BJP State Spokesperson M.G. Mahesh alleges a cover-up to shield CM Siddaramaiah Mysore/Mysuru: Reiterating the BJP’s demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the multi-crore scams involving site allotment and alternative site distribution under 50:50 scheme, where top politicians are beneficiaries, BJP State Spokesperson M.G. Mahesh stated that only the CBI can…
Revised wages for Government employees from Aug. 1
July 16, 2024Bengaluru: Even as the State Government Employees Association threatened to launch an indefinite strike from July 29 seeking fulfilment of its demands, the Siddaramaiah Government on Monday decided to implement the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission and the revised pay scale will come into effect from Aug.1. The State Cabinet, which met here yesterday…
Monsoon Session of State Legislature begins
July 15, 2024Bengaluru: The ten-day Monsoon Session of the State Legislature began here this morning, with the Opposition BJP-JD(S) combine all set to put the Government on the mat in respect of various alleged scams including MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) and Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDCL), which have been hitting the headlines…
Karnataka to release 8,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
July 15, 2024Bengaluru: After an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday, the Karnataka Government said it would release 8,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu. Last week, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed the State to release one tmcft of water (11,000 cusecs) daily to Tamil Nadu until July 31. “The overall opinion…
CM inaugurates renovated western side entry of Vidhana Soudha
July 15, 2024Bengaluru: Ahead of the commencement of monsoon session of Karnataka Legislature today, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the renovated western side entry door of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of power, here this morning. Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader, Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, CM’s Cabinet colleagues, Legislators and others were present on the occasion.
Vedike extends support to CM
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Hindulida Vargagala Jagruthi Vedike has extended its support to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. In round table conference held at a private hotel yesterday, the Vedike accused the BJP of conspiracy and added it was important to stand with Siddaramaiah and protest against the Opposition parties. Speaking on the occasion, Vedike…
Release of Cauvery water to TN: State to appeal against CWRC verdict
July 13, 2024CM calls for all party meet tomorrow Bengaluru: With Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee (CWRC) directing the Karnataka Government to release one TMC of water to Tamil Nadu every, Chief Minister Siddaramiaah said the State Government would move Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) against the verdict, here this morning. Addressing the media persons after presiding over…
Discarded grievances spark public outrage
July 13, 2024Many applications given at Chief Minister’s ‘thanksgiving’ event in Chamarajanagar thrown near the stage Chamarajanagar: While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah often warns district-level officers of stern action if they fail to resolve citizens’ grievances locally, many grievance applications given to the CM during his recent visit to Chamarajanagar were found discarded. Applications containing various grievances were…
Pro and anti-protests over scam in MUDA: High drama as BJP, Congress workers agitate in city
July 12, 2024Mysuru/ Bengaluru: High drama unfolded in the city this morning as BJP and Congress party workers staged protests and counter-protests at different venues over the controversy surrounding the scam at the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), turning the spotlight on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, whose wife, Parvathi, was allotted 14 sites by MUDA under the 50:50…
Cong. leader urges CM to introduce OTS for paying property tax
July 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: H. Tejaswi (Tejaswi V.H. Gowda), Spokesperson of Mysuru Rural District Congress Committee, has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to introduce One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for property tax payers and revoke imposition of fine and interest amount for the arrears. In a press release, Tejaswi has stated that, following COVID-19 pandemic that pushed many into…















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