‘50:50 rule came into effect at MUDA in 2015, during Siddaramaiah’s previous tenure as Chief Minister’ Bengaluru: The BJP has released audio recordings and documents to challenge Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s claim that the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) passed a resolution in the BJP rule to allot sites on a 50:50 basis to his wife,…
‘Need marks cards or certificates? Just send them to Haveri University’
August 31, 2024MLC Vishwanath slams transfer of former MUDA Commissioner; calls it a mockery of justice Mysuru: Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Adagur H. Vishwanath has launched a scathing attack on the recent transfer of former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar to the position of Registrar at Haveri University. In a sarcastic jibe,…
‘Which powerful Minister shielding corrupt officers?’
August 31, 2024Urban Development Minister destroyed 150 files related to MUDA land scam: MLA Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa questioned why the State Government has not taken disciplinary action against KAS officers (G.T. Dinesh Kumar and Dr. D.B. Natesh) for their alleged role in the MUDA site allotment scam. He specifically pointed out the lack of action…
St. Philomena’s College holds 10th Convocation
August 31, 2024611 graduates receive degrees Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College, an autonomous institute affiliated to University of Mysore, held its 10th Convocation on Thursday at the College’s indoor stadium. In all, 409 graduates and 202 postgraduates received their degree certificates. Additionally, 48 graduates were honoured with gold medals for their academic achievements. M.F. Febin, Business Head, College…
Guruve Nimage Sharanu & Hacchhevu Kannadada Deepa books released
August 31, 2024Mysuru: Senior Writer Nadoja Baragur Ramachandrappa expressed concern that excessive use of technology has resulted in academic inequalities in schools. He was speaking after releasing two books written by Dr. P.V. Nagaraj — ‘Guruve Nimage Sharanu’ and ‘Hacchhevu Kannadada Deepa’ — at a programme organised at Maharani’s Commerce and Management College for Women on Valmiki…
BSP stages protest against diversion of SCSP/TSP funds for Congress guarantees
August 31, 2024Mysuru: Strongly condemning the diversion of SCSP/TSP funds for other purposes by the State Congress Government, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) staged a demonstration at Ambedkar Circle in Gandhinagar here yesterday. Accusing the Government of diverting SC/ST funds for implementation of its guarantee schemes, the protesters maintained that the Congress which came to power by…
Weaponising Constitution for political gains: A very deceptive game
August 31, 2024Lok Sabha election-2024 has established that caste and larger caste-based reservations are more important than all-round economic development or national interests; that corruption is a non-issue in politics; that dynasty is still relevant in democracy; that honesty in political life is irrelevant; that secularism cannot overcome the deep-rooted religious commitments, rather it has helped in…
Temple Road – KRS Road traffic signal non-functional
August 31, 2024Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the continued non-functioning of the traffic signal at the junction of KRS Road and Vontikoppal Temple Road, despite my earlier complaint. Along with my letter to the editor of SOM dated 30.7.2024, I had also written to the V.V. Mohalla Traffic Police Station. The station…
Paris Paralympics – 2024: Shooter Avani Lekhara wins gold
August 31, 2024Paris: India’s Avani Lekhara made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics yesterday by successfully defending her women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 title, becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Games’ history. Lekhara, the Indian para-shooter, scored 249.7 in the final, setting a new Paralympic record and breaking her own…
KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20: Warriors, Tigers eye for a final berth
August 31, 2024Bengaluru: The much awaited semi-final clash between Mysore Warriors and Hubli Tigers will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru this evening. Warriors, inspired by their skipper Karun Nair, who has been in a scintillating form this season, finished second in the points table with 12 points winning six out of their 10…















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