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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 27 : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday reacted over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest announced by BS Yediyurappa against the Congress government and asked him that did he fulfil the promises he had made in the BJP manifesto? "What moral right he (BS Yediyurappa) has? Did he fulfil the promises he had made in the BJP manifesto?" Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said. He further said, "Congress implemented all the promises it made in 2013 and we ...Read More >
Haveri: Under pressure from protesting sugarcane farmers, the state govt has agreed to establish a separate laboratory in Haveri district to measure sugar recovery.Sugar recovery typically refers to the percentage of sugar obtained from a fixed weight of cane crushed in a factory. Sugarcane farmers in the district have been demanding a separate laboratory to test sugar recovery, alleging that recovery rates have declined sharply after private companies took over the cooperative-run factory two d ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 7 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met sugarcane factory owners and farmers at Vidhana Soudha to discuss sugarcane pricing, ethanol production, and exports. Responding to their concerns, he said, "We will stand with the farmers. You too must be ready to help solve their problems," and assured the State Government would act on issues within its control. During the meetings with CM factory owners, it was pointed out that "Production an ...Read More >
Mangaluru: In a sharp rebuttal to allegations levelled by former Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Assembly Speaker and Mangalore MLA UT Khader on Tuesday termed the charges as false, misleading, and cooked-up claims being spread to tarnish his image and divert public attention from the remarkable development works taking place in the Vidhana Soudha. In a press statement Khader said his tenure as Speaker had been marked by transparency and a commitment to improving facilities for legislators an ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has called for a high-level investigation into the bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district Friday, which claimed over 20 lives.Shivakumar expressed concerns over apparent negligence in the incident and urged the Andhra Pradesh govt to ensure proper preventive measures are in place. He said similar lapses were evident in a recent Bengaluru-Hyderabad Green Line bus mishap, where timely intervention by a party worker in Raichur helped 20 ...Read More >
The woman filed complaint with HSR Layout Police alleging that man had befriended her on social media A 30-year-old man was booked for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman sales executive after befriending her on social media in Bengaluru, police said on Thursday. The woman filed a complaint with the HSR Layout Police alleging that the man had befriended her on social media and sexually exploited her by promising to marry her, but got engaged to another woman. According to the complaint, the ...Read More >
Public sector enterprise Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) on Friday paid a dividend of over ₹135 crore to the state government from its profits for the financial year 2024-25. On behalf of the public limited company, Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil and KSDL Chairman Appaji Nadagouda presented the cheque to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Vidhana Soudha, officials said. Speaking on the occasion, Patil said that KSDL, which among others makes the popular Mysore Sandal ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 24 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya over the latter's allegation that the Karnataka state government has neglected the development of the state in the last two years. DK Shivakumar countered, asking him to show his contribution for Bengaluru. Also Read | Puri Shocker: Minor Girl Alleges Gang-Rape by Relatives in Odisha, 2 Detained. Speaking to reporters, DK Shivakumar said, "How ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has demanded a high-level probe into the bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district on Friday, which claimed 19 lives. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said he suspects mischief or negligence in the bus tragedy in Andhra Pradesh. Citing an earlier incident, he said, "Last week, a similar incident occurred when a private operator was running a vehicle from Bengaluru to ...Read More >
I will not react to the statements of Nara Lokesh or someone else. There are 25 lakh IT professionals and 2 lakh foreigners working in Bengaluru. Bengaluru's contribution to the country is immense, says Karnataka Deputy CM. Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh took a veiled jibe at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar amid their banter over Google's pledge to invest $15 billion over the next five years to establish a one-gigawatt-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatna ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty and her husband and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy have declined to participate in the socio-economic and education survey, commonly known as the caste survey in Karnataka, being conducted by the Congress-led government in the State. Murty, in a self-attested letter to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, stated the family's refusal to participate in the survey, stating that they do not belong to a backward ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday took a veiled jibe at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar amid their banter over Google pledge to invest USD 15 billion over the next five years to establish a one-gigawatt-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam. Sharing an X post, Lokesh referred to the investments in the State as spicy, alleging envy among neighbouring States. They say Andhra food is spicy. Seem ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 15 (PTI) The Greater Bengaluru Authority on Wednesday announced a 'one-time settlement' scheme, allowing all B-khata properties within its limits to apply for conversion to A-khata. A-khata is issued to genuine properties approved by government planning bodies such as the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), whereas B-khata, often called 'bogus khata', refers to properties constructed without formal government approval. Khata, an Urdu word, means account. "As a one-time-settl ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commenting on Google's AI hub going to Andhra Pradesh, the Congress-led government in Karnataka stated on Wednesday that if the Telugu state offers more concessions, let the companies go there, and they will learn from experience. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also Bengaluru Development Minister, spoke while replying to media questions at Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday. He said, "Can we say no to those going to Andhra? If they are going because m ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The city's first hi-tech multilevel car parking (MLCP) complex at Freedom Park, with a capacity for 445 two-wheelers and 556 cars, was expected to be buzzing activity given its proximity to retail and transport hubs. But in reality, the facility is significantly underutilised.The parking lot contractor, who anticipated earning an annual revenue of Rs 1 crore based on 80% occupancy, has struggled to meet this target. Since its launch in June 2024, the consultancy firm operating the MLC ...Read More >
