lokayukta , bribe, BUDA

BUDA Commissioner and Two Others Caught by Lokayukta Police with ₹10 Lakh Bribe

Bidar: The Bidar Urban Development Authority (BUDA) Commissioner Srikant Chimkode, member Chandrakant Reddy, and their associate Siddu Huggar were caught red-handed by the Lokayukta police on Friday while accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe for granting approval to sell non-agricultural (NA) land plots. Bribe and Operation Details The accused had demanded a ₹50 lakh bribe to…

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100 Engineering Colleges in Karnataka to Be Adopted by Corporate Firms

Bengaluru: Karnataka’s government plans to have 100 engineering colleges adopted by corporate firms by the next academic year, announced IT Minister Priyank Kharge. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and industry, enhancing employment opportunities and future prospects for students. According to Minister Kharge, the lack of adequate training is a significant reason…

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Free Electricity for Farmers Agricultural Pumpsets: Energy Minister K.J. George Announces

Chamarajanagar: Energy Minister K.J. George has assured that the Karnataka government will continue to provide free electricity for farmers’ agricultural pumpsets, reaffirming the state’s commitment to farmers’ welfare. Key Announcements Aadhaar Linking for Transparency Action on Pending Applications This initiative underscores the government’s focus on supporting farmers while ensuring sustainable energy management. 1

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Indian T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav Visits Kukke Subramanya Temple

Dakshina Kannada : Indian cricket team’s celebrated T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, visited the famous Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district along with his wife to offer prayers. Special Rituals Performed During his visit, Suryakumar Yadav participated in key rituals at the temple, including Ashlesha Bali Puja,Mahapuja, Abhisheka (Holy Anointment). The temple management honored…

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Bengaluru city police chief to interact with citizens live on Twitter this Saturday

Bengaluru city police commissioner Kamal Pant will be available live on Twitter by tagging the handle #AskCPBlr for live interaction with the citizens scheduled for this Saturday between 11 am to 12 noon. Kamal Pant took to Twitter to share the news, “Mark your calendars! Join me for another live session to discuss your concerns…

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Sharp fall of Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru invokes BBMP to alter bed-blocking policy

With the declining Covid-19 cases in the capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, there has been a lack of demand for beds in the private hospitals and medical colleges has invoked the civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagare Palike (BBMP) to make a formal amendment with respect to bed blocking protocol. As per the recent circular dated…

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Health Minister Sudhakar says, Covid-19 fatality rate lowest in Bengaluru among major Indian cities

The Covid-19 case fatality rate in Bengaluru accounts to only 1.1 per cent and has become the lowest among all the key cities in the country, said Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Wednesday. Sudhakar tweeted, “Bengaluru’s Covid-19 case fatality rate (1.1%) among all major cities in India. With 3,36,880 recoveries and 17,707 active cases…

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