Mysuru: The valedictory programme of the 75th anniversary of Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI), Gangothri Unit, Mysuru, was held at the auditorium of Negila Yogi Samaja Seva Trust in Jayanagar here recently. Established in 1949 by a group of 14 Professors, YHAI, the first Indian Youth Hostel in South Asia, has been providing affordable…
What is wrong with facing probe if you are not guilty?
September 25, 2024CM’s defiance will only further erode his moral standing: Former MLC D. Madegowda Mysuru: With the High Court ruling against him, former MLC D. Madegowda has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to face a probe if he truly believes he has maintained a clean image throughout his political career. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Madegowda stated…
‘Talakad Gangas started Dasara, not Vijayanagar kings’
September 18, 2024Mysuru: Gangas of Talakad are the inspiration behind Mysuru Dasara and not Vijayanagara Kingdom of Hampi, said Historian Dr. Talkad Chikkarangegowda. Presiding over the two-day national seminar on ‘Ganga Dynasties and Contributions to Karnataka Society and Culture’ organised by Department of History Studies and Research, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Muktagangothri, here recently, Chikkarangegowda said…
Provide ‘Mane Bhagya’: Former CITB Chairman D. Madegowda writes second letter to CM Siddaramaiah
September 10, 2024Mysuru: Former City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) Chairman D. Madegowda, popularly known as ‘Mane Madegowda’ for his crucial role in the ‘Asha Mandira’ housing project during his tenure, has written a second letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. In his first letter, dated Aug. 23, Madegowda —…
Multi-crore, Multi-dimensional MUDA Scam: ‘Ask Justice Santosh Hegde to investigate MUDA scam’
August 24, 2024Former CITB Chairman D. Madegowda writes an open letter to CM Siddaramaiah Mysore/Mysuru: The MUDA has already made national headlines due to the site allotment scam. The scam took an explosive turn with allegations that even Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife benefited in crores of rupees from these questionable allotments. Yet, no action has been taken…
‘1983 Chamundeshwari election was Sampathige Saval for us’
August 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In his letter, former MLC D. Madegowda says, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is a lucky politician. Here is the excerpts of the letter: “In the history of Karnataka politics, there has been no other politician as fortunate as you. Back in 1982, when you were a Taluk Panchayat member, you might not have even dreamed…
‘Those with plots must make way for needy’
July 26, 2024Mysuru has ample space, facilities and everyone has the right to live here, says former CITB Chairman D. Madegowda Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chairman of City Improvement Trust Board (CITB, now MUDA) D. Madegowda, popularly known as ‘Mane Madegowda’ for his role in launching the ‘Asha Mandira’ scheme, has affirmed that there are enough plots available in…
For whose benefit is MUDA’s Group Housing Project?
February 2, 2024A white paper on the Group Housing Project of MUDA, since the days of the legendary CITB Chairman D. Madegowda, should be published before the government clears the present DPR By K.B. Ganapathy, Senior Journalist Mysore/Mysuru: The information that the MUDA is launching a Group Housing Project in different layouts and in different phases is…
Former MLC D. Madegowda feted on his 81st birthday
June 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLC D. Madegowda, who is popularly known as ‘Mane Madegowda’ for his ‘Asha Mandira’ and other housing schemes under which scores of shelterless either got homes or sites, was felicitated by Yuva Grama Abhyudaya Samithi on his 81st birthday at his (Madegowda) residence in Kumbarakoppal here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, local leader…
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