Following the poisoning of two tigers and four tiger cubs to death in M.M. Hills in Chamarajanagar district, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday cautioned that strict action will be taken against those who kill wildlife. He emphasised that forests have no value without animal lives and that the survival of forests determines the survival of the planet. Speaking after presenting the Chief Minister's medals to Forest and Environment Department personnel at the valedictory function of the 71 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 8 (PTI) The Bengaluru Police on Wednesday registered a zero FIR against the lawyer who allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in his courtroom in the Supreme Court, officials said. A zero FIR can be registered anywhere, irrespective of where the alleged offence occurred. The FIR was registered against Rakesh Kishore under sections 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 133 (assault or criminal f ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing concern over incidents of tiger and elephant killings in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday issued a stern warning that strict action will be taken against those who kill wildlife, as he emphasised that forests have no value without animals. In his remarks after presenting the Chief Minister's Medal to environmental and forest conservation officers at the valedictory function of the 71st Wildlife Week held at the Banquet Ha ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Responding to scathing attacks against him by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that he is ready to engage an open debate with the Union Minister. "Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy is indulging only in hit-and-run politics against me. There must be an end to this. Let the media provide a suitable platform. I am ready to hold an open debate with Kumaraswamy," Shiva ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Coffee Board of India will mark International Coffee Day (ICD) 2025 with a unique initiative titled "Walk With Coffee" in Bengaluru on October 1, celebrating India's rich coffee heritage and the centenary of the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI). International Coffee Day, observed annually on October 1 since 2014 under the aegis of the International Coffee Organisation, aims to promote coffee consumption globally. The event has gained traction in India, particularly in cof ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the protection of the Constitution is the responsibility of every citizen, and this duty must be diligently performed by everyone. He added that the protection of democracy is essential for the safety of the people of the country. He further appealed people not to allow electoral fraud. He spoke at the International Democracy Day celebration organised by the State Social Welfare Department at the Banq ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi police has conducted raids and search operations at 25 locations in the capital and Haryana in the wee hours of Monday, arresting six criminals with the recovery of arms, cash, and jewellery, officials said. According to the police, a total of Rs 34.7 lakh and gold jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh have been recovered from the house of the alleged financer of the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang. The people detained and arrested belong to the Kapil Sangwan, alias Nandu, and Vicky ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Congress government in Karnataka made use of the International Day of Democracy on Monday to give a push to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' campaign. In a veiled attack, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged that the BJP indulged in vote theft to retain power at the Centre. With a slogan 'My Vote, My Right,' the State Government observed the International Day of Democracy at the Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha. Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakuma ...Read More >
Cloudburst in Dehradun News: Dehradun experienced cloudbursts in Sahastradhara, leading to swollen rivers and damaged shops. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported rescue operations by police and SDRF. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed due to heavy rainfall, flooding the highway and trapping vehicles. SDRF successfully rescued three people stranded in the river, ensuring their safety. The local administration is monitoring the situation. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the 'My Vote My Right' campaign has been designed to create awareness about democratic values and develop leadership skills among youth and students. Speaking at the International Day of Democracy at Vidhana Soudha, he said, "Ballot is stronger than bullet. The monarchy is sitting at home today and the elected representatives are governing. That is the power of the ballot. It is this voting power that gave rise to leaders like S ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday called for keeping politics out of Parliament and state legislatures, stressing the need to restore dignity and quality in legislative debates.Speaking at the inauguration of the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference at Vidhana Soudha, Birla said there was a general consensus among all speakers and presiding officers that debate standards are falling."It is a collective effort that needs to be pooled into, ensurin ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 3 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state cabinet has constituted a sub-committee to examine the long-delayed Bengaluru-Mysuru NICE Road project. The project, initiated in 2008 by the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE), was expected to provide a high-speed link between Bengaluru and Mysuru. However, Parameshwara noted that despite years of work, only 42 km of the peripheral road has been completed so far. ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 3 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state cabinet has constituted a sub-committee to examine the long-delayed Bengaluru-Mysuru NICE Road project.The project, initiated in 2008 by the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE), was expected to provide a high-speed link between Bengaluru and Mysuru. However, Parameshwara noted that despite years of work, only 42 km of the peripheral road has been completed so far."The ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Criticising Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar for apologising over singing the RSS anthem, the BJP, on Tuesday, chided that if not for the motherland, should Indians hail the lady from Italy (indirectly referring to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi). Responding to Shivakumar's apology over singing the RSS anthem, the Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader R. Ashoka said, "If Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar has to apologise for bowing to Mother India ...Read More >
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