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BJP corporator objects to BMC PRO’s alleged threat to editor
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) house witnessed heated exchanges among corporators on Friday after BJP’s Priti Satam raised an objection against BMC public relations officer (PRO) Tanaji Kamble, alleging that he threatened an editor against publishing news critical of a certain civic department and warned that advertisements to the newspaper would stop if such reports continued
A dry spell along the Cauvery
A weak monsoon has left farmers on both sides of the Cauvery struggling with dwindling water supplies. In Karnataka, farmers are worried about irrigation even as the State faces pressure to release water to Tamil Nadu, where large tracts of paddy fields remain barren. The competing demands have sharpened tensions between the two States
Karnataka: Ruling and Opposition parties stage separate protests over Nagendra’s resignation
While Congress leaders staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Vidhana Soudha, BJP legislators staged a protest in front of Maharshi Valmiki’s statue at a legislator’s home nearby
Karnataka police have identified 771 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in three years: Home Department
The data shows that of the 771 identified, 656 were found to be living in Bengaluru city and 44 in Bengaluru district.
Karnataka: Amid din, Assembly passes apartment Bill and two other Bills
The Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill seeks to establish a regulatory framework for the governance and management of apartment complexes, including the operation and use of common areas and facilities.
Karnataka cabinet renews KPSC chief’s suspension push after high court setback
Karnataka cabinet recommended suspending KPSC chairman Sahukar for a fresh probe. This follows his earlier suspension being technically overturned by the high court. Allegations involve helping daughters secure government jobs and exam irregularities. A CID probe is also investigating the veterinary officer recruitment exam. Sahukar faces multiple investigations and legal challenges regarding his position.
Market Tales: Abandoned midway, redevelopment of Jayanagar market hangs in a balance
Bangalore Development Authority, which was tasked with the job, developed one of the proposed four towers, stalled the project midway and returned it to the newly formed Bengaluru South City Corporation
Karnataka: Cabinet again recommends suspension of Karnataka Public Service Commission chairperson
Sources said that the Governor had earlier suspended Mr. Sahukar and then sent the decision to be ratified by the Cabinet, which cleared it. However, this was seen as a procedural lapse.
₹1,750 crore ADB assistance for development of 500 Karnataka Public Schools
The programme has a total investment of ₹2,500 crore, of which ₹1,750 crore will be provided by ADB and ₹750 crore by the State government.
