Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) A day after Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that he was prepared to hold discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at any time on the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday accused the Congress of adopting contradictory positions on the project and alleged that the party had sacrificed Karnataka’s interests for political considerations.His statement came on Friday after Ch…
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Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) Amid speculation that the Congress government is planning to discontinue its guarantee schemes, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday clarified that the ongoing review of beneficiaries was aimed at preventing the misuse of public funds and ensuring that benefits reach only eligible recipients.Speaking to reporters, Kharge said the government has no intention of denying benefits to deserving beneficiaries but is committed to eliminating irregularities in the i…
Mysuru, June 19 (IANS) Reacting to the cross-voting in the Legislative Council election that resulted in the victory of all five Congress candidates and the defeat of the JD(S) nominee, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and Janata Dal(Secular) state President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday said he was neither shocked nor surprised by the developments.Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Kumaraswamy said he had anticipated the cross-voting well in advance and therefore was not disturbed by th…
Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) After the victory of all five Congress candidates in the Legislative Council elections held for seven seats, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, accompanied by his wife Usha Shivakumar, offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on Friday.This is his first visit to Tirupati after assuming the role of Chief Minister. The Chief Minister visited the renowned hill shrine and had ‘darshan’ of Lord Venkateswara during the early hours of the day. Te…
Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Home Priyank Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Jigajinagi over his remarks questioning why Dalits should be concerned about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Earlier, Jigajinagi had criticised Kharge’s remarks on the RSS and questioned why Dalits should concern themselves with the organisation. He had also reportedly cautioned Kharge against targeting the RSS, saying that “no one who has …
Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) All five Congress candidates in the fray for the Karnataka Legislative Council emerged victorious, the BJP secured two seats, but its NDA partner, the JD-S, lost as per the much-awaited results announced on Thursday. The development is seen as a boost for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and a setback for the BJP and JD-S. It is also a setback for JD-S leader and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who took the election as a matter of prestige and challenged CM Shivakumar.Th…
Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said that those responsible for cross-voting in the Legislative Council elections would be identified, warning that party members who betrayed the BJP would eventually be exposed. Speaking to reporters after congratulating the victorious candidates in the Legislative Council elections, Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said the BJP was pleased with the victory of its candidates, Lingaraj Patil and…
Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the Congress’s performance in the Legislative Council elections, saying the results reflected growing public confidence in the state government. The Congress managed to secure 11 additional votes, including support from three BJP MLAs and six JD-S MLAs who reportedly cross-voted in favour of its five candidates – B.K. Hariprasad, Tippannappa Kamakanur, P.V. Mohan, B.S. Shivanna, and Vinay K…
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cancelled the licence of Karnataka-based Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank, citing its deteriorating financial condition, inadequate capital and poor earning prospects.In a statement, the RBI said the bank, located in Gokak, does not have sufficient capital and fails to comply with certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.The central bank added that the lender, in its current financial position, would b…
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) From around 84 functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras in 2014, the network has grown to more than 19,200 Kendras across the country in 2026, making quality generic medicines accessible at affordable prices to millions of citizens, the government said on Wednesday.India’s pharmaceutical landscape has witnessed a remarkable growth and transformation in the last 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said the expan…