Mysuru (Karnataka), July 2 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday said that the controversy surrounding cross-voting in the recent Legislative Council elections had been resolved, asserting that the issue was now a “closed chapter.” Speaking to reporters in Mysuru in response to questions on the reported infighting within the BJP following the cross-voting episode, Vijayendra said, “All the confusion over cross-voting has ended. It is now a closed chapter.”His remarks…
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Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government is to increase state-run RTC bus fares following successive hikes in diesel prices, with the proposal expected to come up for approval at the next Cabinet meeting, according to official sources. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh has indicated that a fare revision has become necessary to ensure the financial sustainability of the state-run transport corporations while continuing the Shakti free travel scheme for women.Speaking to reporters in Beng…
Haveri/Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that there was a “conspiracy” to disturb communal harmony and intimidate Hindus following the violence during the Kara Hunnime celebrations at Naregal village in Haveri district, and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack. He further stated that Hindus are finding it difficult to celebrate festivals. A quarrel that started over the bursting of crackers during a bull p…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) The Karnataka government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday announced the launch of two major anti-drug initiatives—’Operation RISE’ and the ‘Beda Bro’ campaign—as part of its intensified drive against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, reaffirming its commitment to making the state drug-free through a combination of strict enforcement, public awareness and rehabilitation. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day Against …
Hassan (Karnataka), June 30 (IANS) Booker Prize-winning Kannada author Banu Mushtaq on Tuesday said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was a simple and straightforward exercise, adding that her experience had dispelled fears that it was intended to harass citizens. She also appealed to officials to patiently guide the public through the enumeration process.She was speaking to the media after launching the SIR exercise in Hassan district from her residence in Hassan city,…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Referring to the violence that broke out during the Kara Hunnime (Full Moon Day) festival celebrations in Haveri district over the bursting of firecrackers near a mosque, the Karnataka BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging that its “appeasement politics” had emboldened communal elements and created an atmosphere in which Hindus feared celebrating their traditional festivals.A quarrel that started over the bursting of crackers during…
Bengaluru, June 28 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday called for collective efforts to achieve ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’, highlighting that every young life lost to addiction represents a loss of national potential. Addressing the Nasha Mukt Bharat Conclave, organised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in association with the Narcotics Control Bureau and Disha Bodh Foundation, the Vice President said that a Nasha Mukt Bharat is not merely about the absence of drugs b…
Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Referring to the alarmingly decreasing levels of water at the KRS reservoir, the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the Congress government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has secretly released water to Tamil Nadu and questioned why CM Shivakumar is not taking strong decisions in the interest of the state. Speaking at a press conference, BJP leader R. Ashoka alleged that the Congress government is releasing water to Tamil Nadu to please its al…
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Strongly condemning the Congress government for issuing the final notification for land acquisition for the Bidadi township project despite intense opposition from farmers, Union Minister and Karnataka JD(S) President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday announced that a legal battle would be launched against what he termed an anti-farmer move.He declared that he would fight on behalf of the farmers who stand to lose their land.The Bidadi township row centres on the Karnataka gov…
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has announced the fifth Congress candidate for the ensuing biennial elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council, to be elected by Members of the Legislative Assembly. According to an official press release, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Vinay Karthik as the party’s fifth nominee for the upcoming polls.AICC General Secretary (Organisation) and MP K.C. Venugopal announced it on Friday.The …