Deputy CM Dr. Parameshwara inspects land Mysore: A Science City on a 25-acre land near Suttur in Nanjangud Taluk, 25 kms from Mysuru, being built in joint collaboration by the Centre and State, could be another science hotspot of the country. The proposed Science City, the first in South India, will be on par with…
Dr. G. Parameshwara supports CM over English Medium issue
January 8, 2019Bengaluru: In a boost to Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s plan to introduce English medium of instruction in 1,000 Government Primary Schools, Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara of the Congress has said that he would wholly support the CM’s move. In a diametrically opposite stand to that of his party colleague and former CM Siddharamaiah,…
Foundation stone for Nalanda University Study Centre laid
December 9, 2018Chamarajanagar: Deputy Chief Minister Dr.G. Parameshwara regretted the practise of casteism in the country which could not be found in any other nation. Speaking after performing Bhoomi Puja and laying the foundation stone for the construction of Nalanda University Study Centre at Yadabetta near Uttuvalli in Chamarajanagar yesterday, he hoped that the University would strive…
Salary of Policemen on par with Revenue Inspectors
September 16, 2018Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, who is also the Home Minister, has assured that salaries of Police Constables will be increased to match the salaries of Revenue Inspectors. Speaking to media persons after chairing a progress review meeting with senior officials of Home Department at the office of City Police Commissioner here recently,…
16 Mobile Health Clinics rolled out for tribal people
August 2, 2018Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday rolled out 16 Mobile Health Clinics to provide medical services at the doorsteps of tribals dwelling in forest areas. These 16 mobile clinics cost Rs.50 lakh each and will cater to forest-dwelling persons from Jenu Kurubas, Koragas and other tribes,” an official statement said. An initiative of the Social Welfare…
Karnataka Govt. presents Rs. 33 lakh award to Ashwini Ponnappa
July 27, 2018Bengaluru: The State government on Thursday felicitated badminton champion Ashwini Ponnappa and presented a cheque for Rs. 33 lakh to her. Ashwini Ponnappa, who is from Bengaluru, won the bronze medal in the mixed doubles and a bronze medal in the women’s doubles badminton at the Commonwealth Games held at Gold Coast, Australia, in April…
25 Ministers Sworn-in: 15 from Congress, 10 from JD(S)
June 6, 2018JD(S) Ministers: H.D. Revanna, G.T. Devegowda, Bandeppa Kashampur, C.S. Puttaraju, D.C. Thammanna, Venkatrao Nadagowda, S.R. Srinivas, M.C. Managuli and Sa.Ra. Mahesh. N. Mahesh of the BSP, the alliance partner of JD(S) was also inducted into the Ministry. Congress Ministers: D.K. Shivakumar, R.V. Deshpande, K.J. George, Krishna Bhyregowda, Rajashekar Basavaraj Patil, Shivananda Patil, Priyank Kharge, U.T….
Congress debacle: KPCC Chief blames DCC Presidents
June 3, 2018Bengaluru: KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara has expressed dismay over the party not retaining power in Karnataka after May 12 Assembly elections despite providing a stable and people-friendly government for five years since 2013 and said the cadre at district level should have performed better. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru yesterday, he said that the…
HDK takes oath as 25th CM
May 24, 2018Bengaluru: Janata Dal State President H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) yesterday took oath as the 25th Chief Minister against the imposing backdrop of Vidhana Soudha in the presence of more than a dozen non-BJP leaders from across the country. Kumaraswamy was administered the oath of office and secrecy at 4.30 pm by Governor Vajubhai Vala at a…
Let High Command decide, says an angry Siddharamaiah
April 19, 2018Mysuru: Is there more than what meets the eye to the discontent brewing in Congress over Chief Minister Siddharamaiah contesting both from Chamundeshwari in Mysuru and Badami in Bagalkot District? If Siddharamaiah’s behaviour is taken into consideration, it looks like he is upset with the party High Command for not allowing him to contest from…
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