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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday intensified his attack on Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, alleging irregularities in land transactions linked to the NICE Road project and questioning the alleged links between the Chief Minister's family and the Shobha apartment complex at Hosakerehalli in Bengaluru. The NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a major infrastructure initiative involving the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC), including the NICE Road, developed by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Ltd (NICE). The project has been controversial mainly over land acquisition, compensation to farmers, the extent of land allotted to the project, and alleged violations of the original agreement. Kumaraswamy has demanded that the project be scrapped and has called upon people not to pay toll while travelling on the NICE Road. Kumaraswamy made the allegations after meeting farmers who had lost their land for the NICE Road project. He questioned the ownership of the Shobha apartment complex near the Hosakerehalli toll and alleged that the Chief Minister's family and his brother, D.K. Suresh, had links with the property. Who are Amashe Gowda, Bhagyalakshmi and Kempegowda? Kumaraswamy asked. He further questioned how the Chief Minister had purchased land in his and his mother's names, how it was possible to purchase land that had already been notified for a government project, and how the NOC had been obtained. He alleged that the property had helped create assets worth around Rs 2,000 crore through the construction of the high-rise Shobha apartment complex. Kumaraswamy further alleged that the NICE company had not issued NOCs to poor people whose land had been acquired around the project and had even denied an NOC to Siddaganga Mutt. However, he questioned how around 200-300 acres of land surrounding the NICE Road had allegedly been purchased by the Chief Minister and his family. He alleged that land had been taken from people through unfair means, including intimidation and coercion. Kumaraswamy compared Shivakumar to Shishupala, a character from the Mahabharata, saying that Lord Krishna had allowed Shishupala to commit 101 mistakes before taking action. Excessive greed, an insatiable hunger for land and the desire for more and more despite what God has given a person can lead him to commit one mistake after another, Kumaraswamy said. He added that the story of the state's Chief Minister was similar. Kumaraswamy alleged that the people of Karnataka had been watching Shivakumar's alleged actions and had given him a final opportunity. He further alleged that the NICE Road project itself was facing the danger of being taken over. He claimed that Shivakumar was attempting to acquire the entire project in association with a Hyderabad-based person in business. The NICE agreement will end next year. After that, the NICE Road will become a complete asset, Kumaraswamy alleged. He further claimed that even before that, the Chief Minister had ventured to swallow it. Kumaraswamy also claimed that attempts had been made to offer him inducements to remain silent on the NICE project. Why do you want to get involved in the NICE project? Stay silent on this issue. Take whatever you want, he alleged, claiming that he had rejected such approaches. Nobody can buy me. I am a man of the people. I live for the people and am ready to give my life for them, Kumaraswamy said. He asserted that the farmers affected by the NICE project and the people of Karnataka were united and that he would work to ensure that the NICE Road remained with the state. Kumaraswamy also demanded the immediate arrest of NICE Managing Director Ashok Kheny, alleging that he had made derogatory remarks about the late Siddaganga seer, Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji. He should be arrested immediately, Kumaraswamy said. He alleged that the Chief Minister had continued to protect Kheny and was colluding with him. Kumaraswamy further alleged that Kheny had appropriated property belonging to Siddaganga Mutt and accused Shivakumar of supporting him. Kumaraswamy's remarks are part of his continuing criticism of the Chief Minister over the NICE Road project and alleged land transactions connected to it.

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CM Shivakumar briefs Central drought study team on Karnatakas rainfall deficit, crop losses

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday held a meeting with a high-level Central government team that arrived in Karnataka to assess the ground situation arising from rainfall deficiency and drought in the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara also participated in the meeting held at the Chief Ministers official residence-cum-office, Krishna. During the meeting, the state government gave the Central drought study team a detailed account of the situation in drought-hit taluks, including the rainfall deficit, crop losses, drinking water shortage and fodder availability for livestock. Officials explained the ground-level situation prevailing in various drought-affected parts of the state and briefed the Central team on the impact of inadequate rainfall on agriculture and water resources. The meeting was attended by Ajit Kumar Sahu, who is heading the Central drought study team, along with other members of the team. State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretaries Gaurav Gupta and Tushar Girinath, State Disaster Management Department Secretary Manoj Kumar Meena and State Disaster Management Department Commissioner Honnamba were among the senior officials present at the meeting. The Central team is visiting Karnataka to assess the actual drought situation and crop losses on the ground before the state seeks relief from the Union government based on the extent of the damage. It can be noted that the three teams from the Centre have begun assessing the drought situation and crop losses in Karnataka, with the state government estimating the overall damage at between Rs 50,000 crore and Rs 60,000 crore. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said the state would submit a final memorandum seeking drought relief from the Centre after the assessment of all affected areas is completed. The three central teams comprise officials from various Union ministries, including the Agriculture and Environment ministries. They will visit different regions of the state to verify the ground situation, assess crop losses and examine the availability of water. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said one team would cover the Tumakuru, Chitradurga and Davanagere region, another would visit North Karnataka, while the third would inspect the Mysuru region. The teams would be briefed by the state government before undertaking their field visits. They would also interact with deputy commissioners and local officials and verify the information submitted by the state government.

Central teams begin drought assessment in Karnataka; crop losses may touch Rs 60,000 Cr: Deputy CM

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Three teams from the Centre have begun assessing the drought situation and crop losses in Karnataka, with the state government estimating the overall damage at between Rs 50,000 crore and Rs 60,000 crore. He also stated that eligible voters had been deleted from electoral rolls through Form-7 applications and said that the truth will emerge after the probe. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, said on Saturday that the state would submit a final memorandum seeking drought relief from the Centre after the assessment of all affected areas is completed. The three central teams comprise officials from various Union ministries, including the Agriculture and Environment ministries. They will visit different regions of the state to verify the ground situation, assess crop losses and examine the availability of water. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said one team would cover the Tumakuru, Chitradurga and Davanagere region, another would visit North Karnataka, while the third would inspect the Mysuru region. The teams would be briefed by the state government before undertaking their field visits. They would also interact with deputy commissioners and local officials and verify the information submitted by the state government. Karnataka has declared 217 of its 240 taluks as drought-hit. Of these, the losses in 177 taluks have already been assessed at around Rs 46,000 crore, which has been included in the second memorandum submitted to the Centre. The assessment of losses in another 40 taluks declared drought-hit on October 1 is underway. Once the assessment of all 217 taluks is completed, the total crop and related losses could reach Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 60,000 crore, Parameshwara said. The state government has already submitted two memoranda to the Centre seeking drought relief. The second memorandum covered 177 taluks and estimated the losses at around Rs 46,000 crore. A third and final memorandum covering all 217 drought-hit taluks will be submitted after the central teams complete their assessment and the remaining loss assessment is finalised. Parameshwara said the recent rainfall would not adversely affect the drought assessment. Though the rain could provide some relief in terms of drinking water availability, it would not substantially benefit crops that had already suffered damage. The central teams would be provided details of rainfall and drought conditions recorded during May, June, July, August and September, he said. The drought situation will not be assessed only on the basis of the recent rainfall, Parameshwara said. Regarding the 22 taluks that have not been declared drought-hit, he said ground-truthing would be conducted to establish the actual situation. Some of these taluks could also qualify as drought-hit after assessment, while certain taluks in the coastal region may not meet the required criteria. We will take action based on the actual situation found during the assessment, he said. On allegations that eligible voters had been deleted from electoral rolls through Form-7 applications, Parameshwara said an investigation should be conducted to establish the facts. He rejected BJP criticism that Congress leaders had staged a protest at the Chief Electoral Officers office, saying they had gone there to submit a memorandum seeking action over the allegations. We had gone to submit a memorandum to the Election Commission. Since we did not receive a proper response, we remained there until they responded. We are the people running the government. Why would we go there to stage a protest? he asked. Parameshwara said FIRs had already been registered at several places in connection with Form-7 applications. He alleged that applications had been collected, signed and submitted in bundles and said the Election Commission had been requested to initiate criminal proceedings wherever necessary. He claimed that some bundles contained applications relating to 50 to 60 people belonging to the same community, raising questions about how their personal and electoral details were obtained. Where were these applications printed? Who printed them? How did the people submitting them obtain all this information? There is a suspicion that several things have happened behind this, he said. He added that the government would provide the necessary documents and evidence to the appropriate investigating agencies at the appropriate stage. Parameshwara said the allegations should be investigated impartially and that the government would accept the findings of such an inquiry. If the investigation establishes that no wrongdoing took place and everything was proper, we are ready to accept it. But our allegation is that there was wrongdoing, and we will provide the evidence. Let the concerned authorities investigate. The truth will emerge after the investigation, he said.

