By M.B. Pavan Murthy Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav Gone are the days when political leaders are greeted with a huge garland of flowers. The trend is now to welcome them with garlands that are made either with apples or almonds. Interestingly, a politician’s stature is measured in terms of the weight of the garland…
Bengaluru: A communication sent to journalists by Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Bengaluru this morning said that Chief Minister Siddharamaiah is likely to contest from Chamundeshwari as well as Badami in Bagalkot District. “The CM is likely to file his nomination from Chamundeshwari on Apr. 20 and from Badami on Apr. 23,” the CMO communication…
Bengaluru: Faced with a formidable challenge in his home turf Chamundeshwari, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah is said to have decided to contest from Badami in Bagalkot District, considered a ‘safe constituency.’ Badami has a large number of Kuruba community voters, the caste to which Siddharamaiah belongs. Siddharamaiah held a meeting with sitting Badami MLA B.B. Chimmanakatti…
Periyapatna: Periyapatna Constituency in the district, bordering Kodagu, is almost certain to witness a triangular fight between the Congress, JD(S) and the BJP in the coming Assembly polls. With the announcement of the poll schedule, campaigning by political parties in favour of their candidates and ticket aspirants is going on in full swing in the…
Madikeri: In view of the State Assembly polls, a meeting of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) of border districts of Karnataka and Kerala met at the Kodagu DC’s office here on Wednesday, to chalk out plans for the May 12 elections. The meeting was chaired by Kodagu DC P. I. Srividya. Speaking…
Nanjangud: The Temple Town of Nanjangud, know as Dakshina Kashi is buzzing with political activities as the polling date (May 12) is drawing closer with each passing day. The Nanjangud (SC Reserved) Constituency became the Centre of political attraction last year as the Assembly segment went to by-poll in April 2017, that was necessitated following…
Mysuru: In order to conduct a free and fair poll, the Excise Department has set up Control Rooms in all taluks of the district. The Control Rooms will function 24×7. Members of the public can call the Control Room if they come across any illegal manufacture, storage, transportation and distribution of liquor.
Mysuru: The Election Commission (EC) has launched three Information Technology systems — Samadhan, Suvidha and Sugam — to make the election process smooth, effective and transparent. A single window platform using IT solution for quality interactions with the electors, citizens, political parties, civil societies and media would help in ensuring the election process smooth and…
Mysuru: Election Commission (EC), has decided to effectively implement the Postal Ballot System for people deployed for election duty to exercise their franchise during the Assembly Poll to be held on May 12 in the State. The responsibility of implementing the system lies with the Returning Officer of the respective Assembly Constituency. A designated officer…
Mysuru: Thirty-one days left for the May 12 voting and all the offices of political parties, which otherwise are abuzz with hectic activities, are sporting a deserted look. Except for a handful of party workers and a couple of leaders, the offices are almost empty. And those who were present at these offices are only…
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