, with a variety of plants, trees and grasses, absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, providing…















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