Kumaraswamy questions Shivakumar over alleged land purchases near NICE road by kin

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday questioned the ownership of land and the construction of a Shobha apartment complex near the NICE Road toll plaza at Hosakerehalli in Bengaluru. He alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his family members benefited from land transactions in the area. Taking to social media X, Kumaraswamy asked who owns the Shobha apartment complex and what relationship the property has with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, his family and his brother D.K. Suresh. Who owns the Shobha apartment near the Hosakerehalli toll? What connection does it have with the family of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his brother D.K. Suresh? Kumaraswamy asked. He also questioned the identities and roles of individuals named Amasegowda, Bhagyalakshmi and Kempegowda in connection with the land transactions. Kumaraswamy alleged the Chief Minister and his mother had acquired the land and questioned how it could have been purchased after the land had reportedly been notified for a government project. How was this land purchased in the name of the Chief Minister and his mother? How was it possible to purchase land that had once been notified for a government project? How was the NOC obtained? he asked. The Union Minister alleged that the construction of the high-rise Shobha apartment complex on the land had resulted in the creation of property valued at around Rs 2,000 crore. He further alleged that the NICE company had not issued NOCs to poor people whose lands had been acquired in the vicinity of the project. He also claimed that the company had denied an NOC to Siddaganga Mutt. On one hand, the NICE contractor has not given NOCs to poor people for the acquired land around the project. It has even denied an NOC to Siddaganga Mutt. But how did the Chief Minister and his family manage to purchase 200-300 acres of land around this road? Kumaraswamy asked. Kumaraswamy alleged that the Chief Minister and his family had acquired the land through unfair means, and added that the land transactions and the circumstances under which NOCs were issued should be examined. Kumaraswamy's latest allegations are part of his broader criticism of the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor, popularly known as the NICE project. He has previously alleged large-scale irregularities in land acquisition and questioned land purchases by CM Shivakumar's brother D.K. Suresh despite portions of the land having been notified for the project. He has also questioned the subsequent issuance of NOCs by NICE. Shivakumar has denied wrongdoing in relation to his assets and land holdings, saying that his assets were acquired legally and disclosed to the Income Tax Department. He has also rejected allegations concerning an alleged investment in Shobha Developers, arguing that increases in property value do not by themselves establish wrongdoing. Union Minister Kumaraswamy on Friday accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of attempting to take over the NICE project in collusion with Hyderabad-based businessman Mahesh Reddy. The NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a major infrastructure initiative conceived to develop a road corridor connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with peripheral roads and associated infrastructure. The project involved the acquisition of large tracts of agricultural and other land from several villages in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy alleged that Mahesh Reddy, who is based in Hyderabad and is involved in real estate and other businesses, had joined hands with Shivakumar to take over the entire NICE project and exploit the land acquired for it. He also alleged that several influential persons were involved in the alleged attempt.

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NICE project: Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of deal with Hyderabad businessman

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of attempting to take over the NICE project in collusion with Hyderabad-based businessman Mahesh Reddy. The NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a major infrastructure initiative conceived to develop a road corridor connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with peripheral roads and associated infrastructure. The project involved the acquisition of large tracts of agricultural and other land from several villages in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy alleged that Mahesh Reddy, who is based in Hyderabad and is involved in real estate and other businesses, had joined hands with Shivakumar to take over the entire NICE project and exploit the land acquired for it. He also alleged that several influential persons were involved in the alleged attempt. Addressing reporters after meeting people who had lost land for the NICE project, Kumaraswamy alleged that land acquired for the road project was being used for real estate activities. Your cup of sins is full, Kumaraswamy said, targeting Shivakumar. You can acquire 10,000 acres, but do it legally and earn through the right means. Who has stopped you? The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has already been built. Why is another road required? he asked. He alleged that 1.75 lakh acres had been identified between Bengaluru and Mysuru and claimed that there was an attempt to exploit the land. Kumaraswamy further alleged that a red carpet was being rolled out for Telangana-based businessman Mahesh Reddy. How many crores is the deal for? I have all the information about who Mahesh Reddy is. The time will come when everything will be revealed, he said. Kumaraswamy stated that the Karnataka High Court had already made strong observations regarding the NICE project and that the NICE company had approached the Supreme Court challenging them. He said the matter was scheduled to come up for hearing on October 5 and that the farmers agitation would take a new turn thereafter. Responding to allegations that he himself owned land within the NICE project area, Kumaraswamy challenged Shivakumar to prove it. If it is proved that I have purchased even a piece of land in the NICE project area, I will publicly hang myself, he said. Kumaraswamy said he had already released the first set of documents alleging irregularities involving Shivakumar and the NICE contractor and claimed that several more sets of documents would be released. He alleged that Shivakumar had acquired around 200 to 300 acres in the B.M. Kaval area and questioned how the land had been purchased and why it was acquired within the NICE project area. Taking members of the media and the public to the area, Kumaraswamy claimed that the land was fertile agricultural land and alleged that around 300 acres belonged to the Chief Minister. Kumaraswamy said he had purchased 44 acres in Bidadi before entering politics and claimed that he was using the land for agriculture and animal husbandry and not for real estate activities. If I have illegally acquired even one inch of land, I will immediately retire from politics, he said. He also accused Shivakumar of threatening innocent people and taking away their land. Kumaraswamy said he would continue the agitation until land lost by farmers was returned. Kumaraswamy demanded the immediate arrest of NICE promoter Ashok Kheny, alleging that Kheny had made derogatory remarks against Shivakumara Mahaswamiji. He accused the Chief Minister of protecting Kheny and alleged that the two were working together in matters related to the NICE project. Kumaraswamy further alleged that Kheny had exploited property belonging to Siddaganga Mutt and accused Shivakumar of supporting him. I am not fighting this for political gain. My objective is to get the land back to the farmers, he said. He alleged that Shivakumar and Mahesh Reddy had conspired to exploit land in the NICE project area and said he would not allow it. Kumaraswamy also claimed that attempts had been made to persuade him to stay away from the NICE issue. Why do you need to get involved in the NICE issue? Stay silent and take whatever you want, Kumaraswamy claimed he was told through intermediaries. He said he had rejected such approaches and alleged that attempts had been made to offer him financial support, including funds for election expenses. I cannot be bought by anyone. I am a man of the people. I live for the people and am ready to give my life for them, he said. Kumaraswamy stated that he was under considerable pressure to stop the agitation ahead of the elections. He alleged that instead of responding to the questions he had raised and the documents he had released, his opponents were attempting to divert attention by discussing other matters. Kumaraswamy said he had travelled along the NICE Road from Madavara to Electronic City and met people affected by the project at several locations. He said meetings were held at different places to hear the grievances of affected people, with a larger meeting organised at Sompura. Our struggle will not end here. A major agitation will be organised along with the people. Our protest will remain peaceful, he said. Kumaraswamy said another meeting of key leaders would be convened soon and that the next course of action would be decided after the Supreme Court hearing on October 5. He appealed to people who had lost their land not to lose hope and assured them of his support. Kumaraswamy began his tour around 10 a.m. and first inspected land near the NICE toll plaza at Madavara. He later visited Thotadaguddahalli, Anchepalya, Tirumalapura, K.G. Srikantapura, Ganganahalli, Kachohalli, Hosahalli, Gollarahatti, Kodigehalli, Ramasandra, Kommaghatta, Kengeri, Electronic City, Konappana Agrahara, Begur, Sompura, B.M. Kaval, Talaghattapura and several other villages. He received petitions from affected residents and assured them that efforts would be made to address their grievances. At B.M. Kaval, Kumaraswamy also inspected what he alleged was 200 to 300 acres of land belonging to Shivakumar. He claimed that the land was located at the unfinished end of the NICE Road. Kumaraswamy was accompanied by Legislative Council member Javare Gowda, former MLA A. Manjunath, Greater Bengaluru JD(S) president H.M. Ramesh Gowda, senior leader Rudresh and others.

