Mandya: Mandya Congress MLA Ravikumar Ganiga on Wednesday alleged that there is a political conspiracy to implicate chief minister DK Shivakumar in cases and send him to jail.Speaking to reporters in Mandya, Ravikumar claimed that some political leaders were unable to accept the growing popularity and leadership of Shivakumar and were conspiring against him on…
In parched belt: JD(S) youth president Nikhil Kumaraswamy visits drought-affected villages in Badami and Guled Gudda taluks of Bagalkot district Wednesday Bagalkot: JD(S) youth president Nikhil Kumaraswamy Wednesday accused CM DK Shivakumar of “delivering dialogues of a scripted play” over the Bidadi township project.Speaking to reporters in Kendur village during a drought visit, Nikhil said…
State BJP president BY Vijayendra Ballari: State BJP president BY Vijayendra Wednesday demanded the immediate appointment of an agriculture minister, calling it unfortunate that the post remained vacant amid severe drought distress among farmers.Addressing a media conference, Vijayendra accused the Congress govt of pursuing anti-farmer policies and alleged that chief minister DK Shivakumar was prioritising…
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and former CM HD Kumaraswamy (right) trade barbs over the Bidadi township as farmer protests intensify. BENGALURU: The political battle over the proposed Bidadi AI-powered township near Bengaluru escalated on Tuesday after CM D K Shivakumar defended the controversial land acquisition, saying the project was initiated during the tenure of former…
Gadag: Former chief minister and Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai suggested chief minister DK Shivakumar not to make township that will affect farmers. Instead, the satellite township should be developed on govt lands with all necessary facilities, he said.Speaking to the media here on Tuesday, Bommai said that the govt has sufficient land to utilise. “We…
Union minister for steel and heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy Mandya: Union minister for steel and heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday reiterated his commitment to the Mekedatu drinking water project.Speaking to reporters, Kumaraswamy, who represents the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, said a delegation led by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda had already submitted a…
Women Farmers from various villages around Bidadi on the outskirts of Bengaluru are participating in a protest rally against the land acquisition for the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi. A Coconut orchard near Bidadi supposedly identified for acquisition for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project at Bidadi in Ramanagar taluk of…
Bengaluru: Notwithstanding opposition from farmers and political parties against the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) near Bidadi in Bengaluru South district, Karnataka govt Thursday issued the final notification for the acquisition of nearly 500 acres in three villages in Ramanagara and Harohalli taluks.The move signals the state’s resolve to push ahead with one of…
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, during a meeting with farmer representatives from Bidadi at the Government Residential Office in Bengaluru on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday announced that 80% of landowners, whose lands are notified for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) or Bidadi township, have agreed…
