Mysore/Mysuru: Technical glitches and server failures in the revamped e-Swathu 2.0 digital platform, launched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Dec. 1, have stalled the issuance of e-Khata documents — both A-Khata and B-Khata — across Mysuru district since the day of its rollout. As a result, scores of property owners have been making…
Power sharing pact… High Command decision is final
December 22, 2025I am making it clear once and for all, asserts CM Siddaramaiah in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Even as speculations and discussions in political circles over leadership change issue in Karnataka continues, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asserted that the decision of the Congress High Command is ultimate and binding on everyone in the party. Speaking to press…
CM’s MUDA 50:50 site case: Court raps Lokayukta Police over delay in final report
December 19, 2025Mysuru Lokayukta SP directed to produce case diary; hearing posted for Dec. 23 Bengaluru: The Special Court for People’s Representatives in Bengaluru on Wednesday pulled up the Mysuru Lokayukta Police for failing to submit the final investigation report in the multi-crore Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, which involves allegations that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah illegally…
Gold Watches, Rusting Governance
December 13, 2025When Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stepped out after their second ‘unity breakfast meeting,’ the real headline wasn’t the unity. It was what gleamed on their wrists — Gold watches. NDTV identified the identical gold timepieces on the CM and Dy.CM’s wrist as Santos de Cartier, each estimated at over Rs….
CM’s air travel expenses soar
December 12, 2025Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s air travel expenditure has surged dramatically, setting the stage for a major political flashpoint. Official records tabled before the Legislative Council reveal a steep and consistent rise in Government spending on chartered aircraft and helicopters over the past three financial periods. According to detailed expenditure statements, the State spent Rs….
State Govt. to reserve jobs for sportspersons
December 12, 2025Belagavi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday announced that the State Government will implement 3 percent reservation in Forest and Police Department and 2 percent reservation in various other Departments for sportspersons. Responding to a question by MLC Ivan D’Souza at Legislative Council, regarding providing reservation in government jobs, developing sports infrastructure and promoting the sport of…
World’s second-largest Khadi National Flag on display at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha
December 9, 2025Belagavi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the world’s second-largest Khadi National Flag, which was displayed on the grand steps at the Western side of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi this morning. The flag measures 9,600 sq.ft in area. The flag was reportedly prepared by a family from Kamalapura village in Kalaburagi district. The monumental flag is…
Winter Session begins in Belagavi
December 8, 2025BJP to lay siege to Suvarna Vidhana Soudha tomorrow Belagavi: The 10-day Winter Session of the Karnataka Legislature commenced this morning at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, opening against the backdrop of an unmistakable power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D.K. Shivakumar (DKS). The political undercurrent was hard to miss, especially…
Varuna election malpractice petition SC issues notice to Siddaramaiah
December 8, 2025New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued notices to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Election Commission of India on a petition alleging electoral malpractice during the last Assembly elections. The petition, filed by K. Shankar, seeks to nullify Siddaramaiah’s election from the Varuna Assembly Constituency, accusing him of violating election laws. Shankar’s earlier…
CM-Dy.CM breakfast meet: Twin Cartier watches steal spotlight
December 3, 2025Bengaluru: A breakfast meeting hosted yesterday by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his Sadashivanagar residence turned into a political spectacle — and not because of the much-hyped nati koli (country chicken) curry. Instead, public attention zeroed in on the luxury timepieces strapped to the wrists of both leaders. Siddaramaiah and…















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