Mysuru: The State-run Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited (MPVL) has received an order to supply 1.32 lakh vials of indelible ink for the forthcoming Assembly polls. No orders have been received to supply indelible ink marker-pens which was earlier supplied to the State Election Commission for the elections of some Co-operative Societies. Disclosing this at…
DC Randeep to hold meeting of parties ahead of polls
February 15, 2018Mysuru: DC D. Randeep, who is also the District Election Officer, said that at least three teams will be deputed to each Assembly segment to ensure that the model code of conduct would be followed. He said that over six teams would be deployed at “Expensive Sensitive Constituencies” (ESCs) in the district. The Election Commission…
Ahead of Assembly Elections-2018: Checking drive for cash at check posts from Feb. 20
February 5, 2018Mysuru: In view of the forthcoming elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the Election Commission of India and the District Election Officer (who is also the Deputy Commissioner) have issued directions to the Police Department to check all vehicles carrying cash of more than Rs.50,000. The checking drive will commence from Feb.20 at all the…
Assembly polls: DC holds preliminary meeting with officials
February 5, 2018Mysuru: With the State Assembly elections fast approaching, DC D. Randeep held a meeting of officials at his office here on Saturday. Randeep observed that once the poll code of conduct gets enforced, election work would pick up pace and hence asked officials to make necessary preparations well in advance to ensure no lapses in…
Mandya to witness interesting permutations-combinations
February 1, 2018Mysuru: True to its legacy, Mandya has turned into a political hotbed and the forthcoming Assembly elections will see bitter battles where it will be proved that the voters here are politically mature. This time’s contest, however, will prove that along with spending money, the candidates will have to gain the support of the people…
Who will have the last laugh — Congress, BJP or JD(S)?
February 1, 2018Bengaluru: With Assembly elections just a couple of months away, the ruling Congress and the main Opposition BJP are in neck-to-neck contest to reach the finishing line in the race for grabbing power. The race to grab power has intensified even before the election dates are announced and much before the announcement of the list…
Customised Bus for Rahul Gandhi’s Karnataka tour
January 30, 2018Bengaluru: A specially designed bus that is fully loaded is getting ready for All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Rahul Gandhi to launch his campaign for the forthcoming Assembly elections in the State. The AICC has made this arrangement to attract the voters, as Rahul Gandhi has taken the elections in Karnataka very seriously. “The…
BSY asks people to vote out Congress
January 24, 2018Mysuru: Alleging that CM Siddharamaiah’s arrogance had only increased after the Congress victory in Nanjangud and Gundlupet by-polls, former CM and State BJP President B.S. Yeddyurappa (BSY) has asked the electorate to vote out the Congress Government in the forthcoming Assembly polls. Addressing the BJP’s Parivartana Rally at Vidyavardhaka Grounds here on Monday, Yeddyurappa questioned…
Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa in race for CM’s post: Siddharamaiah
January 12, 2018Nanjangud: Declaring that PWD Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa is in the race for the Chief Minister’s post, CM Siddharamaiah asserted that the Congress would retain power in the forth coming Assembly polls. Addressing the gathering at the launch of a slew of projects and developmental works in Nanjangud and Varuna Assembly segments at a programme…
Election Commission to launch three dozen apps ahead of Karnataka Assembly polls 2018
January 11, 2018Bengaluru: The Election Commission (EC) will be rolling out more than three dozen apps in the coming days in a bid to make the 2018 Karnataka Assembly polls more “technology friendly.” Determined to make the ensuing polls a ‘festival of people,’ the EC has decided to use IT at all levels and involve people directly…
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