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…
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Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging financial mismanagement, rising debt, and an unsustainable fiscal situation in the state. He also criticised the leadership transition from outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar.Addressing a press conference, Ashoka said Siddaramaiah had “silently walked away” from what he described as a “broken-down administration,…
Bengaluru, May 26 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Tuesday criticised the Karnataka government over its proposed “re-verification”, “re-registration” and “special drive” for beneficiaries of welfare guarantee schemes.In a statement, Ashoka questioned the intent behind the exercise and alleged, “The Congress government, which until now beat the drum over its guarantee schemes, has suddenly started a new drama in the name of benefic…
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 …
Mysuru (Karnataka), March 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed strong concern over the state Budget and questioned how the Karnataka government was utilising borrowed funds.“The Congress-led government’s new borrowing is Rs 1.32 lakh crore and the state’s total debt now stands at Rs 8.24 lakh crore,” the Union Minister said.Speaking at the 397th Aradhana of Sri Guru Budiswamiji, the 63rd Pramathara Pooja and the inauguration of a n…