Karnataka caste census conducted scientifically, implementation certain: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the caste census was conducted scientifically and that his government will definitely implement its report without any doubt. At a pre-budget meeting held at Vidhana Soudha with leaders and representatives of backward-class organisations, he responded to the unanimous demand for the implementation of […]
High Court order on MUDA case boost for Siddaramaiah ahead of Budget session

Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court’s decision on Friday to reject the petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam is a significant boost for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is named as accused number one in the case, ahead of the Budget session. […]
K’taka govt decides to utilise Palace Grounds land owned by Mysuru royals

Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) Karnataka cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to utilise and control the land attached to the Bengaluru Palace Grounds located in the heart of Bengaluru city. The Mysuru royal family owns the land and has said that they would initiate legal proceedings against the move. Addressing the media, Minister […]
K’taka CM appeals to PM Modi to extend Central aid for state’s Upper Bhadra Project

Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Central assistance of Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project of the state at the earliest. CM Siddaramaiah has written a letter in this regard to PM Modi. The CM has requested PM Modi to direct […]
‘We are united’: No groupism in K’taka Congress, says Siddaramaiah

Chitradurga, Jan 23 (IANS) Reacting to the news of infighting within the Congress party, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that there is no groupism in his party and there are no differences between him and Deputy Chief Shivakumar. “I and Shivakumar are right here together. There are no camps in the party,” the […]