Kumaraswamy damaging stature of office he holds, says Priyank Kharge
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Kharge said Mr. Kumaraswamy had little work in Delhi and was unable to find leadership opportunities in Karnataka.
Heritage cycle rally highlights need to preserve Mysurus cultural legacy
Mysuru Railway steps up passenger facilities for Dasara rush
Hubballi: South Western Railways Mysuru Division has strengthened passenger management, security and station facilities to handle the additional rush during Dasara 2026 and ensure safe, smooth and comfortable journeys. According to a railway release, the division recorded 3.10 lakh passenger journeys during the first five days of Dasara, generating Rs. 3.11 crore in ticket revenue. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tulunadus rich heritage to be showcased during Mysuru Dasara
Mysuru railway division records 3.10 lakh passenger footfall during first five days of Dasara
During last years Dasara celebrations, the division recorded a total passenger footfall of 6.95 lakh, with a daily average of 69,523 passengers, and earned 5.43 crore from ticket sales
Karnataka Cabinet Clears Rs 729-Crore International Film City In Mysuru District
Four killed in head-on collision between sleeper bus and truck in Karnataka
Four killed in head-on collision between sleeper bus and truck in Karnataka Mysuru: At least four people were killed on the spot, and more than 20 others were seriously injured when a private sleeper bus and a truck collided head-on near Kirnal Gate in Piriyapatna taluk of Karnatakas Mysuru district in the early hours of [] The post Four killed in head-on collision between sleeper bus and truck in Karnataka appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Four killed, over 20 injured in bus-lorry collision near Piriyapatna
MYSURU: Four people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a private sleeper coach bus collided head-on with a lorry near Kirnal Gate in Piriyapatna taluk of Mysuru district in the early hours of Friday. The accident occurred at around 3.30 am when the lorry was travelling from Piriyapatna towards Mysuru and the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
150 pairs of buffalos to leave Puttur on October 17 for Mysuru Dasara kambala
Owners of 172 pairs of buffalos had applied to participate in the event
Four Killed, 31 Injured in Sleeper Bus - Lorry Collision in Mysuru
The accident occurred around 4.30 am at Periyapatna taluk in Mysuru district, when the bus travelling from Bengaluru to Kozhikode allegedly collided head-on with a lorry coming from the opposite direction
4 killed, 31 injured as sleeper bus collides head-on with lorry in Mysuru
Four killed, 14 injured after sleeper bus collides head-on with truck in Karnataka's Mysuru
Four people were killed and 14 others injured after a sleeper bus collided head-on with a truck near Periyapatna in Karnataka, close to Hunsur in the wee hours of Friday. The accident occurred when the AC...
Mysuru Dasara: When tradition meets novelty
Dasara has gradually evolved from a palace-centric celebration into a multi-venue festival encompassing culture, entertainment, youth engagement, and tourism. The inclusion of Kambala this year has brought in new questions, writes Laiqh A. Khan
Buffaloes blaze down track in prelude to Mysurus first Dasara Kambala
B Suresh calls for protection of Mysurus heritage structures
IAF Suryakiran team set to dazzle Mysuru skies on Oct 18-19
Nine Hawk Mk 132 aircraft to perform precision aerobatics at Banni Mantap Grounds as part of Dasara celebrations
Mysuru to finally get Rs 729-cr film city
Mangaluru Dasara unites communities with prayers to Nava Durgas, D.K. Shivakumar
Kambala and tableau from coastal Karnataka to get featured in Mysuru Dasara, the State festival
Kambala, Tulu Nadu Tableau to Feature in Mysuru Dasara This Year: CM D.K. Shivakumar
Kambala, Tulu Nadu Tableau to Feature in Mysuru Dasara This Year: CM D.K. Shivakumar Petition Filed in Supreme Court on SIR Issue Mangaluru: Coastal Karnatakas traditional buffalo race, Kambala, and a tableau showcasing Tulu Nadu will feature in this years Mysuru Dasara celebrations, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday. Shivakumar was speaking to the [] The post Kambala, Tulu Nadu Tableau to Feature in Mysuru Dasara This Year: CM D.K. Shivakumar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Trial run of Kambala passes off smoothly in Mysuru
Fusion, devotion and star power strike a chord at Mysuru Dasara
