Bengaluru, March 26 (IANS) The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges and unruly scenes on Thursday as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and BJP MLA Munirathna Naidu traded sharp personal remarks, prompting Speaker U.T. Khader to intervene and condemn the conduct of members.Replying to issues raised during the discussion on Bengaluru’s development, Shivakumar took exception to remarks made by Munirathna and said the MLA had “narrated his own story” in the House. Refe…
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Bengaluru, March 12 (IANS) A debate over safari operations and trekking regulations in forest areas took place in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, with Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka criticising the government for first banning safari operations and later reopening them, while Forest and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre defended the decision citing rising man-wildlife conflict.Raising the issue in the Assembly, Ashoka said safari activities are conducted not only in Karnataka b…
Bengaluru, March 12 (IANS) Concerns over the lack of emergency medical facilities for workers at the Hatti Gold Mines in Raichur district were raised in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, with BJP MLA Manappa D. Vajjal urging the government to establish a hospital in the area.Raising the issue in the House, Vajjal, who represents the Lingasugur Assembly constituency, said around 6,000 workers are employed at the Hatti Gold Mines and work day and night underground, but there is not a…
Bengaluru, March 11 (IANS) The murder of a Class 10 student by a group of minor boys in Shivamogga district triggered concern in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, with Opposition legislators raising the issue of rising drug abuse and the law and order situation in the region.Raising the matter during Zero Hour, former Home Minister and BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra described the incident as disturbing and inhuman. He said the crime had taken place in an area bordering his constituency a…
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka on Friday criticised the State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that it imposes a massive debt burden on the people of the state while offering little in terms of real development.Speaking to reporters, Ashoka said the Chief Minister has pushed Karnataka into unprecedented levels of debt.“Including this Budget, the Siddaramaiah government has accumul…
Bengaluru, March 4 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday alleged that the Karnataka government was attempting to take over land belonging to the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) at its T. Narasipura unit. He claimed that the move would jeopardise the future of the iconic Mysore Silk brand.In a statement, Ashoka alleged that the state government was seeking to acquire a five-acre land parcel earmarked for the expansion of the …
Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka on Monday said that processions in favour of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should not be permitted, describing him as a “dictator”.Responding to protests held in parts of Karnataka following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Ashoka said such demonstrations should not be allowed.Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, he said: “Khamenei was a di…
Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Monday set aside the 2023 election of Congress MLA S.N. Subba Reddy to the Legislative Assembly from the Bagepalli Assembly constituency, citing proven irregularities in his election affidavit.A Bench headed by Justice M.G.S. Kamal passed the order after hearing detailed arguments from both sides and examining reports submitted by the authorities. The court directed that a copy of the order be sent to the Election Commission and the Secretary …
Yadgir, Feb 14 (IANS) Despite the Karnataka Congress-led government enacting a law to contain the menace of social boycott, the continued practice of social boycott has come to light from Shahapur town of Yadgir district in Karnataka on Saturday. The families claim that despite lodging complaints with the police and concerned authorities, no action has been taken against those responsible.The shocking incident of more than 15 families in Shahapur town of Yadgir district allegedly being ostracise…
Bengaluru, Feb 5 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Thursday said the BJP had succeeded in exposing the alleged corruption of the Congress-led government during the special session of the Legislature held between January 22 and February 4.In a press statement, Ashoka said, “The fight regarding the alleged excise scam started in the session will not stop. Discussions have already been held for statewide protests on behalf of the party. Ultimately,…