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Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar labels BJPs padayatra as image tarnishing scheme
BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday called the Oppositions proposed 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru demanding CM Siddaramaiahs resignation over the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) a ploy to tarnish the latters image. Shivakumar also warned the saffron party that he would expose the scams that took place during its rule. The BJP has provided us an opportunity to expose their wrongdoings by taking out a padayatra. We will highlight their inequities day-by-day as they walk and expose the scams of the previous BJP governments that the CM had proposed in the Assembly, Shivakumar told the media in the presence of Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha. On BJP MPs protesting in the Parliament against the State Government, the DyCM said that the saffron party was hatching a conspiracy to destablise the Congress government. The Congress and the I.N.D.I.A bloc are becoming stronger in the country. Let the BJP do whatever it wants to do, Shivakumar shot back saying that the BJP should first answer about the irregularities that took place under its governments. Let BJP clarify if Basavaraj Bommai, ministers, or officers were involved in the scams. The BJP should come before any media or public forum to discuss those irregularities, Shivakumar challenged. He challenged former CMs HD Kumaraswamy, BS Yediyurappa, Jagadish Shettar, and Basavaraj Bommai and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka to come for a debate. The DyCM said that the BJP and JDS were taking out the padayatra as they were losing their presence in Karnataka. We will reveal who all got the sites illegally during BJP regimes. The BJP is trying to harass us by ordering probes by Central agencies to gain publicity, he said. Shivakumar claimed that the State Government had allowed the Opposition to discuss the issue in the recent legislature session, but they did not let the CM reply. When Ashoka, CT Ravi, and others spoke, Congress members heard them patiently. Our CM exposed similar irregularities during the BJP rule as there are CAG reports in this regard. The Opposition parties did not allow us to discuss these issues, Shivakumar alleged.
Urban Development Minister accuses JDS, BJP leaders of favourable MUDA site allotments
BENGALURU: BJP and JDS MPs from Karnataka on Friday protested in front of the Parliament House in New Delhi, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities at the ST Corporation and allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Former chief minister and Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who claims to be an honest politician, has been exposed. He accused Siddaramaiah of closing a case related to alleged irregularities in the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) by forming a commission. He said when the scandal broke out in Mandya Urban Development Authority, it was handed over to the CBI, but when it occurred in MUDA, it was referred for judicial inquiry. The judicial commission has been formed to cover up the MUDA scandal, Bommai added. The BJP leaders accused the Congress government of diverting funds meant for the welfare of SC/STs, not only from the Valmiki Corporation but also SCP/TSP funds. Around Rs 25,000 crore from SCP/TSP funds has been transferred for the guarantee schemes, the BJP alleged. Bommai said next week, they will request the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to allow for a detailed discussion on these cases. BJP-JDS MPs, including Govind Karjol, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Dr CN Manjunath, PC Gaddigoudar, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, BY Raghavendra, Jaggesh, and Narayansa Bhandage participated in the protest. Mahadayi Bommai and Karjol appealed to Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil to give necessary approvals for the much-delayed Kalasa-Banduri Nala Mahadayi Diversion Project. The MPs met Patil in New Delhi to discuss the project under which 3.9 tmcft of water has been approved for use for drinking water projects in the twin-cities of Hubballi-Dharwad and surrounding villages.
Karnataka CM defends allotment of sites to wife, claims no irregularities
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday defended allotment of sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). However, he admitted that due to oversight, he did not declare this in his 2013 election affidavit. Subsequently, the same was declared before the Lokayukta, he said. Addressing reporters along with ministers Byrathi Suresh, HC Mahadevappa and Santosh Lad, the CM released some documents in support of his claims. Slamming BJP and JDS legislators for their allegation that he and his family benefitted from the irregularities in allotment of MUDA sites, Siddaramaiah said it was baseless. They seemto be disappointed with the results of Assembly elections in 2023 and their parties poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Hence, they are trying to damage his clean image as chief minister and his government, he added. Calling his political journey an open book, the CM said he has been in politics for more than 40 years and had no black spot in his political life. BJP and JDS leaders, who have lost peoples faith, are trying to gain their trust through foul means, he said. Did not violate PTCL Act: CM Siddaramaiah claimed that the land at Kesare in Mysuru was ownedby Ninga alias Javara, which he purchased in an auction in 1935. He said this was not government land allotted to SCs, but purchased from original SC owner, who bought it through auction. It does not violate the Prevention of Transfer of Certain Lands Act, he said. In 1993, the land was transferred to Devaraj, the third son of Ninga (original owner). MUDA issued a notification to acquire the land in 1992. In 1996, Devaraj submitted an application requesting MUDA not to acquire this land as he and hisfamily depended on it. In 1998, MUDA dropped its move to acquire this land and denotified it. Later, this land was sold to his brother-in-law Mallikarjun Swamy in 2004, six years after its denotification, he said. He said Mallikarjun converted this land for non-agriculturalpurposes and gifted it to his sister Parvathi, who is his (CMs) wife, in 2010. The CM said only in 2013-14, Parvathi learnt that this land was converted into sites and sold. I was CM in 2014 and my wife wrote to MUDA. I did use my office to influence MUDA then. In 2021, my wife filed an application. She did not seek sites in a particular place. It was MUDAs decision. She had 3.16 acres at Kesare, which is 1.48 lakh sqft and she was given 38,284 sqft (14 sites). Neither me, my wife nor my brother-in-law had any role in it, he said. HDK among allottees Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh on Friday alleged that Union minister HD Kumaraswamy is among JDS and BJP leaders who have been allotted alternative sites in Mysuru by MUDA. Suresh released a list of site allottees of the BJP and JDS parties at a press meet on Friday. P6
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3.16 acres of land originally purchased for ONE RUPEE in 1935: Siddaramaiah on MUDA land case
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday gave a rebuttal to every charge made against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case while saying that 3.16 acres of land was originally purchased for Rs 1 in 1935.
