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Two candidates file nomination papers for Lok Sabha polls in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi

There will be no filing of nomination on Friday, March 29, as it is a holiday on account of Good Friday

The Hindu 28 Mar 2024 8:50 pm

Karnataka: SI escorting Udupi murder accused to court found drunk

UDUPI: A police officer, who was part of the police team that escorted Nejar quadruple murder case accused Praveen Chougule to Udupi court on Wednesday, was found drunk while on duty. The police officer identified as Hanumanth Singh, Reserve Sub Inspector, admitted to have consumed alcohol when media persons questioned his highhandedness while the accused was being brought to the court. Udupi SP Dr Arun K said that he will send a report to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) concerned in Bengaluru to initiate disciplinary action against the police officer for being drunk while on duty. SP Dr Aun K said Chougule was produced before the magistrate for the framing of charges. Later, he was sent back to Bengaluru jail. Judge Dinesh Hegde of Second Additional District and Sessions Court of Udupi read out the charges against accused Praveen Chougule and the latter denied the charges. Special Public Prosecutor Shivaprasad Alva told TNIE that the next procedure in the court, pre-trial conference, will be held on April 5, 2024. During this process, it will be assessed as to how many witnesses will have to be examined in future to ensure the unnecessary burden of examining all witnesses again. That will also save the courts time and the trial can be completed faster, he said. Meanwhile, Chougules lawyer Rajesh has moved the second bail application and the hearing of the same was done on Wednesday. The police had filed a chargesheet of 2,202 pages with 15 volumes against Chougule in connection with the murder of four members of a family in Tripti Nagar of Nejar. Chougule, then a senior cabin crew member with an airline company, was arrested in connection with the murders. Haseena (46), her daughters Afnan (23) and Ainaz (21) and son Aaseem (12) were stabbed to death in their house on November 12, 2023.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 9:13 am

Raids on 13 officials in Karnataka unearth assets of Rs 36 cr

BENGALURU: Sleuths of Karnataka Lokayukta on Wednesday unearthed disproportionate assets (DA) worth Rs 36 crore allegedly possessed by 13 government officials in 12 districts. This excludes bank lockers since investigations are on. Interestingly, an Assistant Regional Transport Officer was found possessing 48 acres of agricultural land in Bidar. The sleuths raided 62 places, including the residences and offices of the officials and their relatives, across the state. Nagarajappa, Assistant Director, Town Planning, Magadi Planning Authority, allegedly possessed the highest DA of Rs 11.13 crore, followed by Rs 7.14 crore by Ranganatha SP, Chief Engineer, Yelahanka Zone, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. Nagarajappa owned Rs 10.37 crore immovable assets, including a site, six houses, three acres of farm land and movable assets worth Rs 76.50 lakh which include Rs 11.50 lakh cash, Rs 25 lakh worth ornaments and vehicles worth Rs 40 lakh. Ranganatha allegedly possessed Rs 5.28 crore DA. He owned Rs 6.15 crore worth immovable assets such as two sites, two houses, two commercial complexes and 2.5 acres of land. In addition, he owned movable assets worth Rs 98.86 lakh which include Rs 7 lakh cash, ornaments worth Rs 31.86 lakh, vehicles worth Rs 36 lakh and fixed deposits of Rs 24 lakh. EE allegedly possessed Rs 2.78 cr Meanwhile, Shivakumaraswamy, Executive Engineer, Karanja Project, Bhalki, Bidar, was allegedly found possessing DA of Rs 2.78 crore. They include immovable assets of Rs 2.71 crore including three sites, four houses and two acres land, and movable assets worth Rs 92 lakh. Assistant Regional Transport Officer Shanmukhappa Bishma Teertha of Jamkhandi in Bagalkot possessed DA worth Rs 2.17 crore. The details of DA possessed by the other accused officials:Krishnegowda, SDA, Agasanapura GP, Malavalli Taluk, Mandya district:Rs 2.18 crore. MM Fayaz Ahmed, Assistant Engineer, RDPR, Somwarpet Taluk Panchayat, Kodagu: Rs 1.69 crore. BV Jayanna, EO, Somwarpet Taluk Panchayat, Kodagu: Rs 1.30 crore. Yathish, Panchayat Development Officer, Manchanyakanahalli GP, Ramanagara Taluk, Ramanagara district: Rs 2.23 crore.Sadashivaiah, EE, KRIDL, Chikkaballapura district:Rs 1.27 crore. Prakash, Junior Engineer, Karwar: Rs 3.51 crore. Roopa M, DC, Excise, Udupi district:Rs 2.26 crore. Sadashiva Jayappa Karagar, Grade 1 Secretary, PDO, Nidagundi GP, Belagavi district: Rs 93 lakh. Mahesh Chandraiah Hiremat, RFO, Dharwad district: Rs 1.93 crore.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 7:51 am

Will disconnect supply if piped water is used for other purposes, warns Udupi ZP

As many as 1,427 habitations in 203 villages of 130 gram panchayats in the district might face water scarcity, estimates the Zilla Panchayat

The Hindu 27 Mar 2024 8:15 pm

Bidar and Kolar have most malnourished children, Haveri and Udupi the least in Karnataka

A total of 27,73,247 children under the age of 6 were weighed across Karnataka during a survey to identify children suffering from malnutrition

The Hindu 27 Mar 2024 2:46 pm

Lokayukta raids officials at 60 places across Karnataka

Bengaluru, Mar 27 (PTI) Anti-corruption agency Lokayukta on Wednesday raided 13 officials at about 60 places across Karnataka, official sources said. The raids are underway at Bengaluru, Bidar, Ramanagara, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Mysuru and Vijayapura districts. Nearly 130 Lokayukta sleuths including 13 Superintendents of Police (SPs), 12 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and 25 police inspectors are involved in the raids. PTI KSU SDP Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 10:32 am

Nominations for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru LS constituency to be accepted from March 28 DC Vidya Kumari

Nominations for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru LS constituency to be accepted from March 28 DC Vidya Kumari Udupi: Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer for the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency K. Vidya Kumari on Tuesday said that the nomination papers will be accepted from March 28 to April 4 for the Lok Sabha elections slated for April 26. [] The post Nominations for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru LS constituency to be accepted from March 28 DC Vidya Kumari appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 26 Mar 2024 10:53 pm

Nominations for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru LS constituency to be accepted from March 28

Scrutiny of nomination papers will be done on April 5 while April 8 is the last date for withdrawal of nominations

The Hindu 26 Mar 2024 8:31 pm

Two Drown while Fishing in Barkur River

Two Drown while Fishing in Barkur River Udupi: Two people who were fishing in the Sita River at Barkur drowned on March 26. The deceased have been identified as Shreesha (21) and Prashanth Poojary (35) both residents of Hosala, Barkur. According to the PSI of Brahamavar Madhu PS, on March 26 morning, both Shreesha and [] The post Two Drown while Fishing in Barkur River appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 26 Mar 2024 8:24 pm

Six Arrested for Assualting Engineering Student in Manipal

Six Arrested for Assualting Engineering Student in Manipal Udupi: The Manipal police on Monday, March 25, arrested six persons in connection with assaulting an engineering student on Saturday night (March 23) by tresspassing into the apartment in which he lived in Manipal. The arrested have been identified as Rishith Hegde, (20) from Alevoor, Gagan Ganesh [] The post Six Arrested for Assualting Engineering Student in Manipal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 26 Mar 2024 9:16 am

