Mysuru: Stung by criticism for not visiting Suttur Mutt when Congress President Rahul Gandhi visited Mysuru recently, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, accompanied by his son Dr. Yathindra, visited Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning and sought the blessings of Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji. During his visit, the CM held secret…
Mysuru: As Mandya is called the ‘Sugar Bowl’ of Karnataka, K.R. Nagar or Krishnarajanagar is the ‘Paddy Bowl’ of Karnataka. Little after June every year, one can find a vast expanse of lush green paddy fields after the sowing season. A majority of people in K.R. Nagar depend on agriculture for livelihood and the rest…
Mysuru: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has categorically stated that she will not enter politics. She was reacting to a question at the press conference held at her private residence in the Mysore Palace here yesterday and said that BJP National President Amit Shah had made a courtesy call on her and did not discuss any politics,…
Mysuru: Marriage Halls (Kalyana Mantaps) and Community Halls have come under Election Commission (EC) scanner ahead of the May 12 Assembly elections in a bid to prevent political parties, candidates and their leaders from misusing marriage and other occasions to woo voters. Even Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s visit to the Sriranga Samudaya Bhavan at Nivedithanagar near…
Madikeri: It is marriage season in Kodagu and this time as the season has coincided with the elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has kept an eye on lavish programmes where liquor is served to guests. Though serving liquor to guests during family functions is common in Kodagu, the Model Code of Conduct forbids…
Hassan: Hassan election officials yesterday lodged a complaint against District Minister A. Manju for misusing the District Minister’s office and thereby violating the Election Model Code of Conduct. It is said that three women employees were involved in election work in the office on Mar. 31, with the door locked from outside. A section of…
Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and JD(S) Supremo H.D. Deve Gowda yesterday accused former IPS officer and adviser to the Home Minister Kempaiah of misusing government machinery in the elections. Gowda was speaking after meeting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Om Prakash Rawat, who is on a visit to the city to review preparedness for the Assembly…
Mysuru: Elections are good times for automobile design firms and as the political scene picks up pace in Karnataka and politicians prepare to hit the roads, sturdy custom-built vehicles for poll campaigns have come into sudden demand. Automobile design firms specialising in modification of cars and jeeps have been receiving orders for modifying brand new…
Mysuru: Among the Assembly constituencies that will come under intense scrutiny in Karnataka is Chamundeshwari, the constituency that has got its name from Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysuru where former friends Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and current MLA G.T. Devegowda are fighting a bitter electoral battle. After some indecision, the CM has finally decided…
Mysuru: BJP State Vice-President and former Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad has taken objection to Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s statement where the CM had said, “Ask B.Y. Vijayendra’s father B.S. Yeddyurappa to contest in Varuna Constituency.” Sreenivasa Prasad said, “These words from the CM do not suit his position. The CM’s words demean his own stature,” he…
Karnataka Assembly By-polls 2024: Congress Wi...November 23, 2024
Priyanka Gandhi leads by over 3.6 lakh margin...November 23, 2024
NDA leads in Maharashtra; I.N.D.I.A retains J...November 23, 2024
After failing to collect Rs. 64 lakh lease re...November 23, 2024
Recent Comments