Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Sunday said that the BJP and JD(S) would jointly raise major public issues during the Assembly session starting from August 13 and hold the ruling Congress government accountable on matters affecting people across the state.Speaking to reporters after attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 136th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at Sampangiramanagar in Shivajinagar Assembly constituency, where he watched the programme along …
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Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Basavaraj Padukote, State President of Namma Karnataka Sene, has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault on government officials during an anti-encroachment drive conducted under the SafeFootpath Campaign in Shivajinagar in Bengaluru, police said on Wednesday. According to Bengaluru Police, Padukote, the prime accused in the case, allegedly led the attack on officials who were carrying out their duties to clear illegal encroachments. Police officials sai…
Bengaluru, July 21 (IANS) Civic authorities conducting a footpath encroachment clearance drive in Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar locality were allegedly attacked with pepper spray and helmets on Tuesday, triggering tension in the communally sensitive area and prompting heavy police deployment.Reacting to the development, Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda condemned the alleged attack on civic authorities during a footpath encroachment clearance drive in Shivajinagar, describing th…
Bengaluru, July 21 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged attack on Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials during a footpath encroachment clearance drive in Shivajinagar, calling it an indication of the deteriorating law and order situation in Karnataka.BJP leader Ashoka’s remarks come amid heightened political sparring over the alleged assault on civic authorities during the encroachment clearance drive in Shivajinagar, where police have already…
Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Expressing shock over the tragic incident in the city, the Karnataka BJP on Wednesday said the death of seven people, including three children, due to the collapse of a compound wall at government-run Bowring Hospital in Shivajinagar following heavy rain has caused deep anguish. In a statement, State BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated, it was said that the victims included roadside vendors and others who had taken shelter near the wall to escape the rain. The…
Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Seven people, including three children, were killed after a compound wall of government-run Bowring Hospital collapsed following heavy rain in Shivajinagar on Wednesday, prompting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to visit the spot and pull up officials over alleged negligence. Announcing compensation, the Chief Minister said that Rs 5 lakh would be provided to the families of the deceased. He also instructed officials to ensure free treatment for the injured.The Chief Minis…
Patna, April 6 (IANS) A tragic incident in Samastipur district has left an entire community in shock after three children from the same family drowned in the Kareh River on Monday.The incident took place in the Shivajinagar block near the Bariyahi Ghat bridge, where the children reportedly ventured into the river but were swept away by strong currents, leaving them unable to return to safety.Soon after receiving information, local administration officials and rescue teams rushed to the spot. An …
Nashik, April 4 (IANS) A major tragedy struck Nashik, Maharashtra when nine members of the same family died after their car plunged into a roadside well in the Shivajinagar area. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire Dindori taluka. Police are currently investigating the matter. According to reports, a meeting organised by ‘Vadje Classes’ was held at Raje Banquet Hall in Shivajinagar. The Dargode family had travelled from Indore (Dindori taluka) to attend the event. While ret…