Bengaluru, August 14: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the state government of harming the interests of farmers and areca nut producers through its decision to impose a ban on gutkha. He stated that this move has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among farmers across the state. Addressing a press conference at … Read more
Bengaluru, August 13: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has strongly condemned the alleged ‘purification’ ceremony that took place at the rally site of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, on Thursday. He described the act as shameful and an insult to the Constitution. In a statement, Shivakumar said that this incident is “not just … Read more
Bengaluru, August 7: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Congress government has conducted a socio-economic survey in the state and is committed to implementing it to ensure social justice. He made this statement during the inauguration of the 11th National Convention of the National OBC Federation at the Gyaan Jyoti Auditorium in Bengaluru … Read more
Bengaluru, August 3: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged disgruntled Congress leaders to maintain patience following the recent cabinet expansion. Protests, threats of resignations, and widespread dissatisfaction have emerged among legislators who were not appointed as ministers. In response to the growing discontent, Shivakumar acknowledged that several capable and senior legislators were left out … Read more
Bengaluru, July 29: The ongoing Cauvery water sharing dispute has drawn sharp criticism from BJP leader R. Ashoka towards the Congress government in Karnataka. Speaking to reporters in Davangere, Ashoka accused the state government of failing to protect Karnataka’s interests despite paying lawyers ₹300 crore in fees, which led to an order directing the release … Read more
Bengaluru, July 14: The Bidadi Township project in Karnataka has become a subject of controversy, prompting a strong backlash from the opposition against the state government. Nikhil Kumar, the state youth president of the Janata Dal (Secular), took to the social media platform ‘X’ to criticize the government. In his post, Kumar condemned the Congress … Read more
Mysuru, July 13: Senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition leader R. Ashok warned on Monday that if the Karnataka government does not release water for standing crops in the Cauvery basin within the next three days, the BJP will lay siege to the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) reservoir. Ashok visited drought-affected … Read more