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BJP workers will not be intimidated by FIR threats; prove allegations or resign: Vijayendra to CM Shivakumar on SIR row

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) BJP workers will not be intimidated by threats of FIRs or political pressure for submitting Form-7 applications, Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said on Friday, asserting that the party will legally fight any cases registered against its workers. Vijayendra further challenged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to prove the allegations he made against the BJP, failing which he should resign as Chief Minister. Chief Minister Shivakumar has alleged that the BJP and JD(S) had conspired to delete the names of 50 lakh voters belonging to minority and oppressed communities from the electoral rolls. He, along with cabinet colleagues, staged a dharna on Thursday in front of the office of Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar, following which the CEO issued a written order directing officials to initiate criminal cases against individuals found to be submitting bulk Form-7 applications seeking deletion of names. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday, Vijayendra said threatening BJP workers or exerting political pressure on them merely for submitting Form-7 applications was not appropriate. If anyone has submitted an application by providing false information, the Election Commission should verify it and initiate legal action. But the BJP will not tolerate threats of filing FIRs targeting its workers for political reasons, he said. Vijayendra said the Chief Minister had put pressure on the Election Commission and threatened to have FIRs registered against BJP workers. He alleged that the Chief Minister was trying to turn the entire state into an FIR state and asserted that the BJP would not bow to such pressure. He said the BJP had the strength and capability to face all such threats. Even if a thousand FIRs are registered, there is no question of being afraid. We will fight such FIRs in court, he said. He said the party would, through legal means, face any case that needed to be contested within the framework of law. Vijayendra said questions similar to those raised in Mysuru's Narasimharaja Assembly constituency had also emerged in other constituencies, including Bengaluru. Complaints related to electoral rolls had also been received from border areas of Dakshina Kannada, he said, urging the Election Commission to examine all such complaints. He said before levelling allegations against the BJP, CM Shivakumar and the Congress should also clarify complaints related to electoral rolls involving local Congress workers and representatives. If anyone has violated the rules in the Form-7 or SIR process, whether they belong to the BJP, Congress, JD(S) or any other organisation, the Election Commission should take action according to law, he said. Our position is clear: the rights of eligible voters must be protected, and if there are ineligible names, they should be verified, Vijayendra said. Vijayendra alleged that Shivakumar was politicising the SIR issue to divert public attention from other issues facing the state. He said the government was facing several serious questions, including those related to KPSC recruitment, allegations by contractors, drought and the state's financial situation. At a time when the government should answer all these questions, staging a protest before the Election Commission and levelling allegations against the BJP is an attempt to divert public attention, he alleged. Vijayendra said the SIR process was being conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission and called for every Form-7 application to be examined irrespective of which political party or organisation had submitted it. The Election Commission should act in such a way that the names of eligible voters remain on the rolls and ineligible names are removed according to the rules, he said. He said the Chief Minister should cooperate in ensuring a transparent electoral process instead of exerting political pressure on the Election Commission. Vijayendra said a Chief Minister making allegations that there was a conspiracy to delete the votes of Dalits, backward classes, and minorities should produce documents supporting the charges. When a Chief Minister accuses a political party of conspiring to delete the votes of Dalits, backward classes and minorities, he must provide documents to support the allegation. It is not possible to simply make allegations and walk away. The responsibility to prove the allegation rests with the Chief Minister, he said. Vijayendra once again challenged Shivakumar to prove his allegations against the BJP. He said protecting the rights of eligible voters was the BJP's responsibility and that cleansing the electoral rolls was necessary for the electoral process. He said the Election Commission and the BJP were working to prevent irregularities in the SIR process. However, he alleged that Rahul Gandhi was threatening the Election Commission, an autonomous institution. Vijayendra said that Rahul Gandhi appeared to be under the illusion that the Congress would come to power at the Centre after every election. Looking at his situation, one feels sorry for him, he said. He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis popularity was continuing to grow and that the people of the country had accepted his leadership.

K'taka BJP challenges CM Shivakumar to prove conspiracy allegation over deletion of 50 lakh voters

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Friday challenged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to prove his allegation that the BJP had conspired to delete the names of around 50 lakh voters from the electoral rolls, and demanded that he resign if he failed to substantiate the charge. Speaking to the media, Vijayendra said CM Shivakumars allegations against the BJP over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and Form-7 applications were serious, particularly his claim that the BJP was conspiring to remove the votes of Ahinda communities, Dalits, backward classes and minorities. As the Chief Minister himself has made such a serious allegation, he should prove it with documentary evidence. Otherwise, he should resign from the post of Chief Minister, Vijayendra said. Shivakumar has alleged that there was a conspiracy to remove the names of around 50 lakh voters. However, Vijayendra said the Chief Minister had not publicly produced any specific documents or evidence to support the allegation. Vijayendra said Form-7 was not a special instrument available only to the BJP. Under Election Commission rules, it is a legal provision through which objections can be filed against names in the electoral rolls in cases involving ineligible, deceased, shifted or duplicate voters. He said if the BJP or any other political party or eligible individual submitted Form-7 applications with the intention of helping clean up the electoral rolls, the final decision would rest with the election authorities. Submission of Form-7 does not automatically result in the deletion of anyones name from the electoral roll, he said, adding that portraying the right to file Form-7 objections as illegal was incorrect. Vijayendra said Shivakumar should place before the people the documents and evidence on which he had based his allegation that the BJP was conspiring to delete 50 lakh voters. According to the information available to the BJP, he said, the number of Form-7 applications filed across the state was much lower than the figure alleged by the Chief Minister. He also said Form-7 applications had not been filed only by BJP workers. Representatives of various political parties, Booth Level Officers and members of the public had also submitted objections. Vijayendra said different figures regarding the number of Form-7 applications had been reported recently and that the Election Commission should clarify the final official figure. He said the power to add or delete names from electoral rolls or decide on objections rested with the competent election authorities. The BJP has no authority to directly delete anyones name from the electoral roll. A name does not get deleted merely because a Form-7 application is submitted. A decision is taken only after the prescribed process, including verification, objections and inquiry, he said. He said the Chief Ministers direct allegation that the BJP was deleting voters names was contrary to these facts. Vijayendra said verification of electoral rolls was an essential part of the democratic electoral process to find names of deceased persons, duplicate registrations, voters who had shifted residence or people who were otherwise ineligible. If there are irregular names, they should be identified and verified. At the same time, not a single eligible voter should be unfairly removed. The Election Commission should transparently ensure both these aspects, he said. Vijayendra also sought verification of the increase in the number of voters in the Narasimharaja Assembly constituency in Mysuru. He said the BJP had raised the issue of an increase of around 1.30 lakh voters in the constituency over the last two elections. He also said information had come to the partys attention about questions being raised locally regarding some people who had approached authorities during the SIR process to get their names added to the electoral roll. There are questions about some people who are residing in other constituencies but are coming here to register their names, he said. Vijayendra said that if such cases existed, the Election Commission should conduct a comprehensive verification without considering which political party the individuals were associated with. CM Shivakumar on Thursday staged a dharna at the Chief Electoral Officers office in Bengaluru, demanding the registration of a criminal case and a probe into the alleged conspiracy to delete eligible voters' names through Form 7 applications. After the protest, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar has directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) across the state to take action against applicants found to have knowingly made false declarations while filing claims and objections related to electoral rolls.

