Boards & corporations chairmen in Karnataka: Cabinet rank only in name
Jul 4, 2024Power struggles and ego clashes emerge as legislators reveal unwritten rules and ongoing resentment between chairpersons and ministers in Karnataka, highlighting challenges faced by board chairpersons like Vinay Kulkarni. The delicate balance of power dynamics creates a complex political landscape within the state.
Jul 1, 2024
Karnataka: Focus on BY Vijayendra of BJP as real test begins now
Jul 1, 2024Speculation surrounds the challenges DK Shivakumar and BY Vijayendra may face post local bodies elections, expected to test their leadership. The recent shift in voter preference prioritizing individual candidates over party affiliations suggests a changing political landscape in the state.
Valmiki corporation ignored finance department directive to remit funds to government
Jun 19, 2024A Rs 90 crore scam involving the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation could have been prevented if the Scheduled Tribes welfare department had followed a finance department order from 2023. The department failed to consolidate funds back in the treasury as directed, maintaining accounts across private and public sector banks. Additional chief secretary (finance) LK Atheeq mentioned that only the Valmiki corporation has not complied, with its frozen account awaiting investigation.
Karnataka: Vokkaligas in BJP scramble to be face of the community
Jun 18, 2024BJP's performance in Karnataka's Lok Sabha elections, with a reduced seat tally despite JD(S) support, reignites internal rivalries over Vokkaliga leadership within the party.
Inter-state losses triggered fuel price hike: Karnataka govt
Jun 17, 2024The government in Bengaluru hiked fuel prices by Rs 3 due to 'inter-state losses' influenced by Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra, aiming for inter-state harmony.
Congress finalises at least three of the seven MLC seats, list by June 1
May 29, 2024Delhi parleys continue as CM Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar, and Congress high command meet to finalize MLC polls candidates from assembly.
Ahead of LS poll results, BJP sacks key secretary
May 28, 2024The sudden removal of BJP state organisation secretary, GV Rajesh, has raised uncertainty over the party’s recent Lok Sabha election performance. Rajesh, an RSS pracharak, was removed from his post at the age of 39.
Bidar’s Sikh community battles ravages of time
May 27, 2024The Sikh community has been residing in Bidar, Karnataka for 80 years, anchored by faith and belief in Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib Gurdwara. Facing a dwindling population due to lack of educational and industrial opportunities, many are leaving Bidar for better prospects in bigger cities like Hyderabad and Mumbai.
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