Used multiple RFID cards for fast charging: Which one I think is best

BHPian mathewanil recently shared this with other enthusiasts. After seeing Team-BHP electric car owners' reviews & experiences with EV charging stations across India, I would like to know what their experience has been using the Radio Frequency cards (RFID) provided by companies that offer DC fast charging (DCFC) for EV vehicles? I own a Citroen EC3 and have clocked about 6000 km on the Odo and have used DC fast charging nearly 35 times. Although I have used the apps offered by various companies to initiate DC fast-charging initially, of late, I've procured various RFIDs from these companies and have used them for charging my car. Given below is my experience of acquiring and using these various RFIDs: My first RFID that I got was from ZEON. It's small, the size of a keychain and comes with a small tag. Like most companies, Zeon offers the tag through its app. It costs 330 and the app allows payment for the same using regular upi, cards and net banking. The card is couriered to your address within a week. Once received the card has to be registered through the app and then it's ready for use. I've used the card more than 7 times, and it has never failed. You can just plug in the CCS2 connector to the car, choose RFID option on the screen and start charging by tapping the card on the RFID sensor on the machine. To stop, choose stop charging on the screen and tap the RFID card once more and the charger will stop charging the vehicle. This RFID has been my most consistent one and has never failed me. The TATA Power EZ app was the next one I got. While applying for the RFID, the app opens a website which requires a re-login to purchase the card. The same was sent by courier and reached within a week. The card was already registered with my wallet by the time I received it. I had used a TATA DCFC once before I received the RFID, using the mobile app. This was on the old Madras Road from Bengaluru to Arcot and the mobile application worked just fine. I then had to use the RFID once on NH 544, at a Caf coffee day premises at Kangayaplayam. The charger looked like a TATA Fast charger, but it was not listed or did not show up on the TATA Power EZ App. The screen on the charger also did not show an RFID option. However, after plugging in the connector and tapping the RFID, the charging was initiated without any problems. The app did not show the amount of money deducted from the wallet and the units consumed for charging till about 2 days after. GOEC is one of the best companies offering DCFC in Kerala. The GOEC app has a similar interface like that of ZEON and we can order an RFID by clicking on the RFID option and filling a form within the app. The RFID costs 370. It comes preregistered before dispatch and no other action is needed from the user end. I had an opportunity to try it at one of the DC Fast chargers at Lulu Mall Kochi. Unfortunately, the RFID did not initiate charging and I had to use the app to restart the process. The second time was at Hotel Evergreen international at Pathanamthitta. There it seemed to work without any problems. STATIQ sent me an RFID card after nearly 8 weeks of booking the card. The customer-care center kept saying it'll be on its way soon, but I received the card after considerable delay. The only time I used it was at Caf Udupi Ruchi on the Krishnagiri Chennai highway beyond Arcot and somehow it did not work. There was an issue with the charger too and I had to use my App to initiate the charging cycle. Only a top up of the Wallet in the app was required to buy the card. In other words, it is free. STATIQ also gives a free 100 top up of your account after your first use of the app and more recently a 1200 worth top up spread over 12 months after a sticker campaign. ChargeZone offers a free RFID card after downloading the app. I don't remember how I applied for the same. I may have used the customer care number and ordered it over the phone. I have not used a ChargeZone charger to charge my car yet. Most of these are situated in five-star hotels and I do not frequent these places in most cities. RELUX chargers which are also abundant in Tamil Nadu was the last company to send me an RFID card. This was booked after sending a WhatsApp message to their customer care number. This company needed constant reminding and multiple calls to send a card. They claimed that the cards are available at the restaurants which offer DC fast charging on the highways. This however was not true as the cashiers sitting at counters of these restaurants had not heard of such a thing before. The card costed me 300 and looks like a debit card and was activated only after a call back to their customer care. I have not had the opportunity to use it yet. JIO BP does not offer RFIDs to customers like us who own a single BEV. They have kept the cards only for fleet operators or for people who own more than 6 EVs. In summary, although RFID cards for DC fast charging is a great option, there are few instances (IMO) where their benefit has only been ostensible. If they were as seamless as they claimed, fast charging would be just a plug-n-play affair for EV owners. I suppose as of now, it's an alternate way to initiate fast charging of an EV if the phone connectivity is poor or the app is down while attempting to charge a car. Having said that, the ZEON RFID has worked every time without fail. Here's what BHPian Rada had to say on the matter:This is so true. I have been using the Zeon RFID for a year now and it has always given consistent result on Zeon's ABB chargers. Having said that, last week I tried to initiate charging on a Zeon Exicom charger (60KW) which I think was recently installed. The location was A2B, Tindivanam. Here, the RFID did not work seamlessly and I had to initiate charging finally by scanning the QR code. Mine is a 2022 MG ZS EV, btw.Here's what BHPian twinalco had to say on the matter:Hope they bring all players onto a common Rupay based network for easy payment, like the NCMC or UPI. A common QR code/ Paywave to manage balances will be easy.Here's what BHPian ALTIMAed had to say on the matter:The need of the day is definitely to have a UPI based payment option for EV chargers. It creates a lot of inconvenience to download and specially top up each company's wallet. It might be so that I need to use x company's charger just once but I have to load their wallet by a minimum amount of Rs 300/- the balance never to be used again, unnecessarily blocking funds in each wallet. Comments and opinion pleaseHere's what BHPian Thilak29 had to say on the matter:RFID cards or tags are best companion for EV charging, it saved my day at places where network either gave up on me or phone died down with poor attention to phone battery (with all attention on car battery!) during my EV road trips. Zeon works best and the rest of them were reliable too largely. I believe Autocharge is the most ideal state to reach with UPI mandate in place. Second best thing to have is NMC like common Rupay card valid across CPOs, unsure why they are not considering this option already.Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 26 Mar 2024 8:03 am

Use Suvidha App to get permission for political campaigns, DC tells political parties

Permissions for Jathre (fair), festivals, marriages, and other religious events would have to be obtained from the respective Assistant ROs of Assembly constituencies and not through the Suvidha App, says Udupi DC

The Hindu 25 Mar 2024 8:50 pm

SSLC examination in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi: 41,814 students write first language paper

As many as 329 students out of 28,537 who had enrolled for the examination in Dakshina Kannada district remain absent on the first day

The Hindu 25 Mar 2024 8:24 pm

Smooth Commencement of SSLC Exams in DK and Udupi Districts News Karnataka - News Karnataka

Smooth Commencement of SSLC Exams in DK and Udupi Districts News Karnataka News Karnataka

Google News 25 Mar 2024 12:43 pm

Karnataka BJP lodges plaint against CM Siddaramaiah over Rs 50-cr barb

BENGALURU: The Karnataka BJP on Sunday filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for alleging that the saffron party is trying to lure Congress MLAs by offering Rs 50 crore each. They claimed that the CM made the accusation without any proof, just to defame the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Siddaramaiah had stated that the BJP was continuing its Operation Kamala by offering Rs 50 crore to each Congress MLA to defect to the party. His statement is a violation of the model code of conduct, the party said in its complaint to the CEO. It is condemnable and we demand that the CM provide proof of the allegations, it said. MLA and former minister S Suresh Kumar along with other BJP leaders submitted the complaint. Such irresponsible statements from the CM will likely mar the reputation of our party. He has to apologise and take his words back, they said, urging the Election Commission to take action. The BJP also complained against Jayaprakash Hegde, Congress candidate from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, for his statement against BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary. During campaigning recently, Hegde said Kota can neither speak English nor Hindi, so, he cannot speak in Parliament. In the complaint, the party said this is also a violation of the model code of conduct.

The New Indian Express 25 Mar 2024 10:13 am

Udupi: Communities perform ancient traditions to celebrate Holi festival - Daijiworld.com

Udupi: Communities perform ancient traditions to celebrate Holi festival Daijiworld.com

Google News 24 Mar 2024 4:12 pm

Mangaluru/Udupi: Rain in some parts of coastal region, destruction reported - Daijiworld.com

Mangaluru/Udupi: Rain in some parts of coastal region, destruction reported Daijiworld.com

Google News 24 Mar 2024 11:12 am

Holy Week welcomed with Palm Sunday celebration in Mangaluru, Udupi - Daijiworld.com

Holy Week welcomed with Palm Sunday celebration in Mangaluru, Udupi Daijiworld.com

Google News 24 Mar 2024 10:08 am

Byndoor Assembly segment in Udupi district has 2.37 lakh voters, says Udupi DC

Of the voters in the Assembly segment, 1,16,310 are men and 1,21,413 are women. The segment has three transgender voters

The Hindu 23 Mar 2024 9:04 pm

Byndoor Assembly segment in Udupi district has 2.37 lakh voters, says Udupi DC

Of the voters in the Assembly segment, 1,16,310 are men and 1,21,413 are women. The segment has three transgender voters

The Hindu 23 Mar 2024 9:04 pm

Over 44,000 students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts to appear for SSLC examination from March 25

The 100-mark first language paper is scheduled for Monday. This will be followed by an 80-mark paper of Social Science on March 27, Political Science/Science papers on March 30

The Hindu 23 Mar 2024 8:59 pm

Udupi washroom case: CID files chargesheet against 3 Muslim girls, probe reveals they deleted video to destroy evidence

the investigation conducted by the CID proved that Shabanaz, Alfiya and Alimath Ul Safa placed mobile phone in the washroom to videotape their classmate.

OpIndia 23 Mar 2024 11:51 am

Brewing right!

HYDERABAD: Coffee holds a special place in our daily lives. For some, its a survival tool, while for others, its the perfect way to kickstart their day. Regardless of the reason, coffee is undeniably an emotion. Adding to the intrigue of the coffee world, a recent announcement declared filter coffee as the runner-up in the Top 38 Coffees in the World list by TasteAtlas. Although filter coffee is predominantly known in the Southern states, we reached out to renowned chefs and coffee influencers to share their thoughts on this accolade. Master Chef Chalapathi Rao, esteemed judge of Master Chef India (Telugu) and founder of Simply South, reflects on the significance of filter coffee in our lives. Its no surprise that filter coffee has finally received recognition. This achievement, reaching second place, is truly an honour. In the South, coffee is more than just a beverage; its a cherished tradition, a ritual even. Each household has its unique recipe, emphasising the importance we place on the blend. For me, the best filter coffee can be found at the Coffee House next to MG Road in Bengaluru. Id go to great lengths for a cup. Discussing the importance of coffee and its meticulous preparation, he adds, In the past, people were particular about the quality of milk, unlike todays convenience with tetra packs. I remember as a child, people would use lactometer meters to ensure the milk wasnt diluted with water. This attention to detail carries over to making coffee. The history of coffee dates back to black coffee, with influences such as French techniques and the addition of chicory for body. The blend, whether its arabica, robusta, or plantation A, sourced from regions like Chikmagalur, Coorg, or Araku, all contribute to the final flavour. Preferences vary; someone might favour Araku coffee while another prefers Chikmagalur. Each region imparts its unique flavour to the beans. Filter coffee, traditionally made with full-fat milk containing 6-8% fat content, embodies this blend perfectly. Bharath Suthapalli, a digital creator and coffee expert, discusses the evolution of filter coffee and its best destinations. Today, filter coffee continues to evolve with advancements in brewing technology and a focus on single origin beans. While some cultures maintain the tradition of chicory-infused coffee, filter brewing has diversified, incorporating techniques from pour-over to immersion methods. Master Chef Chalapathi Rao This evolution, from its origins as a wartime substitute to a globally celebrated beverage known for its rich flavour and brewing versatility, showcases a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Filter coffee enthusiasts worldwide continue to be captivated by its depth of flavour and brewing possibilities. Best South Indian Filter Coffee Place in Hyderabad: Ishta Nanis Bisi Bisi Taaza Kitchen Chennapatnam Kumbakonam & Chikmangalur Coffee Minerva Coffee shop Kanchi Minerva, Somajiguda Udupi Uphar