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3.16 Acres Of Land Originally Bought For Rs 1 In 1935: Siddaramaiah On Mysuru Land Scam
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday gave a rebuttal to every charge made against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case while saying that 3.16 acres of land was originally purchased for Rs 1 in 1935
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The Karnataka chief minister criticised the opposition for attempting to tarnish his image as he presented documentary evidence to prove that the allocation of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority is not illegal
Karnataka: Shivakumar Warns BJP Over Planned Padayatra
Deputy CM Shivakumar warns BJP's planned 140-km padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru, calling it 'suicidal' and vows to expose BJP scams
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BJP's charges against CM are part of conspiracy, says Dy CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday charged the BJP with levelling allegations against the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam as part of its conspiracy against the Congress government. Karnataka is the biggest state for the Congress party. The BJP had never thought that the Congress would win here. So they are hatching a conspiracy against the government, Shivakumar, also the State Congress chief, told reporters here. The BJP, along with its NDA ally the JD(S), has proposed to take out next week a Padayatra (foot march) from here to Mysuru, to press for the resignation of the Chief Minister over the alleged scam. Let them do whatever they want, let them take out as many marches as possible. We will also plan how to counter their campaign, Shivakumar said. The opposition BJP and JD(S) have alleged that the MUDA allotted to Chief Minister's wife Parvathi 14 sites whose value was
MUDA case: HD Kumaraswamy, BJP leaders also got alternate plots, says Ktaka Minister Byrathi Suresh
MUDA case: HD Kumaraswamy, BJP leaders also got alternate plots, says Ktaka Minister Byrathi Suresh Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Urban Development, Byrathi Suresh, on Friday released documents revealing that Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy and other BJP leaders obtained alternate sites from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Addressing a joint [] The post MUDA case: HD Kumaraswamy, BJP leaders also got alternate plots, says Ktaka Minister Byrathi Suresh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Denied Muda debate, Karnataka opposition to embark on 10-day padayatra
The opposition initiated a 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru over the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority scam involving CM Siddaramaiahs wife. Despite heated protests, the legislative session ended early, pending judicial investigation. BJP and JD(S) strategize, emphasizing upcoming bypolls.
Bengaluru airport records over 1 crore flyers in first quarter of this year's fiscal
BENGALURU: The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) continues its robust passenger growth by recording 1.02 crore passengers from April to June this financial year. This marks a 7.2% growth in overall passenger traffic over the corresponding period during the previous fiscal, reveals the Air Traffic Report of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). International passengers are driving KIA's growth story with a 20.3% increase this quarter. The traffic data for all airports across the country for the first quarter of this fiscal has just been released. Airports across India have seen 99.54 million passengers thereby recording a cumulative 7.1% growth this quarter over the corresponding period in 2023-2024. The Kempegowda International Airport has recorded 1,02,71,423 passengers in the first quarter versus 95,78,000 in April-June 2023-2024. The international passengers during the quarter stood at 13,43,412. A total of 89, 28,011 were domestic flyers marking a 5.5% increase over the comparative period last year. For June alone, KIA had a 9.1% increase in 2024 over that in 2023 (33,21,878 flyers vs 30,45,866) Belagavi airport is back on the growth track with 93,087 people having flown this quarter, a 45.9% increase over the same period last fiscal. Mangaluru airport has shown a growth of 19.7% this quarter with 5,53,883 as against 4,62,590, the report reveals. Negative growth Mysuru airport has nosedived in patronage by -45.3% this quarter with just 23,475 flyers as against 42,936 during the corresponding period last year. Hubballi airport has dipped by a substantial 25.5% during this fiscal with 71,418 flyers versus 95,809 last year. Flyers at HAL airport too has dipped by 28.4%----3,653 now vs 5102. Kalaburagi airport has gone down by 27.6% with just 10,713 in the first quarter versus 14,802 in the past year. Bidar airport has nil passengers the first quarter as against 5,396 last fiscal. The only airline, Star Air , operating one route between Bidar and Bengaluru has pulled the plug on it this year. Shivamogga, the States newest airport inaugurated in August 2023 has recorded 21,326 flyers this first quarter. It is slowly picking up patronage with June having 6,227 flyers.
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Denied Muda debate, opposition to embark on 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru
The opposition announced a 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over an alleged Muda scam. The legislative session ended prematurely due to protests, and BJP plans to involve Union ministers and JD(S) in the march.
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MUDA scam: BJP urges Governor to direct Ktaka CM to submit resignation
MUDA scam: BJP urges Governor to direct Ktaka CM to submit resignation Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has submitted a memorandum to the Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, demanding him to direct Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to submit his resignation and to handover the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation [] The post MUDA scam: BJP urges Governor to direct Ktaka CM to submit resignation appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengaluru Legislature adjourned amid opposition protest over MUDA site allotment allegations
BENGALURU: Both Houses of the Legislature were adjourned sine die on Thursday as Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal(Secular) legislators continued their protest seeking a debate on the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Uruban Development Authority (MUDA). The opposition parties later decided to organise a 10-day padayatra over the issue from Bengaluru to Mysuru from August 1. Defending himself in the Council, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that there were no irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife. He accused the BJP and JDS legislators of trying to tarnish his image by raising a non-issue. The case should be handed over to the CBI for investigation and Siddararamaiah should not continue as CM, said R Ashoka, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly. Both Houses witnessed pandemonium on Wednesday as BJP and JDS legislators also raised the alleged scam in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation (MVSTDC). With Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials arresting former tribal welfare minister B Nagendra and summoning chairperson of the corporation and MLA Basanagouda Daddal for questioning, the opposition parties stuck to their demand and insisted that Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, resign immediately. Although Siddaramaiah admitted that the scam had happened in the corporation, he defended himself and his government stating that officers of the corporation and the Union Bank of India (UBI) were responsible for the illegal transfer of money to various bank accounts. The UBI has filed an FIR against its officers with the CBI, which has also taken up investigation. The ED has also taken up the case suo motu for investigation, he said. Siddaramaiah, however, stated that he has full confidence in the Special Investigating Team set up by his government to probe the scam. Amid pandemonium in both Houses on Thursday, the government passed resolutions against the Union governments proposals for One nation, one election, delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies (urging that it should be done as per the 1971 census) and scrapping NEET. The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, which was supposed to be tabled in the Assembly, was referred to the House panel for a discussion on it. 12 bills passed in Council amid protest by Oppn The bill passed are: The Karnataka Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Legislature (Prevention of Disqualification) (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Irrigation (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Municipalities and Certain other Law (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Ancient And Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes And Other Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointments etc.,) (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Land Revenue (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024; Sri Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Karnataka Medical Registration And Certain Other Law (Amendment) Bill, 2024
BJP-JDS urge Karnataka Governor to demand CM's resignation over alleged land scam
BENGALURU: A delegation of BJP and JDS legislators on Thursday met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and petitioned him to direct Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign over the alleged scam in the allotment of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and the alleged multi-crore irregularity in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Led by the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka, state BJP president BY Vijayendra, and JDSLP leader B Suresh Babu, the delegation urged the Governor to entrust the investigation into the alleged scams to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a thorough probe. The Congress State Government has been meddling with the probe by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to safeguard the culprits in the alleged ST Corporation scam, the delegation informed the Governor. The case should be transferred to the CBI from the SIT with the governments consent, they appealed. The family of the sitting CM themselves became the beneficiaries of illegal land transactions and obtained unlawful gaining of developed sites by MUDA. The scam is worth around Rs 4,000-Rs 5000 crore and he, being the head of the State Government, may not allow a fair probe into this land scam, the BJP-JDS delegation said. The CM was saying that the allotment of 14 sites to his wife happened during 2005-06, then why did he not declare this in his property declaration made in the 2013 election affidavit? If, according to him, there is no scam, then why has the CM asked for an inquiry by setting up a panel by a retired judge committee, Ashoka questioned. These scams are not being allowed to be discussed in the House. It is clear that the Speaker is also leaning towards the Congress. The Opposition party has the power to ask questions. But it was cut short, and the Ruling party ran away, fearing to give the documents, Ashoka added. Ashoka alleged that Siddaramaiah has encroached on Dalit sites in MUDA and the ST Corporation scam is also related to Dalits. Apart from this, Rs 25,000 crore has been transferred to other projects cheating the Dalits. The CM should resign, taking moral responsibility, he added.