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Mysuru Bar Association bans members from defending defamatory cases

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Mysuru ADRM reviews arrangements after Mluru rail takeover

BMTC steps in to support KSRTC, to run 150 additional outstation buses on October 1

According to an order issued by BMTC on Wednesday, the additional services will be operated from Kempegowda Bus Station and Mysuru Road Bus Station to cater to passengers travelling from Bengaluru to various parts of Karnataka.

Yathindra invites CM, Governor and DyCM for Mysuru Dasara

Special trains between Mysuru and Rameswaram for Dasara, Deepavali

Nine trips to be operated in each direction from October 5 to December 1

Clean-up drive targets garbage hotspots, open-urination spots in Mysuru

Clean-up drive targets garbage hotspots, open-urination spots in Mysuru

Special trains between Madurai and Mysuru

Railway Board's Mangaluru Transfer To Mysuru Division Takes Effect Today Ending Triple Control

CM Shivakumar appeals to party leaders to report bulk Form 7 applications

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday appealed to Congress booth-level agents (BLAs), party leaders and workers to provide details of alleged bulk submissions of Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. In two videos shared on social media, Shivakumar urged BLAs, BLA-1s, BLA-2s and other party leaders to coordinate with booth-level officers (BLOs) and verify whether objections had been filed against voters in their respective Assembly constituencies and polling booths. Shivakumar alleged that some BJP leaders were submitting Form 7 applications in bulk to get voters' names deleted from the electoral rolls, particularly targeting minorities, Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These allegations have not been independently established. He said he had received reports of such instances from Belagavi, Bhalki, Mudigere, Mysuru and several other parts of Karnataka, including constituencies represented by Congress MLAs. Referring to the alleged misuse of Form 7 in the Aland constituency, he claimed that attempts were being made to challenge Congress electorally through such means. The Chief Minister asked party leaders to collect authenticated information on the number of applications submitted and the constituencies and polling booths affected. He requested them to send the details to his office and email address before noon. CM Shivakumar said he had already sought information from the police, Deputy Commissioners and the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka regarding the applications and alleged irregularities. He said he would take stringent action on the matter to ensure that eligible voters were not deprived of their voting rights. Emphasising that the right to vote must be protected irrespective of political affiliation, religion or social background, Shivakumar said every genuine voter's name should remain on the electoral roll. Form 7 is used to submit claims or objections seeking the deletion of a name from the electoral roll. Such applications are subject to verification under election rules. The controversy in Karnataka centres on allegations that bulk submissions could be used to seek the deletion of eligible voters' names.

DG&IGP reviews Mysuru police preparedness for Dasara

BEML Mysuru unveils 60-tonne Electric Dump Truck for mining operations

Mangaluru railway control shifts to Mysuru today

IGPL Invitational 2026: Aryan Roopa Anand leads as Blue Bulls make the charge

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Young Aryan Roopa Anand produced a classy 6-under 66 in the opening round of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) to take the outright lead, firing a sparkling six-under-66 at the Qutab Golf Course in New Delhi on Wednesday. It also gave his own team, Delhi Blue Bulls, who are playing at home, an early boost. With his team captain Shiv Kapur, who was runner-up at the last event in Ras AL Khaimah, also getting off to a good start with a 4-under 68, the Blue Bulls were well-placed in the team stakes. Young pro Sawai Hamendra Singh Bhati, who has shown promise in his past few appearances, and the experienced Sachin Baisoya, an IGPL winner in Mauritius, carded five-under 67s to share second place. Delhi Blue Bulls were in the lead in the team standings with contributions from Aryan and Kapur, and they were 10-under. Vimtra Chennai Lions, whose pillar is Gaganjeet Bhullar, and Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins, whose top star today was M Dharma, were tied second at 7-under. The crowded Day One leaderboard had a fascinating mix of youth and experience, as eight players, including one woman, Kashika Mishra, were tied fourth. The bunch included the pedigreed Shiv Kapur, the highly consistent Gaganjeet Bhullar, Varun Parikh, Arjun Prasad, making only his second IGPL start, veteran M. Dharma, Rohit Baisoya and Shaurya Binu. They all carded 4-under 68 each. Manav Shah, who had qualified for the US Open, was T-12 at 3-under 69, while Karandeep Kochhar (71) was T-21. Varun Chopra (72), the winner in Ras Al Khaimah, had a modest start with an even-par card that placed him T-26. The youngest member of Delhi Blue Bulls, Aryan, a Mysuru-born emerging star, is recognised as one of India's top rising golf talents since he transitioned to the professional circuit in 2023 after a highly decorated amateur career during which he won back-to-back All India Amateur titles. Earlier this year, he secured his maiden professional victory on the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Tour at the IGPL Invitational Congo in April, where he beat former Olympian Udayan Mane in a tense three-hole playoff. The win earned him an invite to play the $2 million International Series Morocco on the Asian Tour. Speaking of his team, Aryan said, I couldn't have asked to play for a better team. We've got a great number of owners, very supportive of our needs. Also, as a team, I think we share the closest bond as teammates with each other. So our camaraderie is honestly unmatched, especially for me, because I'm considerably younger than all of them. I look up to them as mentors and, you know, they've really taken that role on and kind of helped me grow as a golfer too over the course of these last three to four 4 months. I think I'm pretty happy because it's home week for us and it's good to see the, you know, team on the top of the leaderboard and myself too, and Shiv Sir is right behind there, he said. On his game in the first round, he added, My short game was pretty good today, so I converted a lot of birdies from close range. And when I did go off, on some of the holes, I did use my short game to, you know, kind of save the score. So I guess my short game kind of helped me a lot. Aryan started from the first, birdied the third and the fourth before dropping his only shot of the day on the Par-3 sixth. He made up for it with a birdie on the eighth to turn in 2-under 34. On the back nine, Aryan birdied the 11th to get to 3-under. Then over the last four holes, he found three birdies on the 15th, 16th and the 18th for a days work of 6-under. He missed a few more makeable putts but had no three-putts on a solid day. For Aryan, the early lead adds another layer to what has already been an encouraging IGPL season. The young golfers performance at Qutab was particularly significant for the Delhi Blue Bulls, who are looking to make an impact on their home course. Sawai Bhati had six birdies against one bogey, while Sachin Baisoya, who is looking for his second IGPL win, had six birdies and one late bogey in his 67. Kapur, meanwhile, opened with a solid four-under 68 to share fourth place with five other players. The former Asian Games gold medallist is coming into the Delhi leg with unfinished business after his dramatic battle with Varun Chopra in Ras Al Khaimah last week. Kapur had appeared in control of the Ras Al Khaimah event after opening with a spectacular 10-under 62, including a hole-in-one, and carried a three-shot lead into the final round. But Chopra produced a decisive closing 68 to finish at 14-under 202 and claim his maiden IGPL title. Bhullar, one of the most successful players in IGPL history, was also among those sharing fourth place after a four-under 68. Bhullar, Indias most decorated player on the Asian Tour, has already won four IGPL titles, making him the league's most decorated player and a constant threat whenever he tees it up.