The New Indian Express 23 Mar 2024 11:44 am

Accounts frozen, Karnataka Congress becomes atmanirbhar for poll funds

BENGALURU: The Congress, whose accounts have been frozen, has left its Lok Sabha election campaign to senior party leaders and moneybags in the party. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar appear to have passed on the responsibility of funding the election to their cabinet colleagues, who did not take the risk of contesting the LS polls, but got party tickets for their kin. Over a dozen senior leaders and ministers have got tickets for daughters, sons and other relatives, and the onus is on them to get them elected. Except for some candidates, the party need not worry about funds as ministers themselves can manage, a Congress leader told TNIE. Shivakumar, who is known to have invested a huge amount in the assembly elections, is now helpless. On Friday, he threw up his hands and claimed that he does not have money even to pay his staff at the KPCC office. He said about Rs 120 crore in donations collected by KPCC were frozen, and sought the help of the CM and party MLAs to fund the election. He said the party is hamstrung by the Central governments actions, and their Lok Sabha election campaign will suffer. The party has chosen affluent candidates like Venkataramana Gowda aka Star Chandru who has been managing leaders locally. Ministers Satish Jarkiholi, Laxmi Hebbalkar, Eshwar Khandre, Shivananda Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, S S Mallikarjun and Madhu Bangarappa, who have got tickets for their kin, are unlikely to expect funding from the party. This also applies to AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharges son-in-law Radhakrishna Dodmani, say political analysts. Shivakumars brother and Bengaluru Rural MP D K Suresh, and former Union minister K Rahman Khans son Mansoor Ali Khan from Bengaluru Central can manage on their own. Hassan candidate Shreyas Patel, Bengaluru North candidate Prof Rajeev Gowda and SP Muddahanume Gowda in Tumakuru hail from political families, but may need some backing. Some Vokkaliga leaders are likely to help them, besides Shivakumar himself. The CM is likely to help Rajashekhar Hitnal (Koppal) and Vinod Asuti (Hubballi-Dharwad), both from the Kuruba community, and M Lakshmana (Kodagu-Mysuru) as his prestige is at stake. The remaining candidates, including Anjali Nimbalkar (Uttara Kannada), R Padmaraju (Dakshina Kannada), K Jayaprakash Hegde (Udupi-Chikkamagaluru), Kumar Nayak (Raichur), Chandrappa (Chitradurga), HR Algur (Vijayapura) and Anandaswamy Gaddadevaramatha(Haveri-Gadag) are expecting support to give their opponents a tough fight. If the party fails, they will lose, despite having an edge, a Congress leader warned.

The New Indian Express 23 Mar 2024 7:14 am

Battle lines drawn in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru after Congress nominates Jayaprakash Hegde

Three-term MLA and one-term MP Hegde says he will seek votes on his personal capacity and not in the name of any leader

The Hindu 22 Mar 2024 8:50 pm

Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojari in Chikkamagaluru

Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojari in Chikkamagaluru Bengaluru: A snack shop owner selling the popular snack churmuri gifted Rs 25,000 for the expenses of the BJP candidate, Kota Srinivas Poojari, contesting election from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat on Friday. The incident took place when Poojari was campaigning [] The post Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojari in Chikkamagaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 22 Mar 2024 4:08 pm

Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate in Ktaka

Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) A snack shop owner selling the popular snack churmuri gifted Rs 25,000 for the expenses of the BJP candidate, Kota Srinivas Poojari, contesting election from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat on Friday. The incident took place when Poojari was campaigning at Teguru Circle near Chikkamagaluru. Lokesh Naik, the snack shop, owner welcomed []

bhaskarlive 22 Mar 2024 3:28 pm

Udupi Diocese Holds Chrism Mass Celebration at Milagres Cathedral

Udupi Diocese Holds Chrism Mass Celebration at Milagres Cathedral Udupi: The blessings of the Holy Oils and the Chrism Eucharistic Celebrations were held at the Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Most Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi diocese concelebrated the Solemnly Eucharistic celebrations along with a record number of diocesan [] The post Udupi Diocese Holds Chrism Mass Celebration at Milagres Cathedral appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 22 Mar 2024 7:45 am

Karnataka: 6 ministers kin among 17 in Congress 2nd list

BENGALURU: The Congress released its second list of 17 candidates for Lok Sabha elections from Karnataka on Thursday evening. As expected, the party selected AICC president Mallikarjun Kharges son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani for Kalaburagi constituency. Kharge, a Rajya Sabha member, had indicated that he would not contest the LS elections given his busy campaign schedule. Kharge was defeated in the 2019 LS elections in Kalaburagi constituency. In Kodagu-Mysuruconstituency, KPCC spokesman M Laxamana, a Vokkaliga, will face Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the scion of the royal family. Ministers kin, who have been chosen, are Ramalinga Reddys daughter Soumya Reddy for Bengaluru South, Laxmi Hebbalkars son Mrinal Hebbalkar for Belagavi, Satish Jarkiholis daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi for Chikkodi, Shivananda Patils daughter Samyukta Patil for Bagalkot, Eshwar Khandres son Sagar Khandre for Bidar and SS Mallikarjuns wife Prabha Mallikarjun for Davanagere.Sources said ministers, who have been asked to contest the LS elections, managed to get their kin selected as candidates, promising that they would get them elected.The party is likely to face a revolt in some constituencies. Cong leaders yet to reach a consensus on Kolar Bagalkot, Veena Kashappanavar, wife of Hungund MLA Vijayayanda Kashappanavar, showed signs of rebellion against Samyukta Patil, who is an outsider, soon after the list was released. Samyukta Patil hails from Vijayapura.Retired IAS officer Kumar Nayak will be fielded from Raichur. Candidates for Kolar, Ballari, Chikkaballapur and Chamarajanagar constituencies have not been announced. The party leaders are yet to reach a consensus on Kolar as minister KH Muniyappa wants his son-in-law Chikkapeddappa to contest from there, while former speaker KR Ramesh Kumar is lobbying for former RS member Dr L Hanumanthaiah. In Chikkaballapur, there is a stiff competition between former chief minister M Veerappa Moily and Raksha Ramaiah. Second list Chandrappa (Chitradurga) Mrinal Hebbalkar (Belagavi) Priyanka Jarkiholi (Chikkodi) Samyukta Patil (Bagalkot) Vinod Asuti (Hubballi-Dharwad) Prabha Mallikarjun (Davanagere) Rajashekhar Itnal (Koppal) Radhakrishna Doddamani (Kalaburagi) Sagar Khandre (Bidar) R Padmaraju (Dakshina Kannada) K Jayaprakash Hegde (Udupi-Chikmagalur) Soumya Reddy (Bengaluru South) Mansur Ali Khan (Bengaluru Central) Prof Rajeev Gowda (Bengaluru North) M Lakshmana (Kodagu-Mysuru) Kumar Nayak (Raichur) Dr Anjali Nimbalkar (Uttara Kannada)

The New Indian Express 22 Mar 2024 7:33 am

Udupi Toilet Video Case: Karnataka CID Files Charge Sheet, Says No Communal Angle Found

CID officials also informed CNN-News18 that forensic analysis shows the video wasn't shared with anyone

News18 21 Mar 2024 9:02 pm

Woman, twin sons found dead in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: In a shocking incident, a woman and her two sons were found dead at their residence in JP Nagar on Wednesday morning. While the police have not ruled out the possibility of suicide, the autopsy and forensic reports are awaited to ascertain the cause of death. The police identified the deceased as Sukanya (50) and her twin sons, Nikith (28) and Nishith (28). The family hailed from Udupi district. The initial probe revealed that the bodies were found in a burnt state in the bedroom but there was no evidence of petrol or LPG gas leakage. Sukanyas husband Jayananda was in the drawing room when the incident occurred. The police said that it appears to be a suicide but they are awaiting the forensic reports to confirm the same. It is suspected that they have used some inflammable chemical to immolate themselves. Experts will determine what chemical was used to end their lives, the police added. A relative of the deceased said that the family had financial problems after the Covid-19 pandemic. Jayananda was running a small-scale factory, which he had to shut down due to losses during the pandemic. The family had raised loans from banks and other sources but failed to repay the debt. The lenders were visiting his residence to recover the money, the family member added. Nikith worked in an animation design company while Nishit, who was physically challenged, had completed Master of Computer Application (MCA) and secured a work-from-home job. Sukanya was taking tuition classes at home. The family, which lived elsewhere, had reportedly shifted to the rented house in JP Nagar III Phase, about three months ago. A neighbour, who sent his son for tuition to Sukanya, said that the family seemed to be facing financial difficult as Sukanya was allegedly requesting her neighbours to give her Rs 500-1,000 on occasions. Deputy Commissioner of Police of South Division, Shivaprakash Devraj, said that the initial probe had suggested that it was suicide and financial distress was suspected to be the reason. An unnatural death case is registered at JP Nagar police station, he added.