Karnataka CM to meet Congress high command amid Valmiki scam, MUDA irregularities
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will fly to New Delhi on Tuesday (July 30) and meet the Congress high command Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal and other senior leaders to brief them about the alleged Valmiki scam and MUDA irregularities which have rocked both Houses of legislature for the entire monsoon session of nine days. These two issues have put the Congress on the backfoot. Worse, the BJPs plan to take out a padayatra to Mysuru in the next few days could further hit the Congress hard. It may be recalled that the state government has been on the defensive throughout the legislative session because of these scams and other issues. CM Siddaramaiah is scheduled to offer Bagina to river Cauvery at a location in Mandya on Monday, and will be accompanied by district minister and other ministers, before he leaves for Delhi. Meanwhile,the Cabinet is expected to meet on Friday and take up essential issues after which the ministers are expected to discuss the Valmiki and MUDA issues informally, and the governments response to the issues. The Cabinet is perhaps the only place where the CM and ministers can meet without their personal staff and hangers-on, which ensures some degree of confidentiality. While the legislature session was originally scheduled to go on till Friday, it was adjourned indefinitely on Thursday. Meanwhile, sources informed that since state BJP leaders who were seeking CM Siddaramaiahs resignation could not gather much against him, there is a suggestion that Karnataka MPs and BJP leaders in Delhi could take up the Valmiki and MUDA irregularities in New Delhi, and urge President Draupadi Murmu to take note. This could place pressure on Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to ensure he gives permission to prosecute Siddaramaiah. It may be recalled that Union Minister Pralhad Joshi had former CM Basavaraj Bommai have made many statements on the Valmiki and MUDA issues in the past few days. In addition to Joshi, Bommai and former CM Jagadish Shettar are also MPs. They also have former CM and now Union minister HD Kumaraswamy for support.
MUDA land scam: BJPs irregularities will be exposed soon, says DKS
MUDA land scam: BJPs irregularities will be exposed soon, says DKS Bengaluru: Coming down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, Deputy Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that during the BJPs tenure, irregularities were committed in the allocation of MUDA sites, and [] The post MUDA land scam: BJPs irregularities will be exposed soon, says DKS appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka Assembly witnesses acrimonious scenes as opposition pushes for discussion on MUDA scam
BENGALURU, July 25: Acrimonious scenes marked proceedings in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday with opposition BJP and JD(S) protesting from the well of the House, demanding a discussion on the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), including to Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs wife Parvathi. Citing rules, Speaker []
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Six Bills passed in Karnataka Assembly without discussion amidst din
Bengaluru: Six Bills were passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, July 25 without any discussion amidst din, with opposition BJP and JD(S) protesting from the well of the House, demanding a discussion on the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), including to Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs wife 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 .
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Will Release List, Expose BJP's Scams: DK Shivakumar On Mysuru Land Scam
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said the government would soon release a list of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites illegally allotted by the previous BJP regime.
BJP-JDS to Launch Padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru over MUDA Scam
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BJP, JD(S) organise all-night dharna in K'taka Legislature over MUDA 'scam'
The opposition BJP and JD(S) held an all-night dharna in both Houses of the Karnataka Legislature demanding a discussion on the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), which involves plots given to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife. The BJP and JD(S) legislators spent the night in the Assembly and Council. As part of the protest, they held demonstrations holding placards, and raised slogans -- in the form of hajans -- against the Congress government, Siddaramaiah and Speaker U T Khader for not allowing a discussion. The legislators including Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka, and BJP state President and MLA B Y Vijayendra later slept in the Assembly premises. Similar scenes were seen at the Legislative Council too. The opposition parties said they would continue their protest on the issue in both the Houses on Thursday too. Claiming that the needle of suspicion in the MUDA scam is pointing towards the .
Opposition stage protest over CM Siddaramaiah, Speaker over disallowing debate on MUDA scam
BENGALURU: BJP and JDS legislators staged a dharna in both Houses on Wednesday night in protest against the Assembly speakers decision of not allowing a debate on the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka alleged that Speaker UT Khader acted in a partisan manner and did not allow the House to discuss the MUDA issue in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is allegedly involved. The Speaker, who should be neutral, is acting as Congress president in the House, he charged. He said the speaker allowed a discussion on the alleged corruption in Bhovi Development Corporation under BJP rule, but refused to entertain the Oppositions demand for the debate on the alleged irregularities in MUDA. Khader defended his move stating that a judicial probe into the alleged irregularities in MUDA is on and hence, there is no need for the debate on it. I dont want to set a wrong precedent by allowing a debate on the matter when a judicial probe is on, he said. Land owned by Dalit looted Dissatisfied with the Speakers reply, BJP and JDS legislators rushed to the well of the House with placards and raised slogans. While nearly 85,000 people have applied for MUDA sites and are awaiting allotment, Siddaramaiah got 14 sites worth Rs 68 crore allotted (in his wifes name). The three-acre land, which was purchased (by Siddaramaiahs brother-in-law), belonged to a Dalit family. Of the four members of the Dalit family, only one gave his consent. When Siddaramaiah was DyCM and member of MUDA, he got the land denotified, Ashoka said. He alleged that Minister Byrathi Suresh hired a chopper to shift documents from Mysuru.The Speaker adjourned the House for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Congress legislators took part in the calling attention motion and the ministers concerned replied. However, BJP and JDS legislators boycotted it. BJP and JDS legislators decided to stage an overnight dharna. The Speaker adjourned the House for the day. Ashoka slams cops LoP R Ashoka expressed displeasure over police restricting the MLAs movement inside Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday night. People raising Pakistan zindabad slogans can move around without any restrictions, but we cant. This is Vidhana Soudha, not a jail, he said, criticising some senior police officers.
