Facing heat from the anti-corruption wing of Lokayukta, Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa has resigned as the chairman of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited, the manufacturer of Mysore Sandal Soap. Madal Virupakshappa is under fire after his son was caught accepting a Rs 40 lakh bribe, and Rs 6 crore in cash was recovered from his home by Lokayukta officials. …
Sub-registrar offices in the State, which have the dubious distinction of harassing the public, were left exposed. Following complaints from the public, 10 teams of Lokayukta officials carried out inspections of sub-registrar offices in Bengaluru and other parts. During the inspection, they found touts and middlemen inside the offices and also found them allegedly collecting stamp fees, registration charges, and …
