Belagavi: A day after the Hate Speech Bill was passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the Bill was also passed by Karnataka Legislative Council yesterday amid strong protest from Opposition parties BJP and JD(S), terming it as “draconian”, “direct attack on free speech” and “dangerous tool for political vendetta.” The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes…
6 years on… Wait continues!
December 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The long-pending renovation and restoration of the 126-year-old heritage Fire Station on Kantharaj Urs Road in Saraswathipuram has been pushed further into uncertainty, with the State Finance Department citing financial constraints and the absence of budgetary allocation. Responding to a question by Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar informed the Legislative…
Houses rented to foreign drug peddlers to be razed
December 12, 2025Belagavi: The State Government has issued a stern warning that houses rented out to foreign nationals involved in drug rackets will be demolished. Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar told the ongoing Winter Session of the Legislature in Belagavi yesterday that, despite sustained Government efforts to curb narcotics, some foreigners continue to operate the trade by…
Special Action Force planned for Mandya: Home Minister
December 6, 2025Bengaluru: In yet another major decision to curb communal clashes, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar has said plans are afoot to constitute a Special Action Force (SAF) Unit in Mandya district. This was announced by Dr. Parameshwar at an event organised by Karnataka State Police in association with Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India…
State‑of‑the‑art Police Museum in Mysuru
November 26, 2025Intention is to protect Mysuru Police’s historic memorabilia & legacy: Home Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar has announced that a fully equipped Karnataka Police Museum will be established in Mysuru. During his city tour yesterday, he visited KSRP Mounted Police Company, reviewed its functioning and gathered information from officers and staff. He also…
Home Minister holds Crime Review Meet
November 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The rise in crime rates — particularly cybercrimes — and the overall Law and Order situation in Mysuru were the key focus areas at the Crime Review Meeting chaired by Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar in city this morning. The Minister, who was on a private visit, convened the meeting at the Conference Hall…
Dr. Parameshwar pops in, rattles Nazarbad Cops
November 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar paid a surprise visit to Nazarbad Police Station this afternoon, catching the personnel off guard. The visit left officers and staff momentarily rattled as they scrambled to respond to the sudden inspection. After inspecting the KARP Mounted Police Wing located nearby, he drove to the Station located at Shantaveri…
17 years on…: NICE Road land row is back !
September 4, 2025Bengaluru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar yesterday revealed that the controversial NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises) Road project may have breached key legal provisions of the original framework agreement. He strongly defended the State Government’s move to form a Cabinet Sub-Committee to investigate the matter. Addressing a press conference, Dr. Parameshwar said, “The agreement was…
Home Minister defends choice of Dasara inaugurator
August 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar has weighed in on the ongoing controversy over the choice of Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq as the inaugurator for this year’s Mysuru Dasara, stressing that the festival is a celebration for everyone, beyond religious or caste boundaries. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru this morning, he said, “Dasara is…
The Dalai Lama is an emissary of world peace, says Dr. G. Parameshwar
July 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar has said that the world has recognised The Dalai Lama for spreading the message of peace, by braving adversaries like caste, religion and discrimination. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the cultural programmes organised as part of the two-day Tibet Fest, marking the 90th birthday celebrations of Tibetan…















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