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Madhu Bangarappa favours ‘caste census’ report

“I know some leaders from different political parties have opposed the report. They have raised certain objections. I don’t want to comment about them. They are all senior leaders, representing different communities. However, in my opinion, the report should come out,” he said.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Forest officials face pressure from politicians to go easy on possession of wildlife articles in Karnataka

BJP MLA and former Home Minister Araga Jnanendra succeeded in stopping the arrest of Prasanna, a resident of Basavanagadde in Thirthahalli taluk, on October 31. The items seized at his place include 18 deer antlers of which three sets had skulls, nine horns of Indian gaur, 10.4 kg of sandalwood,…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Former Home Minister intervenes, stops arrest of a person possessing body parts of wild animals

Araga Jnanendra stops arrest of resident accused of possessing wild animal body parts; speaks to Forest Dept. officials, says nobody will be arrested; 500 people gather in support. #Justice #Wildlife #Thirthahalli

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Exception taken to Araga Jnanendra’s comments on Kharge and Khandre

Congress condemns BJP leader Jnanendra's derogatory comments on AICC President Kharge and Forest Minister Khandre. KPCC General Secretary Modi demands his expulsion from the party, citing his intellectual bankruptcy and imprudence. He calls for training to all BJP leaders on respecting democracy.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Araga Jnanendra in trouble over remarks on Kharge’s skin colour, and more

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra makes objectionable comment on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during protest on Western Ghats

Thirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra took Mr Kharge’s name while criticising Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre for his statement that the Karnataka government would implement Kasturirangan’s report.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

APMC amendment Bill passed amidst Opposition protest

Bengaluru: Amidst vociferous protests, Karnataka Assembly passed the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation and Development) (Amendment) Bill, 2023. It was tabled to scrap amendments made by previous BJP govt. Minister Shivananda Patil said it would benefit farmers by providing competitive & fair prices. Opposing, S.T. Somashekar said farmers should have freedom…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Kimmane Ratnakar questions silence of BJP leaders on former ABVP office-bearer blackmailing girls in Thirthahalli

Former Minister Kimamne Ratnakar said, “If a Congress worker, or any person belonging to a minority community, is involved in such a crime, BJP, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and Bajrang Dal would have staged a series of protests. But since the accused is an ABVP leader, who campaigned for BJP MLA…

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Karnataka: IAS-IPS Women Officers Battle Out Over Social Media With Private Pics Posts

An IPS officer released personal pictures of a female IAS officer after allegations of corruption. Must read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 20, 2023

Hijab ban to continue in Karnataka schools and colleges till SC verdict: Education minister

BENGALURU: Karnataka primary and secondary education minister BC Nagesh on Thursday said the Karnataka high court order upholding the state government's ban on hijab on school and college campuses will remain valid following a split verdict by the Supreme Court on the issue.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2022