Dasara Kavigoshti to showcase five shades of Kannada poetry

Poets meet in Mysuru to add literary flavour to festivities from October 13 to 17

Sreeleela Joins Rajinikanths Dharman? Leaked Video Sparks Buzz

Leaked Mysuru Set Video Sparks Curiosity Over Actress Role

How T.M. Krishna turned Mysurus 8th Cross into a musical lab

At the 65-year-old Ganapathi Music Festival, the musician explored how space, repertoire and listening shape a concert.

Rajinikanth Arrives In An Auto-Rickshaw For Dharman Shoot In Mysuru, Watch

A video of Rajinikanths auto-rickshaw arrival at the Dharman set has surfaced online.

Rajinikanth Surprises Fans in Mysuru by Arriving on Sets in an Auto-Rickshaw

Several videos circulating on social media show him waving at fans who gathered at the shooting location.

Rajinikanth's 'Dharman' unit wraps up third schedule of shooting

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Ashwath Marimuthu, who is directing superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Dharman', has now announced that the unit of the film had wrapped up its third schedule of filming. Taking to his social media timelines, Ashwath Marimuthu wrote, 3rd schedule Wrapped ! #Dharman. It may be recalled that on Tuesday, actress Raashii Khanna, who plays a pivotal role in 'Dharman', had shared pictures of herself with actors Rajinikanth and Ram Pothineni at Mysuru, where the unit was shooting. Taking to her Instagram page to share a series of pictures including one in which the actress was seen with Superstar Rajinikanth and Telugu actor Ram Pothineni, Raashi had said, A little glimpse into the world I have been living in for a while now in Mysore. Early morning workouts with Rajini sir and Ram, because apparently the day starts before the day starts. A little temple hopping, a little wandering, some UNO and lots of laughter.And yes, the Mysore dosa deserved its own moment. #dharman. It may be recalled that IANS had reported earlier that the team of 'Dharman', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, was to head to Mysuru after completing a shooting session in Chennai. IANS had reported that the Mysuru schedule had been planned for a period of around 10 days. It may be recalled that director Ashwath Marimuthu had, at an event in Chennai, disclosed that Rajinikanth was very happy and very kicked about the pace and the quality of how Dharman was shaping up. I am now comfortable working with Thalaivar. I was very scared initially. I have worked with Ashok Selvan, then Pradeep and after that, I started working with Thalaivar. But I have realised nothing has changed. That is because Rajinikanth's work ethics is so pure and amazing. It is like having a child on the sets. Even after 50 years, he is so excited and so full of energy, the director had said at the event. The unit of the film had begun its third schedule on September 16 this year. Taking to his X timeline to share a BTS clip of Rajinikanth and Raashi Khanna shooting for the film, director Ashwath Marimuthu had said, Back with Thalaivar for Dharman 3rd schedule #superstar @RKFI. The video clip he posted showed Rajinikanth, seated with his back facing the camera, having a conversation with Raashii Khanna. It may be recalled that the unit of the film had wrapped up its second schedule of shooting only on September 4 this year. Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house of veteran actor and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan, had taken to its social media timelines to drop the update with a video clip. It had said, Dharman 2nd Schedule Wrapped. Swag Mode: ON. One of the scenes in the video clip released showed Rajinikanth as a senior medical faculty lecturing junior doctors. For the unaware, the unit had begun the second schedule of the film on August 13 this year. The makers, at the time of announcing the commencement of the second schedule, had said, The deadly doctor. #Dharman Schedule 2 Begins, and this one's legendary. #KettaPaiyanSir. #SuperstarRajinikanth #KamalHaasan. The film has triggered huge excitement among fans ever since the makers announced the project. In June this year, the makers had dropped a making video that showed how the team had arrived at Superstar Rajinikanth's look in the film. Taking to his X timeline, director Ashwath Marimuthu shared a brand new poster of Rajinikanth from the film and wrote, We heard you !! Ithan hair styleu (This is the hair style)!! Ithan looku (This is the look)! Sexy work @kabilanchelliah. Earlier, Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house of actor Kamal Haasan which is producing this film, shared a glimpse video and wrote, THE OG SWAG. #Dharman. The Making of the First Look. The video featured a shot of the accessories that were kept for Rajini to choose from. It also showed director Aswath showing the exact pose in which he wanted the Superstar to stand. The video also showed Kamal Haasan accompanying Rajinikanth and the two legends of Tamil cinema exchanging pleasantries. For the unaware, Rajinikanth plays a doctor who takes on criminals in Dharman. Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan, while announcing the title of the film, had said, Dharmame vellum! (Only Dharma will win) #Dharman #Thalaivar173 #SuperstarRajinikanth @rajinikanth #Mahendran @Dir_Ashwath @anirudhofficial @anbariv @RKFI @turmericmediaTM @magizhmandram. The title poster of the film that was released on the occasion showed Rajinikanth in an operation theatre in a hospital holding a scalpel, even as he seemed to have one leg placed over the body of a slain rowdy sheeter. The film is to have music by Anirudh. Cinematography for the film is by Niketh Bommi and editing will be by Pradeep E Raghav. The film is being produced by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran and co-produced by S Disney.

Palm leaves to pixels: How Mysuru Institute is preserving India's knowledge heritage

Mysuru doctor among 19 trekkers rescued from snow-hit Kalindi Khal in Uttarakhand

Person Douses Himself And Girl On Fire In Mysuru

After setting himself on fire, Chandan tried to hug her forcibly and the girl managed to escape: Reports

CIIL: Scholars meet on translation of Constitution begins

International Translation Day celebrated at CIIL in Mysuru; experts representing 11 languages come together to share experiences on translating the Constitution of India

CESC sets Oct. 5 deadline to complete UG cable works in Mysuru

VVCE hosts silver jubilee reunion of its first batch graduates in Mysuru

DK Shivakumar tweaked NICE project for own & businessman Ashok Khenys benefit: HD Kumaraswamy

Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy has accused Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of modifying the BMIC project framework. He claims these changes were made to benefit businessman Ashok Kheny and Shivakumar's family. Kumaraswamy released documents that allegedly show increased land requirements for the project. Allegations include fraudulent agreements and improper land acquisition that involved Shivakumar's family members. Kumaraswamy questions the need for further expansion of the NICE project towards Mysuru.

Ktaka: Mysuru student sets himself ablaze after rejected proposal

Digital Desk | Mysuru, Sep 29 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a man allegedly poured petrol over himself. He forcibly embraced a young woman after she rejected his love proposal near Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering in Mysuru on Tuesday. Both sustained burn injuries, with the man reportedly suffering around 80 per cent burns and the woman about 20 per cent. The man has been identified as Chandan, a resident of Alagodu village in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district. He allegedly pursued the young woman, who is from the same village, and became upset after she rejected his advances. According to preliminary information, the woman was on her way to college from a hostel in Vijayanagar when Chandan intercepted her a short distance away. He reportedly poured petrol over himself and then forcibly embraced her, putting her life at risk. The woman managed to escape from his grip, while police and bystanders intervened. Chandan sustained severe burn injuries and was shifted to K.R. Hospital in Mysuru, where he is battling for his life. The woman also sustained burns and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mysuru. The distressed young woman, supported by her parents, lodged a complaint at Vijayanagar Police Station. Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident, including the sequence of events and how she sustained injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed that Chandan, who was staying at a hostel in Vijayanagar and pursuing a diploma in engineering, had been insisting on a relationship despite repeated rejection. Angered by this, he allegedly appeared suddenly when the woman was leaving for college, poured petrol over himself and attempted to embrace her tightly. Sensing danger, the woman freed herself and ran away. However, she sustained burns on around 20 per cent of her body due to the intensity of the fire. Police confirmed she is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city.

