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…
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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,…
Bengaluru, Jan 27 (IANS) In a concerning development, JD(S) MLA Karemma G. Nayak, representing the Devadurga constituency, stated on the floor of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that sand mafia goons were following and threatening her. In response to her complaint, state Home Minister said that “big people from all parties were involved in sand mining.”Raising the issue during the Question Hour on Tuesday, MLA Karemma said the law-and-order situation in her constituency had deteriorated. “I…