Music and dance programmes add vibrancy to festivities as crowds throng venues
Call to make Mysuru Dasara Tobacco-free
The unseen hands behind Mysuru Dasaras dazzling lights
642 CESC personnel work behind the scenes to keep the city aglow
The unseen hands behind Mysuru Dasaras dazzling lights
642 CESC personnel work behind the scenes to keep the city aglow
Mysuru child rape: Court finds balloon seller
Mysuru: In a significant development in the rape and murder case of a nine-year-old girl who had come to Mysuru to sell balloons during Dussehra, a fast-track court has convicted the accused, 32-year-old Karthik. The court will pronounce the sentence on Friday, October 16. Judge Anil P Waghade of the Fast Track Special Court-1 delivered Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages
Superintendent of Mysuru district police Mallikarjuna Baladandi claims that information about an alternative route has been communicated to villagers
Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages
Superintendent of Mysuru district police Mallikarjuna Baladandi claims that information about an alternative route has been communicated to villagers
Karnataka govt to complete recruitment process for 17,000 teachers by December: Minister Bangarappa
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Karnataka government has announced that the recruitment process for 17,000 teacher posts will be completed by December, State Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa said on Wednesday. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, the Minister added that the state government had already completed the recruitment of 13,500 teachers, a process that had remained pending under the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, after pursuing the matter in the Supreme Court. In addition, the state government has granted approval for the recruitment of 6,000 teachers in aided schools. The recruitment process for these posts is expected to be completed by December or January, he said. Bangarappa added that the recruitment drive would help address the shortage of teachers in the state and improve the quality of education by ensuring better learning opportunities for children. The state government has been taking steps to fill vacant teaching positions and strengthen the education system in Karnataka, he said. Later, speaking after inaugurating the Children's Dasara programme at Kalamandira in Mysuru on Wednesday, organised as part of the Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara Mahotsav-2026, Minister Bangarappa added that when it comes to God and children, I will always give priority to children. Children should be regarded as being in the place of God. They are the beacon of hope who can lead the country in the future. Around 6,500 children are participating in various cultural programmes as part of the Dasara celebrations. Even before taking the stage, the children enthusiastically participated in rangoli and painting competitions. Through their paintings, they expressed the Nada Habba Dasara from their own unique perspectives. Recognising and honouring children's talents is the responsibility of all of us, the Minister said. As Education Minister, I have been working sincerely for the welfare of children. Around 1.16 crore children in the state come under the purview of my department. It is my privilege to be involved in shaping the educational future of such a large number of children. Providing quality education to children is one of the key priorities of our (Congress) government, he added. Significant changes are being introduced in the state's education sector through Karnataka Public Schools (KPS). Steps are being taken to establish 1,250 KPS schools in the first phase. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had taken a keen interest in establishing 1,000 KPS schools during his tenure. The current Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has directed officials to take steps to establish an additional 1,000 KPS schools. With these initiatives, around 2,500 KPS schools are expected to come up across the state, Bangarappa said. The KPS schools will provide quality education and essential facilities to compete with private schools. Children will have the opportunity to study under one roof, from pre-primary to pre-university (PUC) level. The state government will also provide free school bus facilities to ensure that education is easily accessible to children, the Minister added.
