Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) A preparatory meeting turned chaotic at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru on Monday, as Youth Congress workers from rival factions engaged in heated arguments, pushing, shoving, and physical scuffles. The incident has once again brought factionalism within the Karnataka Congress to the forefront ahead of the planned National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test protest.The clash broke out between supporters of Karnataka Youth Congress president …
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Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President, D.K. Shivakumar’s birthday on Friday witnessed grand celebrations across the State, with Congress leaders and supporters organising special prayers, temple rituals, cake-cutting ceremonies, charity events, and public gatherings, while several leaders openly expressed hope that Shivakumar would one day become the Chief Minister of Karnataka.It may be recalled that Shivakumar is celebrating his 64th birthday today, and …
Bengaluru, May 12 (IANS) The enquiry report in connection with the collapse of a compound wall at Bowring Hospital that claimed seven lives, including that of a child, was submitted to the Karnataka government on Tuesday. Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner G. Jagadeesha has submitted the report.According to sources, the report noted that a cricket net facility had been created near the wall. Sources further said the hospital administration had allegedly developed a stadium-like cricket practice area …
Bengaluru, May 8 (IANS) Karnataka State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi on Friday held a key meeting and directed officials to announce the election dates for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) civic polls between June 14 and June 24.A crucial meeting regarding elections to the five city corporations under the jurisdiction of the Greater Bengaluru Authority was held on Friday. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is also the Chairperson of the GBA, and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shi…
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday alleged that the Congress has betrayed its ally DMK in Tamil Nadu and said parties in the INDIA bloc should introspect over the development.Speaking to reporters at the BJP’s party office in Bengaluru, Ashoka said the Congress, which had contested elections alongside the DMK in Tamil Nadu, has now abandoned the party. He claimed that the true nature of the Congress has been e…
Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) Referring to the Union Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for April 2026, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday criticised the state government’s guarantee schemes and expressed concern over the state’s financial management. He said that due to “unscientific financial management”, more than 15 per cent of the state’s revenue receipts are being spent on interest payments, while the state is facing a revenue deficit of …
Tumakuru, May 2 (IANS) Amid the ongoing leadership tussle, frequent visits to Delhi by ministers aligned with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and clarifications by All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge, the ruling Congress party is set to hold a mega event to mark the completion of three years in office. Home Minister and Tumakuru District In-charge Minister G. Parameshwara announced on Saturday that the Karnataka government, led by C…
Bengaluru, April 30 (IANS) Following the tragedy following the Bowring Hospital compound wall collapse after heavy rain, hail, and a thunderstorm on Wednesday night, which claimed 7 lives, the Karnataka government on Thursday ordered a statewide hospital premises audit with special focus on Bengaluru hospitals.Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Sharan Prakash Patil made the announcement after visiting Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru, where he ins…
Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the proposed AHINDA convention in Hubballi was aimed at addressing the socio-economic backwardness of marginalised communities and bringing them into the mainstream.The event is being held amid speculation that the convention was a show of strength for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid the row over the change of guard in the state.It can be noted that AHINDA stands for Alpasankhyataru, Hindulidavaru, and Dal…
Bengaluru, April 24 (IANS) In a move aimed at ensuring justice to all communities within the Scheduled Castes, the Karnataka Cabinet on Friday took a historic decision, unanimously approving internal reservation in the ratio of 5.25:5.25:4.5 for left, right, and other communities. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on Friday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement in this regard.Siddaramaiah announced that for communities categorised as left 5.25 per cent, for Rig…