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Nearly 10 commissions in 18 months. How Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka is keeping pressure on BJP

20Nov

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Nearly 10 commissions in 18 months. How Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka is keeping pressure on BJP

Bengaluru: When Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the setting up of a commission last week to inquire into alleged irregularities in the Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board (KKRDB), it was around the 10th such commission formed since the Congress took office last year in Karnataka. The government appointed retired IAS officer Sudhir Kumar to “further probe” alleged irregularities involving around Rs 300 crore in spending in the KKRDB, a board constituted to oversee development activities in north-eastern Karnataka, and other affiliated bodies. This came after Siddaramaiah announced in September the formation of a five-minister committee, headed by home minister Dr G. Parameshwara, to oversee all other commissions of inquiry and advise the government on how to investi...

18Nov

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Peak Bengaluru Moment! Auto Driver Makes Strong Pitch To Passengers: ‘I Am A Graduate Looking T

A graduate auto-rickshaw driver was seen with a note pasted on the back of his seat, aspiring to raise funds for his start-up in unique way in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. The message mentioned that he was seeking investors to support and fund his entrepreneurial venture. The scene that was captured went viral on Reddit. The poster was pasted on the backside of his seat with a written note, "Hi passenger, my name is Samuel Christy. I'm a graduate who is looking to raise funds for my startup business idea. If you're interested, please talk to me." Yet another Peak Bengaluru moment! by u/EconomyUpbeat6876 in BengaluruNetizens React To Viral Video However, the note sparked a debate on Reddit with mixed reactions of the users and due to the grammatical errors. One of the netizen...

17Nov

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Udupi Hit-And-Run: Congress Leader’s Son ‘Runs Over’ Biker With SUV In Karnataka, CCTV Footage

Udupi Hit-And-Run: In Karnataka’s Udupi district, Mohammad Hussain, a 39-year-old resident, lost his life following a collision involving an SUV allegedly driven by Prajwal Shetty, the son of Congress leader Devi Prasad Shetty. The accident occurred in the early hours of November 13 near Shirva, NDTV reported. According to the Times of India, Hussain was riding his motorcycle from Belapu towards Punchalakadu at around 5:00 AM when the SUV collided with his bike near Maria Bakery. The vehicle was reportedly being driven recklessly on the extreme right side of the road, causing the collision that left Hussain with severe injuries to his legs, hands, and head. A CCTV video of the incident surfaced on social media showing moments of collision. Auto Driver Killed by Congress Leader’s ...