Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Saturday alleged that the Karnataka government was adopting an anti-farmer approach and warned that if growers continue to be harassed and repeatedly forced onto the streets, the government itself would face the consequences.In a statement, Ashoka alleged that the government had once again demonstrated its anti-grower mindset by “pushing already distressed farmers, reeling under drought-like conditions and acu…
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Mangaluru (Karnataka), June 26 (IANS) The political row over the recent Karnataka Legislative Council cross-voting intensified on Friday, with BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra asserting that his “time is good” and expressing confidence that the differences within the party leadership would soon be resolved.It may be noted that following the cross-voting, Vijayendra’s leadership has come under scrutiny, with allegations that he has joined hands with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.Speak…
Bengaluru, May 7 (IANS) In a bid to promote sandalwood cultivation, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the government-owned manufacturer of the iconic Mysuru Sandal Soap, has launched a major initiative to prevent sandalwood theft, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil announced on Thursday.As part of the initiative, farmers, scientists, and organisations possessing information on advanced equipment or innovative technologies to prevent sandalwood theft have been invited to…
Bengaluru, Feb 1 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said on Sunday that the Union Budget 2026-27 is another significant step towards a developed India, and stressed that the Bengaluru-Hyderabad high-speed rail route will further strengthen Bengaluru’s position as a key economic hub of South India. “The announcement of seven high-speed rail corridors in the budget will inject fresh momentum into economic activity by rapidly connecting major cities across the country. The Bengal…