“Mane Mane Madegowda” felicitation volume released by Seers and Legislators Mysuru: Former MLC D. Madegowda, affectionately known as ‘Mane Mane Madegowda’ was honoured and accorded a warm felicitation at Kalamandira in city last evening. A senior politician, former Chairman of City Improvement Trust Board (CITB, now Mysuru Urban Development Authority), and a respected elder of…
A champion of societal welfare, says former PM Deve Gowda
April 14, 2025Mysuru: In a message, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda described ex-MLC D. Madegowda as a simple, noble-hearted and cultured individual whose work he has admired both personally and politically for decades. “Madegowda is known for his dedication, integrity and visionary leadership, contributing immensely to Mysuru’s urban growth. His service extended beyond MUDA to institutions…
Grand chariot procession
April 14, 2025Mysuru: Before the felicitation ceremony, former MLC D. Madegowda was taken in a grand procession through the city in a beautifully decorated chariot. Seated alongside his wife K.S. Nagarathna Madegowda and granddaughter Sadhana, he was escorted with deep reverence to Kalamandira, where the event unfolded. The chant “Ughé Made Gowdruge” echoed throughout the procession, underscoring…
Former MLC D. Madegowda to be felicitated in city on Apr. 13
April 8, 2025Mysuru: D. Madegowda, former City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) Chairman and former MLC, who is still fondly and gratefully remembered as ‘Mane Madegowda’ by beneficiaries who received sites and houses in Mysuru at very affordable prices, will be felicitated by his admirers at a function titled ‘Ughe Madegowdruge’ to be held at Kalamandira in city…
Book FIR against those cheating MUDA: Snehamayi Krishna
December 4, 2024Former MLC D. Madegowda seeks stringent system to curb frauds in MUDA land allocation Mysuru: RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna has urged the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner to file a Police complaint against individuals who allegedly created fake documents to deceive MUDA. He also called for immediate fencing and the installation of MUDA signboards…
Grand event marks 75th anniversary of YHAI, Gangothri Unit
October 23, 2024Mysuru: 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…
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