Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Escalating the political war over the Cauvery River dispute, TVK leader and Tamil Nadu Public Works and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Sunday strongly defended the state government’s handling of the contentious Mekedatu dam issue, accusing DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of making misleading and factually incorrect allegations against the Vijay-led administration.Responding to Stalin’s criticism that the government had failed to take …
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Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday said the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers are the foundation of the nation’s courage, freedom, and pride, while reiterating the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.Addressing the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorative event at the National Military Memorial near Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru, Shivakumar paid tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down …
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Bus services from Tamil Nadu to Karnataka were temporarily suspended at the Hosur border on Sunday as a precautionary measure ahead of protests called by several Kannada organisations over the long-standing Cauvery water dispute. The decision, taken as a preventive measure by the authorities, caused significant inconvenience to passengers travelling to Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka.State transport buses operating from Tamil Nadu were stopped at the Hosur bus stan…
Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka on Sunday accused the Congress leadership of adopting “double standards” on accountability, alleging that the party follows one yardstick when in opposition and another when in power.Taking objection to the statement of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar warning officials that they would be held accountable in the event of question paper leaks or irregularities in recruitment examinations, Ashoka targeted Congress leaders, Lead…
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has expressed her views on a social media post that called for education ministers of Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka to resign following Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit. A user on X shared a post claiming that Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation had set a precedent and urged the education ministers of Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka to step down. The user also tagged political leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, asking them to stand…
Chitradurga, (Karnataka) July 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that the state Cabinet is likely to be expanded next week and called upon all Ministers to work collectively to address the drought situation across the state. Speaking at the Bengaluru Regional Division-level Development progress review meeting held in Chitradurga, Shivakumar stressed the need for a united approach to governance and urged Ministers to prioritise drought management and public welfar…
Chitradurga (Karnataka), July 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that farmers protesting against the Bidadi township project would not be harassed and announced that the much-awaited Cabinet expansion is likely to take place next week. Addressing reporters at the Vedavathi Science College grounds in Hiriyur of Chitradurga district, Shivakumar added that the state government considers the protesting farmers as its own people and assured that no undue pressure woul…
Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday participated in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Maha Sampark Abhiyan, a statewide outreach campaign aimed at creating awareness about the ongoing revision of electoral rolls. As part of the campaign, Vijayendra visited households in the Hebbal Assembly constituency and interacted with party workers and residents about the significance of the SIR exercise.He said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is conducting t…
Chennai, July 25 (IANS) DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday strongly criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s proposed visit to Karnataka for discussions on the long‑standing Cauvery water dispute, urging him to abandon what he described as a “misguided decision” and instead convene an all‑party meeting before taking any further steps. In a detailed statement, Stalin argued that Tamil Nadu’s rights over the Cauvery had already been firmly est…
Chitradurga (Karnataka), July 25 (IANS) Karnataka is facing an exceptionally severe drought, with nearly 80 per cent of its lakes dried up and reservoir levels falling to critically low levels, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday, while assuring that the government would not allow people to bear the brunt of the crisis.Parameshwara, along with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, visited Chitradurga district and personally inspected drought-affected areas in Hi…