Unkept promises rankle in this land of gold mine Kolar's broken promises, political factions, and economic struggles highlighted in upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Mandya, Kolar on April 17 The party has nominated Venkataramane Gowda, popularly known as the ‘Star Chandru’, in Mandya and K.V. Gowtham in Kolar (SC) constituency. The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024
BJP scheming to change Constitution, says Congress Senior Congress leaders warn of BJP's threat to Constitution, advocate for inclusive development and social equality in India. The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024
In Karnataka, dissidence dies down in several places, while it remains as undercurrent in some Bengaluru sees dissidence decline in BJP and Congress over ticket distribution ahead of Lok Sabha polls. The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024
Lok Sabha election: Congress should have set up core committee to decide candidates, says Muniyappa Senior leader of the Congress and Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K.H. Muniyappa said that instead of fielding candidates from outside in Kolar and Bagalkot constituencies, the party should have set up a core committee for discussing the pros and the cons of each candidate before announcing the list… The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
K.V. Gowtham is Congress candidate in Kolar The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee recommended the name of Mr. Gowtham following discussions with ‘rebel’ legislators from the district and seven-time MP Mr. Muniyappa. The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024
Top news developments in Karnataka on March 29, 2024 Top news developments in Karnataka on March 29, 2024 The Hindu · Mar 29, 2024
After a day of high drama, Congress legislators leave the choice of Kolar candidate to high command Congress leaders in Bengaluru strategize to resolve factionalism and select a consensus candidate for the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency. The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024
High political drama as five Congress legislators threaten to resign from Assembly and Council High political drama in Karnataka as Congress legislators threaten resignations over Lok Sabha candidate issue in Kolar. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
Parties accused of discriminating against Dalit politicians in ticket allocation Dalit Maha Sabha in Mysuru accuses Congress and BJP of discriminating against Dalit leaders in ticket distribution. The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024
LS polls: Congress likely to field 3 Ministers in reserved constituencies Congress likely to field Ministers Mahadevappa, Muniyappa, and Nagendra in Lok Sabha elections from reserved constituencies in Karnataka. The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024
State may soon provide rice instead of cash: Muniyappa Karnataka Govt resumes talks with rice-growing States to procure rice for Anna Bhagya scheme. State was paying beneficiaries ₹34/kg for additional 5kg rice. Centre declined to provide rice. Negotiations on for transportation of rice from neighboring States. State transferred ₹566-644cr to beneficiaries' accounts in July-Oct. ₹10,000cr set aside for payment… The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023
Centre urged to extend PDS benefits 40 lakh left out BPL families in State K.H. Muniyappa appeals to Centre to not discriminate against Karnataka in extending PDS benefits to 40 lakh BPL families. State seeks ragi from Centre due to drop in production. No new BPL cards issued until 2.95 lakh pending applications verified. 10,000 migrant population in State can avail benefits under Centre's… The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 Dasara Food Mela inaugurated with a message against wastage of food At Dasara Food Mela in Mysuru, Minister K.H. Muniyappa urges people to prevent food wastage. He calls on media to spread the message of not wasting food, even at home. He also promises to provide 10 kgs of rice per head under Anna Bhagya scheme. He urges people to visit…
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Hariprasad meets DKS Amidst demand from a section of the Congress leaders for the creation of more Deputy Chief Ministers’ posts, senior leader and MLC B.K. Hariprasad and Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa on Thursday called on KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the latter’s residence.
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023 No new BPL and APL cards till pending applications are disposed of, says Minister Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa on Friday said his department would neither issue new ration cards nor receive new applications till the disposal of three lakh pending applications.
The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023 KPCC general body meeting signals senior Ministers to quit after 30 months to pave way for young legislators KPCC GBM signals senior Ministers to be ready to sacrifice posts after 30 months to make way for young leaders. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges party cadre to not relax till 2023 elections, criticizes BJP for not giving tax and economic assistance to Karnataka. He also mocks former CM Kumaraswamy for…
The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023 Well-to-do people having BPL cards to face action after probe: Muniyappa Close on the heels of enhancing benefits under the free rice scheme of Anna Bhagya, the government is set to weed out ineligible beneficiaries by initiating measures against well-to-do people who are misusing the scheme by getting BPL ration cards.
The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023 Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme? Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme?
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023 Anna Bhagya: Govt to bid for rice from Central govt. agencies The Karnataka government has proposed to procure rice from the Central government’s National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED), and Central Bhandar, and its availability of quantity and price will be known in a week’s time, said Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs K.H. Muniyappa.
The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023 No rice for Anna Bhagya scheme, Centre tells Karnataka The Centre on Friday, June 23, categorically refused to supply rice to Karnataka for its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme. This makes it certain that the launch of the scheme, which was scheduled for July 1, will be delayed. The Centre’s decision was conveyed to Karnataka’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister…
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023 Launch of Anna Bhagya on July 1 hangs in balance after FCI’s refusal to sell rice After the refusal by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to provide additional rice to Karnataka, the launch of the Anna Bhagya scheme on July 1 by the Congress government hangs in balance as it is scouting for the availability of rice at competitive cost in other States even as…
The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023 CM blames Centre for conspiring to scuttle Anna Bhagya scheme by denying rice to State Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government of conspiring to “scuttle” the State government’s election guarantee by ensuring that Karnataka does not get the required quantum of rice to implement its Anna Bhagya scheme, which aims to provide 10 kg of rice for each member of…