Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Satish Jarkiholi, on Friday said the decision on creating additional Deputy Chief Minister posts rests with the Congress high command and indicated that such a move could strengthen the party organisation.It can be noted that Satish Jarkiholi, a close associate of former CM Siddaramaiah, is in the forefront in the race for getting the Deputy CM’s post.The high command is considering creation of two more posts of Deputy C…
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Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said he was willing to engage with his Tamil Nadu counterpart on issues concerning the Cauvery River water-sharing dispute, while also welcoming the Centre’s decision to discuss concerns related to the education system in the wake of nationwide NEET protests.Speaking to reporters after attending the CEOs’ breakfast meeting ahead of the Bengaluru Tech Summit, Shivakumar said the state government is open to discussions w…
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday called upon industry leaders to partner with the Karnataka government in shaping the state’s next phase of growth, announcing plans to expand world-class infrastructure beyond Bengaluru, establish an AI University with industry participation, and launch new policies to strengthen the technology ecosystem.Addressing CEOs at a meeting, Shivakumar said Bengaluru’s greatest strength lies in its talent pool and innovation ecosyste…
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday welcomed the Centre’s move to introduce stringent measures against examination paper leaks, stating that there would be “no forgiveness” for those who play with the future of students.In a statement, Ashoka said the Union government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to safeguarding the future of honest and hardworking students across the country.He said a draft proposal aimed at ensurin…
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday voiced support for student protests over the alleged NEET question paper leak controversy, stating that the issue transcends politics and concerns the future of the country’s youth. Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said India is at a critical juncture, and students are facing uncertainty amid repeated allegations of examination paper leaks. He remarked that the Prime Minister had spoken on the issue but…
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Thursday called on industries to channel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives towards strengthening primary education and announced that the Karnataka government would set up a dedicated team to monitor CSR projects across the state.Addressing the Global CSR and Sustainability Summit 2026 organised by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), CM Shivakumar lauded the organisation for its contr…
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) The Karnataka Unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday staged a protest near the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, condemning the alleged attack on its legislators that took place a day earlier by Congress party workers.The protest and sit-in demonstrations were led by the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra.Sever…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Wednesday accused Congress workers of attacking BJP leaders and claiming that law and order in the state had completely collapsed.The BJP leader further alleged that Congress workers were engaging in “goondaism” both in Karnataka and in New Delhi, in a reference to recent protests by the party outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s house in the national Capital over the NEET paper leaks and police action against stude…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Karnataka BJP leaders marching towards the KPCC headquarters in Bengaluru to protest against Congress for playing politics over the NEET row and ignoring the state’s issues were detained by the police on Wednesday.Congress workers had gathered in large numbers and targeted a senior BJP MLA, B.P. Harish, who arrived directly at the KPCC office. As soon as he stepped out of his vehicle, Congress workers surrounded him and raised slogans against the BJP.Even as the police …
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state is facing a severe drought and that the government has urged the Centre to declare it a national disaster. He also said that the clarity on the much-awaited Cabinet expansion may emerge by noon.”The drought situation in Karnataka is grave,” he underlined.Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said he would be touring drought-affected regions in Chikkaballapura district and Bengaluru Rur…