‘Dynastic politics discourages young, pro-people leaders from aspiring for positions in public life’
The Hindu
MLAs pushing relatives into the Legislative Council prevalent across North Karnataka districts
The trend of MLAs trying to push their relatives into the Legislative Council elections continues unabated. It seems to be prevalent across North Karnataka.
On Monday, the Congress released its list of candidates for the Council polls from the local bodies constituencies. Among others, it included the names of Bheemanagouda Patil from Bidar, Sharanegouda Bayyapur from Raichur and Channaraj Hattiholi from Belagavi.
Bheemanagouda Patil is the third brother of the influential Humnabad Patil clan to enter politics. The patriarch, Basavaraj Patil Humnabad, had served as a Minister in S.M. Krishna’s Cabinet. The eldest brother Rajashekar Patil is an MLA and another brother Chandrashekar Patil is an MLC.
Nigerian arrested by H-NEW and deported from Hyderabad over illegal stay
A rare sculpture of Mahishamardhini was recently found in a ruined temple of Melmutt in the Kundabarandadi village of Kundapur taluk of Udupi district, said T. Murugeshi, retired associate professor in ancient history and archaeology, Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty College, Shirva, Udupi district.
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges students to use free laptops for education, not entertainment, emphasizing their role in higher studies.
State approves construction of an open model flyover at Ranasthalam, easing travel and boosting local trade in Srikakulam.
Join the peace rally on January 17 to protest the merger of Secunderabad Zone with Malkajgiri, led by Talasani.
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Republic Day reception will celebrate North Eastern culture, crafts, and heritage through a unique invitation experience.
CM Stalin unveils Tamil Nadu's Circular Economy and Warehousing Policies, offering incentives for recycling and warehousing stakeholders.
Excavation in Lakkundi reveals 100-year-old gold treasure; local boy praised for honesty, prompting government support for his education.
Chennai Metrowater's two major projects approved by the State government aim to enhance the city's water and sewer infrastructure.
Coimbatore autorickshaw driver B. Sangeetha to attend Republic Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoring her dedication and hard work.
Join the vibrant Sankranti celebrations at Indrakeeladri with traditional Bhogi bonfires and ‘Bommala Koluvu’ from January 14-16.
India's first airside reefer truck launched at Hyderabad airport, enhancing cold-chain logistics for temperature-sensitive cargo.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) vice chancellor B.C. Bhagavan on January 13, said safeguarding the youth from substance abuse is an urgent national responsibility, noting that drug addiction is closely linked to depression and emotional distres.