The New Indian Express 21 Mar 2024 9:19 am

Election Bond Biggest Corruption in Countrys History: Sudhir Kumar Murolli

Election Bond Biggest Corruption in Countrys History: Sudhir Kumar Murolli Udupi: State Congress spokesperson Sudhir Kumar Murolli has opined that the Electoral Bond revealed in the Supreme Courts order is the biggest corruption in the history of the country. Speaking to the media persons in Udupi on March 20, Sudhir Kumar Murolli said, The Supreme [] The post Election Bond Biggest Corruption in Countrys History: Sudhir Kumar Murolli appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 20 Mar 2024 11:29 pm

Congress' Sowmya Reddy likely to take on BJPs Tejasvi Surya in Bangalore South

Congress shortlisted candidates for Karnataka Lok Sabha constituencies including Davanagere, UdupiChikmagalur, Bangalore South. Siddaramaiah hinted at an official announcement. Prabha Mallikarjun may secure the ticket for Davanagere. Younger candidates like Mrunal and Priyanka are also in the fray.

The Times of India 20 Mar 2024 9:45 am

Karnataka: Siddu, DKS not on same page over ticket to DV Sadananda Gowda

BENGALURU: While political corridors are filled with murmurs of miffed sitting BJP MP and former chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda contesting the Lok Sabha elections on a Congress ticket, CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar have different views on this idea. While the CM is reportedly against fielding Gowda on a Congress ticket, Shivakumar is said to have approached an upset Gowda and offered him a party ticket to contest from Mysuru-Kodagu constituency. Gowda announced his retirement from electoral politics last November. He, however, expressed his desire to contest the Lok Sabha polls from his constituency of Bengaluru North, saying there was pressure from his supporters. However, the BJP top brass fielded sitting Udupi-Chikkamgaluru MP Shoba Karandlaje from Bengaluru North. Gowda, on Monday too, said that he has kept his options open. Shivakumar said it was common in politics for politicians to jump to a different party if their party denied them the ticket. Meanwhile, there is also opposition from several Congress leaders, including CM Siddaramaiah, to fielding Gowda from the party. Siddaramaiah fears a recurrence of the former CM Jagadish Shettar episode. Shettar, who had quit BJP ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections after he was denied a ticket, later joined Congress and contested the polls unsuccessfully. Shettar, however, recently returned to BJP causing much embarrassment to Congress. Gowda cancelled his press conference on Tuesday and said he would address the media on Wednesday. BJP sources said that the senior Vokkaliga leader was approached by both Congress and BJP leaders. On Tuesday, Gowda met the office-bearers of Vokkaliga Sangha. Sangha members too expressed their displeasure with BJP for sidelining Vokkaligas. On Tuesday, BJP leaders from Delhi contacted Gowda and tried to pacify him. They reportedly told him that the party would field him from Chikkaballapura, which is now represented by Bacchegowda, another Vokkaliga leader. Even state BJP president BY Vijayendra spoke to Gowda. When contacted, Gowda continued to remain silent and said, I will not speak now.

The New Indian Express 20 Mar 2024 7:32 am

Congress finalises names for 16 LS constituencies in Karnataka

BELAGAVI: The much-awaited second list of Congress candidates for Karnataka is expected to be announced on Wednesday. At the meeting of the party Central Election Committee held at the AICC office in New Delhi, the candidates for 16 Lok Sabha constituencies were finalised. This still leaves four constituencies vacant, and sources said that those names too will be announced on Wednesday. Sources said the partys 16 candidates are: Chandrappa (Chitradurga), Mrinal Hebbalkar (Belagavi), Priyanka Jarkiholi (Chikkodi), Samyukta Patil (Bagalkot), Vinod Asuti (Hubballi-Dharwad), Prabha Mallikarjun (Davanagere), Rajashekhar Itnal (Koppal), Radhakrishna Doddamani (Kalaburagi), Sagar Khandre (Bidar) or Rajashekhar Patil, Padmaraj (Dakshina Kannada), Jayaprakash Hegde (Udupi), Soumya Reddy (Bengaluru South), Mansur Ali Khan (Bengaluru Central), Prof Rajiv Gowda (Bengaluru North), Lakshman (Mysuru), Kumar Nayak (Raichur), and Dr Anjali Nimbalkar (Uttara Kannada). The list is not official and the party will announce the names on Wednesday. The marathon meeting of CEC, which was attended by several top leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, finalised the 16 candidates. The names for eight constituencies were announced earlier. The candidates for Ballari, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur and Kolar will be announced on Wednesday, the sources said. If these names are final, then many of them hail from political families, including Jarkiholis of Gokak, Hebbalkar from Belagavi, Mallikarjun Kharge from Kalaburagi, Shivanand Patil from Vijayapura, Ramalinga Reddy from Bengaluru, Shamanur Shivashankarappa of Davangere and Eshwar Khandre from Kalaburagi. Ramalinga: Dr Manjunath no match for DK Suresh KGF: The All India Congress Committee will announce its list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday and a meeting in this regard was held on Tuesday, said Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. After participating in the annual Brahmothsava at Sree Prasanna Lakshmi Venkatramana Swamy Temple on Tuesday, the senior leader attacked the Opposition BJP, saying the saffron party is now like a fish out of water as it is out of power in the state. On noted cardiologist Dr CN Manjunath contesting from Bengaluru Rural constituency, Reddy said, He is a good man, a good doctor, but he will lose to DK Suresh as the latter has done many good works for the constituency. On PM Narendra Modis jibe that there is a chief Minister, shadow CM and super CM in the Congress, he wondered why the BJP was breaking its head over this. Let the PM and Home Minister Amit Shah campaign in Karnataka, the Congress will win in a majority of the constituencies, he said. V Velayudham Jibe match: Strong CM versus weak PM Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for stating that there are super CMs and shadow CMs in Karnataka. We have no super CMs, no shadow CMs. There is only one CM, that is a strong CM. I am not a weak PM like you, Siddaramaiah stated while responding to PM Modis remarks during the BJP rally in Shivamogga on Monday. Siddaramaiah said though the PMs followers hail him as Vishwaguru, he is repeatedly showing himself as a weak PM. Half a dozen BJP leaders in Karnataka have rebelled against the PMs leadership after they were denied tickets to contest the Lok Sabha polls, he said. Party leaders are fighting on the streets, throwing mud at each other, and havent listened to the pleas of their party leaders, the CM said.

The New Indian Express 20 Mar 2024 6:55 am

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Google News 19 Mar 2024 10:06 am

Karnataka: After KSE, DVS keeps his options open

BENGALURU: Just days after releasing its first list of candidates, the BJP in Karnataka appears to be in trouble with some sabre-rattling by two veteran leaders. The party, which is struggling to convince former DyCM KS Eshwarappa to reconsider his intention to contest as an independent from Shivamogga LS seat, now has to contend with former CM DV Sadananda Gowda, who was denied the Bengaluru North ticket. Gowda said he has kept his option open of contesting on a Congress ticket. Meanwhile, Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh has staked her claim for the BJP ticket from Mandya, while alliance partner JDS is also demanding the same seat. Gowda told reporters in Bengaluru that he was hurt after he was denied the Lok Sabha ticket, and that Congress leaders were in touch with him. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is said to be in touch with Gowda. Earlier in the day, a video of him sitting with a few friends and revealing that Congress leaders had approached him to contest from Mysuru or Chikkaballapura, went viral. Sources in the Congress said the party is looking for a Vokkaliga candidate for both constituencies. When TNIE tried to contact him, Gowda said he would address a press meet on Tuesday to reveal his plan of action. Gowda (72), who celebrated his birthday on Monday, served as CM and Union minister in PM Modis cabinet. Interestingly, his social media account carries the Modi ka Parivar tag, just like many BJP leaders. Union minister and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje has been given the ticket to contest from Bengaluru North, where she faced the wrath of local leaders who raised the slogan Go back, Shobha! Meanwhile, Sumalatha is in Delhi, where she met BJP National President JP Nadda on Monday. She said the candidates name for Mandya has not yet been finalised. Prime Minister Modi has assured me they are not going to leave me or my workers, she said. After her term as MP, she is expected to join the BJP officially. She said that only if the BJP candidate contests from Mandya will the party get its base in the region. I have not decided anything now, but will discuss it with my workers and take the next step, she said. BJPs alliance partner JDS is not ready to step back from Mandya, and former CM HD Kumaraswamy has openly declared that his party candidates will contest from Mandya, Hassan and Kolar. With the second list of candidates expected to be released on Tuesday, party leaders in Karnataka are anticipating more chaos. The party is finding it difficult to finalise names for the remaining constituencies, especially Uttara Kannada, Belagavi and Chikkaballapura.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 8:40 am