Four-day YogaDasara gets under way in Mysuru
Four-day YogaDasara gets under way in Mysuru
5K Run held in Mysuru to sensitise youth on HIV
Mysuru selected for pilot project to provide tap water to every household
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah sets one-year deadline for implementation
63-year-old woman wins top prize in Dasara rangoli contest
Over 265 women from across State participate in competition at Mysuru palace
63-year-old woman wins top prize in Dasara rangoli contest
Over 265 women from across State participate in competition at Mysuru palace
SCAF Convention 2026 Empowers 150 Young Change-Makers to Build a Better Society
SCAF Convention 2026 Empowers 150 Young Change-Makers to Build a Better Society Hunsur, Mysuru: The Ursuline Franciscan Educational Society (UFES), Mangaluru, successfully concluded its three-day Social Change Agents Forum (SCAF) Convention 2026 at St. Joseph Institutions, Hunsur, on October 11. Held under the theme Drive the Change, Build the Future, the convention brought together 150 [] The post SCAF Convention 2026 Empowers 150 Young Change-Makers to Build a Better Society appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
KSOU M.A Repeaters Result 2026 Out - Check Result Online @ ksoumysuru.ac.in
KSOU has released the provisional result for I and II Year M.A Journalism and Mass Communication (Repeaters), May/June 2026 exam, announced on 12.10.2026.
Gayathri Chandrashekar to portray 14 characters in Ramayana production at Mysuru Dasara
Farmers groups urge buffalo owners to skip Mysuru kambala
Conference on Constitution and democracy in Mysuru on November 26 and 27
Dont drag CJI into politics, Rahul Gandhi must show maturity: Kumaraswamy
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday said it is wrong to drag the Chief Justice of India (CJI) into politics and called on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to demonstrate political maturity. He criticised the Congress for seeking an appointment with the Chief Justice over electoral issues, questioning whether the party understood the need to respect constitutional institutions and the people holding constitutional offices. Kumaraswamy also questioned the Congress's objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asking how the party could oppose voter verification while the Karnataka government was reviewing beneficiaries of its guarantee schemes. Speaking about SIR, he said the exercise was not new and had been carried out for several years. Congress leaders had alleged that voters' names were being deleted from electoral rolls and that the numbers of voters belonging to certain communities were being deliberately reduced. While acknowledging the importance of voting rights, Kumaraswamy said political leaders should also discuss people's welfare and the implementation of government schemes before turning the issue into a political controversy. He said Congress leaders should respect the protocols governing constitutional institutions while speaking about the Constitution. Questioning the purpose of the Congress-led INDIA Bloc seeking an appointment with the Chief Justice to discuss political issues, he said leaders should understand what matters could appropriately be raised before constitutional authorities and how established protocols should be followed. Referring to the Karnataka government's guarantee schemes, Kumaraswamy said surveys and verification were being conducted because of concerns that eligible beneficiaries were not receiving their entitlements while ineligible people were receiving financial assistance. He demanded that the state government explain why the number of beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, widow pensions, disability pensions and old-age pensions had been reduced by 16 lakh to 20 lakh. He asked the government to disclose the reasons for the reductions and the criteria used to remove beneficiaries. Referring to reports that Rs 79 crore had been credited to the bank accounts of 79 deceased beneficiaries and that the money was being recovered, Kumaraswamy said beneficiary verification was necessary to prevent funds from reaching ineligible people or being disbursed in the names of deceased persons. He questioned why a similar verification exercise in the case of electoral rolls was being turned into a political controversy by the Congress. Kumaraswamy also criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, alleging that instead of responding to questions surrounding the sting operation controversy, he was spending time on a photoshoot at the Mysuru Palace. Referring to photographs of CM Shivakumar sitting in front of the royal throne, Kumaraswamy sarcastically said the practice was being presented as though it represented a new culture. He also recalled the saying, Ati vinayam durlakshanam, which suggests that excessive humility can be a sign of an undesirable trait. Reiterating his criticism of the Congress leadership, Kumaraswamy said dragging the Chief Justice of India into political matters was inappropriate. He called on LoP Rahul Gandhi to conduct politics with greater maturity and questioned how the Chief Justice could be expected to meet political leaders simply because they had taken their demands to the Supreme Court. Kumaraswamy alleged that LoP Rahul Gandhi lacked respect for constitutional institutions and the individuals holding constitutional offices. JDS Core Committee chairman M. Krishnareddy, MLA Meluru Ravi, Greater Bengaluru JDS president H.M. Ramesh Gowda and several other leaders were present.
