Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Vijayapura District In-charge M.B. Patil has urged the Union Railway Ministry to establish a coach depot in Vijayapura and develop an additional entry and exit gate at the city’s railway station to strengthen infrastructure in the northern part of the state.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Patil said he has discussed the proposal with Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna and has also written to Union Ra…
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Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) Hubli Tigers announced Aneeshwar Gautam as captain for the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 to be played in Bengaluru on Thursday. The franchise also unveiled its team jersey and launched the official Hubli Tigers anthem ahead of the upcoming season.Hubli Tigers, champions of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in 2023, enter the new season looking to add another title to their trophy cabinet. The franchise assembled a strong squad at the Season 5 Player Auction, …
Haveri, June 6 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday alleged that the state’s financial condition is “distressed” and urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to release a white paper on the financial position inherited from the previous government led by Siddaramaiah. Speaking to reporters in Shiggaon, Bommai said there are allegations of harassment and corruption involving officials, ministers, and legislators in connection wi…
Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging financial mismanagement, rising debt, and an unsustainable fiscal situation in the state. He also criticised the leadership transition from outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar.Addressing a press conference, Ashoka said Siddaramaiah had “silently walked away” from what he described as a “broken-down administration,…
Koppal, April 30 (IANS) A local court in Gangavathi town in Koppal district of North Karnataka on Thursday awarded the death penalty to six persons in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) leader Venkatesh Kurubara (34). The convicted persons have been identified as Ravi, Vijay, Dhanraj, Bharat, Saleem Mohammad Rafeeq, and Gangadhara Gouli.The court also imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on each of them.The verdict was delivered by Judge Sadananda Nagappa Naik.V…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 22 (IANS) The Prasar Bharati has withdrawn its decision to shift the Dharwad Akashvani Regional Centre, and it will continue to function from Dharwad in line with the wishes and sentiments of the people of North Karnataka. The move comes following a request by the Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs and Dharwad MP Pralhad Joshi.The Union Minister had urged the Centre to retain the popular Akashvani regional centre, which holds a strong con…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D.K. Shivakumar on Friday alleged a BJP conspiracy behind the conviction of Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in the murder case of BJP leader and Zilla Panchayat member Yogesh Gowda.Responding to media queries at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi, Shivakumar said Kulkarni had been “caught in trouble” due to a conspiracy and urged party workers not to lose courage.“Vinay Kulkarni has been caught in trou…
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 3 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna has claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is serving his second term, has used his power for personal and selfish interests, thereby deceiving the people of the state and pushing Karnataka into darkness.Speaking to the media in Bagalkot, on the sidelines of campaigning for BJP candidate Veeranna Charantimath, he pointed out that despite announcing support prices for various crops, the gove…
Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) Stating that legal counsels have confirmed there were no legal hurdles to increasing the height of the Alamatti Dam, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he would convene an all‑party meeting in the state and take a decision to go ahead. Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have objected to the project.It can be noted that the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) Phase 3 is a major irrigation scheme in North Karnataka aiming to raise the Almatti Dam height from…
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…