Modi: I.N.D.I.A bloc aiming to destroy Shakti concept

SHIVAMOGGA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday alleged that the I.N.D.I.A bloc has proclaimed to destroy the Shakti concept, which not only disrespects the Hindu dharma but also the Nari Shakti (women power). He said the opposition alliance will definitely come to know about Shaktis significance on June 4, the day Lok Sabha election results are announced. Addressing a mega election rally in Shivamogga, covering four parliamentary constituencies of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru-Udupi, Davanagere and Chitradurga, he said, Nari Shakti is a symbol of Maa Shakti, which is my armour. Quoting the example of the relationship between Chhatrapati Shivaji and Maa Bhavani, Modi said he is a devotee of Hindu religion and offers pooja to Bharata Maata, but opposition parties say they will destroy Shakti. While the I.N.D.I.A bloc attacks the womenfolk, BJP focuses on women empowerment. Join hands with BJP, he exhorted voters. The British left this country, but Congress still has the mindset of the British. Even today, Congress relies on divide-and-rule policy and aims to divide the country along caste and religious lines, he said. Referring to an earlier statement by Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh, he said, A Congress MP makes a statement of division of North and South, exhibiting their mentality. BJP selected a tribal woman as the President of India. BJP has ample scope to make a Scheduled Caste the chief minister. BJP is committed to provide social justice to all sections of society, he added. Winding up his speech, Modi told the gathering that he is waiting for their guarantee that the lotus will bloom in the state. They responded saying they will. PM calls certain Cong leader collection minister Indirectly referring to DCM DK Shivakumar, PM Narendra Modi on Monday said there is a leader in the ruling party who is a CM in waiting, Future CM, Super CM, Shadow CM, and Delhi Collection Minister. KSE skips Modi rally in Shivamogga Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa did not attend PM Narendra Modis rally in Shivamogga on Monday, sending a strong signal to the party that he is determined to contest as an independent. Now, Sadananda keeps options open Former CM DV Sadananda Gowda, who was denied an LS poll ticket by the BJP, said he has kept his option open of contesting from Congress. He said Congress leaders were in touch with him.

The New Indian Express 19 Mar 2024 7:47 am

Jackfruit processing gets a big push in DK, Udupi districts

The Times of India 19 Mar 2024 5:17 am

Sadananda Gowda To Take a Call On Contest In LS Polls

Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda on Monday said to take a call on contesting the Lok Sabha in April/ May on Tuesday after he was denied re-nomination by the party. Sadananda Gowda represented Bengaluru North seat and BJP Central leaders replaced him with Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Agriculture in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. Earlier, Shobha represented Chikkamagaluru-Udupi Lok Sabha in 2014 and 2019. Sadananda Gowda told reporters in Bengaluru that he has been contacted by Congress leaders to join their party and BJP leaders too have tried to console me over denial of ticket. I will discuss with family members and well-wishers before arriving at a decision, said Gowda and stated he has full knowledge what all transpired in the party including BJP Central leaders. The former BJP CM stated that it hurts when leaders try to embarrass deliberately for selfish ends and alleged that BJP is no longer a party with a difference. There is plenty to share on the affairs of Karnataka BJP, said Gowda and assured to reveal it all at the press conference tomorrow in Bengaluru. On rebellion by BJP leader Eshwarappa over denial of ticket to his son to fight Lok Sabha election, Sadananda Gowda said he discussed with Eshwarappa and wanted to meet BJP Central leaders on denial of tickets to them but he (Eshwarappa) has taken his stand now to contest as an independent.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2024 10:42 pm

Upset over ticket denial, Sadananda Gowda to join Cong?

The BJP shifted Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje, who is currently representing Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha segment, to contest from Bangalore North.

Rediff 18 Mar 2024 4:20 pm

PM Modi to address BJP workers in Karnataka's Shivamogga on March 18

SHIVAMOGGA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Shivamogga on Monday to address a mega gathering of party workers at Allama Prabhu Park. In anticipation of this programme, preparations were in full swing on Sunday. Modi is expected to arrive at the programme venue at 2 pm and take part in Matthomme Modi Sankalpa Samavesha. Whole of our Malnad region is super excited and thrilled to witness our dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hear his valuable words during his visit to Shivamogga on March 18, BJP state president BY Vijyanendra posted on X. BJP MLC N Ravikumar said around 2.5 lakh people are expected to participate in the Samavesha. Four Lok Sabha candidates - BY Raghavendra (Shivamogga), Gayathri Siddeshwara (Davanagere), Captain Brijesh Chowta (Dakshina Kannada), and Kota Shrinivas Poojary (Udupi-Chikmagalur) - will attend, alongside senior leaders BS Yediyurappa, Vijayendra, Araga Jnanendra, and others. Raghavendra said JDS workers will also be in attendance. Meanwhile, the city has been turned into a police fortress ahead of the PMs visit. The state police, as well as paramilitary personnel, have been deployed at the venue, apart from other key locations around the city. The Shivamogga District BJP unit has put up banners and party flags around the city to welcome the PM.

The New Indian Express 18 Mar 2024 11:01 am

Karnataka: Ruling party finds it tough to match, counter BJP strategy

BENGALURU: BJPs chessboard strategy of shifting sitting MLAs and experimenting with new faces in its second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, has made it a daunting task for the Congress to set up formidable matches. Ministers in Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs cabinet are backing out from contesting for various reasons, including the PM Modi factor. With no other option, the party leadership may give tickets to the kin of top leaders and ministers, and try out new faces with a low profile in some seats, as there are no takers, a source said. The Congress, which had announced its first list of seven candidates, kept deferring the second list. BJP replacing sitting MP Pratap Simha with royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar as the Mysuru-Kodagu candidate has apparently made it tough for the Congress. Many potential aspirants are backtracking, except for KPCC spokesperson M Lakshmana who is likely to be the final candidate. Interestingly, though Siddaramaiahs son and former MLA Dr Yathindras name had created ripples in the beginning, he too backtracked as soon as Yaduveers name came into the picture, a source said. Shifting Shobha Karandlaje from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru to Bengaluru North, and fielding Kota Srinivasa Poojary also helped the BJP to some extent. But the Congress is committed to field former chairman of Backward Classes Commission K Jayaprakash Hegde. The party also has a tough task in Chamarajanagar, Kolar, Belagavi, Chikkodi, Ballari, Davanagere and other seats, as ministers Dr HC Mahadevappa, KH Muniyappa, Satish Jarkiholi, Nagendra and SS Mallikarjun are not ready to contest, though their names were proposed at the Congress screening committee meeting. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddys daughter Sowmya Reddys name is finalised for Bengaluru South, and former Union minister K Rahman Khans son Mansoor Ali Khans name for Bengaluru Central, according to sources. But KPCC president D K Shivakumars attempts to convince Govindaraj Nagar MLA Priya Krishna to contest from Bengaluru North went in vain. The Congress is likely to experiment by fielding Billava community member R Padmaraju, trustee of Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, against BJPs Captain Brijesh Chowta in Dakshina Kannada. Since AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharge is unlikely to contest the polls, his son-in-law Radhakrishna Dodmanis name is almost finalised. Modi scared of Kharge: DKS The Congress Election Committee (CEC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, and the second list may be out on Wednesday, DCM D K Shivakumar informed the media on Sunday. Modi has started his campaign from Karnataka, especially Kalaburagi. That shows he is scared of Kharge. Congress will win 20 seats in Karnataka, including Kalaburagi, he said. The guarantee implementation committee members meeting will be held on Thursday at the state, district and taluk levels, where they will be assigned Lok Sabha election responsibilities, he added.

The New Indian Express 18 Mar 2024 9:54 am

Let Lord Krishna inspire Ayodhya-like happening in his birthplace Mathura too, says Udupi Pejawar Mutt seer

The seer who led the Lord Rama consecration at Ayodhya gets a grand welcome in Udupi after performing the 48-day Mandalotsava

The Hindu 17 Mar 2024 8:16 pm

Karnataka to vote on April 26, May 7

BENGALURU: Voting in Karnataka will be held in two phases this Lok Sabha elections, and the state falls under Phases 2 and 3 of the all-India plan. In the first phase for Karnataka, voting will be on April 26, covering 14 parliamentary constituencies of south Karnataka, including all four constituencies of Bengaluru, Dakshina Kannada and Mysuru. In the second phase, voting will be on May 7, covering the rest of the 14 constituencies of Kalyana Karnataka, North Karnataka and Mumbai-Karnataka. The counting of votes will be on June 4 and the model code of conduct will end on June 6. The total number of voters in the state is 5,42,08,088, of which males and females are 2,71,21,407 and 2,70,81,748, respectively. There are also 4,933 third-gender voters. There are 11,24,622 first-time voters, 5,70,168 voters aged above 85 and 11,000 voters above 100 years old. Compared to the 2019 elections, the total number of voters has risen by 6.8%. There is a 5.12% and 7.26% rise in male and female voters. First-time voters have risen by 11.34% and persons with disability by 42.39%. Bluru North has most voters in Karnataka Bengaluru North has the highest number of voters in the state at 31,74,098, while Udupi-Chikkamagaluru has the lowest at 15,72,958. Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena said the model code came into force from Saturday. Youngsters who will turn 18 on or before March 31 can apply in advance by filling Form 6. Their details will reflect on the Election Commission website from April 1. There are 50,000 advance applications with us. Booth level officers will visit the homes of those aged above 85 and PwD, seeking details if they want to opt for a postal ballot. They will have to fill Form 12. They will cast their votes seven days in advance of the polling date, he added. To help PwD voters, election officials will arrange vehicles, if they choose to visit polling booths. Voice assistance, text-to- speech, magnifying glass, wheelchairs and other requirements will be arranged. For the first time, when the voter slip is issued, a QR code is printed behind the slip. Voters can scan and find their polling booths. It will have the geo-coordinates, he said. From August 1, 2023 to March 14, 2024, seizures worth Rs 537.51 crore have been made and 4,710 FIRs filed. In all, 2,357 flying squads have been formed and in each team, staff are working in three shifts. Work on drought relief has nothing to do with the model code, but meetings on works have to be chaired by deputy commissioners, he added.