Mysuru to be promoted as global hub for art and culture, says Shivakumar
Mysuru to be promoted as global hub for art and culture, says Shivakumar
Mysuru to become headquarters of South Karnataka Postal Region
Fresh petition submitted to CM seeking permission for businesses in Mysuru to operate till 1 a.m.
KRRS appeals to buffalo owners to desist from participating in Mysuru Dasara Kambala
KRRS opposes holding kambla in Mysuru for three reasons
Gavi Mutt seer inaugurates Mysuru Dasara
CESC To Attempt Aerial Formation Of Peacock Using 3,500 Led Drones At Mysuru
It is an attempt TO Beat Its Previous Record: Reports
Karnataka Sports Minister G Parameshwara inaugurates Mysuru Dasara Sports Meet-CM Cup 2026
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Mysuru aglow as Dasara illumination lights up city
146 km of roads illuminated for 21 days
Dasara flower show begins in Mysuru
Mysuru Dasara Festivities Inaugurated With A Call To Conserve Rivers, Stress On Education
The festivities will end on October 21 with the jumbo savari where a designated tamed elephant will march carrying a 750-kg golden howdah: Reports
D.K. Shivakumar says Wadiyars transformed Mysuru into a platform for promotion of art and culture
Karnataka seer Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji inaugurates historic Mysuru Dasara 2026
Karnataka seer Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji inaugurates historic Mysuru Dasara 2026 Mysuru: The historic 417th edition of Mysuru Dasara, Karnatakas renowned 11-day Nada Habba, was inaugurated by Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji of the Gavisiddeshwara Math in Koppal at Chamundi Hills on Sunday, marking the beginning of the grand annual celebrations showcasing the states rich cultural heritage, traditions [] The post Karnataka seer Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji inaugurates historic Mysuru Dasara 2026 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Spread light of hope at Mysuru Dasara: Gavisiddheshwara Swamiji
Mysuru: Koppal Gavi Maths Sri Abhinava Gavisiddheshwara Mahaswamiji described Mysuru as the cultural heart of Karnataka and called upon people to uphold the values of love, knowledge, discipline and service while inaugurating the 416th Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Praising the citys cultural and spiritual heritage, the seer said Mysuru represented Karnatakas collective identity and was known Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Veteran actor Srinath inaugurates Shivamogga Dasara
Film actor Srinath led the Chamundeshwari idol procession and inaugurated the festival, with MLA B.Y. Raghavendra and others hoping it would soon rival Mysuru and Madikeris celebrations
Grand Dasara Festivities Begin in Mysuru With Traditional Fervour
Celebrated as 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' festivities are expected to be a grand affair this year, depicting Karnataka's rich culture and traditions, coupled with reminiscence of royal pomp and glory
Dasara visitors can now explore Mysuru region in a day
Mahisha Mandalotsava celebrated in Mysuru
Drought no dampener to grand Mysuru Dasara starting today
No simple Dasara, promises government, as festivities begin; royal rituals, dazzling illumination and a vibrant cultural extravaganza await visitors
Drought no dampener to grand Mysuru Dasara starting today
No simple Dasara, promises government, as festivities begin; royal rituals, dazzling illumination and a vibrant cultural extravaganza await visitors
Mahisha Dasara at Town Hall as Mysuru Palace starts rituals
Mysuru: The Mahisha Dasara celebrations in Mysuru concluded with a modest programme at Town Hall amid continuing differences over the event. Meanwhile, traditional religious rituals associated with the royal familys private Dasara began at Mysuru Palace under the guidance of Rajmata Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, marking two significant developments in the cultural city on Saturday, October Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cleanliness drive taken up along Outer Ring Road in Mysuru ahead of Dasara
Mysuru Dasara hits headlines over Mahisha Dasara ban, pass-sale allegations
Mysuru: With the countdown beginning for the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations, several developments have drawn attention ahead of the grand festivities. While police have prohibited the organisation of Mahisha Dasara on Chamundi Hill, allegations have surfaced that gold passes issued for viewing the Jumboo Savari procession are being sold on the black market. The Mahisha Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mysuru police launch Dasara portal for visitors
Mysuru govt announces draft reservation list for ZP, TP
Tejasvi Surya urges Mysuru to protect heritage amid urbanisation
Father-Son On Warpath In Periyapatna Assembly Seat In Mysuru
The gap between former Janata Dal Secular (JDS) MLA K. Mahadev and his son: Reports
Dasara creative workshop for children in Mysuru
Dasara creative workshop for children in Mysuru
Mysuru: Judicial Department, MCC join hands for cleanliness drive
Mysuru Dasara illumination to cost 2.5 crore, consume 2.6 lakh units of power
Expired products seized during inspection of ice cream units in Karnataka
Officials found unhygienic conditions at a unit in Raichur, and labelling violations at units in Bengaluru and Mysuru
Video: This Factory In Mysuru Makes 20,000 Pani Puri In Just One Hour
Shree Guru Krupa Foods, based in Mysuru, has shown that making pani puri on a large scale does not have to mean ignoring hygiene.