Eat, Sing, Sleep: BJP-JDS MLAs Resort to Slumber Protest in Assembly Against 'Corrupt Siddaramaiah'
BJP and JDS MLAs staged a sleep-in protest inside the Karnataka Assembly overnight, demanding a detailed discussion on the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife. The 'slumber politics' trend started by the BJP in 2016 has become a strong statement in Karnataka politics over the years
Amid BJP-JDS protest in Assembly, CM Siddaramaiah briefs Governor of bills passed in sessions
BENGALURU: Amid the protests by the Opposition BJP and JDS in the ongoing session of the state legislature demanding discussions on the alleged irregularity in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment, and the ED probe into the alleged multi-crore scam in the ST Corporation, CM Siddaramaiah met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday evening. CMO sources said that it was a courtesy call by Siddaramaiah. During the meeting which lasted for close to 8 minutes, the CM briefed the Governor about the bills passed in the ongoing session, sources said. The meeting had assumed significance in political circles as the Congress government is facing serious allegations over the illegal transfer of funds from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltds bank accounts. While BJP has demanded Siddaramaiahs resignation, Congress has accused the saffron party of misusing the ED to destabilise the government. Congress leaders had staged a protest against the ED for allegedly threatening the state government official to name the CM in the ST Corporation issue. Sources said none of those issues were discussed during the CMs meeting with the Governor.
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Karnataka court rejects Prajwal Revanna's anticipatory bail plea
BENGALURU: A court here on Wednesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of rape and sexual harassment in multiple cases. Judge Santhosh Gajanana Bhat of the Special Court for People's Representatives here, dismissed the petition seeking anticipatory bail in the second sexual assault case registered against him. Prajwal Revanna is currently lodged in Parappana Agrahara Jail here. Four separate cases have been registered against the 33-year-old grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, all of which are being investigated by the SIT. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen-drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan, ahead of Lok Sabha polls there on April 26. Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case: Womans statement reveals heinous offence JD(S) suspended him from the party following the cases filed against him. In the first case registered against him at the Holenarasipura Town police station in Hassan on April 28, Prajwal is accused of sexually harassing a 47-year-old former maid. The second case against Prajwal Revanna was filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on May 1 after a 44-year-old former member of the Hassan Zilla Panchayat accused Prajwal of repeatedly raping her. The third case pertains to rape of a woman in her 60s from Mysuru's K R Nagara, who was also a domestic help. The 20-year-old victim's son had initially filed a kidnap case, alleging the abduction of his mother, at the K R Nagar police station on May 2. In this kidnap case, the SIT had arrested H D Revanna, who is currently out on bail, and had questioned Prajwal's mother Bhavani Revanna, who has got anticipatory bail. The fourth case was registered against Prajwal Revanna , accusing him of sexual harassment, on June 12 at cyber crime police station of CID in Bengaluru. In this case he has been booked for sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation, and violation of privacy of IT Act. The complainant in this case is a woman, who was allegedly sexually harassed over a video call.
Karnataka CM meets Governor who sought report on MUDA scam
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and held discussions, official sources said. The meeting gains significance following the Governor recently seeking a detailed report from the Chief Secretary regarding alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), which involves plots given to Chief Minister 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: Monsoon tourism gains traction as rivers overflow
High footfall at Shivanasamudra falls
Older KSRTC buses in Mysuru are getting a makeover
MUDA land case: Ktaka BJP to hold overnight dharna in both Houses
MUDA land case: Ktaka BJP to hold overnight dharna in both Houses Bengaluru: Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka on Wednesday said that the party members will hold an overnight dharna in both Houses regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case, which allegedly involves the family of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. We [] The post MUDA land case: Ktaka BJP to hold overnight dharna in both Houses appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Events tomorrow - JULY 25: Sri Avadhoota Datta Peetham and Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Mysuru Star of Mysore
MUDA case: Discussion refused by Ktaka Assembly Speaker
MUDA case: Discussion refused by Ktaka Assembly Speaker Bengaluru: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, UT Khader on Wednesday refused permission to debate the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) for which the Opposition BJP is seeking Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs resignation. Passing the order in the House after listening to the submissions [] The post MUDA case: Discussion refused by Ktaka Assembly Speaker appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Union Budget gets mixed reponse from stakeholders in Mysuru
Prince Corporate for Mysuru event
Union Budget: Farmers, tourism industry in Mysuru displeased
Raw deal to South Indian tourism sector, no allocation to boost tour and travel industry, says the Mysore Travels Association
Events today - July 23: Sri Avadhoota Datta Peetham and Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Mysuru Star of Mysore
Kolar district administration holds public consultations after farmers express concerns over land acquisition for High-Speed Rail Project
Union budget: Old Mysuru region seeks rly station expansion, farmers welfare
Mysuru MP lists out key areas expected to get boost from Union budget
Two hut in theatre wall collapse in Mysuru
KSRTC Mysuru division hands over relief cheque to wife of accident victim
Mysuru Zone U-23 mens team announced - Star of Mysore
Mysuru Zone U-23 mens team announced Star of Mysore
Mysuru taxi drivers oppose govt. directive to install tracking device and panic button
A team of legislators from the Cauvery belt in Mandya, Mysuru and Kodagu districts will visit Varanasi, watch the Ganga Aarthi, and submit a report to government of Karnataka in the next 30 days
Mysore to Siachen: Captain Supreetha breaks barriers
MYSURU: In a remarkable achievement, Captain Supreetha CT from Mysuru has become the first woman officer from the Corps of Army Air Defence to be operationally deployed at the formidable Siachen Glacier, the worlds highest battlefield. Born to Thirumalesh, a police sub-inspector, and Nirmala, a homemaker, Supreethas journey from the serene Mysuru to the treacherous terrains of Siachen has emerged as a testament to her unwavering determination and pioneering spirit. In 2021, Supreethas military dreams took flight when she was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army. Rigorous training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai prepared her for her role in the Army Air Defence unit. Her service saw her deployed in strategic locations, like Anantnag, Jabalpur and Leh. Her posting to Siachen Glacier came on July 18, said Thirumalesh, who hails from Chamarajanagar district. Thirumalesh, an SI at the Talakadu Police Station, expressed immense pride in his daughters achievements. Supreetha has always been determined and focused. Her journey to Siachen is a dream come true for her and an inspiration to many, he said. Supreetha studied at Shastri Vidya Samsthe in Hunsur, St Marys in HD Kote, St Josephs in KR Nagar and Marimallappas School in Mysuru. She pursued an LLB at JSS Law College and also got her BBA. During her studies, she earned the NCC Air Wing C Certificate, represented Karnataka at the All-India Vayu Sainik Camp, and marched in the prestigious Republic Day Parade in New Delhi in 2016. Supreetha married Major Jerry Blaiz, son of Col (retd) Richard Blaize and Lt Col Vijayalakshmi, in 2024. The couple had made headlines as the first pair to participate together in this years Republic Day parade.
