Bengaluru: Amidst a massive controversy over the revision of BPL cards, the State Government has suspended the process. Addressing the media persons at Vidhana Soudha yesterday, Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa announced that except for government employees and Income Tax (IT) payers, all BPL cards will remain unchanged as of two months ago….
Restore all BPL cards for poor or face protests: R. Ashoka
November 22, 2024Mysuru: Condemning the State Government’s move to cancel the BPL cards under the pretext of verifying eligibility, Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly R. Ashoka has demanded the State Government to immediately restore the cancelled BPL cards before the next Assembly session. He also warned to launch a massive protest, including laying a…
CM Siddaramaiah launches ‘Nandini’ products in New Delhi
November 22, 2024New Delhi: Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in India after Gujarat, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, here yesterday. He was speaking after launching ‘Nandini’ products in the national capital at an event organised by Karnataka Milk Producers’ Federation (KMF) and Mandya District Co-operative Milk Union. Recalling his tenure as the Animal Husbandry Minister…
Home Minister hints at political changes amid controversies
November 22, 2024Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara hinted at potential political shifts, emphasising the unpredictable nature of politics. Addressing party workers at the Congress Office here last evening, he urged them to expedite the construction of the new Congress Office building. “The political landscape can change at any time and in unexpected ways,” Dr. Parameshwara remarked,…
Hotels to remain open till 1 am in city: Home Minister to take a call soon
November 22, 2024Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has assured to decide on the demand by the hoteliers to permit them to remain open till 1 am in the city, within a week’s time. Dr. Parameshwara was addressing the gathering of hoteliers, after receiving felicitation under the joint aegis of Mysuru Hotel Owners Credit Co-operative Society, Mysuru…
80,000 BPL cards shifted to APL on Centre’s diktat: KPCC Spokesperson
November 22, 2024Mysuru: As the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP-JD(S) alliance engage in heated exchanges over the State Government’s move to reclassify ineligible BPL card holders, KPCC Spokesperson M. Lakshmana defended the decision, attributing it to the directives issued by the Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department. Speaking to the media persons at Indira…
Migratory birds arrive at Ranganathittu
November 22, 2024Over 3.5 lakh winter birds of 70 species delight tourists Srirangapatna: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Srirangapatna in Mandya district has seen early arrival of migratory birds with over 3.5 lakh birds being spotted this season. The early arrival of birds to the Sanctuary has brought cheer to both bird watchers and Forest Department officials. This…
Not challenging CM’s leadership: Dr. Parameshwara clarifies
November 22, 2024Mysuru: Following his remarks about potential political shifts, which sparked widespread speculation, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara clarified this morning that his statements were misunderstood. Speaking at Southern Star Hotel in Mysuru, Dr. Parameshwara said, “My statements were taken out of context. I never said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s leadership would change. The Government in…
MLA Srivatsa hears public grievances at Jayanagar
November 22, 2024Mysuru: K.R. MLA T.S. Srivatsa conducted a door-to-door visit to hear public grievances on civic amenities and other infrastructure in Jayanagar, coming under MCC Ward 48 yesterday. Speaking to presspersons, Srivatsa said he has been conducting padayatras in every ward coming under his Constituency for hearing public grievances ever since he became an MLA. Stating…
4,221 BPL cards converted as APL cards in Mysuru district
November 22, 2024Mysuru: Dr. B. Pushpa Amarnath, Vice-Chairperson of the Karnataka State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority, revealed that Mysuru district has 6,91,370 Antyodaya and BPL cards, of which only 4,221 were converted to APL cards in line with the Centre’s guidelines. She clarified that no BPL cards had been cancelled. At a press meet held at ZP…















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