New Delhi: Karnataka will vote on May 10 to elect a new Government and members to its 224-seat Legislative Assembly, announced Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar at a press conference held at the Plenary Hall of Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi this noon. The counting of votes will take place on May 13 and…
Vote-From-Home for those above 80, persons with disabilities
March 29, 2023New Delhi: In the coming Assembly elections in Karnataka, for the first time, people aged above 80 and persons with disabilities (PwDs) can vote from the comfort of their homes if they are unable to go out to exercise their franchise. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it has introduced a Vote-From-Home…
On inauguration-spree, CM Bommai launches nine Universities virtually
March 29, 2023Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai virtually inaugurated nine new Universities at an event held at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium in Bengaluru yesterday — Chamarajanagar University, Hassan University, Mandya University, Bidar University, Kodagu University, Koppal University, Bagalkot University, Haveri University and Raichur University. Higher Education Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan, Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries Murugesh…
Code of Conduct: Heads of Boards and Corporations return Government vehicles
March 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the Model Code of Conduct coming into force with immediate effect following the Election Commission of India (ECI)announcing the poll schedule for the Karnataka Assembly polls this morning, Chairpersons of various Government-run Boards and Corporations of the city handed over their Government vehicles to the authorities. Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah,…
I will contest my last election from Varuna: Siddharamaiah
March 29, 2023H.D. Kote: Asserting that the forthcoming Assembly polls would be his last one, Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that he has chosen to contest his last polls from his home constituency Varuna. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, Siddharamaiah said that the Constituency is currently represented by his son Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah,…
Fans urge Ayub Khan to contest as Independent candidate from NR
March 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Disappointed over the Congress High Command’s announcement of the candidature of sitting NR MLA Tanveer Sait again for the forthcoming Assembly polls, supporters of former Mayor Ayub Khan, who was a strong aspirant for the Congress ticket from NR, have urged their leader to contest as an Independent candidate. Hundreds of supporters, who gathered…
‘Our vote, our power’ campaign launched
March 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to encourage voter participation, a voter awareness contest themed ‘our vote our power’ has been launched in Mysuru to spread electoral awareness. As part of the campaign, colourful posters will be pasted in front of shops and business establishments and will be displayed at places where public gathering is more. The…
PAN-Aadhaar link deadline extended to June 30, 2023
March 29, 2023New Delhi: The Government on Tuesday extended the deadline to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with the Aadhaar card by three months to June 30, 2023. The decision to provide more time to tax-payers to link their PAN with Aadhaar comes just before the current deadline was to come to an end on March…
Bribery case: BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa in Police custody for five days
March 29, 2023Bengaluru: A day after the arrest of BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa, the Lokayukta Police produced him before the Court yesterday and obtained his custody for five days to question him in detail. The MLA’s Advocates requested bail on health grounds, but the Lokayukta Police sought ten days of custody. Considering his presence in the inquiry,…
Drunk and drive checking intensified across city
March 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: City Police (both Civil and Traffic) have intensified drunk and drive checking and also on traffic rules violators across the city. Police are conducting checking till late nights at prominent roads and junctions, near bar and restaurants by stopping motorists both two-wheelers and four-wheelers and are subjecting riders and drivers to alcometer (breathalysers) test….
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