Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled to travel to New Delhi on Monday, with an official statement indicating that he will meet Congress top leaders on Tuesday. His return journey remains open-ended, lending significance to the visit amid persistent speculation over an impending cabinet expansion.The cabinet expansion process in the Karnataka Congress has gathered momentum, with several ministerial aspirants heading to the national capital to lobby the p…
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Tumakuru, July 26 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that it reinforces the principle that those holding positions of responsibility must be accountable for lapses within their departments.Speaking to reporters in Tumakuru, Parameshwara said the resignation sends a strong message about ministerial accountability in matters of national importance.”The resignation of Union Education Minister Dh…
Chitradurga (Karnataka), July 25 (IANS) Karnataka is facing an exceptionally severe drought, with nearly 80 per cent of its lakes dried up and reservoir levels falling to critically low levels, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday, while assuring that the government would not allow people to bear the brunt of the crisis.Parameshwara, along with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, visited Chitradurga district and personally inspected drought-affected areas in Hi…
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…
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue, Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister G. Parameshwara visited the Government Flying Training School at Jakkur on Friday and held a review meeting to assess its activities and functioning.He further announced that the Government Flying Training School (GFTS), which was established in 1940, has received a renewed licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), paving the way for the resumption and continuation of pilot tra…
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concern over the alleged NEET question paper leak, examination irregularities, and the use of force against students protesting the issue. In his letter, Parameshwara urged the Union government to roll back the National Eligibility‑cum‑Entrance Test (NEET) and restore state‑level Common Entrance Tests (CETs), besides seeking an impartia…
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said the state government is fully prepared to deal with the prevailing drought situation and asserted that there is no shortage of funds for relief measures.It can be recalled that Parameshwara on Wednesday said that Karnataka is facing the worst drought in 150 years.Parameshwara added that the state was facing one of the worst drought situations in recent history, with rainfall remaining far below no…
Mangaluru, July 22 (IANS) A five‑year‑old UKG student was killed, and two other children were injured on Wednesday evening when a huge tree, uprooted by heavy rain and strong winds, crashed onto a moving school bus near Kalletti Daivasthana close to Barimaru in Bantwal in Mangaluru district of coastal Karnataka. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara expressed shock over the incident and said the government stands with the affected families. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family of …
Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), July 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on drought conditions and revenue matters in Chikkaballapur district. He said that Karnataka is facing the worst drought in 150 years.He directed government officials to intensify efforts to enroll farmers under the crop insurance scheme and ensure adequate drinking water and fodder availability as Karnataka grapples with an unprecedented drought s…
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…