File photo of college in election Bengaluru: As the country was swept up in the CJP’s protests recently, Bengaluru remained largely subdued. While Freedom Park —the city’s only designated venue for protests — witnessed spirited demonstrations, they lacked the scale and intensity seen in New Delhi, Patna and other cities.The silence on Karnataka’s campuses has…
Karnataka’s Chief Minister announced a new jobs mission for state youth. BENGALURU: Jobs for youngsters, artificial intelligence (AI) and a push to take Karnataka’s technology story beyond Bengaluru formed the major highlight of chief minister DK Shivakumar’s maiden Independence Day address as chief minister on Saturday, as he unveiled a series of welfare, infrastructure and…
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar declared readiness for the 2028 electoral battle BENGALURU: In his first speech in the Assembly as chief minister, DK Shivakumar on Friday declared he was ready for the 2028 electoral battle and knew how to make a comeback. “I know how to face Assembly elections and win. I am not…
Kalaburagi: The Kalyana Karnataka Road Transports Corporation’s proposal to buy 400 new buses at a cost of Rs 152 crore, has been appoved by the state, during the monsoon session cabinet meeting. Arunkumar MY Patil, chairman of the corporation, expressed his happiness after the decision.Speaking to media in Kalaburagi on Friday, he stated that the…
Writer Devanura Mahadeva said public opposition to the project was strong Mysuru: Well-known writer Devanura Mahadeva Friday said the fight against the proposed Bidadi township project should now be led by Gen Z, adding that they would follow the younger generation.Addressing reporters at Mysuru’s Jaladarshini guesthouse, Mahadeva said Gen Z was now active and must…
Armed Forces, police personnel and students take part in Independence Day rehearsal ahead of August 15 celebrations (Photo credit: Muthu P) BENGALURU: The 80th State-level Independence Day celebrations will be held at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground on August 15, with chief minister DK Shivakumar scheduled to hoist the national flag at 9am, take…
Writer Devanura Mahadeva said public opposition to the project was strong Mysuru: Well-known writer Devanura Mahadeva Friday said the fight against the proposed Bidadi township project should now be led by Gen Z, adding that they would follow the younger generation.Addressing reporters at Mysuru’s Jaladarshini guesthouse, Mahadeva said Gen Z was now active and must…
Kannada activists withdrew their bandh call after meeting Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said Kannada activists had withdrawn their bandh call after meeting him, as the state Assembly began its proceedings.CM Shivakumar said representatives of Kannada organisations had met him and subsequently decided to withdraw the bandh, news…
Shivamogga: Former minister and senior BJP MLA from Thirthahalli Araga Jnanendra Thursday expressed serious concern over the state notification banning gutka, warning that it had triggered a sharp market decline and caused immense financial distress to arecanut growers across Karnataka.In a social media post, he said Karnataka contributes a major share of the country’s total…
Bengaluru: Ten days after expanding his cabinet, chief minister D K Shivakumar Wednesday ended days of suspense, allocating portfolios to all 19 new ministers and reshuffling key departments held by senior ministers Ramalinga Reddy and K H Muniyappa.There is still no woman minister in the cabinet.The allocation, announced on the eve of the legislature’s Monsoon…
