Udupi : Accusing MP Shobha Karandlaje and MLA Raghupathi Bhat of taking false credit for projects initiated by others, former minister Pramod Madhwaraj on Saturday challenged them to sanction Rs 10 lakh fund to develop a playground the Government High School in Uppoor. Reacting to a tweet by MLA Raghupathi Bhat which claimed that the […]

Udupi: Former minister Pramod Madhwaraj said that the BJP MLAs should first clearly state the contributions of the Central government for the development of the coastal and Malnad districts before criticising the state budget presented by the JD(S) and Congress coalition government. Speaking to reporters here on Friday, the former minister alleged that the BJP MLAs […]

Udupi: “If MLA Pramod Madhwaraj was aware and attracted the government’s gaze, the situation of people suffering from sand shortage would not have risen. Laborers and businessman would not have to suffer due to stop in construction of houses and buildings,” said Kota Srinivas Poojary. He was speaking at a promotion meeting at Santhekatte in […]

Udupi: Udupi district minister in-charge Pramod Madhwaraj on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction about the implementation of model code of conduct in the district, which he said was restricting people from openly expressing public and political views. “We are also restricted to go to the public without permission and this is tying our hands. In a democracy […]

Udupi: The Udupi Assembly constituency is famous for the Sri Krishna Mutt/Temple and the Ashta Mutts established by the exponent of Dwaita philosophy, Sri Madhwacharya, the enchanting Malpe beach and reputed educational institutions in Manipal. The main problems in the constituency include drinking water scarcity during summer and lack of underground drainage system in several […]

Udupi: Pramod Madhwaraj, Minister of State for Fisheries, Youth Empowerment and Sports, on Thursday threatened to file a defamation suit of ₹10 crore if RTI activist T.J. Abraham does not withdraw his allegation regarding a bank loan obtained by Mr. Madhwaraj, within three days. Mr. Abraham had recently alleged that Mr. Madhwaraj had mortgaged three […]

Udupi: District In-charge Minister Pramod Madhwaraj made it clear that he would be contesting from Congress in the forthcoming assembly elections and put to rest to all the speculations that were gaining momentum in the recent days. Speaking to media persons here on Thursday, the minister said that he is the one who has applied […]

Udupi: District in-charge minister, MLA Pramod Madhwaraj’s campaign vehicle has raised a controversy for allegedly not highlighting Congress party leaders, including President Rahul Gandhi and chief minister Siddaramaiah. Interestingly, the vehicle did not have a Congress party logo nor did it highlight any of the government’s achievements. Doubts were raised if Minister Madhwaraj is willing […]

Udupi: Syndicate Bank Deputy General Manager, SS Hegde refuted claims regarding the bank fraud at Malpe branch. Hegde clarified after the allegations were made that Fisheries minister, Pramod Madhwaraj had obtained a loan of Rs 193 crore by furnishing documents of property worth just Rs 1.1 crore as collateral. However, Madhwaraj has rubbished allegations of […]

Udupi: Pramod Madhwaraj, Minister of State for Fisheries, Youth Empowerment and Sports, said on Friday that it was incumbent on fishermen to think about sustainable fishing. He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘Fishing under Blue Revolution Policy’ organised by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute and Department of Fisheries, here. Mr. Madhwaraj said […]