Parties begin candidate selection for assembly polls in Karnataka

March 16, 2013

Bangalore, Mar 16: Amid expectation that Karnataka assembly poll dates will be announced next week, political parties have begun the candidate selection exercise.

The Congress, hoping to wrest power from Bharatiya Janata Party, Saturday started a two-day meeting of its candidate selection committee at a resort on Bangalore's outskirts while Janata Dal-Secular said it will announce the first list of over 150 nominees by March 23.

The BJP state leaders have begun meetings with district unit leaders as the party is in turmoil with many ministers and assembly members planning to join Karnataka Janata Party led by former BJP chief minister B. S. Yeddyurappa.

Elections to the 225-member assembly are due in May. The term of the assembly ends June 3. Of the 225 members, 224 are elected and one is nominated.

The Congress said in a statement that it has received over 2,000 applications for the 224 seats and a list of probable will be drawn up from them in the next few days.

The Congress meeting is attended by all four central ministers from Karnataka, Mallikarjun Kharge, M. Veerappa Moily, K. Rahman Khan and K. H. Muniyappa, state party president G. Paramehswara, party general secretary in charge of state Madhusudan Mistry and over 50 others who are members of the committee.

The final list of probables will be sent to the party high command for approval soon, D. K. Shivakumar, former minister and member of the selection committee, told reporters ahead of the meeting.

JD-S state president H.D. Kumaraswamy told reporters here that the party has finalized the names for over 150 of the 224 seats and process to select nominees for the remaining constituencies was on.

The BJP has been claiming that it too has finalized the nominees for 150 seats.

However the party is waiting for clear picture to emerge on how many of the over 100 sitting assembly members will stay in the party as there is speculation that around ten of them may join KJP after the election dates are announced.

The BJP strength in the assembly has come down to 104, including the speaker, as 16 have quit the house and the party with majority of them joining KJP.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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Lokayukta to probe Siddaramaiah as special court orders filing of FIR in MUDA case

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September 25,2024

In a significant development, a special court tasked with handling cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MP/MLAs) has ordered that a First Information Report (FIR) be filed regarding the Muda case.

Additionally, the Karnataka Lokayukta, which is an anti-corruption body, has been tasked with investigating allegations against Siddaramaiah, who is reportedly involved in the case.

The court instructed the Lokayukta (an anti-corruption authority) to provide a report within three months. It also ordered the relevant authorities to file a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the case.

Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat issued the directive, compelling the Mysuru Lokayukta police to commence an investigation following a formal complaint lodged by Snehamayi Krishna.

The Karnataka Lokayukta in Mysuru is required to carry out the investigation under Section 156 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which mandates the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).

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