The New Indian Express 17 Mar 2024 8:18 am

17.9L voters in DK, 15.7L in Udupi

The Times of India 17 Mar 2024 5:03 am

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha Constituency has 15.72 lakh Voters DC Dr K Vidyakumari

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha Constituency has 15.72 lakh Voters DC Dr K Vidyakumari Udupi: There are 15,72,958 voters eligible to exercise their franchise to choose the Lok Sabha Member for the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency elections which will be held on April 26, said DC Dr K Vidyakumari during a pressmeet held at DC office Manipal on [] The post Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha Constituency has 15.72 lakh Voters DC Dr K Vidyakumari appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 16 Mar 2024 10:37 pm

Over 15 lakh voters to elect their MP in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency

A sufficient number of squads, checkposts, and other apparatus to be in place to keep tabs on financial and other transactions that might influence the electorate

The Hindu 16 Mar 2024 8:54 pm

Congress meeting on March 16 to freeze Bangalore North candidate

BENGALURU: The Congress, which is ready to move heaven and earth to win Bangalore North constituency, is holding an important meeting at the KPCC office on Saturday. It will be chaired by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and UDD Minister Byrati Suresh, both of whom have been given the responsibility of winning this seat for the Congress. Candidates in the fray are former MP Prof Rajeev Gowda and Govindarajnagar MLA Priya Krishna, with the latter most likely to be the final candidate. A team of Congress leaders met Priya Krishna in the morning and convinced him to contest, and also that they would work wholeheartedly for him. The party has the advantage of sitting MLAs in three constituencies -- Krishna Byre Gowda in Byatarayanapura, AC Srinivas in Pulikeshi Nagar and Byrathi Suresh in Hebbal, besides the support of Yeshwantpur BJP MLA ST Somashekar, who left the Congress to join the BJP in 2019, and voted against the BJP in the RS election in 2023. If Somashekar works covertly or overtly for the Congress, it could give them a huge boost. The BJP has two turncoats -- KR Puram MLA Byrati Basavaraj, a former Congressman, Mahalakshmi MLA K Gopalaiah who left the JDS to join the BJP, besides Malleswaram MLA CN Ashwath Narayan and Dasarahalli MLA S Muniraju. The BJP has the disadvantage of getting leaders from outside the district -- they brought in DB Chandre Gowda from Chikkamagaluru and former CM Sadananda Gowda from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru. He represented the constituency here. They are now fielding Shobha Karandlaje from Bengaluru North, although she hails from Dakshina Kannada. Again, an outsider may not work to their disadvantage because the BJP could capitalise on it, and say the constituency is turning into a bastion of outsiders. Asked about finalising candidates in all 28 constituencies, KPCC working president Saleem Ahmed said, We will be holding a CEC meeting and will announce all candidates after the meeting on March 18.

The New Indian Express 16 Mar 2024 7:17 am

Activist flays move to privatise Govt. Mother and Child Hospital in Udupi

In 2017, this hospital was run under the PPP model by BRS Ventures of business tycoon B.R. Shetty. Due to financial constraints, the private firm failed to run the hospital. There was no proper memorandum of understanding between the private firm and the government, and the firm failed to pay salaries to the health staff properly

The Hindu 15 Mar 2024 8:56 pm

Karnataka BJP now in damage control mode

BENGALURU: With BJP workers protesting against the high command for not including their leaders in the candidates list for the Lok Sabha elections released on Wednesday, seniors in the party are making all efforts to pacify them and prevent a possible rebellion in the comingdays. Of the 20 candidatesannounced, 10 are new faces. Soon after the list was released, former deputy CM KS Eshwarappa alleged that the state unit of the party is being run by the family of former CM BS Yediyurappa. Eshwarappa is upset over the party not selecting his son Kanthesh to contest from Haveri. Eshwarappa stated that his supporters had suggested that he contest as an independent candidate from Shivamogga. A senior BJP leader said they are confident that the matter will be resolved after PM Narendra Modis visit. Dr Manjunath, Yaduveer among BJPs 20 candidates in Karnataka Koppal MP Karadi Sanganna's supporters damage office Protests in Davanagere over Gayatri Siddeshwaras candidacy Party workers will be pacified: Vijayendra BJP state president BY Vijayendra said there are some issues which can be tackled. We all believe in Modis leadership and I am sure they will be convinced, he added. The list of 20 candidates was not finalised by one person. It was finalised by the party leaders, he said, indirectly referringto those accusing Yediyurappa of favouring hisfollowers. Vijayendra expressed confidence that the BJP will win all 28 seats in the state. Afterthe Go back Shobha campaignin Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency, the party shifted Union minister Shobha Karandlaje to Bengaluru North constituency dominated by voters from the Vokkaliga community to which she belongs. Shobha met sitting Bengaluru North MP DV Sadananda Gowda and sought his blessings and support. In Davanagere, a BJP worker tried to end his life after the party rejected former minister SA Ravindranathfor Davanagere constituency. In Koppal, sitting MP Karadi Sangannas followers threw stones at the local BJP office for not including him in the list of candidates. They even raised slogans against party candidate Dr K Basavaraj, orthopedic surgeon, for Koppal constituency. Senior BJP leader and Lok Sabha Election Management Committee convenor Sunil Kumar said, We held discussions on Thursday and decided to speak to the leaders, who have not been included in the candidates list, in the next three or four days. Karnataka: Yaduveer Wadiyar in BJP forces Congress to drawing board

The New Indian Express 15 Mar 2024 10:32 am

Even after leaving the Party, I was in touch with Congress Leaders JP Hegde

Even after leaving the Party, I was in touch with Congress Leaders JP Hegde Udupi: Even after leaving the party, I was in touch with the leaders, and friends of the Congress. Beyond politics, there is life and everyone should understand this, said former MP K Jayaprakash Hegde after visiting the District Congress office [] The post Even after leaving the Party, I was in touch with Congress Leaders JP Hegde appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 14 Mar 2024 9:26 pm

BJP will win Udupi Chikkamagaluru Constituency Kota Srinivas Poojary

BJP will win Udupi Chikkamagaluru Constituency Kota Srinivas Poojary Udupi: A common man can get the opportunity to contest the elections in our Democracy. Its all because of Ambekdars Constitution, said Kota Srinivas Poojary the BJP MP candidate, from Udupi Chikkamagluru Lok Sabha Constituency. Speaking to media persons in Udupi on March 14, [] The post BJP will win Udupi Chikkamagaluru Constituency Kota Srinivas Poojary appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 14 Mar 2024 9:24 pm

Dr Manjunath, Yaduveer among BJPs 20 candidates in Karnataka

BENGALURU: The BJP on Wednesday announced its candidates for 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. Of them, 10 are new faces. Candidates for eight constituencies, including those to be given to JDS were not announced. Former PM and JDS supremo HD Deve Gowdas son-in-law and well-known cardiologist Dr CN Manjunath will be BJPs candidate for Bengaluru Rural constituency. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the scion of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family, is prominent among the new faces. As anticipated, the BJP dropped sitting MP Pratap Simha and selected 32-year-old Yaduveer for Mysuru-Kodagu constituency. Former CM and former Union minister DV Sadananda Gowda, sitting Bengaluru North MP, has been replaced by Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who is Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP. It is said Shobha has been shifted to Bengaluru North in view of stiff opposition from BJP leaders and workers in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency. Dr Manjunath pitted against DK Suresh in Bluru Rural Former Union minister GM Siddeshwara, sitting Davanagere MP, hasbeen dropped.Instead, the BJP selected his wife Gayathri Siddeshwara as its candidate for Davanagere.Former BJP state president Nalinkumar Kateel has been replaced by BJP state secretary Capt Brijesh Chowta forDakshina Kannada. Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will contest from Haveri, while V Somanna, B Sriramulu and Kota Srinivas Poojary, who were ministers in the Bommai cabinet, will be fielded from Tumakuru, Ballari and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituencies, respectively. Sriramulu and Somanna lost the Assembly elections last year, while Poojary is now Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Council. Among the 20 candidates, two are women. Union ministers Shobha Karandlaje, Bhagwanth Khuba and Pralhad Joshi are seeking re-election. PC Mohan, Bengaluru Central, Tejasvi Surya (Bengaluru South), PC Gaddigoudar (Bagalkot), Anna Saheb Jolle (Chikkodi), BY Raghavendra (Shivamogga), Dr Umesh Jadav (Gulbarga) and Ramesh Jigajinagi (Bijapur) are the other sitting MPs contesting the LS polls. Former director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology Dr Manjunath will be contesting against DK Suresh of Congress in Bengaluru Rural constituency. Dr Basavaraj Kyavator is a surprise choice of the party, who will contest from Koppal constituency. Dr Basavaraj is an orthopedic surgeon and is the son of former MLA from Kustagi K Sharanappa. Chamarajanagar candidate S Balaji was KollegalMLA earlier.Of the 20 candidates, eight are Lingayats, three SCs, two Brahmins, two Vokkaligas, one ST, one Bunt, and three from Other Backward Classes. BJP sources said former chief minister BS Yediyurappa had a major say in the selection of these candidates.

