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Janakrosh Yatra: K'taka BJP slams Cong govt over 'targeting party workers unjustly'
Karwar (Karnataka), April 11: The Karnataka BJP's 'Janakrosh Yatra', organised against the Congress-led government over price rises and reservations for Muslims in tenders for public work, entered its fifth day on Friday. The party slammed the Siddaramaiah-led government for targeting BJP workers across the state unjustly.
Karnataka: Kumaraswamy to lead protest against Cong govt on April 12
Bengaluru, April 9: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy will lead a massive protest in Bengaluru against the Congress-led government in Karnataka on April 12, announced the JD (S) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Wednesday.
Price hike is only guarantee implemented by state govt: Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Wednesday attacked the state government and said that a price hike is the only guarantee implemented by the government.
K'taka BJP protests against suspension of 18 MLAs, demands immediate revocation
Bengaluru, April 2: The Karnataka BJP staged a protest on Wednesday at the Vidhana Soudha premises against the state government's decision to suspend 18 of its MLAs for six months. The party also demanded an immediate revocation of the suspension.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slams Karnataka govt, calls It 'garbage for nation' over garbage collection fee
New Delhi, April 1: : Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday criticized the Karnataka government over its decision to impose a garbage collection fee.
Bandi Sanjay, KTR accuse Telangana government of destroying environment
Hyderabad, April 1: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President K. T. Rama Rao have alleged that the Telangana government is defying court orders and destroying the environment by bulldozing trees on 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli next to the University of Hyderabad.
K'taka govt imposing price hikes, surpassing even Ghazni, says Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, April 1: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, has strongly criticised the Karnataka government, dubbing it a "Price-Demon" draining the people's resources, surpassing even Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori.
Price hike demon govt is draining blood of people: HD Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka govt over price hikes
Bengaluru, April 1: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has expressed outrage over the implementation of garbage cess in Bengaluru by the Congress-led Karnataka government, stating that the "price hike demon" government in Karnataka is draining the blood of the people like leeches.
K'taka BJP announces protests on milk price hike, suspension of MLAs & Muslim quota
Bengaluru, March 29: Karnataka BJP has announced a series of protests and programmes across the state against the hike in milk prices, the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs, and the Muslim quota in government tenders.
HD Kumaraswamy slams K'taka govt for power tariff & milk price hike ahead of Ugadi
Bengaluru, March 28: Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday lashed out at the Congress-led Karnataka government for increasing the milk prices by Rs 4 per litre ahead of Ugadi festival.
Karnataka: Milk prices to increase by Rs 4 per litre from April 1, BJP slams move
Bengaluru, March 27: The Karnataka government on Thursday announced an increase in the selling price of Nandini milk and curd by Rs 4 per litre, effective from April 1. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Cong govt's hidden agenda behind Greater Bengaluru project, says K'taka BJP chief
Bengaluru, March 27: Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress-led government in the state of trying to implement the Greater Bengaluru Project with a hidden agenda, which will only harm the state capital's growth.
Rs 56,000 crore allotted in Telangana budget for six guarantees
Hyderabad, March 19: The Congress government in Telangana has allocated Rs 56,084 crore in the 2025-26 budget for implementing various promises under the six guarantees.
K'taka govt mulling to facilitate voluntarily opting out of guarantee schemes
Bengaluru, March 4: The Karnataka Congress government is mulling to facilitate those who voluntarily want to opt out from getting the benefits under the guarantee schemes.
K'taka govt proved predictions wrong over welfare schemes: Governor in address to Assembly
Bengaluru, March 3: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday said the Congress government was on the path of progress and has proved the predictions wrong over the state’s welfare schemes that they would render the state’s economy weak and halt the progress.
Karnataka: BJP-JD (S) stage protest condemning move to shut down Mandya University
Mandya (Karnataka), March 1: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) staged a protest in Mandya on Saturday condemning the move of the Congress-led government in Karnataka to shut down Mandya University established during the tenure of the previous BJP government.
Complaint submitted to K'taka Guv against Fisheries Minister over forest land encroachment
Bengaluru, March 1: A complaint has been submitted to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot against Minister of Fisheries, Ports, and Inland Water Transport, Mankal S. Vaidya, over alleged encroachment of forest land.
Himachal Pradesh govt seeking funds from temples, says Jairam Thakur
New Delhi, Feb 28: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jairam Thakur, has strongly criticised the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, accusing it of seeking funds from temples to finance government schemes.
Karnataka Governor approves ordinance aimed to tackle microfinance menace
Bengaluru, Feb 12: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday approved the ordinance promulgated by the Congress-led government to tackle the Microfinancing Institutions' (MFIs) menace.
Himachal Pradesh government outlines steps for financial recovery and growth amid debt burden
Shimla, January 29: Himachal Pradesh's Technical Education, Housing, and Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani addressed a press conference in Shimla on Wednesday, outlining the state's financial condition, debt burden, and the steps taken by the Congress government to improve fiscal discipline and foster economic growth.
Telangana: K Kavitha slams Congress government over incidents of communal violence
Hyderabad, January 27: Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha criticised the Congress-led Telangana government over the multiple incidents of communal violence in the state describing it as "severe violations of the Constitution."
No fear of government among miscreants: Ex-Karnataka CM Bommai slams Congress over cow udders severing incident in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, January 12: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has condemned the alleged severing of the udders of cows in Bengaluru's Vinayaka Nagar, calling it an inhumane act and criticizing the state government for its failure to protect animals.
This government has made it a routine...: Kumaraswamy criticizes bus fare hike in Karnataka
Bengaluru, January 3: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy expressed strong displeasure over the Karnataka Congress government's decision to increase bus fares by 15 per cent and said the government has made it a "routine" to hike prices and burden the public,