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Devaraj B Hirehalli

BJP likely to rush through bills

Session may be adjourned; Congress to stick to stand on RDPR Minister Eshwarappa over saffron flag remark.

21 Feb 2022

Karnataka Cabinet okays PRR for Bengaluru, to be executed by private party

Some farmers had moved the SC, seeking the 2018 guidance value.

10 Feb 2022

Congress hopes CM Ibrahim will stay

Senior Congress leaders, especially Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah’s coterie, have been making their last ditch effort to convince senior leader C M Ibrahim to remain in the party.

08 Feb 2022

Karnataka engineering student sets new record running with table-tennis bat and ball

Eshwar, who is the fifth semester mechanical engineering student, has been playing table tennis for several years.

07 Feb 2022

CM Ibrahim trains guns on DK Shivakumar

Congress MLC C M Ibrahim, who is touted to take over as the state JDS president in a fortnight or so, has launched an attack targeting KPCC president D K Shivakumar.

06 Feb 2022

BSY plans Karnataka tour to prepare BJP for 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls

The Lingayat strongman said the aim of his tour was to strengthen the party by holding deliberations with key BJP leaders in every district.

05 Feb 2022

UT Khader appointed Congress deputy leader in Assembly

The move comes after Ibrahim announced his decision to quit the party, disgruntled for being denied the position of the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council.

31 Jan 2022

Tumakuru farmer who was insulted at Mahindra showroom gets his hand on pick-up truck

Kempegowda, a 27-year-old farmer from Tumakuru, has got his hand on a brand new Bolero Pick-up 1.7 truck.

30 Jan 2022

Karnataka govt open to review of schemes: Bommai

Says ready to make rectifications if there are short-comings, asks ISEC for regular feedback

29 Jan 2022

Have worked closely with 5 CMs, administration not a big deal: CM Bommai on completing six months

Bommai also defended his government's cabinet, rating it as one of the best. He said his colleagues have delivered the goods for the welfare of the people keeping aside their personal interests.

28 Jan 2022

Karnataka CM Bommai reshuffles ministers in charge of districts, keeps Bengaluru for himself

In what is regarded as a strategy to curb internal bickering within the party, most of the ministers were not appointed in charge of the respective districts from which they hailed

24 Jan 2022

CM post: Congress leaders scout for winnable seats

Leaders of grand old party eye ‘safe’ constituencies where they can nurture their dream for the CM’s post

24 Jan 2022

Bengaluru city retains air quality of 2020 lockdown: Centre for Science and Environment data

For Bengaluru, the number of 'good' AQI days in 2021 stood at 208 -- just marginally lower than the 214 days recorded in 2020.

22 Jan 2022

Karnataka Youth Congress chief Mohammed Haris Nalapad back in glare after attack on Ballari leader

Ballari rural district Youth Congress president Siddu Halligoudar was allegedly assaulted by Nalapad's supporters in Yelahanka where the latter had reportedly organised a party.

21 Jan 2022

Setback for former Karnataka minister TB Jayachandra as young gun sent to Sira Assembly seat

Sasalu Sathish had unsuccessfully fought the 2013 Assembly polls from the Chikkanayakanahalli seat on a Congress ticket, and ended up losing even the deposit.

20 Jan 2022

Locals at Mekedatu divided over project

Kempamma, from the same community, hopes that the project is implemented as she says she cannot grow any crop on her piece of land, which is raided by elephants and wild boars.

18 Jan 2022

Locals term Mekedatu padayatra of Karnataka Congress as election rally

While the older generation is wondering about the Mekedatu project, the common talk here is about DK Shivakumar's expansive growth in the area and many anecdotes about him.

17 Jan 2022

COVID fears: After HC's intervention, Congress finally cuts short Mekedatu padayatra

The 11-day padayatra that started from Cauvery Sangama on January 9 was cut short after the Karnataka HC's intervention following a PIL

13 Jan 2022

Mekedatu Padayatra may not converge in Bengaluru for mega rally

The soaring Covid positivity rate in the state, especially in Bengaluru, is seen as one of the major reasons for the administration to an act in a stricter manner.

12 Jan 2022