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Bengaluru, March 11 (IANS) A heated debate erupted in the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, with the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP trading sharp accusations while the government appealed to the public to limit LPG consumption during the ongoing global crisis.Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa said the state government had already held discussions with oil companies and assured that domestic consumers would receive at least one LP…

Bengaluru, March 9 (IANS) Demand for traditional Mysuru silk sarees manufactured by the government-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC) dominated discussions in the Assembly, with legislators across parties urging the state government to increase production and strengthen the historic institution.BJP MLA T. S. Srivatsa, raising the issue, said there is a huge demand for Mysuru silk sarees produced by KSIC, a state-owned public sector undertaking. He pointed out that custome…

Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Wednesday slammed the Congress-led government, alleging that under the pretext of discussing the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address, ruling party members insulted the Governor for declining to read the speech prepared by the State Cabinet while addressing the joint session. The BJP demanded that the government express regret in the House. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied that the Governor was disrespected and rejected the demand for …