Bengaluru: With Assembly elections just a few months away, the BJP in a bid to stay ahead of the Opposition parties — Congress and JD(S) — in poll preparations, has decided to launch a full-fledged poll campaign from Dec. 10. The RSS, which is the backbone of the BJP, is said to have summoned CM…
Agarbathi industry spreading happiness for 250 years: CM
November 25, 2022AIAMA-2022, a three-day International Agarbathi Expo and Conference begins in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that the incense (Agarbathi) industry has been spreading happiness along with aroma for the last 250 years. “It has a big history and it’s a science too. In Western countries, people are into the creation of artificial…
Rs. 15 lakh for those killed by wild elephants: CM
November 24, 2022Hassan: A compensation of Rs 15 lakh is being given to those killed in wild elephant attacks in Karnataka and there is a proposal to provide job to a member of the deceased family, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Speaking to reporters at Halebeedu Helipad, the CM said that the State Government has taken the…
Fair price: Farmers to protest in front of CM’s residence
November 20, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Demanding a hike in FRP (Fair and Remunerative Price) for sugarcane, farmers will stage an indefinite stir in front of the residence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at Bengaluru from Nov. 22 Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here on Friday, State Sugarcane Growers Association President Kurubur Shantakumar said that several demonstrations…
Alleged voter data theft: Congress demands CM Bommai’s resignation
November 17, 2022File FIR against Basavaraj Bommai and arrest him, demands Randeep Singh Surjewala Bengaluru: The Congress in Karnataka demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, alleging he is directly responsible for an alleged corrupt electoral practice by assigning a private entity to collect door-to-door voter information. Congress General Secretary and the party’s Karnataka in-charge Randeep…
Modi to visit Karnataka on Nov. 11: CM
November 7, 2022Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the State on Nov. 11 to inaugurate infrastructure projects including the second terminal of Kempegowda International Airport. The PM will also flag off Vande Bharat Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru hi-speed train and unveil a 108-foot tall statue of ‘Nadaprabhu Kempegowda’ near the airport. The…
Global investors keen on cities like Mysuru: CM
November 3, 2022Electronics Park to come up in Mysuru; New industries in Ramanagara, Hubballi-Dharwad, Ballari, Kalaburagi Bengaluru: While Bengaluru is the preferred destination for global investors, most of the investors have shown interest for investment beyond Bengaluru, and new industries will now come up in Mysuru, Ramanagara, Hubballi-Dharwad, Ballari and Kalaburagi, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. He…
Leaders from Congress and JD(S) join BJP
November 3, 2022Bengaluru: In a boost to the ruling BJP in the State, four top leaders from the opposition Congress and the JD(S) joined the party at the BJP Office here this morning in the presence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and State BJP Chief Nalin Kumar Kateel. Former Tumakuru MP Muddahanumegowda and former State Vice-President of…
With just six months for elections…CM Bommai gives a booster dose for DCs
October 17, 2022‘Work with calm mind and time sense’ Bengaluru: With just six months left for the high-stakes Assembly elections and the clock ticking away, the BJP Government is making all efforts to project a clean and efficient administrator image. This morning, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called for a virtual meeting of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of all…
Government drops plans to curtail powers of Gram Panchayat Presidents
October 17, 2022Bengaluru: Even as opposition is growing to the Government’s plans for bringing amendments to Gram Panchayat Act with an intention of curtailing the powers of Gram Panchayat (GP) Heads and Members, Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said that Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has rejected the proposal. Speaking to presspersons after meeting the Chief Minister recently, Jnanendra…
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