135 new BS VI buses added to TNSTC fleet in a week
CHENNAI: The state transport corporations have gradually begun replacing damaged and worn-out government buses with new BS VI buses, as 10 to 25 new vehicles were introduced in each region across the state. A total of 135 new buses were introduced by the Villupuram, Salem, Coimbatore, and Madurai TNSTC divisions between July 11 and 17, bringing the total number of new buses introduced since the DMK assumed office to 1,404. This initiative is part of the state governments plan to introduce 7,682 new buses to enhance public transport accessibility and efficiency. These new buses are in addition to the 850 BS IV buses that were renovated and reintroduced last year. Of the 135 buses, 101 have been deployed on mofussil routes, while the rest replaced ordinary buses used for the free travel scheme for women and others. More buses are to be inaugurated in Tirunelveli and other places. We plan to replace 200 to 250 buses every month, a senior official said. In the past, the transport department would inaugurate large number of buses such as 100, 200 or 500, after being flagged off by the chief minister in Chennai. Bus manufacturing companies and body-building units only dispatch 15 to 25 buses at a time. Holding buses for inauguration for several days leads to huge financial losses for the corporations. Considering that over 50% of the fleet (nearly 9,800 buses) is overaged, the new buses are being inducted at regional or district-level functions, the official explained. For town services, the government has placed an order for 552 low-floor buses, of which 352 are earmarked for MTC Chennai, 100 for TNSTC Coimbatore and 100 for TNSTC Madurai. Sources said new low-floor buses for MTC and SETC, recently dispatched by the manufacturers, are being registered at RTOs in Chennai. About 30 to 35 MTC and SETC buses have been registered and will be inaugurated soon, said an official. The new services are being introduced in high-demand routes, replacing damaged buses. We also prioritise reintroducing buses that were stopped during the lockdown, added the official. The 135 buses were introduced on routes such as Kalpakkam - Bengaluru, Kilambakkam - Tiruchy, and Puducherry/Chennai/Kancheepuram - Tirupati by Villupuram Corporation. The Coimbatore TNSTC inducted these buses to serve commuters travelling to Mysuru from Erode and Coimbatore, from Ooty to Madurai, Palakkad, Kallikottai, and Cannanore, and from Mettupalayam to Tiruchy, among other routes. The proposed 7,682 new buses include 1,000 vehicles planned for each of the financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24, and 3,000 new buses for 2024-25. Additionally, 16 new buses are slated for procurement under the Special Area Development Programme and 2,666 buses are planned for purchase with funding from KfW, a German-based bank. The 3,000 buses proposed for 2024-25 include 1,000 low-floor electric buses for MTC funded by the World Bank. Additionally, 500 electric buses will be procured through loans from KfW. In total, the MTC plans to acquire 1,500 electric buses. The daily patronage of government buses stands at 1.76 crore passengers, including 51.5 lakh women and others who utilise free travel services in 7,179 ordinary buses.
Water water everywhere, but not a drop for crops?
MYSURU: After two years, Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir is brimming, with incessant rain lashing Kodagu district and Wayanad region in the Kabini catchment area, bringing cheer to the people who were badly affected by severe drought and a harsh summer. But the rain and brimming reservoirs have not enthused farmers to return to their fields. The impact of last years severe drought and the shadow of the ongoing water tussle with Tamil Nadu has sapped the enthusiasm of farmers in the Cauvery basin in Karnataka. Though the Cauvery, the lifeline of South Karnataka, is in full flow and the KRS dam is likely to fill up anytime, there are no celebrations among the farming community as there is still uncertainty on water release and the crop pattern. A field visit to the Cauvery basin showcased the plight of farmers who have so far not even prepared their land for sowing. Though many tried to grow paddy and sugarcane earlier this year, hoping the government would release water during the Lok Sabha elections to keep the electorate (farmers) in good humour, their hopes were shattered as the government took a tough call and did not even supply water to meet their drinking water needs. Sidde Gowda, a farmer of Sabbanakuppe, is in no mood to take a risk as he has already lost his sugarcane crop on three acres. How can I borrow or invest any more when the government did not give water for standing crops last year, though there was sufficient water in the reservoir, he asked. Sidde Gowda says it would be a double investment for him, as he would have to spend on removing the dried-up cane crop and plough his fields again to prepare for paddy transplantation. What is the guarantee that the authorities will supply water for the paddy crop, is the question bothering him. Thammanachari of K Shettahalli is not enthused by a brimming reservoir and is awaiting an official announcement by the Irrigation Consultative Committee. We did not cultivate crops during the previous year as the irrigation department expressed its inability to give water for irrigation. I started farming activities with the hope that they may supply water for at least one crop. The farmers admit that the delayed monsoon added to their woes, and Tamil Nadu approached the Central Water Management Authority and apex court for the release of its share of water on a daily basis. To add to the farmers anguish, the Irrigation Consultative Committee that met last week decided to release water to fill tanks in the achukat, and will take a decision on supplying water to crops in the on and off system that further spiked their hopes. Though Agriculture Minister NM Chaluvarayaswamy said water will be supplied for irrigation in KRS achukat for kharif crops, the administration has so far played it safe by not convening the Irrigation Consultative Committee and meeting with stakeholders in the command area to offer a clear picture of water release, crop patterns and other issues, which is keeping farmers on their toes. Shivanna, a farmer from Keragodu, said farmers suffered losses in crores during the last season as they lost paddy and sugarcane crops because the government did not supply water for irrigation when the KRS water level was 92ft as against 124.8ft. The government of the day was more focused on meeting the CWMA to meet Tamil Nadus demand for water than on meeting local farmers requirements. No resources Agricultural activities have taken a back seat in Mandya, known as the Sugar Bowl, and for paddy cultivation as most of them have no resources to purchase seeds and fertilizers due to the losses they suffered last year due to severe drought. Banks are reluctant to offer fresh loans to farmers as they have huge outstanding loan dues. Krishna, a sugarcane grower, said the five sugar factories that resumed crushing need 30,000 tonnes of sugarcane per day. He said it is difficult to meet their requirements as sugarcane cultivation has come down from 45,000 hectares to 30,000 hectares. The increase in the cost of cultivation, labour and agriculture inputs, and fall in yield have rubbed salt on the wounds of farmers already hit by the drought. He observed that private moneylenders are not in the mood to give them loans as they know the farmers are unwilling to take up farming, and have no repayment capacity. However, Krishna felt that farming activities may pick up in the district once sugar factories start crushing, making payments and the Irrigation Consultative Committee assures farmers of water for paddy cultivation, instead of advising the farmers to grow semi-dry crops. The farmers feel that sugarcane prices may shoot up due to shortage of cane in the Cauvery basin, and jaggery units are buying at competitive levels, paying Rs2800 per tonne. Agriculture department authorities admit that Mandya district, that grows paddy on 65,000 hectares, had registered paddy cultivation on 35,000 hectares and most of them suffered losses and sugarcane cultivation took a