In 2016, under the leadership of then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, rules were framed prohibiting any change in the Special Agricultural Zone around Chamundi Hill until 2031. The rule only permits limited activities in the zone, such as construction of a ‘single house,’ an orphanage or an educational institution and does not allow conversion for residential…
Lake encroachment in K.C. Layout: 48-hour deadline to remove compound
February 12, 2026State Government has yielded to land mafia, says MLA Srivatsa Mysore/Mysuru: The fencing (compound) of lake land at K.C. Layout (Kempu Cheluvajammanni Layout) near the foot of Chamundi Hill in Mysuru is emerging as a major flashpoint, with the Krishnaraja BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa issuing a 48-hour deadline to the District Administration to remove the…
Who Are They Afraid Of …?
February 12, 2026Lake shown clearly in MDA map Why was MDA Commr. silent? Why is DC not taking action? Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa has questioned the District Administration’s failure to clear the alleged encroachments on the K.C. Layout lake in the Chief Minister’s home district. “Is the land mafia more powerful than the Chief Minister? Why…
Lake encroachment in K.C. Layout: Lake or private land? Minister’s reply irks MLA
February 5, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda has given a confusing and conflicting reply in the Assembly regarding the alleged encroachment of a lake in K.C. Layout (Kempu Cheluvajammanni Layout) near the foot of Chamundi Hill in Mysuru. The lake in question falls under Kurubarahalli Survey No. 4 and is being claimed as a private property. Two…
K.C. Layout Lake encroachment issue raised in Assembly
February 1, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The issue of an alleged encroachment of a lake in K.C. Layout (Kempu Cheluvajammanni Layout), near the foothills of Chamundi, was raised in the Legislative Assembly on Friday. Raising the matter, Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa drew the Government’s attention to the sudden construction of a compound wall around the lake area and criticised officials…
Remarks on Ballari violence: Krishnaraja MLA files plaint against KPCC Spokesperson
January 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana of making baseless allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in connection with the recent Ballari violence, Krishnaraja BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa lodged a complaint with State DG & IGP Dr. M.A. Saleem in Bengaluru on Tuesday, seeking legal action against Lakshmana. In the complaint, Srivatsa said that while…
State-level Senior Men’s Kho-Kho Championship begins in city
January 11, 2026Mysuru: Sports is one activity that develops discipline and patience in one’s life, said MLA T.S. Srivatsa here yesterday. He was speaking after inaugurating the State-level Senior Kho-Kho Championship-2026 for Men jointly organised by Karnataka Amateur Kho-Kho Association and Mysuru District Amateur Kho-Kho Association in memory of late N. Prakash, former President of Karnataka Amateur…
BJP to launch campaign against maladministration of State Govt.
January 6, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the State Congress Government of rampant corruption, Krishnaraja (KR) MLA T.S. Srivatsa said that the BJP will launch a public awareness campaign on the misdeeds of the Government. He was speaking at Mysuru City BJP office-bearers installation ceremony organised at a private hotel in Ramakrishnanagar here yesterday. “The Congress Government which came to…
Education without Samskara is a threat to society: MLA Srivatsa
December 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: “Education must go beyond mere acquisition of knowledge and should nurture Samskara,” said MLA T.S. Srivatsa. Speaking as chief guest at the 18th Annual Day of Hari Vidyalaya, he cautioned that education devoid of Samskara could prove harmful to society. “Knowledge can sharpen the intellect, but it is Samskara that shapes character. Without discipline,…
Sports meet and medical check-up held
December 22, 2025MLAs K. Harishgowda and T.S. Srivatsa and former MLA M.K. Somashekar inaugurated the sports meet organised by Mysuru District Photographers and Videographers Association as part of its silver jubilee celebrations at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city yesterday. A special medical check-up camp was also organised on the occasion. Association President D. Vijay, Vice-President Rajgopal, Secretary…















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