Karnataka deploys 3,000 additional KSRTC buses for Mysuru Dasara
Mysuru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has planned additional bus services across the state to handle the expected surge in passenger traffic during Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Around 3,000 extra buses will operate between October 16 and 27, while 700 special services will connect Bengaluru with Mysuru. The transport arrangement is aimed at helping Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mysuru Dasara: Dist to tighten access to Palace, 48k tickets arranged to avoid illegal entry
Only Gold Passes Are To Be Numbered, The Remaining Capacity Is Expected To Be Arranged In Gallery-Style Seating
Dasara Elephant Stops Mid-Way Of Jumbo Savari Procession Rehearsal In Mysuru, Rested
The daily rehearsal of tamed elephants was to end at Bannimantap starting from Mysore Palace premises: Reports
CM releases schedule for Ministers to attend Dasara programmes in Mysuru
Drop Nandini milk price hike proposal, Mysuru hoteliers urge CM
Awareness programme on NPS in Mysuru on October 9
CSIR Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR CFTRI) has released Notification No. PAT 64/2026 for 2 vacancies, including Project Assistant - I (PA-I) and Project Associate - I (PAT-I) posts, to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 16 October 2026 at CSIR-CFTRI, Opp. Railway Museum, Mysuru. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. Further details are available at cftri.res.in.
Nandini milk price hike worries residents, stakeholders in Mysuru
Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi gets grand welcome in Mysuru
Passengers stolen laptop bag, gold chain recovered
TTE spots person travelling on BelagaviMysuru train; RPF enquiry leads to recovery of passengers belongings
Kumaraswamy seeks halt to NICE toll collection, cites Rs 4,756 crore revenue
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that NICE had collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue since 2008 despite the project remaining incomplete and demanded that toll collection be stopped immediately. Therefore, I demand that toll collection be stopped immediately. The State government should also take urgent action in this regard. I also appeal to the public not to pay tolls under any circumstances, Kumaraswamy said. NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a long-running controversy in Karnataka involving the development and land acquisition for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC). The project was conceived as an expressway and peripheral road network connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with townships and related infrastructure. The main controversy concerns land acquisition, alleged excess acquisition, compensation and the use of land acquired for purposes allegedly beyond those originally approved. Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) headquarters, JP Bhavan, Kumaraswamy argued that despite the High Court making strong observations against toll collection, and the Supreme Court not issuing any stay on the matter, the continued collection of toll was illegal. The original project cost of the NICE road was Rs 1,583.76 crore. However, the company has so far collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue. He alleged that toll collection was being carried out in violation of the terms governing the NICE project. He referred to the Karnataka High Court's observations on the project and said the Supreme Court had not stayed the High Court judgment. According to figures cited by him, annual toll collections stood at Rs 5.59 crore in 2008-09 and had risen to Rs 734.97 crore in 2024-25. He alleged that a total of Rs 4,756.48 crore had been collected between 2008 and 2025. 