Bommai alleges large-scale corruption, flags cross-voting in council polls | Hubballi News

MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai Haveri: MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai Saturday termed cross-voting in the legislative council elections “highly disturbing and regrettable” and alleged that Congress had engaged in large-scale political corruption by spending huge amounts of money.Speaking at a news conference in Haveri, Bommai said it was true some…

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Voting for seven Council seats today; stiff battle for final berth | Bengaluru News

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar participates in a mock voting exercise at a resort ahead of the legislative council elections Bengaluru: Biennial elections to seven Karnataka legislative council seats will be held at Vidhana Soudha Thursday, with counting scheduled to begin at 5pm.The election will be conducted via secret ballot, with members of the legislative…

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Farmers take Bidadi fight to Rahul, BJP and JD(S) pile pressure on govt | Bengaluru News

BJP’s (from left) BY Vijayendra, R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy inspect silkworms at a farm in Bidadi Wednesday Bengaluru: Opposition to the proposed Bidadi township project intensified Wednesday, with farmers seeking the intervention of Lok Sabha opposition leader and Congress functionary Rahul Gandhi, even while BJP and JD(S) stepped up pressure on the state govt…

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Dharwad DC tightens governance, stresses accountability | Hubballi News

Dharwad: Dharwad district administration Wednesday aligned itself with chief minister DK Shivakumar’s push for accountability, efficiency and citizen-centric governance, directing officials to improve coordination, transparency and grievance redressal.At a meeting of district-level officers, deputy commissioner Snehal R instructed departments to function with greater responsibility and ensure prompt resolution of public complaints.She warned against delays and…

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Home minister’s district tops state rowdy-sheet list | Bengaluru News

Minister Priyank Kharge with cabinet colleague Yatindra Siddaramaiah Bengaluru: As the state prepares to roll out dedicated anti-rowdy squads across police stations to crack down on habitual offenders and prevent crime, Kalaburagi, the home district of new home minister Priyank Kharge, has emerged with the highest number of rowdy-sheeters in the state.Data presented during a…

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HC Mahadevappa corruption complaint reaches Karnataka Governor amid cabinet expansion buzz – Karnataka News

A Bengaluru resident has submitted a complaint to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot seeking an independent probe into alleged corruption and irregularities involving Congress MLA and former Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa. The complaint alleges misuse of welfare funds, manipulation of tenders issued by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), fabrication of records and abuse…

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Bengaluru development portfolio: Why chief minister Shivakumar retained key agencies | Bengaluru News

Chief minister DK Shivakumar with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Geetanjali Kirloskar who were part of a delegation that met him on Tuesday Bengaluru: With Krishna Byre Gowda formally assuming charge as Greater Bengaluru development minister Tuesday, attention has shifted to chief minister DK Shivakumar’s decision to retain control of Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) and Bangalore Metropolitan…

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