beating. The sudden copious rain over the past few days that raised the reservoir level from 106ft to 120ft has restored the life and vigour of Cauvery, and made farmers reap the benefit of natures benevolence and start agricultural activities on 15 per cent of the area. Tanks fill up Kabini reservoir is brimming and has catered more to Tamil Nadus requirement than to the farmers of the region. The demand for Kabinis second stage has not taken off, which would expand the irrigated area in parts of Yalandur, Kollegal, Chamarajanagar and Gundlupet taluks. Though 38 tanks are filled under the tank filling project, there is a demand to fill more tanks that would reach the underground water table and increase the irrigated area. The proposal to link Chikkahole-Suvaranavathi reservoirs and fill up a majority of tanks in drought-hit Chamarajanagar district would change the topography and strengthen agro-economy in the region. TRACING WATER FLOW CWRC ordered Karnataka to release 20tmcft of water to Tamil Nadu, at the rate of 1tmcft per day till the end of July Karnataka calls all-party meeting, decides to release 8000 cusecs per day TN holds all-party meeting, hints of approaching SC if its quota is not released In a normal year, Karnataka has to release 9.4tmcft of water in June and 31.24 tmcft in July, totalling 40.43 tmcft Kabini brims due to copious rain over Wayanad Karnataka releases 70,000 cusecs from Kabini KRS level shoots up from 108ft to 119ft in 4-5 days Around 5tmcft of water inflow recorded into KRS Harangi and Hemavathi reservoirs are full Discharge of 17,000 cusecs from Harangi, 11,000 cusecs from Hemavathi increases inflow into KRS
Mysurus Capt. Supreetha becomes first woman officer to be deployed at Siachen Glacier
Events today July 21: Sri Krishna Trust and Sri Krishnadhama, Mysuru - Star of Mysore
Events today July 21: Sri Krishna Trust and Sri Krishnadhama, Mysuru Star of Mysore
Events today July 21: Swarasankula Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru - Star of Mysore
Events today July 21: Swarasankula Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru Star of Mysore
Wildlife warrior Godilla Vishwanatha Reddy: A sincere, humble conservationist
I first met forester GV Reddy, who passed away on July 14, 2024, way back in 1997 when Ibegan camera-trap surveys of tigers in Ranthambore. The forest bureaucracy, which he was a part of, was then mandating the obsolete pugmark census method to assess tiger populations. Because of my early scientific critiques of their methods, I was then considered a heretic by devotees of that tradition. Reddy was already quite a legend, having rescued Ranthambore from the spree of poaching, wood cutting and cattle herding, which threatened its very existence just before he stepped in to stem the destruction. Although Reddy implemented the pugmark census rituals, a trained botanist, he kept an open mind, and gradually began to appreciate the rigour and practicality of the modern methods of animal monitoring I was trying to usher in. This was the reason why Reddy later took a three-year study leave to do a PhD under my supervision in Nagarahole, free from the distractions of managing Ranthambore, as I had insisted. That was when I saw at close quarters Reddys genuine humbleness and sincerity. Despite holding the senior rank of a Conservator, Reddy chose to live in a two-room forest guard hut in northern Nagarahole. He walked the line transects with his tribal trackers, far away from his family in Mysuru. He physically slogged in the field collecting data, exactly like trained field biologists and their assistants do. Finally, he obtained a PhD from Manipal University, publishing his fine research in the prestigious Springer Monograph series. Reddys results clearly showed that effective wildlife and habitat conservation must necessarily be rooted in strong protection against human impacts, regardless of any other ancillary conservation approaches adopted. As it happens in Indias official systems, Reddy then languished in a position which had little to do with wildlife protection or science-based conservation. At that juncture, I was able to recommend his name to my friend, the legendary conservationist Mike Griffith in Indonesia, to head a massive, internationally-funded project in Sumatra. Here, Reddy had to lead and manage a 15,000 sqkm rainforest -- Gunung Leuser National Park -- against severe threats from poaching and illegal logging, which threatened its rhinos, tigers, elephants, and orangutans. Reddys dedication and expertise in hard-core wildlife protection, in combination with his monk-like austerity and philosophical mindset, soon earned him a reputation among Indonesian conservationists and officials. Everyone called him Pa Reddy -- an honorific that elevated him to the role of the father of a joint family. After Reddy returned to India, the system here once again did not value his scientific and managerial skills. The role to which he was best fitted, that of leading Project Tiger in India eluded him. I made several attempts to bring Reddy into the non-governmental conservation arena as my successor to lead the WCS India Program that I headed for three decades. However, I had to defer to what his earliest and staunchest mentors -- Valmik Thapar and other Tiger Watchers of Ranthambore wanted. They finally managed to convince the system to elevate him to the Chief Wildlife Warden, and later, Head of the Forest Force, in Rajasthan. He served both posts with great distinction until his retirement a few years ago. Throughout Reddys remarkable career, with all its ups and downs, his strong-willed and devoted wife Shobha played a stellar supportive role, from which he undoubtedly derived much sustenance. A week I spent with him travelling around wild areas of Rajasthan after he had retired, forcefully demonstrated what a strong leader of forest men Reddy was. Wherever we went, forest watchers and guards and rangers literally fell at his feet, recounting one or other instance of his kindness and support: they included many who Reddy had punished harshly for some transgression or other! Those were proud moments for me when he invariably introduced me as his Guru to these men, although all I had done was to teach him a few tricks of the wildlife science trade! Memories of the moral convictions, devotion to duty and the genuine humbleness of this remarkable wildlife warrior will forever remain with me. Dr K Ullas Karanth (The writer is a well-known tiger scientist)
Muda scam: Legal heirs petition Mysuru DC to help reclaim land
Echanur, member of Mysuru heritage panel, passes away
MUDA land scam: Complaint lodged with Karnataka Lokayukta against CM Siddaramaiah
MUDA land scam: Complaint lodged with Karnataka Lokayukta against CM Siddaramaiah Bengaluru: A complaint was lodged on Saturday with the Karnataka Lokayukta against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with his alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. The complaint has been lodged by former Bengaluru South District BJP President N.R. Ramesh. [] The post MUDA land scam: Complaint lodged with Karnataka Lokayukta against CM Siddaramaiah appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Firemen rescue 2 children caught in Bharathapuzha in Palakkad
The incident happened at Chittur where four Mysuru natives were trapped and rescued a few days ago
Extension of Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express up to Cuddalore causes dismay among rail users in Tiruchi
Given the poor rail connectivity between the two cities, a large number of people employed in Bengaluru, students, and businessmen largely depend on buses and flights, which too run full on most days
Events tomorrow JULY 21: BEML Basava Samiti, Mysuru - Star of Mysore
Events tomorrow JULY 21: BEML Basava Samiti, Mysuru Star of Mysore
Events tomorrow JULY 21: Ajjana Mane Kala Prapancha, Mysuru - Star of Mysore
Events tomorrow JULY 21: Ajjana Mane Kala Prapancha, Mysuru Star of Mysore
Events today July 20: Sugama Sangeetha Academy Trust, Mysuru - Star of Mysore
Events today July 20: Sugama Sangeetha Academy Trust, Mysuru Star of Mysore
Mysuru Dasara To Have 18 Elephants This Year; Tusker Abhimanyu To Carry Golden Howdah
Preparations are being made to call 18 elephants for the celebrations.