'How many more years will toll collection continue?' Kumaraswamy strongly objected to suggestions that toll collection could continue for another decade. How many more years will this alleged collection continue? They say there are still another 10 years of toll collection. On what basis? This cannot continue, he said. He reiterated his demand that toll collection on the NICE road be stopped immediately and that the State government take appropriate action in light of the court proceedings and the terms of the original agreements. Kumaraswamy said the issue had been pursued by the JD(S) and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda for nearly two decades and claimed that the matter was now reaching a decisive stage. Kumaraswamy said a Toll Concession Agreement (TCA) was signed on September 4, 2000, between the State Public Works Department and NICE. He said the agreement required the project to be implemented in accordance with the original Framework Agreement (FWA) dated April 3, 1997. In the event of any conflict between the TCA and the terms of the FWA, the provisions of the Framework Agreement were to prevail, he said. According to Kumaraswamy, the agreement also envisaged construction of a four-lane concrete road, service roads and maintenance areas before toll collection could begin. He alleged that these conditions were not fully complied with and that toll collection nevertheless began in 2008. NICE has been collecting toll despite not completing the project and has also acquired land belonging to farmers. The company cannot continue collecting toll without complying with the conditions of the original agreements, he said. Kumaraswamy also raised allegations concerning lake areas within the project. Referring to the H.T. Somashekar Reddy case, he said NICE had sought 6,999 acres before the Supreme Court, including 2,193 acres for the Peripheral Road. He said the land cited at the time comprised various categories of agricultural and government land and did not include lake areas. He further said engineer Kapil Sharma had, in 2021, used the Dishaank application to identify instances where roads had allegedly been constructed over lake areas and had submitted a complaint. Kumaraswamy said documents relating to the alleged encroachment of lakes were also released at the press conference. Kumaraswamy alleged that the project alignment was altered through the Outline Development Plan (ODP) on February 12, 2004, without obtaining the required Cabinet approval. He alleged that the changes resulted in an expansion of the land allocated to different components of the project. According to the documents cited by him, the land earmarked for the Peripheral Road was increased from 2,193 acres to 2,747 acres, while the land for the toll road was increased from 6,999 acres to 9,468 acres. Kumaraswamy alleged that these changes were made unilaterally and without Cabinet approval. He also referred to the Karnataka High Court's judgment of July 29, which, according to him, held that altering the original agreement through the ODP amounted to a fraud on statute and the Constitution and also criticised State authorities for their role in the matter. Kumaraswamy said NICE had approached the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court judgment. He said the Supreme Court had not granted a stay on the High Court judgment and had adjourned the matter for further hearing to November 2. He added that 25 lawyers, including those representing the State government, had appeared before the court in connection with the matter. Kumaraswamy argued that, in view of the High Court judgment and the absence of a stay from the Supreme Court, toll collection should be stopped immediately. He also pointed to a Cabinet decision taken during the S.M. Krishna government on November 4, 2002, under which toll collection was to be withdrawn if the four-lane concrete road was not completed within six years. Kumaraswamy alleged that NICE had generated revenue through avenues other than toll collection, in violation of the original Framework Agreement. He cited Rs 384 crore allegedly generated through land sales, Rs 108 crore received as advances towards joint development of land and construction projects, and Rs 338 crore from convention centres. He also referred to the recommendations of former Minister and Congress MLA T.B. Jayachandra, who chaired a House committee in 2016. According to Kumaraswamy, the committee had recommended taking over the NICE project and recovering excess land. Kumaraswamy questioned the change in Jayachandra's position, noting that while he had stated in August 2023 that the NICE road was not required, he subsequently wrote to the Chief Minister in May 2025 seeking completion of the project. This raises questions about what is happening behind the scenes, Kumaraswamy alleged.
Pranavi Urs felicitated in Mysuru after Asian Games gold
Yaduveer backs grand Dasara, says festival vital to Mysurus tourism economy
Mysuru MP calls for faster restoration of heritage buildings
