Lokayukta officers accused of deliberately slowing down probe by bowing to political pressure Mysuru: The ongoing Lokayukta investigation into MUDA site scam has taken a new twist, with Lokayukta officials being accused of deliberately slowing down probe under pressure from influential figures in State Government. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi, brother-in-law B.M. Mallikarjunaswamy,…
MUDA case: HC likely to hear CBI probe plea on Oct. 21
October 15, 2024Mysuru: A petition has been filed in the High Court seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged MUDA scam involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family. Sources informed Star of Mysore that advocate Vasant Kumar, representing activist Snehamayi Krishna, submitted the petition in the last week of September 2024, and the case is expected to…
MUDA 50:50 site scam: Complainant urges Lokayukta to interrogate CM and his wife
October 14, 2024Mysuru: Social activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites scam, has submitted a 25-page document to Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh, urging him to interrogate Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife. The submission provides key evidence to be gathered and includes a questionnaire for the investigating agency, adding pressure…
Rare Camaraderie!
October 13, 2024Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sharing a word with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, at the inauguration of Torchlight Parade at the grounds in Bannimantap in city on Saturday.
MUDA 50:50 site scam: Accused 3, 4 appear before Lokayukta
October 10, 2024Mysuru: The Lokayukta SP Office on Dewan’s Road became a hive of activity this morning as B.M. Mallikarjunaswamy and J. Devaraju arrived for questioning regarding the allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, under the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) controversial 50:50 land allotment scheme. J. Devaraju is listed as Accused…
MUDA 50:50 site scam: Accused No. 3, 4 to appear before Lokayukta tomorrow
October 9, 2024Mysuru: In a significant development in the Mysuru Lokayukta Police investigation regarding the allocation of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, under the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) 50:50 land allotment scheme, the Lokayukta Police have summoned Accused No. 4, J. Devaraju, for questioning tomorrow (Oct. 10). This inquiry pertains to the…
ED ramps up probe; seeks documents from MUDA
October 8, 2024Lokayukta Police likely to summon CM Siddaramaiah, wife Parvathi and others for questioning after Dasara Mysuru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has ramped up its investigation into the controversial allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi, by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The sites have now voluntarily been returned to MUDA. In…
Caste Census Report to be placed before Cabinet on Oct. 18: CM
October 8, 2024Bengaluru: Moving a step ahead on the Socio-Economic-Educational Survey, also known as Caste Census, years after it was presented to the Government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that the Report will be placed in the Cabinet meeting on Oct.18. Speaking to mediapersons after meeting Ministers and Legislators from Other Backward Communities (OBC), Siddaramaiah said…
Relief to CM from Lokayukta questions likely until Dasara
October 6, 2024Mysuru: The Lokayukta Police have intensified their investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 ratio alternative sites allotment scam, following an FIR filed by the anti-corruption agency against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi and others for the illegal allocation of 14 sites. Given the current circumstances, it appears Siddaramaiah may…
State Award for Ashvini Ranjan, Founder-Trustee, Pratham Mysore
October 6, 2024Bengaluru: Ashvini Ranjan, Founder-Trustee of Pratham Mysore, an NGO dedicated to improving the learning abilities of rural children since 2002, was conferred with the prestigious State Award on the occasion of World Senior Citizens Day celebrations at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presided over the event and presented the award to Ranjan in…














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