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Fate of Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building: SC backs IIT Roorkee report on restoration

Mysore/Mysuru, May 6 -- State asked to prepare conservation plan to prevent damage; Next hearing on July 30, 2026 The Supreme Court has said that the heritage structures of Devaraja Market and the La... Read More


Petitioners welcome Supreme Court stand

Mysore/Mysuru, May 6 -- Welcoming the Supreme Court's observations, R. Raja Chandra, son-in-law of late Maharaja Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, told Star of Mysore that he hoped the authorities would now reco... Read More


'Poor alterations, blocked drainage worsened Lansdowne building'

Mysore/Mysuru, May 6 -- IIT Roorkee's report to Supreme Court blames unscientific additions for deterioration In its report on the condition of Devaraja Market and the Lansdowne Building, the IIT Roo... Read More


Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya govt moves HC to quash bail of Sonam

Shillong, May 6 -- The Meghalaya government has pleaded before the state High Court to quash the Sessions court's order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi 'h... Read More


Encroachment threatens Masaka cultural heritage

Uganda, May 6 -- For generations, Uganda's cultural identity across its diverse cultural institutions has been closely intertwined with nature. Forests, wetlands, rivers, and wildlife have not only s... Read More


Uganda's secondary cities will not succeed by design alone

Uganda, May 6 -- Uganda has taken a deliberate step in recognising the role of secondary cities under Uganda National Development Plan IV(NDPIV). The ambition is clear: to decentralise growth, unlock ... Read More


Pearl Rally revs off in Mbarara

Uganda, May 6 -- The 2026 Pearl Africa rally revs off today in the western Uganda district of Mbarara. Drivers will this Thursday morning do a 4.66km qualifying stage followed by a 3.77km shakedown a... Read More


Muhoho reveals Sh20bn fortune in NCBA Group

Nairobi, May 6 -- Businessman Muhoho Kenyatta is the top individual shareholder in NCBA Group with 227.3 million shares currently valued in the market at Sh20 billion, making it the largest disclosed ... Read More


Protect work and integrity of tax officials

Nairobi, May 6 -- Like many tax administrations globally, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) operates under a comprehensive governance and integrity framework designed to detect and deter misconduct. ... Read More


Maasai Mara visitors drop as tourists favour Amboseli, Tanzania

Nairobi, May 6 -- When the Narok county government increased entry fees for the Maasai Mara National Reserve by up to three times in 2024, it bit more than it could chew. The results are in, and they... Read More