The New Indian Express 14 Mar 2024 7:02 am

BJP's balancing act for North and Coastal Karnataka

Mangaluru: As the electoral fervor intensifies, the BJP's second candidate list reflects a mix of familiar faces and unexpected changes in North and Coastal Karnataka, signaling a strategic balancing act by the party's High Command. In a bid to navigate between the prospects of victory and the opposition to incumbent MPs, the party leadership seems to have meticulously curated the list. Notably, constituencies such as Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, where dissent against sitting MPs was palpable, witness the introduction of fresh contenders. Former BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel, a three-time representative of Dakshina Kannada, finds himself replaced by Capt Brijesh Chowta, marking Chowta's debut in electoral politics. Hailing from the Bunt community, similar to Nalin, Capt Chowta steps into the fray amidst strong reservations voiced by workers and voters against Nalin's candidacy. Likewise, the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency, echoing with the echoes of the 'Go back Shobha' campaign, witnesses a change in candidacy. Leader of the opposition in Legislative Council Kota Srinivas Poojary, a prominent figure from the Billava community and a former minister during BJP's tenure, emerges as the nominee. Notably, Shobha Karandlaje, a twice-elected representative of the same constituency, finds herself shifted to Bengaluru North. In a twist of events, Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, currently serving as the MLA from Shiggaon, clinches the ticket for the Haveri constituency, superseding contenders like the son of senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa. The names of Jagadish Shettar and BC Patil were also making rounds for this seat. Meanwhile, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi retains his candidacy for Dharwad, while union minister Bhagwanth Khuba secures the ticket again for Bidar despite opposition within the party. The sitting MPs Annasaheb Shakar Jolle and Dr. Umesh Jadhav will contest from Chikkodi and Gulbarga respectively. PC Gaddigoudar, a four-time MP, will vie for Bagalkot, while Ramesh Jigajinagi, a three-time MP, will seek re-election from Bijapur. Basavaraj Kyavator and former Minister B Sriramulu will be the party's faces from Koppal and Bellary respectively, with Sriramulu aiming to replicate his 2014 victory in Bellary. Interestingly the candidate for Uttara Kannada has not yet been declared. The seat is currently represented by Anantkumar Hegde, who had recently kicked controversy. All eyes are on the constituency to see if the party will field Anantkumar despite controversy or fied a new face.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Mar 2024 12:53 am

LS Polls: BJP Releases Second List with 72 Names

New Delhi : The BJP on Wednesday released its second list of 72 more candidates for the impending Lok Sabha elections. Former BJP president and Union minister Nitin Gadkari from Maharashtra's Nagpur, former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar from Karnal and Union minister Piyush Goyal from Mumbai North are among the prominent names on the new list. While it will be Mr Khattar's first Lok Sabha election, it is Mr Goyal's electoral debut. Other important names in the BJPs second list of candidates are Union minister Anurag Thakur from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP national media convenor Anil Baluni from Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal, former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat from Haridwar, former Karanataka CM Basavraj Bommai from Haveri and the current titular king of the erstwhile Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from Mysore. Mr Wadiyar will be replacing incumbent MP Pratap Simha, whose name got embroiled in the recent Parliament breach case. Also, Uttarakhand's Haridwar seat is currently represented by former Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. Another member of an erstwhile royal family in the BJP list is Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma from Tripura East. Ms Singh is the elder sister of regional outfit Tipra Motha's Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma. Tipra Motha recently announced its alliance with the BJP. This seat is currently represented by BJP MP Rebati Tripura. The BJP has fielded Kalaben Delkar from Dadar and Nagar Haveli, who is a sitting MP and had joined the saffron party a couple of days back. She had won the seat in a bypoll in 2021 on a Shiv Sena (UBT) ticket. The BJP has fielded parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi from Dharwad and former chief minister and Lingayat leader B.S. Yediyurappa's son B.Y. Raghavendra from Shimoga. Union minister Shobha Karandlaje has been shifted from Udupi Chikmagalur to Bangalore North. Former Karnataka state unit chief Nalin Kumar Kateel has been replaced by Brijesh Chota in Dakshina Kannada. The party has fielded Pankaja Munde, daughter of late Gopinath Munde, from Maharashtra's Beed, currently represented by her sister Pritam. Union minister Bharati Pawar will contest from Dindori and senior leader Sudhir Mungantiwar from Chandrapur. In Telangana, the party has named Madavaneni Raghunandan Rao from Medak, D.K. Aruna from Mahabubnagar, Azmeera Seetaram Naik from Mahabubabad and Godam Nagesh from Adilabad. In Madhya Pradesh, the party has fielded sitting MP Shankar Lalwani from Indore, sitting MP Anil Firoziya from Ujjain and Vivek Sahu from Chhindwara. From Gujarat, the party has renominated Hasmukbhai Somabhai Patel from Ahmedabad East and Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt from Vadodara. The BJP has named Mukeshbhai Chandrakant Dalal from Surat and Bhikhaji Dudhani Thakor from Sabarkantha. Surat is currently represented by Union minister Darshana Jardosh. The party had earlier released 195 names, which also included Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Mar 2024 11:05 pm

Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, ex-CM Khattar in BJP's second list of 72 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, ex-CM Khattar in BJP's second list of 72 candidates for Lok Sabha polls Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Singh Thakur, and three former chief ministers, including Haryana's Manohar Lal Khattar, figured in the BJP's second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections announced on Wednesday. The ruling party dropped former Union ministers Sadananda Gowda and Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' from their seats. Khattar and Goyal will be making their Lok Sabha poll debut from Karnal in Haryana and Mumbai North respectively. Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will contest from Haveri and former Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat from Haridwar. BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni will also be fighting his first Lok Sabha poll as the BJP fielded him from Garhwal, replacing former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat. Gadkari and Thakur will seek re-election from Nagpur in Maharashtra and Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh respectively. In the Beed constituency in Maharashtra, Pankaja Munde has replaced her sister and incumbent MP Pritam Munde. With the second list, the BJP has announced the names of 265 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections due in April-May. On March 2, the party released its first list of candidates for 195 Lok Sabha seats, but two of them -- Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh and Upendra Rawat -- withdrew after their nominations sparked controversies. Of the 72 seats for which the party announced its candidates on Wednesday, 20 each were from Maharashtra and Karnataka, seven from Gujarat, six each from Haryana and Telangana, five from Madhya Pradesh, two each from Delhi, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and one each from Tripura, and Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The BJP's second list includes 10 women candidates. In Delhi, the BJP has fielded two new candidates -- Harsh Malhotra from East Delhi and Yogendra Chandolia from North West Delhi -- dropping the party's sitting MPs Gautam Gambhir and Hans Raj Hans. With this, the BJP has named candidates for all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, dropping six incumbents. Tejasvi Surya, the BJP youth wing president, will contest again from Bangalore South while Union minister Shobha Karandlaje has been shifted from her Udupi Chikmagalur seat to Bangalore North, represented by former Union minister and Karnataka chief minister Gowda in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore royal family replaces Pratap Simha, who was recently in a row for recommending passes to two persons who breached Parliament's security, as the BJP candidate in the Mysore seat. Former Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel has been dropped from Dakshina Kannada in favour of Brijesh Chowta, who has served in the Army. In Karnataka, Union minister Pralhad Joshi will fight from Dharwad while former chief minister BS Yediyurappa's son B Y Raghwendra will contest from Shimoga again. Union minister Darshana Jardosh has been dropped from her Surat seat, with the BJP repeating only two of the seven incumbent MPs from Gujarat in the second list. Several Telangana leaders who quit other parties, mainly BRS, figure in the BJP's second list. In the Tripura East seat, the BJP fielded Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma, sister of Pradyot Debbarma, the Tipra Motha chief and a scion of the erstwhile Tripura royal family. Union minister Bharati Pravin Pawar will join the fray from Maharashtra's Dindori Lok Sabha seat again. Ashok Tanwar, who recently joined the BJP after having a stint with several other parties including the Congress, TMC and the Aam Aadmi Party, replaces sitting MP Sunita Duggal in Sirsa in Haryana, while Union ministers Rao Inderjit Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar will seek re-election from Gurgaon and Faridabad respectively. In the first list, the ruling party had announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi would contest from Varanasi for a third time. It had also named 34 Union ministers, including heavyweights like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh from their current Gandhinagar and Lucknow seats respectively, in the first list. Two former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Biplab Kumar Deb -- also figured in the first list which did not have many surprise omissions.

