Kalaburagi : The former Union Minister and Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha M. Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not set a good precedent by his surprise meeting with his counterpart in Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, without prior preparation of an agenda or having a clear idea of the […]

Bangalore: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday commended the Railway Budget (Vote on Account) 2014-15 and said that Railways Minister M. Mallikarjun Kharge has given a balanced budget, while protecting the interests of the State as well as the Ministry. A press release here quoted Mr. Siddaramaiah as saying that the budget was complementary to the […]

Bangalore: It was a mixed bag for the State in the Railway Budget 2014-15 (Vote on Account for four months) presented by Railway Minister M. Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday. Though the State bagged 12 trains of the 73 new ones announced and also sees an increase in frequency of three trains, one of the major […]

Bangalore: Terming the Railway Budget (Vote on Account) presented by Railways Minister M. Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday as a “mere poll gimmick”, the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has accused him of failing to properly utilise the “rare opportunity” to make any substantial contribution to the State. “He lost an opportunity to make a memorable contribution […]

Bangalore: As Railway Minister M. Mallikarjun Kharge presents the Railway Budget (Vote-on-Account for four months) on Wednesday, people have high expectations on development of railway infrastructure and introduction of new trains in the State. Hopes are high because Mr. Kharge, immediately after taking over the new office, got the wheels moving and fast forwarded several […]