Karnataka: Kumaraswamy alleges Rs 3 lakh crore NICE 'scam', questions CM Shivakumars asset rise

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Tuesday made allegations against Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and questioned how his assets had grown from Rs 4 crore in 2003 to Rs 1,413 crore in 2023. H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) popularly known as the NICE project, was a scam worth more than Rs 3 lakh crore. The NICE project is an infrastructure initiative aimed at improving road connectivity between Bengaluru and Mysuru through a tolled expressway and associated townships. The project is being implemented by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE), promoted by Ashok Kheny. Challenging the state government to take action against the alleged irregularities, Kumaraswamy said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar should resign if the government lacked the courage to act. Kumaraswamy alleged that Shivakumar and his brother, former Congress MP D.K. Suresh, had misused the legislative and executive machinery in a joint operation that adversely affected farmers and facilitated large-scale irregularities in the BMIC project. Addressing the alleged irregularities in the NICE project, Kumaraswamy claimed that the case was bigger than the 2G spectrum scam and promised to release further documents in subsequent parts of his alleged expose. However, the allegations and the documents cited by Kumaraswamy would require examination by the relevant authorities to establish the facts. The BMIC project was initiated in 1995 during the tenure of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda (Kumaraswamy's father). However, Kumaraswamy alleged that the project's original objectives were subsequently altered, turning it into a major land-related controversy that hurt farmers' interests. According to him, the 1997 Framework Agreement had earmarked 6,999 acres for the road project. However, in 2002, when D.K. Shivakumar was the Urban Development Minister and chairman of the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Planning Authority (BMICPA), the alignment of the project was changed, allegedly paving the way for large-scale irregularities. Citing documents, Kumaraswamy claimed that land earmarked for townships was reduced without Cabinet approval, while the land allocated for the toll road was increased to 9,468 acres. He further alleged that 10 to 12 lakes were destroyed during the process. Kumaraswamy also raised questions over the purchase of land by D.K. Suresh in 2004, despite the land having been notified for the NICE project in 1997. He alleged that a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) was subsequently obtained from the NICE company for the same land before it was transferred to Shobha Developers. Questioning how land notified for a public project could be acquired by the brothers, Kumaraswamy sought an explanation on the circumstances under which the company issued the NOC. In another allegation, Kumaraswamy claimed that seven acres belonging to Siddaganga Mutt had been taken for the project, of which only one acre was used for the road. He alleged that the remaining land was not returned despite requests for it to be handed back for an orphanage. He further claimed that the NICE company had issued NOCs to more than 420 people, including a person employed as a cook at the residence of one of the individuals concerned. Kumaraswamy alleged that NICE promoter Ashok Kheny had not invested any money from his personal funds in the project and had instead raised loans from banks by mortgaging government land. He also referred to judicial observations that, according to him, had raised serious questions about the government's handling of the project. Calling for action against the alleged irregularities, Kumaraswamy urged the government to investigate the matter and fix responsibility. He also appealed to the public not to pay toll on the NICE Road, alleging that there was an attempt to acquire and appropriate 1,25,000 acres of land through notifications. Kumaraswamy said he would not allow the issue to end with his initial disclosures and announced plans to launch a public movement and pursue legal action. He said more documents would be released in Parts 2 and 3 of his expose. Offering to participate in an open debate on the issue on the steps of Vidhana Soudha, Kumaraswamy challenged the state government to take action against the alleged irregularities, adding that he would personally honour D.K. Shivakumar if action was taken.

Kumaraswamy Alleges Irregularities in Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Project

Kumaraswamy, who holds steel and heavy industries portfolio, also alleged deviations in the BMICP approved by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, when he was the state Urban Development Minister on February 12, 2004

BJP Leader Defends RSS Practices at Press Conference in Mysuru

BJPs Chalavadi Narayanaswamy discusses RSS traditions and criticizes Home Minister Priyank Kharge in Mysuru. BJP Leader Defends RSS Practices at Press Conference in Mysuru

Yuva Sambhrama programme of Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations inaugurated in Mysuru

As part of the world-famous Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations, the Yuva Sambhrama programme was inaugurated at the Kuvempu Open Air Theatre in Gangotri, Mysuru on Tuesday. District in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah inaugurated the event. The Yuva Sambhrama will be held until October 5, featuring a cultural feast by hundreds of school and college students every day. It was attended by singer Vijay Prakash, actress Saptami Gowda, MLAs Tanveer Sait, Anil Chikkamadu and G.T. Devegowda as chief guests. While addressing the gathering, Actress Saptami Gowda recalled her experiences with the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, sharing that she used to participate in Dasara sports for the cash prizes. Every year I used to participate in Dasara sports. I used to participate in the Dasara sports meet to get cash prizes. Last year I came to Mysuru to watch the entire Dasara. That was also Abhimanyu's last Dasara. I am happy that Abhimanyu is coming back for Dasara this time. The Chief Minister has...

Toddler Dies After School Bus Runs Over Her In Mysuru

The incident occurred when a four-year-old boy returned home from school in a vehicle belonging to Shastri Public School.

Three Central teams to visit Karnataka to assess drought situation, says Dy CM Parameshwara

