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Hon. Doctorate conferred
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Hon. Doctorate conferred

October 10, 2025

Ex-MLC and former CITB Chairman D. Madegowda (Mane Madegowda) of Mysuru, who was conferred with Honorary Doctorate degree by Bangalore University at its 60th Convocation held at Jnanajyothi Auditorium of Central College, Bengaluru, on Wednesday, seen with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar.

NAREDCO confers Lifetime Achievement Award on D. Madegowda
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NAREDCO confers Lifetime Achievement Award on D. Madegowda

May 26, 2025

Mysuru: Former MLC D. Madegowda was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) at a ceremony  held at a private hotel on KRS Road in city on Saturday. Madegowda was presented with the award for his enormous contributions as the Chairman of City Improvement Trust Board (CITB – now…

‘Just name change won’t help unless officials change mindset’
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‘Just name change won’t help unless officials change mindset’

May 17, 2025

Former CITB Chairman D. Madegowda on Govt. forming ‘Mysuru Development Authority’ Mysuru: Reacting to the Government’s decision to rename the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) as the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), former City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) Chairman D. Madegowda said that a mere name change does not equate to public welfare. True reform, he…

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American dream buster Donald Trump strikes!

April 15, 2025

America’s history shall henceforth be divided into two new chronological periods in place of the old BC and AC (now CE). That is BT and AT. Let me help you. It means the period before Donald Trump (BT) and the period after Donald Trump (AT). Americans may forget Christ for calculating the period or designating…

Former CITB Chief D. Madegowda feted for visionary urban development
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Former CITB Chief D. Madegowda feted for visionary urban development

April 14, 2025

“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
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A champion of societal welfare, says former PM Deve Gowda

April 14, 2025

Mysuru: 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
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Grand chariot procession

April 14, 2025

Mysuru: 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
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Former MLC D. Madegowda to be felicitated in city on Apr. 13

April 8, 2025

Mysuru: 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
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Book FIR against those cheating MUDA: Snehamayi Krishna

December 4, 2024

Former 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
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Grand event marks 75th anniversary of YHAI, Gangothri Unit

October 23, 2024

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…

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