Mysuru woman abducted at Koyambedu by couple, raped
Karnataka: Special Trains between Mangaluru and Bengaluru Due to Landslides
Mangaluru: In response to road travel disruptions caused by monsoon-related landslides, special trains will run between Mangaluru and Bengaluru, following a request from Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta. The MP announced this development on his social media platform, X. It gives me great satisfaction that, upon my request, an additional train will now run between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to facilitate passenger travel between the two cities as both roads on the Ghats are unavailable for movement due to monsoon-related landslides and other issues, Capt. Chowta stated. He expressed his gratitude to the General Manager of South Western Railways and the Divisional Railway Manager of Mysuru for their prompt response to his request. In the service of Dakshina Kannada and its people always, Chowta added. Earlier in the day, Chowta had written to the General Manager of South Western Railways, emphasizing the urgent need for an additional train. According to a press statement from the South Western Railways train No. 06547 will depart from Bengaluru (KSR) on July 19 at 11 pm and reach Mangaluru Junction at 11.40 am the following day. Train No. 06548 will leave Mangaluru Junction on July 20 at 1.40 pm and reach Yesvantpur at 11.15 pm the same day. Meanwhile, Train No. 06549 will depart from Yesvantpur on July 21 and 22 at 12.30 am and arrive at Mangaluru Junction at 11.40 am on the same day and train No. 06550 will leave Mangaluru Junction on July 21 and 22 at 1.40 pm and reach Yesvantpur at 11.15 pm the same day. These special trains will consist of 18 coaches, including AC-2 tier (2 coaches), AC-3 tier (2 coaches), Sleeper Class (6 coaches), General Second Class (6 coaches), and SLR/D (2 coaches).
Mysuru-Ooty road under water as Kapila floods
The direction was issued in the backdrop of the sudden decision by the Kodagu district administration on Thursday to close down Mani-Mysuru National Highway 275 for four days anticipating landslide at Karthoji between Sampaje and Madikeri
Events tomorrow - JULY 20: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Bengaluru - Mysuru and Infosys Foundation, Bengaluru Star of Mysore
Overflowing Kabini reservoir inundates Mysuru-Nanjangud highway in south Karnataka
The highway tends to get flooded whenever the outflow from the Kabini reservoir exceeds 60,000 cusecs
BJP netas try to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha, detained by police in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Opposition BJP leaders led by Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra, former chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda, former DyCM Govind Karjol and others were detained by the police when they attempted to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha. They protested at Freedom Park on Thursday morning demanding that CM Siddaramaiah resign over the alleged scams in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd, and Mysuru Urban Development Authority. They shouted slogans against the State Government and alleged that the Congress anti-Dalit and anti-tribal face was exposed with the ST Corporation scam. Vijayendra spoke to the media as he was taken into preventive custody near Vidhana Soudha where the monsoon session of the legislature is on and said, CM Siddarmaiah has no moral right to continue in the office. He warned that the BJP will protest till the CM resigns. Pointing out Wednesdays statement issued by Directorate of Enforcement which is probing the scam, Vijayendra said, Around Rs 90 crore was diverted from the state-run corporation to 18 fake accounts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A substantial amount of funds was utilised to procure liquor just prior to the recent Lok Sabha elections. ED has also stated that high-end vehicles were purchased using the proceeds of the scam, he said. After protesting in Freedom Park, BJP leaders and workers took to the streets and started moving towards Vidhana Soudha. As they tried to enter the Soudha, the police took the leaders into preventive custody. BJP stages walkout over absence of ministers BJP MLAs staged a walkout in the Assembly as soon as the session began Thursday in protest against the absence of some ministers. Speaker UT Khader convened the session at 10 am, and when proceedings started, no senior ministers were seen in the first row. Even seats on the second row, usually occupied by ministers, were vacant. The BJP MLAs, who took objection to this. Some legislators said the Speaker convened the session too early and they could not reach the House on time as they had to meet people from their constituencies. Khader said many bills have to be passed and many issues discussed in the House. MLAs have to attend the session. People from your constituencies will not blame you for this. You wont lose votes if you attend sessions early, he said. Oppn MLCs want CM to resign The Council witnessed a heated debate over the alleged multi-crore scam in the ST Corporation as BJP and JDS MLCs demanded that CM Siddaramaiah resign. While BJP and JDS MLCs attacked the Congress, members of the Ruling party counter-attacked by referr-ing to various scams during their rule. Leader of JDS legislative party in Council SL Bhojegowda slammed the government for the misappropriation of funds meant for the downtrodden section and demanded that the CM take moral respon-sibility and resign. He hit out at the Finance Depar-tment for not taking note of the irregularities. He also attacked a senior IAS officer, who reportedly wrote to the police asking them to handle the case in such a way that it wouldnt embar-rass the government, and demanded his suspension. When Congress MLC Ivan DSouza referred to the alleged scam in Bhovi Development Corporation during the BJP rule, BJP members objected demanding that he should speak only about the ST Corporation scam as the discussion was about that.
Putting jobs reservation proposal on hold an insult to Kannadigas: BJP
BENGALURU: A day after the Karnataka Congress government put on hold a bill mandating reservation in jobs for Kannadigas in private sector companies, industries, and enterprises, the Opposition BJP is now accusing the government of trying to divert peoples attention from issues like the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd, and Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Slamming the U-turn by the Siddaramaiah government, the BJP said by putting the bill on hold, the government has insulted Kannada, Kannadigas, and Karnataka. Calling the decision cowardly, Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra said the bill was a long-pending demand of pro-Kannada organisations and within a few hours, the government rolled back the decision. Fearing a split in the I.N.D.I.A bloc, Delhis big hand must have tied the hands of the CM. Otherwise, how can he take an escapist decision to sideline the bill that will improve the lives of Kannadigas? he said. Further, Vijayendra said the government was trying to divert peoples attention from issues like the ST Corporation and MUDA scams, which his party is fighting both inside and outside the legislature. The government got the bill urgently without discussing it in the Cabinet, Vijayendra said, adding that the people of Karnataka. He also hit out at the Congress ministers who addressed the media to defend their government. They have lost the moral to raise their heads in front of Kannadigas. Lakhs of people in rural Karnataka were hoping for the government to implement the law. The government has to pass this bill in the ongoing session. Else, let them face the wrath from Kannadigas, Vijayendra added.