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Three teams from the Centre will visit Karnataka to assess the drought situation following a request from the state government, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday. Addressing reporters near his residence here, Parameshwara said one team would study the situation in Tumakuru, Chitradurga and Davanagere, another would visit districts in north Karnataka, while the third would cover the Mysuru region, including Mandya, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar. The Central teams will visit drought-hit areas and submit their reports. The state government has already submitted a memorandum to the Centre, based on which the teams will conduct their assessment. The state will also submit another memorandum, he said. The teams are likely to collect information on all taluks declared drought-hit in the state. They may visit selected taluks in person and interact with Deputy Commissioners and local officials to gather details. They will also examine whether there are any differences between the findings in the state's memorandum and the ground realities observed during their field visits, he said. Parameshwara said the state was currently undertaking further ground-truthing and would prepare a final memorandum after the exercise is completed. The monsoon season will end on September 30 and the state government intends to submit the final memorandum to the Centre in the first week of October. The memorandum will contain comprehensive details of the losses suffered by the state and the relief required, he said. Asked whether the ground-truthing would be conducted according to the Centre's guidelines, Parameshwara said the Central teams had their own guidelines, and the state government had also followed the same guidelines while declaring drought-hit taluks. The drought-hit taluks have been declared based on the criteria prescribed in the guidelines. Taluks that did not meet the prescribed criteria were not declared drought-hit. Therefore, there is unlikely to be any major difference between the state's report and the findings of the Central teams, he said. Parameshwara reiterated the need for an all-party delegation to seek drought relief from the Centre, saying the drought situation was not an issue confined to any particular political party. Natural calamities do not discriminate between political parties. If everyone jointly submits a representation to the Centre on behalf of Karnataka, it will help in securing greater assistance. This is why the Chief Minister has proposed taking an all-party delegation to Delhi, he said. Reacting to the BJP leaders' decision not to join the delegation, Parameshwara said the BJP was in power at the Centre, and its participation could help the state government convince the Union government to provide relief. Even if they do not come, the state government, as the ruling party, will discharge its responsibility of bringing the issue to the Centre's attention in the interest of the state, he said. He appealed to BJP leaders to join the delegation, saying the drought was an issue concerning the interests of the people of Karnataka and all parties should share responsibility. Parameshwara said the state government would not back away from its responsibility even if the Centre did not respond to another request for drought relief. If the Centre clearly says that it will not provide relief, a situation should not arise where the state government is forced to approach the court again, as it did last year. The Centre and the authorities concerned should not create such a situation, he said. On differing views among ministers and legislators over the financial burden of guarantee schemes, Parameshwara said the government had been aware from the beginning that implementing the schemes would require substantial funds. He said estimates prepared while drafting the party manifesto had initially put the annual expenditure on the schemes at around Rs 40,000 crore to Rs 45,000 crore. The actual expenditure later crossed Rs 50,000 crore. Even then, the decision to implement the guarantee schemes was taken consciously, he said. Parameshwara acknowledged that there was pressure on the state's finances but said the government had managed the financial commitment for the past three years and had the capacity to continue doing so for the next two years. On pensions, he said the income ceiling had been increased from Rs 32,000 to Rs 1.20 lakh, allowing several eligible beneficiaries who had earlier been excluded to come back under the scheme. He said pensions of around 23 lakh people had earlier been cancelled. With the revised income ceiling, eligible beneficiaries would receive pensions again. At the same time, applications from those who fail to submit the required certificates or do not meet the age criteria would be scrutinised, and ineligible beneficiaries would be excluded, he said. On the proposed amendments to the land reforms law mentioned in the party manifesto, Parameshwara said the government still had around one-and-a-half years left in its term. This is a sufficiently long period, and necessary steps can be taken during this time, he said. Reacting to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's plan to visit villages in the Mysuru region and campaign on behalf of people who have lost their land, Parameshwara said there would be no question of the government obstructing his protest. Let him carry out his agitation, he said. On Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's visit to Delhi, Parameshwara said the Chief Minister had gone to attend a Congress Working Committee meeting and would meet party leaders as well as some Union Ministers. Shivakumar was also likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah over drought relief and disaster management issues, besides meeting Union Ministers handling irrigation, forests and other departments to explain Karnataka's requirements, Parameshwara said. On appointments to boards and corporations, Parameshwara said the process of appointing party's Working Presidents and office-bearers was separate from appointing chairpersons and directors to government boards and corporations. He said senior leaders, including the party General Secretary, General Secretary in charge, Chief Minister and former Chief Minister, had already held discussions and finalised the process. The appointments may be made as soon as possible, he said.

Akka Cafe inaugurated at taluk office in Mysuru

Tensions Rise at Mysuru Dasara Event Over Ministers Delay

Former minister Tanveer Sait expresses frustration over Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiahs late arrival at a Dasara event in Mysuru. Tensions Rise at Mysuru Dasara Event Over Ministers Delay

Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji to be invited to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara

Ktaka BJP demands Shivakumars apology over farmers concerns

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Former MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kisan Morcha State President A.S. Patil Nadahalli on Monday accused the Karnataka government, including Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and ministers, of failing to take the drought situation seriously. He demanded that the Chief Minister apologise to the people for his alleged remarks about farmers during the special Assembly session. Addressing the media at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru, Nadahalli said the special session convened to discuss the drought was held merely as a formality. He alleged that neither the Chief Minister nor most legislators took the discussion seriously. He said the state was facing a severe drought, with monsoon crops affected by deficient rainfall and the situation likely to worsen without adequate post-monsoon rains. Nadahalli alleged that neither the Revenue Minister nor the Chief Minister provided clear guidance to farmers on measures to deal with the crisis. Only eight to ten MLAs, including Aland MLA B.R. Patil, spoke seriously about the drought. When farmers are facing severe distress, legislators did not participate in the discussion with the seriousness required, he said. Nadahalli stressed that legislators should have discussed the drought on a non-partisan basis, highlighting its varying impact across coastal Karnataka, Malnad, Mysuru-Karnataka and Kittur-Karnataka regions. He alleged that the government failed to discuss preventive measures suited to different regions. This years drought is different and severe. It is a hydrological drought. Earlier droughts were largely confined to agriculture. The legislators have failed to understand the seriousness of the current situation. Lakes have dried up, and groundwater levels have depleted, while water is being stored and used for livestock, he said. On the governments drought relief announcement, Nadahalli criticised the Rs 2,500 assistance announced for farmers. He said when the media asked whether Rs 2,500 was too little, the response was dismissive. They said rice had been provided. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided it. They said electricity was being supplied. Farmers are not using that electricity to sleep in air-conditioned rooms. Even electricity is not supplied on time. It is often supplied at 2 or 3 a.m., forcing farmers to go to their fields despite the risk to their lives, he remarked. Nadahalli alleged that the Chief Ministers speech during the session lacked concern for farmers and claimed Shivakumar spoke more about Bengaluru than rural distress. He also accused him of showing a stepmotherly attitude towards North Karnataka, alleging irrigation projects had stalled since Shivakumar became Water Resources Minister. On water resources, Nadahalli said the government should resolve pending legal issues related to land acquisition and alleged that water from the Krishna River could also be supplied to Kolar. He further alleged that Maharashtra was using water through projects on the Bhima and Krishna rivers, affecting Karnatakas share. He questioned the governments expenditure on Cabinet functioning while providing only Rs 2,500 to farmers. The government spends crores on the Cabinet, but gives farmers only Rs 2,500 as relief. When people are suffering, why should ministers and the Chief Minister use government cars? he asked. Nadahalli said the government should have passed a resolution to allocate 10 per cent of its revenue expenditure for farmers, which could have enabled compensation of Rs 50,000 to each affected farmer. He also referred to the Centres Kisan Samman scheme, noting that the central government provides Rs 10,000 annually to farmers. He recalled that during B.S. Yediyurappas tenure as Chief Minister, funds were released from the revenue account during floods, and assistance was provided for irrigation and horticultural crops. Nadahalli demanded that Chief Minister Shivakumar apologise to the people for what he described as derogatory remarks about farmers. BJP Kisan Morcha state general secretary H.C. Kalmurudappa, state vice-presidents Bharati Mallikarjun and Gurulinganagowda, and state secretary R. Rajesh were present.

K'taka govt invites Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara; CM Shivakumar urges people to witness cultural grandeur

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Monday formally invited Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji to inaugurate the historic Mysuru Dasara festival. Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi officially extended the invitation to the seer. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to people to be part of the Dasara celebrations and witness the cultural grandeur of the festival. In a post on X, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said it was a matter of pride for Kannadigas that the historic Mysuru Dasara, a symbol of culture, tradition and spiritual values, would be inaugurated in the divine presence of Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji. The historic Mysuru Dasara being inaugurated in the divine presence of the revered seer, who is a symbol of culture, tradition and spiritual values, is a matter of pride for all Kannadigas, CM Shivakumar said in his post. Koppal MP Rajshekhar Hitnal, MLA Raghavendra Hitnal, Koppal District Congress president Mallikarjun Nagappa, Legislative Council member Basanagouda Badarli and Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal were present when the formal invitation was extended. CM Shivakumar also invited people to attend the historic Dasara celebrations and witness the cultural grandeur of the festival. Everyone should come without fail to the historic Dasara festival and witness its cultural grandeur, he said. It can be recalled that Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the 2026 Mysuru Dasara festival will be celebrated on a grand 11-day scale from October 11 to October 21, 2026. He ruled out scaling back the festivities despite drought conditions, emphasising its role in supporting tourism and local livelihoods. Scheduled for October 11, 2026, to be inaugurated by the seer Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji of Gavi Mutt. The grand procession will culminate on Vijayadashami, October 21, 2026, with the traditional floral tribute held between 4:10 p.m. and 4:35 p.m.. The state government plans to invite Chief Ministers from all southern states to enhance regional cultural participation.

