Bengaluru: As Karnataka began release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid snowballing protests by farmers, the government on Wednesday said it was “inevitable” for it to comply with the Supreme Court order even though the state itself was facing “serious distress”. The Supreme Court would be moved seeking modification of its order to spare […]

Mangaluru: District JD(S), CPI(M) and CPI staged protest against atrocities on Dalit and condemned Praveen Poojary murder, at DC Office on Monday. Addressing the gathering JD(S) district President Mohammad Kunhi said that innocents are being attacked by BJP and Sangha Parivar. “Even the Dalits and minorities are also facing atrocities and the number of atrocities […]

Mangaluru : Urban Development Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake said he would accept the decision of Congress high command on the major changes expected during the impending Cabinet reshuffle. He said that there might be reshuffle of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government Cabinet shortly. It would bring in many changes in the Cabinet, he added. The minister […]

Mysuru : Speaking to media, Kumaraswamy said, “The electoral college that comprises educated voters are sure to support the JD(S), that always stood for pro-development. Barring the then primary and secondary education minister H J Govindegowda who had taken measures to recruit one lakh teachers, it was JD(S) government (in alliance with BJP) that came later under […]

Mangaluru : Former minister and JD(S) State vice president Amaranath Shetty said that the State government had “failed” on all fronts and the Governor should recommend President’s rule in Karnataka. Addressing mediapersons here on Saturday, Shetty said that the government was behaving in an adamant manner on setting up of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). “The ACB […]

Bengaluru: Karnataka Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat poll results have come as a huge relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state. Proving his detractors wrong, Siddaramaiah has managed to get a majority in both Zilla and Taluk Panchayats in the state. By 12 noon, the ruling Congress managed to secure 470 Zilla […]

Udupi: In a tragic accident JDS leader Nischal Shetty on Tuesday night, after a truck collided with the bike he was riding on. The 36-year-old was along with his friend, Mohan Kalmadi, who escaped with injuries. The accident took place at Kaup. Kalmadi, who sustained severe injuries in the accident, is being treated at a […]

Udupi : Former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has alleged that both the Congress and the BJP are wasting time on frivolous issues, while there are hordes of serious problems troubling the nation. Speaking to mediapersons after inaugurating the new office of the JD(S) district unit, Kumaraswamy said that the parties were behaving irresponsible. “Both […]

Mangaluru : JD(S) district unit President Mohammed Kunhi Vittal has alleged that sand mafia is rampant in the district and officials are hand in glove with the sand mafia. Briefing reporters here, on Tuesday, he said thousands of lorries carrying sand travel from Adyar to Sullia. Illegal sand mining is rampant on the river basin […]

Mangaluru : Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim said castes and sub-castes other than the ones mentioned in the list of castes and sub-castes in the socio-economic survey format, will be entered under ‘other caste’ and ‘other sub-castes’ column. He was clarifying a doubt raised by JD(S) leader Susheel Noronha at a preparatory meet towards socio-economic […]