Mysuru: Taking on the Congress over corruption, maladministration, rising prices of essential commodities, services and taxes, diversion of SC/ST funds etc., the BJP launched its nearly month long (covering 16 days) Janaakrosha Yatra from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s home district Mysuru on Monday. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, after performing puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hill,…
Contractor harassed for Rs. 1.45 lakh bribe to clear dues for five canal works completed in 2022 Mysuru: The Mysuru Lokayukta Police have arrested the Executive Engineer and Accounts Superintendent of the Nanjangud Sub-Division of Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Limited (CNNL) while they were accepting a bribe of Rs. 1,45,000 from a contractor to clear pending…
Mysuru: Initially, the bribe amount demanded by the CNNL officials — Executive Engineer Kaveri Ranganath and Accounts Superintendent Uma Mahesh — was Rs. 1,45,000, roughly 6 percent of the pending Rs. 23,10,000 bill. However, the Executive Engineer and the Accounts Superintendent later allegedly insisted that contractor Abdul Aziz pay 10 percent, raising the demand to…
Chamarajanagar: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, a member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, has laid claim to nearly 5,135 acres of private land in Chamarajanagar district. She stated that she has credible information indicating the Chamarajanagar District Administration is planning to convert several villages containing Royal Family properties into revenue villages. In a letter dated Mar….
Mysuru: Sri Srikanteshwaraswamy Pancha Maharathotsava will be held at Nanjangud tomorrow (Apr. 9). The Gowthama Pancha Maharathotsava begins from Sri Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple in the auspicious Meena Lagna between 5 am and 5.40 am. The district administration is all set to host the annual car festival, commonly called as Dodda Jathre, with adequate arrangements in place…
Mysuru: The two-day Hi Life Brides, a Bridal Couture Jewellery and Accessories Exhibition, was inaugurated at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in city yesterday. The expo will conclude at 9 pm today. The exhibition showcases famous designer dresses, lehengas, sarees and modern gowns along with unique jewellery. Prospective brides can choose high-end designer dresses according to…
Mysuru: Dadi Ratan Mohiniji, the Administrative Head of the Brahma Kumaris, passed away in the wee hours of today at Ahmedabad. She was 101. Born on Mar. 25, 1925 at Hyderabad, Sindh, Dadiji dedicated her life to spiritual service from a tender age. Her unwavering commitment and profound knowledge has guided countless souls across the…
Mysuru: About 500 people were screened for kidney-related diseases during the free kidney screening camp held at Sigma Hospital in city on Sunday. The camp was inaugurated by the member of the erstwhile Mysore royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar and MLA K. Harishgowda in the presence of President of Vishwa Shanthi Samsthe Dr. Murthy, who…
KRS: Three children of a same family were drowned in a pond at Chikkayarahalli village at the North Bank of KRS yesterday evening. The deceased children are Sonu (17), Simran (16) and Siddiq (9), all residents of Ghousianagar in Mysuru. It is learnt that the children, along with their family, had come to their relative’s…
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