Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Saturday accused the Karnataka government of turning Bengaluru into a “dust city” despite its repeated promises of creating a ‘Brand Bengaluru’, alleging that prolonged civic works have severely inconvenienced residents in several parts of the city.In a statement, Ashoka said that drinking water and underground drainage pipeline works in areas such as Nagenahalli Road and Shivashankar Block in Hebbal cons…
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Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Preparations are underway to demolish an under-construction 18-storey apartment complex in Bengaluru after authorities found that a portion of the structure had tilted, raising concerns over its structural stability and public safety. The civic agency is taking precautions as about 900 residential buildings are located in the vicinity.The apartment project, being developed by SNN Raj Corp on Haralur Main Road near Kudlu Gate in southeast Bengaluru, is reportedly the tal…
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the government over the condition of public toilets in Bengaluru, alleging that the state’s claims of building a “Brand Bengaluru” stand exposed by the city’s poor sanitation infrastructure.Citing a survey conducted by the Bengaluru Political Action Committee (B.PAC), Ashoka claimed that Bengaluru has only one public toilet for every 30,000 people, calling it a reflection o…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Basavaraj Padukote, State President of Namma Karnataka Sene, has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault on government officials during an anti-encroachment drive conducted under the SafeFootpath Campaign in Shivajinagar in Bengaluru, police said on Wednesday. According to Bengaluru Police, Padukote, the prime accused in the case, allegedly led the attack on officials who were carrying out their duties to clear illegal encroachments. Police officials sai…
Bengaluru, July 21 (IANS) Civic authorities conducting a footpath encroachment clearance drive in Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar locality were allegedly attacked with pepper spray and helmets on Tuesday, triggering tension in the communally sensitive area and prompting heavy police deployment.Reacting to the development, Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda condemned the alleged attack on civic authorities during a footpath encroachment clearance drive in Shivajinagar, describing th…
Bengaluru, July 21 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged attack on Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials during a footpath encroachment clearance drive in Shivajinagar, calling it an indication of the deteriorating law and order situation in Karnataka.BJP leader Ashoka’s remarks come amid heightened political sparring over the alleged assault on civic authorities during the encroachment clearance drive in Shivajinagar, where police have already…
Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda on Saturday launched a special drive to remove abandoned vehicles from public roads and footpaths across Bengaluru, warning that unclaimed vehicles would be auctioned in accordance with the law. Former Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao was also present during the launch of the operation, which is being jointly undertaken by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the Bengaluru Traffic Police.The initiative comes …
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday, alleged that the state government was attempting to issue Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) to people from Bangladesh and other countries to create a vote bank and retain voters in the state. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru at the Lok Bhavan, Ashoka said a representation had been submitted to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, urging him to intervene and prevent the state government from issuing PRCs.He all…
Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday said the state government will issue permanent residence certificates to help people participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, dismissing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) criticism as politically motivated. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said the Election Commission requires 13 supporting documents for the SIR process, including proof of whether an applicant res…
Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) Commenting on whether granting permanent residence would benefit illegal immigrants, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had repeatedly changed its political targets over the years and was now using the Bangladesh issue for electoral gains. Speaking to media on Friday, Hariprasad questioned how alleged illegal immigrants could have reached Karnataka, which does not share an international bor…