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 […]
A view of Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral procession in Tehran. | Photo Credit: REUTERS About 100 people from Karnataka, mostly residents of Alipura, Chikkaballapur district, are currently attending the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran, said Syed Hakim Raza, president of the Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce and Industries. It may be noted […]
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inspecting the ongoing construction of the new Anubhava Mantapa at Basavakalyan in Bidar district on Monday (July 6). Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre are seen. | Photo Credit: GOPICHAND T. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday (July 6) assured street vendors […]
The ruling Congress and the Opposition continued to spar over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra accusing the State government of “facilitating violations” and Home Minister Priyank Kharge asserting that the State government was neither framing the rules nor directing Booth Level Officers (BLOs) on how […]
Calangute: Calangute police on Thursday registered a murder case against Akshata alias Rupashree for allegedly administering an intoxicating substance to Sandeep Salayam, 42. Salayam, a former driver of an ex-Karnataka minister, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a resort room at Umtawaddo, Calangute, on Tuesday.Police have also accused Rupashree of stealing Salayam’s gold chain […]
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s next move on the entry of private players into the state’s power distribution sector is expected to come up for discussion at the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, with indications that it may invoke Section 108 of the Electricity Act to issue policy directions to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). […]
Bengaluru: Residents who invested lakhs of rupees in installing rooftop solar systems urged Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) to waive the fixed minimum charges levied on solar consumers, saying that would do more to promote clean energy than reducing the tariff paid for surplus electricity exported to the grid.In a draft notification, KERC proposed a […]
Bengaluru, June 9: Karnataka’s Home Minister Priyank Kharge has directed senior police officials to issue notices to all pubs, bars, clubs, lounges, restaurants, and other establishments serving alcohol, mandating strict prohibitions on the entry of minors and serving them alcohol. This directive comes amid rising concerns over alcohol consumption and drug use among teenagers and […]
Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kavita S. Mannikeri addressing a press conference on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Hosapete on Friday (June 5). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kavita S. Mannikeri on Friday (June 5) said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is […]
BENGALURU: In his first set of decisions after taking charge, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced a series of welfare and youth-focused initiatives, including free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate level.The chief minister also announced the setting up of a private employment exchange covering all sectors, which will also provide […]
