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Bengaluru: Even as the city celebrated Deepavali with festive fervour, politics took centre stage Tuesday when chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar launched a sharp attack on Bengaluru's BJP MPs, accusing them of ignoring the city's development and remaining silent on Karnataka's financial concerns in Parliament.Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony for white-topping works in Gandhinagar, Siddaramaiah lashed out at the BJP MPs representing Bengaluru, alleging that they ha ...Read More >
Karnataka Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy on Monday played down controversy over his remarks about illegal sand mining in the state, telling NDTV's Deepak Bopanna the letter he wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah - in which he named senior government officials - is a "routine matter". The Yelburga MLA was responding to a note to the Chief Minister in which he seemed to point fingers at his own government, alleging that officials from the Department of Mines and Geology are involved in large-s ...Read More >
Karnataka ministers have strongly refuted BJP's allegations of the ruling Congress raising funds for Bihar assembly elections. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar challenged the opposition to provide evidence, while IT Minister Priyank Kharge recalled past BJP scandals involving black money. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy dismissed the claims as 'laughable,' accusing the BJP of hypocrisy and corruption. Karnataka Ministers on Tuesday lashed out at the opposition BJP for their allegation t ...Read More >
Karnataka LoP R Ashoka criticised the state government's socio-economic survey, calling it misleading and incomplete. He alleged coercion, questioned the 15-day deadline, and said the survey hasn't even crossed 60% coverage. Hassan: Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Monday, criticised the socio-economic and educational survey conducted by the state government, saying it is misleading and inaccurate. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source Ashoka claimed that the surv ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, will host the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday. The event, which is expected to draw nearly one lakh people, will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah at 12.15pm, said Rai, president of the Trust.He said that unlike in previous years, when sarees were distributed to women and bed sheets to men, this year the Trust wi ...Read More >
During a recent event in Dakshina Kannada featuring Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a total of ten attendees experienced health issues, primarily due to dehydration and delays in the distribution of food and gifts in the midst of a large gathering. Fortunately, most of those affected have since been released from the hospital. Atleast 10 people fell ill during an event of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Dakshina Kannada on Monday. The incident happened when Karnataka CM was addressing the event, 'As ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 21 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday honored eight braveheart police personnel, highlighting their critical role in society. He emphasized that society must remember their sacrifices, as police maintain law and order, control riots, and protect citizens' rights, all of which are essential for the state's development. Addressing the Police Commemoration Day programme at City Armed Reserve Grounds on Bengaluru-Mysuru Road CM Siddaramaia ...Read More >
MANGALURU/KALABURAGI/BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that permission for private programmes on government premises will be given based on the law and order situation of the respective area. Responding to a media query on restrictions on RSS activities in government properties, the Chief Minister said, "Back in 2013, when Jagadish Shettar was the CM, a similar circular was issued through the Education Department. We have not mentioned the name of any specific organisation i ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah stressed the govt's dedication to welfare, equality, and development, highlighting a series of initiatives, including the guarantees aimed at strengthening social justice in Karnataka. Speaking at the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration organised by Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday, the CM praised MLA Rai for promoting Basavanna's princip ...Read More >
Karnataka News: As many as 10 people fell ill during an event of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Dakshin Karnataka due to dehydration. The incident reportedly took place during "Ashoka Jana Mana 2025" programme. The Chief Minister was expected to reach the venue at 12 noon but he arrived an hour later and event concluded at 3 pm. According to the police, people fell ill due to dehydration following delay in food serving, Deccan Herald reported. ALSO READ: Bengaluru Business Corridor: ...Read More >
Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka) [India], October 20 (ANI): Amid the recent controversy surrounding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday clarified that the government has not imposed any ban on the organisation, stating that the RSS is not mentioned anywhere in the order issued regarding permissions for associations to operate in school and college premises. "The Karnataka Government has not banned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. RSS is not mentioned anywher ...Read More >
Puttur: Over 11 people, including women and children, fell ill during the "Ashoka Janmaman-2025" event held at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur, organized under the leadership of MLA Ashok Rai. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The stadium, which was overcrowded beyond its capacity, witnessed a stampede-like situation as participants struggled for space. Several attendees reportedly suffered from oxygen deprivation, leading to their falling ill. Police protocols for ...Read More >
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Oct 20 (PTI) Ten women allegedly fell ill due to suspected hypoglycaemia and dehydration during a public programme attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, officials said. The event 'Ashoka Jana Mana' was hosted by local MLA Ashok Kumar Rai in Puttur city, they said. The incident occurred after an alleged delay in distribution of food and gifts to thousands of people gathered at the venue, police said. ...Read More >
Puttur (Karnataka) [India], October 20 (ANI): Urging the people of the state to support the weaken sections of the society, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that to build an equal society, those who have, should give to those who don't. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Ashok Jana-Mana 2025 program organized by Rai Estate Educational and Charitable Trust in Puttur, at the Taluk Stadium. Also Read | Prayagraj Horror: Woman Cuts Off Brother-in-Law's Private Parts Aft ...Read More >
