Belagavi, July 9 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday stirred controversy by announcing that, prompted by alleged irregularities in the handling of donations at the Ram Mandir, the state government has decided to install CCTV cameras in front of hundis (donation boxes) in all temples managed by the Muzrai Department to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of devotees’ donations. He announced this at a press conference following the Belagavi Division Progress Review Meeti…
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Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday urged every eligible voter in the state to fill and submit the Enumeration Form during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls beginning June 30, warning that failure to do so could result in the loss of voting rights. The Chief Minister also announced that the government would establish 49,320 assistance centres across the state to help citizens complete the enrolment process.Addressing a press conferen…
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, said on Thursday that the government is collecting detailed information on beneficiaries of guarantee schemes following complaints and petitions alleging misuse, particularly under the Gruha Jyothi free electricity scheme and the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which provides Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to female heads of households.Addressing a press conference at Vidhana Soudha after a meeting with senior bureaucrats, CM Shivakumar clar…
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Monday thanked party workers, leaders, and voters for supporting the Congress in the bye-elections, stating that the results reflect public trust in the government’s welfare schemes and governance.“The people have expressed confidence in us in the two bye-elections in Karnataka. They have recognised that our government is delivering efficient administration along with guarantee schemes. …
Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday extended his greetings to women across the state on the occasion of International Women’s Day and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment through various welfare initiatives.In a message to the people of the state, the Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to all women, including mothers, sisters and daughters. He said the purpose of International Women’s Day is to create awareness …