Payment delays hit Gruha Lakshmi scheme; phased disbursements, says panel
The Gruha Lakshmi scheme implemented by the Congress government in Karnataka is facing payment delays, causing concerns among beneficiaries. The scheme, which provides financial assistance to eligible women, has seen complaints of missed payments in various districts like Bengaluru and Mysuru. Issues with Direct Benefit Transfer have led to uneven payment distributions in places like Mangaluru. Committee members assure beneficiaries that payments will be processed once funds are released by the government. Recipients across different regions continue to await their dues, highlighting the challenges faced by those relying on the scheme.
Centuries-old Tippu Sulthan hotel preserves Fort Kochis flavours
KOCHI: Before the colonial-era homes, the historical buildings, the hipster cafes and art galleries, antique shops and Instagram-worthy nooks, what first catches the eye in Fort Kochi is Tippu Sulthan. No, not the Mysuru ruler, but the hotel Tippu Sulthan. Tucked away on the busy Calvathy lane and bang opposite the teeming ferry, the centuries-old hotel welcomes all tourists and locals alike in a humble salute. Today, however, the 18th-century establishment has started to show its age. Though the rustic, yet vintage thattukada appearance still has a charm, decades of developmental works in the region have seen it sink into the ground, requiring customers to bow before making themselves present before Tippu. But thats not stopping its patrons, which number hundreds, if not thousands, from stopping here for their usual cuppa or a lip-smacking meal. Others, unfamiliar with the Tippu magic, would still storm in on learning that the prices here have remained untouched for years. Affordable prices this is what distinguishes us from other establishments in the area. We serve good food for nominal rates. It has helped Tippu Sulthan remain in business for centuries, says Abdul Rahman, the hotels current owner. Hotel Tippu Sulthan has been in business for the past two centuries. Sadly, it does not get the attention it deserves, says Stephen Jacob, a local historian. He also adds that the hotels ownership has changed hands numerous times. Abdul, its current owner, has been running the outlet for the past three decades. If you are wondering how the eatery got its name, Salim, an autorickshaw driver and one of its regular patrons, has a plausible theory. The name was suggested by a muralist who adorned the walls of Fort Kochi with Quranic passage, he says. The nominal rates are not the only distinguishing factor. This much was clear from our visit to the establishment on one rainy afternoon. There are several dishes served here that are found nowhere else. For breakfast, you get beef chaps made from young cattle meat. Its a great side for appam, porotta or maniputtu (the Fort Kochi term for string hoppers), says Salim.The Fort Kochi resident is also all praise for the chilli beef roast, which he says has a fanbase of its own. You cant find a restaurant that serves this variety of delicious dishes at such reasonable prices, Salim adds. The Erachichoru (meat rice) is another dish to relish at Tippus. This plate of spicy rice and the well-cooked, flavourful meat mixed with a sweet, tangy date pickle offers a symphony of flavours. However, what sees the most patrons at this dimly lit yet homely place is Tippus Chicken Biryani. As quick bites to accompany your piping hot chai, the glass shelf here is loaded with Vettucake, Bonda, Pazhampori, Vada and Kozhukatta (sweet coconut dumplings). Everything is made fresh at Tippus. They dont keep a days food for the next. How can you do that without at least a refrigerator That is enough assurance for anyone about the foods quality, isnt it? comments Hussain, Salims friend. The dilapidated road in front of Hotel Tippu Sultan The place is always packed. Our regular customers include the locals, autorickshaw drivers, and ferry operators. Also, tourists who like to relish some traditional dishes and soak in some history, says Abdul. Back in the day, staff of The New Indian Express , too, were regular patrons, adds Salim. This was when the dailys office was on the premises of Aspwinwall House on Calvathy Road. In the recent past, Aspinwall House was the venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, an international art festival. The atmosphere during the time of the Biennale is always amazing. Tourists from in and out of the country visited Fort Kochi then and enjoyed good business. The cancellation of this years Biennale is certain to hurt several establishments like ours in the area. But thankfully, we have a perennial patronage of the locals, Abdul says. Abdul wishes that the government does their fair bit to keep centuries-old structures like Hotel Tippu Sulthan intact. The road in front of the restaurant has been under construction for almost three years. The dilapidated road turns away a lot of potential customers, he adds.
Mettupalayam-Thoothukudi overnight bi-weekly express to be flagged off July 19
CHENNAI: A long-standing demand of rail users for an overnight express train connecting the western and southern districts via the Pollachi - Palani - Dindigul line is about to be fulfilled. Following the approval of the railway board, Southern Railway announced that a new bi-weekly express line will be introduced between Thoothukudi and Mettupalayam from Friday. This train will run via Coimbatore, Udumalaipettai, Palani, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar and Kovilpatti. The introduction of this train was proposed during the Indian Railways Time Table Committee 2022. Union Minister L Murugan will flag off the new train at Mettupalayam station on Friday. According to the schedule, the train will leave Thoothukudi at 10.50 pm on Thursdays and Saturdays and reach Mettupalayam at 7.40 am the next day. Similarly, it will leave Mettupalayam at 7.35 pm on Fridays and Sundays and reach Thoothukudi at 4.20 am the next day. Additionally, three MEMU trains running between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam will be extended to Podanur, with revised operations starting from July 20. The Coimbatore - Tirupati Express will now stop at Samalpatti station, located between Jolarpettai and Salem junctions, in both directions. The stoppage will commence from July 22. The Mysuru - Mayiladuthurai Daily Express will be extended to Cuddalore Port. The train, which arrives in Mayiladuthurai at 6.45 am, will depart at 7 am and reach Cuddalore Port at 8.35 am, stopping at Sirkazhi and Chidambaram stations at 7.23 am and 7.41 am respectively. On the return journey, the Cuddalore Port - Mysuru Express will depart Cuddalore Port at 3.40 pm and reach Mayiladuthurai at 5.30 pm with stops at Chidambaram (4.07 pm) and Sirkazhi (4.23 pm). This extension will take effect from July 19. The frequency of the Mayiladuthurai - Tiruchy Express will be increased from five days a week to daily, starting from July 20.
