Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) Amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday spoke to Kannadigas stranded in Dubai and reassured them.He assured that he would speak to the Central government to ensure that those caught in the crisis are brought back to Karnataka at the earliest. A total of 61 people had travelled to Dubai to receive an award and are currently staying there, members of the team said.Five persons from Arsi…
Latest Kannadigas News & Updates
Bengaluru, Mar 3 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Tuesday said it would examine and initiate action if any violation of law was found during protests in Bengaluru to condemn the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, state Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the law is equal for everyone and any breach would invite action.Referring to the protests, he said, “If they wanted to stage a protest, they should have done it at Freedom Park. It does…
Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) Indians, including several Kannadigas, who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following flight cancellations triggered by the Israel-Iran conflict, have begun returning home, bringing relief to families in Karnataka. Meanwhile, the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Tuesday has set up a dedicated Help Desk at the kerbside of Terminal 2 to assist passengers amid ongoing disruptions to flight operations.A flight that departed from Dubai on Monda…
Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressing deep concern over the escalating geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East and their impact on Kannadigas and other Indian nationals stranded in the region.In his letter, the Chief Minister highlighted that advisories issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation regarding airspace restrictions and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) across several West Asian countries have …
Mysuru, March 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday said that the Central government has taken all necessary measures to ensure the safe return of Kannadigas stranded amid tensions in the Gulf region.Speaking to the media in Mysuru, he said that on several previous occasions, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had safely evacuated Indians during similar crises. He added that every possible effort is being made to bring everyone back saf…
Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the state government is closely monitoring the situation in parts of West Asia following the escalation of tensions between US-Israel and Iran, and assured that the safety and well-being of Kannadigas abroad is the state’s highest priority.In a statement, the Chief Minister said that according to the information received so far, around 100 Kannadigas are currently stranded in the UAE, including Dubai, and nine in Ba…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has said that the Central government is fully prepared to safely bring back all Kannadigas stranded amid the Iran–Israel war situation. He said discussions have already been held with senior officials at Indian embassies in this regard.Speaking to the media on Monday in Delhi, he stated that whenever Kannadigas and Indians face distress anywhere in the world, the Central Governme…
Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) Amid tensions over US-Israel strikes on Iran and the retaliatory actions, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar condemned attack on a school in which several children were killed.Talking to mediapersons, Shivakumar said, “The war currently taking place between the United States, Israel and Iran is not right. Children have died in airstrikes. Why should a school of innocent children who have done nothing be attacked? This is condem…
Haveri (Karnataka), March 1 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai said that it is the duty of all to coordinate with the Centre to bring Kannadigas and other Indians back safely from Iran and other disturbed Middle East countries.Speaking to the media in Savanur in Haveri district, he stated that due to the impact of the US-Israel-Iran war, the state government must make all necessary arrangements through Kannadigas in Dubai and the Indian Embassy there to provide te…
Shivamogga, March 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday condemned the United States’ “unwarranted” attack on Iran, while assuring that Kannadigas stranded in Arab countries would be brought back safely.Speaking to reporters at Shivamogga airport, the Chief Minister said the Karnataka government is in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and return of Kannadigas stranded in “war-affected” regions of the Middle East.He said around 30 people f…