Bengaluru: With Kushalnagar in Kodagu district becoming a Taluk Centre, a Mini Vidhana Soudha will be built at Kushalnagar at a cost of Rs. 10 crore, according to Revenue Minister R. Ashoka. Replying to a question by Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, R. Ashoka said that the process of identifying…
Govt. puts brakes on Temple demolitions
September 15, 2021Contentious issue to be discussed exclusively in Cabinet: CM Bengaluru: After facing severe criticism, the State Government yesterday reached a decision to put brakes on the implementation of the Supreme Court (SC) order, asking the District Administrations to demolish religious structures which are causing hardships to people at public places. Revenue Minister R. Ashoka said…
Another panel to study impact of illegal mining on KRS Dam: Minister Ashok
July 14, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Mandya Deputy Commissioner will be asked to constitute a committee of experts to look into complaints of threat to KRS Dam from illegal mining and to make the spot visit. If there is any threat from mining to the Dam, the State Government will not hesitate to shut them, said Revenue Minister R. Ashok….
Shilpa-Sindhuri squabble to be settled by Yediyurappa
June 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The slugfest between Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shilpa Nag on official duties, responsibilities and COVID pandemic management in Mysuru city has reached its peak and Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is expected to settle the discord among senior officers in a day or two. Revenue Minister R….
After mass cremation in Bengaluru, mass immersion at Mandya: Unclaimed ashes of 850 COVID victims immersed in Cauvery
June 3, 2021Revenue Minister R. Ashok leads rituals; gives dignity to the dead Mandya: COVID infection is dangerous but is it so dangerous that even after death there is a risk of infection? When an infected patient dies, the body is completely sanitised and given to the family for cremation in a leak-proof plastic body bag but…
State announces compensation to family of dead in Taukate cyclone havoc
May 18, 2021Mangaluru: The Karnataka Government on Monday announced compensation to the family members of the dead in Taukate cyclone havoc. Speaking to newsmen after a review meeting, Revenue Minister R. Ashok, who visited affected places earlier, announced the compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the dead. He said the Government…
Minister hints at extension of COVID lockdown beyond May 24
May 15, 2021Bengaluru: As the second wave of the deadly COVID -19 pandemic continues to rage across the State, the Karnataka Government is said to be mulling on extending the COVID lockdown beyond May 24. Giving a hint in this regard, Revenue Minister R. Ashok who spoke to presspersons after attending a programme in the State capital…
Terikal village eagerly awaits ‘DC Madam’
February 19, 2021Revenue Minister Ashok to launch ‘Village Stay’ programme tomorrow Hanagodu: To take the District Administration to the doorsteps of villagers, starting from Feb. 20, the State Government has directed all Revenue Department officials, including the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Tahsildars to visit villages on every third Saturday of each month to hear the grievances of…
Green Buds company fraud case: Minister directs DC to take action
December 12, 2020Bengaluru: Following complaints that Green Buds Agro Company has cheated scores of farmers in Mysuru region, Revenue Minister R. Ashok has directed Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri to take necessary action in this regard. On Friday, farmer leader from Mysuru Kurubur Shanthakumar met R. Ashok at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru and submitted a memorandum seeking…
Revenue Minister cancels DC’s ‘Spandana’ for now
November 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following the ongoing spat between elected representatives and Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri, Revenue Minister R. Ashok this morning cancelled the ‘Spandana’ programmes by the DC which was aimed at addressing the revenue issues. Speaking to press persons, Minister Ashok said, “I have met and spoke to the DC yesterday and I…
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