Mysuru Dasara: Cong MLA Sait expresses anger over delay by Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah at mahouts' breakfast

Digital Desk | Mysuru (Karnataka), Sep 28 (IANS) Former minister and six-time MLA, Tanveer Sait, on Monday expressed displeasure over Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah's delay in attending a breakfast organised for Dasara elephant mahouts, kawadis and their family members at the Mysuru Palace premises. The programme was scheduled for 9 a.m., but Yathindra Siddaramaiah had not arrived even after much delay, leaving the mahouts, kawadis and their family members waiting for his arrival. Expressing his displeasure over the delay, Sait left the venue and spoke to the Deputy Commissioner, questioning the arrangements and the minister's lack of punctuality. Don't you have a sense of time? What should be done if there is no sense of time? There is a limit to everything. Let them do anything in other matters, but is it right to make mahouts wait for their breakfast? Sait said, adding that he had left the venue. Yathindra Siddaramaiah later arrived at the venue and served breakfast to the mahouts and kawadis. Clarifying the delay, Yathindra said he was yet to fully settle into his new house in Mysuru and that things were still being arranged. My new house is not arranged yet. Things are helter-skelter. My mother was not at home, I was alone and even the workers were not there. It took some time to get ready, arrange things and arrive. It was not intentional, he said. Sait, who represents the Mysuru region, had also been critical of the functioning of the state government under former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Tanveer Sait has been elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) six times from the Narasimharaja constituency in Mysuru, Karnataka. He first won a bye-election in May 2002 following his father's passing, and has won every consecutive election since then, securing his sixth term in the May 2003/2023 state Assembly elections and he is closer to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Former minister Tanveer Sait had expressed disappointment over not being inducted into D.K. Shivakumars Cabinet, with his name missing from the list of Ministers cleared by the AICC. Sait, who was a strong aspirant for a ministerial berth and had remained confident of securing the party high command's approval during second phase of Cabinet expansion. Insiders state that Tanveer Sait has been snubbed to ensure steady political growth of Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra.

Bengaluru: Elderly man killed in elephant attack; forest department launches search

Bengaluru: Elderly man killed in elephant attack; forest department launches search Bengaluru: A 60-year-old man was killed in a suspected wild elephant attack near Anchepalya, off Mysuru Road in Bengaluru, on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Nagaraj, a resident of Anchepalya. The incident occurred around 5.30 a.m. when Nagaraj had reportedly stepped out [] The post Bengaluru: Elderly man killed in elephant attack; forest department launches search appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Ex-SBI Manager Jailed For Siphoning Rs 40 Lakh From Dead Customer's Account

The accused, AV Kulkarni, was serving as Chief Manager at SBI's Chamundipuram Branch in Mysuru when the offences were allegedly committed between May 13, 2009, and December 23, 2011.

Gavimutt quashes buzz, says seer will inaugurate Mysuru Dasara

Travel operators seek one-month tax waiver for out-of-State tourist vehicles during Mysuru Dasara

In a representation to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh and the Transport Commissioner, the association requested that tourist transport vehicles arriving from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa and Maharashtra be exempted from the applicable taxes and permit fees during the festival period.

Mysuru rolls out Yatri Mitra tourist patrol

The service is aimed at preventing tourists from being misled by touts who allegedly provide false information about tourist attractions and services

Man who claimed to be Jayalalithaas half-brother and sought 50% of her properties is dead, Madras High Court told

Justices Abdul Quddhose and Rajesh Vivekananthan direct the High Court Registry to verify by issuing notice to the Mysuru address of N.J. Vasudevan

KSRTC To Run Special Inter-State Services for Festive Season

Special services would operate between October 14 and November 14 from various cities in Keralam to Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai and vice versa, in view of the Mahanavami, Vijayadashami and Diwali festivals

KSRTC to introduce vehicle tracking system in Mysuru city

Karnataka CM urges minorities to stay alert over SIR, protect voting rights

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday urged members of minority communities to remain vigilant during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and protect their voting rights. Speaking after inaugurating the Karnataka Parva 2026 programme at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the theme of the event was unity in diversity and self-reliance through skills. He said different regions of Karnataka had diverse food traditions and cultural practices. Minority empowerment is part of the overall development of Karnataka, Shivakumar said, adding that members of different minority communities had come together at the event to demonstrate unity. He said the Congress had fought for Independence based on the principle of unity in diversity and described Karnataka Parva as an opportunity for people across the state. Shivakumar said the government had continued the programmes initiated during the Siddaramaiah government to provide protection and opportunities for minority communities. Shivakumar said three members from minority communities had been appointed as ministers and one had been elected as Chairman of the Legislative Council. He also said more than 25 people had been appointed as chairpersons of various boards and corporations, while a prominent leader from the Kalaburagi Dargah had been given responsibility in the Waqf Board. He said the appointments had provided opportunities for minority community leaders from different parts of the state. Shivakumar said the government had introduced several programmes to promote education and skill development among minority youth. Young people must remain vigilant. There is a conspiracy to remove voters belonging to minority communities from the electoral rolls during the SIR process, and we are fighting against it, he alleged. He urged members of minority communities to protect their voting rights. Your right to vote is your right to life. Protect it, he said. Shivakumar also said he had invited the Buddhist community of Bylakuppe and members of all communities in Karnataka to this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Calling upon women to become self-reliant and create employment opportunities, Shivakumar said the government was committed to providing economic support to women. Women should become self-reliant, become entrepreneurs and create employment. We are committed to strengthening your lives, he said. He said the government's guarantee schemes are aimed at strengthening women's economic position and claimed that the government was spending Rs 1.20 lakh crore every year to provide economic support to people across different sections of society.

Congress protest in Mysuru, demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

Puja performed for 11 cannons at Mysuru Palaces Ane Bagilu

Make Mysuru Dasara illumination more attractive this year: George

MGP opposes railway construction near 108-year-old school in Mysuru

Kambala will be held as part of Mysuru Dasara on October 18-19

Nearly 160 pairs of junior and senior pairs of buffaloes, selected by the Mysuru Dasara Kambala organising committee, will take part in the Kambala that starts on October 18.

Countdown begins for shifting Mangaluru from Palakkad division of SR to Mysuru unit of SWR

Smooth shifting of operational control of Mangaluru region from Palakkad to Mysuru crucial for unhindered operations during the transition period

Centenarian yoga guru B. N. S. Iyengar felicitated in Mysuru

Students and well-wishers from different parts of the world join to celebrate the birthday of noted yoga exponent B. N. S. Iyengar in Mysuru

VVCEs first batch to reunite after 25 years, to honour their teachers in Mysuru

A highlight of the reunion will be Guru Vandana, a felicitation programme organised by the first-batch alumni to honour the teachers who guided and inspired them during their formative years

Mandya farmers protest Cauvery water release recommendation

Protesters block old Mysuru-Bengaluru highway, urge state govt to safeguard drinking water and irrigation needs

Mysuru Zoo steps up security ahead of Dasara rush

Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji To Inaugurate Mysuru Dasara Festivities

Gavimutt pontiff Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji will inaugurate Mysuru Dasara festivities on October 11 at Chamundi Hill.

Protest over deplorable condition of roads in Mysuru