Puttur (Karnataka) [India], October 20 (ANI): Urging the people of the state to support the weaken sections of the society, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that to build an equal society, those who have, should give to those who don't. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Ashok Jana-Mana 2025 program organized by Rai Estate Educational and Charitable Trust in Puttur, at the Taluk Stadium. "Ashok is working as a Congress MLA. He has been doing the work of donating clo ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka BJP on Monday accused the state government of allegedly "misuning" caste census for the vote bank politics. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said that not everyone has participated in the caste survey being conducted. "As Infosys' Sudha Murthy did not provide information for the caste survey, CM Siddaramaiah and Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi have threatened her. The government itself is engaging in rowdyism here. Even though the High Court has said t ...Read More >
Puttur: More than eleven individuals fell ill on Friday due to overcrowding at an event attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Puttur taluk stadium, Dakshina Kannada district. The incident transpired during the 'Ashoka Janamana' program, an event organized by Puttur MLA Ashok Rai, in which the Chief Minister was a participant. Eyewitness accounts detail a stampede-like situation, which led to several women and children experiencing medical distress. Immediate medical aid was administered at ...Read More >
The state Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday lashed out at Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge over the removal of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's publicity material in Chittapur taluk in Kalaburagi district ahead of a major event but the Congress leader alleged the saffron organisation had not taken permission for the programme. IMAGE: Swayamsevaks take part in a march past during the centenary celebrations of the RSS in Bengaluru. Photograph: ANI Photo The RSS had scheduled its 'Patha Sanchalana ...Read More >
The exchange between Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has reignited debate over Bengaluru's infrastructure crisis. Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has responded sharply to Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar's remarks suggesting she had a "personal agenda" in criticising Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure. Shivakumar, while leading his "Bengaluru Nadige" walk in KR Puram on Sunday, questioned why Shaw had not spoken up d ...Read More >
A panchayat officer in Karnataka has been suspended for attending an event of the BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), days after the state Congress government brought rules to restrict the outfit's activities in public spaces. Condemning the action, the state BJP has slammed the Congress's "perverse and anti-Hindu mindset." Praveen Kumar KP, Panchayat Development Officer from Sirwar taluk in Raichur district, was suspended by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDP ...Read More >
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and educational ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has criticised BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for publicly supporting a government employee suspended for participating in an RSS route march, calling it a "disturbing endorsement of service rule violations." The controversy arose after Tejasvi Surya tweeted in support of a Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) who was suspended for attending an RSS event. In his post, the Bengaluru South MP wrote that he had spoken to the suspended officer and assured him of pe ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The ongoing Social and Educational Survey in Karnataka has been extended till October 31, Minister for Kannada and Culture and Backward Classes Welfare Shivraj S. Tangadagi announced on Sunday. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence, "Krishna." Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the minister said that teachers will not be deployed for the remaining nine days of the survey and that staff from other departments will be util ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Sunday accused Congress of supporting those who hail Pakistan, and oppose those who say Bharat Mata ki Jai. Ashoka's comments come amid the Karnataka government denying permission for a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary march in Chittapur, citing concerns over law and order. The local authorities cited concerns over maintaining law and order in the region as the reason f ...Read More >
The whispers about a change in leadership in Karnataka are no longer whispers. They are loud, persistent, and politically loaded. Several Congress MLAs have openly stated that Siddaramaiah must soon hand over the reins to Shivakumar -- a statement that has once again brought to the surface the long-running undercurrent within the Congress government over the question of succession. When Shivakumar visited the Hasanamba Temple this week, his words reignited the buzz. "Only I and God know when I ...Read More >
Karnataka deputy chief minister D.K. Shivakumar clarified that the government was merely enforcing existing orders made by the previous BJP regime during Jagadish Shettar's tenure as chief minister Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar defended the government's decision to make prior permission mandatory for any private organisation, association, or group of persons to use government property or premises. The order, issued on Saturday, requires all such entities to seek approval at le ...Read More >
On October 4, Priyank Kharge wrote a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urging restrictions on RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and public spaces. The letter sparked a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the Minister of targeting the organisation for political gain. Kharge holds the portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Information Technology, and Biotechnology in the Karnataka government. His letter came two days after the RSS marked its centen ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Karnataka High Court on Sunday asked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to submit a fresh petition to hold a route march on November 2 in Chittapur in the State. The High Court directed the petitioners to file a fresh petition to the District Collectors along with the route of the march. Also Read | RSS Gets Nod From Karnataka High Court for Centenary March in Chittapur Town on November 2. While the Bhim Army and Dalit Panthers had also soug ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advised caution against 'sanatanis' and the RSS. He stated they historically opposed B R Ambedkar and his Constitution. Siddaramaiah highlighted an incident where a shoe was thrown at the Chief Justice of India as evidence of 'sanatani' and orthodox elements. He emphasized Ambedkar's role in social transformation and the importance of following his ideals. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the company of 'sanatanis' and ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jagadish Shettar on Sunday accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to divert public attention from his government's failure to maintain law and order and control corruption. He said that corruption is rampant across Karnataka, and claimed that the government's action and remarks against the RSS are being made "without any reason or proof." Speaking to AN ...Read More >
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