Tumakuru, July 26 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that it reinforces the principle that those holding positions of responsibility must be accountable for lapses within their departments.Speaking to reporters in Tumakuru, Parameshwara said the resignation sends a strong message about ministerial accountability in matters of national importance.”The resignation of Union Education Minister Dh…
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Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state is facing a severe drought and that the government has urged the Centre to declare it a national disaster. He also said that the clarity on the much-awaited Cabinet expansion may emerge by noon.”The drought situation in Karnataka is grave,” he underlined.Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said he would be touring drought-affected regions in Chikkaballapura district and Bengaluru Rur…
Haveri (Karnataka), July 16 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Thursday accused the Karnataka government of being ‘anti-Hindu’ and ‘anti-farmer’ and threatened to hold protests.”The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will stage a strong protest against the government in Karnataka, for pursuing anti-Hindu and anti-farmer policies and indulging in minority appeasement,” Vijayendra claimed.Addressing the media in Haveri, Vijayendra alleged that incidents of violence against Hindus ha…
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), July 14 (IANS) Mounting an attack on Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over the Bidadi Township Project and lodging of FIRs against farmers, BJP Karnataka President, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Tuesday alleged that the Chief Minister’s push for the proposed second Bengaluru airport in his home region of Kanakapura and the Bidadi Township Project were “calculated moves.” “Along with the Bidadi Township Project, the Chief Minister is planning to establish the second Bengaluru airport …
Tumakuru (Karnataka), July 8 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the state has emerged as a model for the entire country in the Panchayat Raj system. He was speaking after inaugurating the 2026–27 workshop for Gram Panchayat Administrators and Gram Panchayat Development Officers at the Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat auditorium.Parameshwara said Gram Panchayats must focus not only on drinking water, road development and financial management, but also on build…
Bengaluru, July 6 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, said that the state is now facing a drought-like situation, and necessary instructions and directions have already been given to officials by him and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, to effectively handle the drought, including ensuring drinking water for people and livestock and addressing fodder-related concerns.Speaking to the media near Vidhana Soudha on Monday, he said, “I have already held progress review meetings …
Tumakuru (Karnataka), July 4 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday said that while the Constitution’s Preamble places strong emphasis on equality, there is a need for a serious assessment of the extent to which equality has been realised in society and within the legal system. He was addressing the graduation ceremony at a Law College in Shettihalli, Tumakuru. Referring to India’s progress since Independence, he said the country’s literacy rate has increased from …
Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) In a significant development in the alleged witness intimidation and threat case linked to the high-profile Renukaswamy murder trial involving jailed Kannada actor Darshan, investigators have found that chat histories and call records had been deleted from the mobile phones of the arrested accused.Police sources said that mobile phones belonging to the four arrested accused had been wiped of data before they were seized. WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook chat histories, a…
Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Jal Shakti and Railways, V. Somanna, said on Wednesday that he remains a “disciplined soldier” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and would abide by any decision taken by the party’s high command, amid speculation over the appointment of the next Karnataka BJP President. After cross-voting by BJP MLAs in the recently concluded State Legislative Council election, strong rumours are being spread over replacement of State BJP President B.Y…
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) The Centre plans to develop quadruple railway lines connecting Bengaluru with cities within a 100-km radius, Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna announced on Monday, adding that a similar four-track rail corridor between Bengaluru and the coastal city of Mangaluru is also being considered to enhance connectivity and facilitate faster train movement. Speaking after inaugurating a newly constructed Road Over Bridge (ROB) near Elekere in Channapatna taluk, Soma…