Bengaluru, May 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday condoled the death of state Planning and Statistics Minister D. Sudhakar, terming it an “extremely painful moment”.”I am saddened by the untimely demise of D. Sudhakar, who was our government’s Minister for Planning and Statistics and a senior leader. He had been undergoing treatment in the hospital for the past few days due to illness. Recently, I had personally visited the hospital and obtained information about his hea…
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Bengaluru, May 7 (IANS) In a bid to promote sandalwood cultivation, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the government-owned manufacturer of the iconic Mysuru Sandal Soap, has launched a major initiative to prevent sandalwood theft, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil announced on Thursday.As part of the initiative, farmers, scientists, and organisations possessing information on advanced equipment or innovative technologies to prevent sandalwood theft have been invited to…
Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that Karnataka is keen to strengthen partnerships with the world in technology, trade, innovation, and people-to-people collaboration. He was speaking at the “Bridge to Bengaluru” dialogue in New Delhi, which brought together ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from various countries.Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar highlighted Karnataka’s position as a global innovation hub and a preferred investment d…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the height restrictions imposed on buildings around HAL Airport, Jakkur Aerodrome, the Indian Air Force base, and the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru are hindering development works, and a request has been made to the Union Civil Aviation Minister to review these restrictions.Addressing the media after meeting Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Shivakumar said: “We discusse…
Bengaluru, March 17 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday reached Delhi, where he said that he will meet MPs and Union Ministers from the state over pending irrigation projects. Talking to the media at Kempegowda International Airport before leaving for the national capital, Shivakumar, who holds the charge of Water Resources, said: “The Central government has kept approvals pending for several irrigation projects in the state. Hence, Minister for Law and Parliamentar…
Bengaluru, March 11 (IANS) Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil on Wednesday said that while the Central government has declared Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport, it has not taken a similar decision regarding Hubballi and Belagavi airports in Karnataka, asserting that this reflects a discriminatory approach and is not acceptable.“How can it be butter for them and lime for us?” he questioned.Speaking on the issue in Bengaluru, Minister Patil said t…
Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Karnataka Ministers M.B. Patil and M.C. Sudhakar attended a reception in Bengaluru to mark the birthday of King Charles III, highlighting the ties between Karnataka and the UK. The event was organised on Thursday by the office of the British Deputy High Commissioner Chandru Iyer at the Taj West End and was attended by government officials, industry representatives, and members of the diplomatic community.Speaking at the event, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B…
Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) Responding to Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar’s statement that the guarantee schemes are a burden on the state government, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil on Thursday said the rich should not avail of the benefits of these welfare schemes and clarified that the schemes were not a burden but part of development.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Patil questioned, “If Minister M.B. Patil himself avails guarant…
Kolar, Feb 17 (IANS) Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil announced on Tuesday that 500 H125 light helicopters will be manufactured over the next 20 years at the country’s first private-sector helicopter assembly facility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron virtually inaugurated the unit from Lok Bhavan in Maharashtra on Tuesday.The minister stated that the commencement of operations marks a historic milestone for the state.Patil noted that…
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said on Monday that as part of efforts to strengthen the market presence of products manufactured by the state-owned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the two-year tenure of renowned film actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the company’s brand ambassador will commence from Tuesday. On the same occasion, the iconic heritage product Mysuru Sandal Soap will be relaunched with a refreshed and contemporary look…