Mysore/Mysuru: R. Raghu (Kautilya), President of State BJP OBC Morcha, has alleged that the large scale irregularities to the tune of Rs.2,500 crore has occurred in relation to allotment of about 5,000 sites under 50:50 ratio at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), which is bigger than the recently unearthed scam at Karnataka Mahrashi Valmiki Scheduled…
SIT to probe MUDA scam
June 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following revelations of a massive scam in MUDA, the State Government is gearing up for an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Sources disclosed to Star of Mysore this morning that discussions are underway at the Secretary level to form an SIT aimed at uncovering decades-long malpractices within MUDA, formerly CITB. Chief Minister…
MUDA: A Tale of Dysfunction & Failure
June 29, 2024The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is back in the news and as always, for the wrong reasons. This time, for corruption of three varieties — The 50:50 ratio site distribution scandal, the e-auction scandal and the Civic Amenities (CA) site scandal. At the risk of being repetitive, I have to republish my recent observations…
Kukkarahalli Lake Rejuvenation | MUDA’s DPR deal with INTACH bound by law: DC
June 26, 2024Certain vested interests questioning Rs. 63.80 lakh DPR contract to create doubts among residents Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has clarified that the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) decision to assign the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the rejuvenation of Kukkarahalli Lake to New Delhi-based Indian National Trust for…
Stop 50:50 distribution of sites to land losers
June 25, 2024Rampant complaints of violation in MUDA: MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda orders Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar to… Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a different stand from previous BJP Government’s policy, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Chairman K. Marigowda has directed MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar to stop the process for distribution of sites as per 50:50 ratio. The violation…
Private Layouts will be handed over to CMCs, TPs: MUDA Chairman
June 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: K. Marigowda, Chairman of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), has said that steps will be taken to hand over the Private Layouts handed over to MUDA to respective City Municipal Councils (CMCs) and Town Panchayats (TPs). He was speaking to media persons after inspecting Somanathanagar and other localities, along with a team of MUDA…
K. Marigowda seeks support to secure MUDA properties
June 15, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In order to alleviate the general public perception that MUDA properties are being grabbed by unscrupulous persons, MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda has asked the officials to secure all landed properties of MUDA in and around the city. Addressing a meeting of officials at MUDA Office on JLB Road here yesterday, Marigowda said that MUDA…
Polluted water kills youth
May 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A 23-year-old youth, suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming contaminated water, passed away at a private hospital in the city this morning. The deceased, identified as Kanakaraju, was a resident of K. Salundi village in the taluk. About two days ago, 45 residents of K. Salundi village fell ill with severe vomiting and…
MUDA Chairman inspects Lake, promises development
May 15, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda, accompanied by MUDA and Bogadi Town Panchayat officials, inspected the overflowing Kergalli Lake (Kurubakatte) yesterday and promised to take measures for its development. Stating that he visited the Lake following complaints that the overflowing water from the Lake had gushed into houses nearby, Marigowda said Lake development works will be…
Mysuru city’s burning issue: Poor maintenance plagues Muktidhama
May 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Crematoriums, often referred to as Muktidhamas, are considered sacred spaces for performing the last rites where the loved ones of the dead person bid the final farewell. However, when neglected, these places can become harrowing experiences for grieving families. One such crematorium facing neglect is the ‘Hi-Tech Crematorium – Muktidhama’ situated in Vijayanagar 4th…
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