devdiscourse 13 Mar 2024 10:12 pm

Working for Poor is the Goal of Congress Government- CM Siddaramaiah

Working for Poor is the Goal of Congress Government- CM Siddaramaiah Udupi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Congress government aims to work for the poor by giving guarantees which will give financial strength to the people suffering from price rises. He was speaking at a convention of the beneficiaries of the Panch Guarantee Schemes, [] The post Working for Poor is the Goal of Congress Government- CM Siddaramaiah appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 13 Mar 2024 9:31 pm

BJP Releases Second List of Candidates, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru for Kota, DK to Brijesh Chowta

BJP Releases Second List of Candidates, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru for Kota, DK to Brijesh Chowta Mangaluru: The BJP has released the 2nd list for the next Lok Sabha elections. In the second list names of 20 candidates from Karnataka were released on March 13. Eight sitting MPs have missed the ticket to contest in the LS elections. [] The post BJP Releases Second List of Candidates, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru for Kota, DK to Brijesh Chowta appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 13 Mar 2024 9:26 pm

BJP list for 20 seats in Karnataka: Gowda, Kateel and Simha among leaders dropped; Yaduveer and Dr Manjunath among new faces

The party has dropped former union minister DV Sadananda Gowda (Bengaluru North), Pratap Simha (Mysuru), Sanganna Karadi (Koppal), Nalinkumar Kateel (Dakshina Kannada) and GM Siddeshwara (Davanagere) while making some changes. MoS Shobha Karandlaje has been shifted from Udupi-Chikmagalur to Bengaluru North. In Bengaluru, PC Mohan (central) and Tejasvi Surya (south) have retained their seats.

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2024 8:15 pm

Jayaprakash Hegde enters Congress fold

BENGALURU: Former chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission Jayaprakash Hegde on Tuesday joined the Congress in the presence of DyCM and state Congress president DK Shivakumar, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, and other leaders. He is likely to be the party candidate from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat. Addressing party leaders after joining the Congress, Hegde said they will work together for the candidate decided by the party. Hegdes tenure as Commission chairman ended on February 28, the day he submitted the Socio-Economic Survey, also known as caste census, to the state government. He was appointed chairman when the BJP was in power in the state. Hegde said it is better to discuss the report after knowing its details, instead of doing so without even knowing its contents. Some sections not happy Though many in Congress are celebrating Jayaprakash Hegde joining the party from BJP, a section within the organisation expressed concern that the man, who let down Congress by joining BJP, has been inducted. District level Congress leaders, who met state Congress president DK Shivakumar and expressed their concerns, told TNIE that his entry should not demoralise party workers as he had worked against Congress after joining BJP in 2016-17 during local body elections. His falling out with senior AICC leader late Oscar Fernandes too had not sent right signals among party cadres, they said. The Chikkamagaluru unit of Congress worked unitedly and won all the five Assembly segments, but Hegdes entry should not go against this. Some senior Congress leaders said they dont want to share details of the discussion with Shivakumar.

The New Indian Express 13 Mar 2024 8:29 am

Karnataka: In some seats, challenges within BJP

BENGALURU: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, BJP leaders are finding it difficult to finalise candidates for a few Lok Sobha constituencies in Karnataka. Party leaders are in a dilemma as there is both strong support and opposition to certain candidates. The Central Election Committee meeting on Monday night reportedly cleared over 20 seats, and has kept some on hold as there is a rift between party workers and leaders. On one side is a strong campaign by netizens and party workers to give the Mysuru-Kodagu ticket to sitting BJP MP Pratap Simha, while party leaders and others in Mysuru are in favour of 32-year-old Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, scion of the Wadiyar family. In Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, there is strong opposition to sitting MP and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje from BJP workers, who even launched a campaign Go back, Shobha. Sources said her name was cleared, but if there is opposition, party leaders are keen to field her from Bengaluru North Lok Sabha constituency. Sitting MP DV Sadananda Gowda is also trying to get a ticket from Bengaluru North. BJP MP from Uttara Kannada Ananthkumar Hegde is also likely to miss the ticket, though he has strong support from local BJP workers, sources said. Party leaders in Delhi are not keen on giving a ticket to Dakshina Kannada MP Nalinkumar Kateel. If he is not given a ticket, there are chances of Hegde and Karandlaje not getting tickets from their seats either. The party high command is yet to decide on this, said party sources in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka hinted that the BJP list for Karnataka may hold surprises, with the replacement of some MPs. He said the party high command has taken their opinion and the list is expected to be announced soon. They are expected to announce names for 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in two lists. On some sitting MPs not contesting, Ashoka said a few of them had announced voluntary retirement. Party leaders also consider an MPs performance, caste combination and other factors, and considering all these, there could be changes. Our party constantly keeps changing and gives opportunities for fresh faces, we are expecting surprise faces, he added. At the CEC meeting, leaders also discussed their alliance with JDS. The BJP is likely to allow JDS candidates to contest from Mandya, Hassan and Kolar. It may be noted that recently, former CM and senior JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy said both JDS and BJP leaders are keen on giving a ticket to Dr CN Manjunath from Bengaluru Rural.

The New Indian Express 13 Mar 2024 8:08 am

Former Minister Jayaprakash Hegde To Return To Congress Fold, To Contest From Udupi-Chikkamagluru Seat

Jayaprakash Hegde's Ghar Wapasi To Congress, Likely To Be Congress Candidate From Udupi-Chikkamagluru Seat

Deccan Chronicle 12 Mar 2024 4:13 pm

Congress loyalists upset over outsider getting prominence in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka

Congress workers are unhappy as K. Jayaprakash Hegdes name figures in the panel of names for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency though he is yet to join the party

The Hindu 11 Mar 2024 1:40 pm

Drug awareness runs held in Mangaluru, Udupi

The Hindu 11 Mar 2024 7:01 am

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat is witnessing a contest before the contest for BJP ticket

Demanding ticket for Pramod Madhwaraj and Go Back Shobha campaign appear to be the two-pronged campaign against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje

The Hindu 7 Mar 2024 2:24 pm

Youth shot dead by miscreants in Udupis Hanehalli

Youth shot dead by miscreants in Udupis Hanehalli naeem Sun, 03/03/2024 - 15:00

coastaldigest 3 Mar 2024 3:00 pm

Cop, Naxalite killed in encounter in Chhattsigarh's Kanker

KANKER: A police constable and a Naxalite were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday, a senior police official said. The gunfight took place in a forest near Hidur village under Chhotebethiya police station when a joint team of security personnel was out on anti-Naxal operation, he said. The operation was launched based on a specific input about the presence of Naxalites in the Hidur forest, the official said. Constable Ramesh Kurethi, belonging to Bastar Fighters - a unit of state police, was killed in the gunfight, he said. The body of a Naxalite and an AK-47 rifle were recovered from the spot, he said. Search operation was underway in the area, he added. CAF officer in Chhattisgarh hacked to death by Naxals 10 yrs later, Naxal activities reappear in Udupi, Malnad?

The New Indian Express 3 Mar 2024 12:17 pm

Houses built for poor inaugurated in Udupi

The Hindu 2 Mar 2024 8:52 pm

Pro-Pak slogan row: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje demands NIA probe

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Minister for State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje has demanded NIA probe into the allegations of raising pro-Pakistan slogans in Karnataka legislature premises. She said on Wednesday that she will write a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard. Speaking to reporters in Udupi, the []

bhaskarlive 28 Feb 2024 3:37 pm

For Regn: For Registration | Song - Onde Ondu Saari (Lyrical)

Watch the song 'Onde Ondu Saari' from Kannada movie 'For Regn: For Registration' starring Ravi Shankar and Tabala Nani. 'Onde Ondu Saari' is sung by Airaa Udupi and music of the song is given by RK Harish. Lyrics of 'For Regn: For Registration' song 'Onde Ondu Saari' are written by Nagarjun Sharma. 'For Regn: For Registration' also stars Sudha Belawadi, Babu Hirannaiah, Swathi and Aravind Bolar in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Onde Ondu Saari' song from Ravi Shankar and Tabala Nani starrer 'For Regn: For Registration' watch the video.

The Times of India 28 Feb 2024 11:26 am

KFD patient discharged from hospital in Udupi in Karnataka

Test results of samples of two suspected KFD patients are negative

The Hindu 27 Feb 2024 3:29 pm

Udupi-origin Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande break a 1946 record by scoring centuries at No 10 and 11 in Ranji Trophy

Udupi-origin Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande break a 1946 record by scoring centuries at No 10 and 11 in Ranji Trophy naeem Tue, 02/27/2024 - 14:06

coastaldigest 27 Feb 2024 2:06 pm

Kamalamma and the wedding baraat

Myself Kamalamma from Kunjibettu in Udupi, Karnataka. What to tell you. The other day the Mister is reporting that our Aamir Khans son-in-law is running to his own wedding and the public is trolling him...

The Times of India 16 Jan 2024 5:34 pm