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R. Ashok

State on the verge of bankruptcy: Ashok
Opposition leader R. Ashok accused the Karnataka government of facing a financial crisis that threatens its ability to fund drought relief efforts.
Karnataka Legislature Urges Centre to Limit ESA to Notified Forests
The Karnataka legislature passed a resolution urging the central government to restrict the Western Ghats Ecological Sensitive Area to notified forests only.

Karnataka assembly passes resolution opposing Kasturirangan report draft notification
The Karnataka government has unanimously passed a resolution in the Legislative Assembly opposing the central government's seventh draft notification on the Kasturirangan report and requesting one year for a physical survey.

Special legislative session begins today in Karnataka
Karnataka state legislature begins a three-day special session to discuss drought conditions and the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation.
BJP MLAs recite full Vande Mataram in Karnataka Assembly
Karnataka BJP legislators recited the full version of the national song Vande Mataram in the state assembly to protest a government order limiting it to two stanzas.
Shivakumar Defends Special Session, BJP Seeks Seven Days
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar defends a three-day special session on the Kasturirangan report, while the BJP demands an extension.

Amit Shah to inaugurate Biresthwara Society's new headquarters on the 19th
Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the new administrative headquarters of the Biresthwara Co-operative Credit Society on September 19.
Kasturirangan report must be completely canceled: Araga Jnanendra
Legislator Araga Jnanendra demands the complete cancellation of the Kasturirangan report to protect the residents of the Malnad region.
Heated argument between CM and Vijayendra in Assembly
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and BJP leader B.Y. Vijayendra exchanged heated arguments in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly over political motives regarding the Kasturirangan report.
BJP seeks Kerala-model survey on Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
Karnataka BJP leaders urged the state government to conduct a physical village-level survey and pursue a legal strategy regarding the Kasturirangan report on the Western Ghats.
Karnataka government schedules three day special session on drought and committee report
The Karnataka government has scheduled a three-day special legislative session to address the state's drought crisis and the Kasturirangan Committee report.
BJP Legislators Recite Full Version of Vande Mataram in Karnataka Assembly
BJP legislators in Karnataka recited the full version of Vande Mataram after the official recording played only two stanzas in the legislative houses.
R. Ashoka accuses Karnataka government of charging legalized bribes
R. Ashoka criticizes the Karnataka government, labeling the newly introduced 'Praja Seva' service fee as a form of legalized bribery.
Pratap Simha booked over provocative remarks during Ganesha procession
Police in T. Narasipur booked former MP Pratap Simha for allegedly making provocative remarks during a religious procession.

Karnataka Legislature begins three-day special session on drought and Kasturirangan report
A three-day special session of the Karnataka Legislature begins today to discuss the state's drought conditions and the Kasturirangan report.

Ashoka demands ₹50,000 per acre drought relief for farmers
R. Ashoka has demanded that the Karnataka government provide drought relief of ₹50,000 per acre to farmers before convening a special legislative session.

Karnataka BJP demands White Paper on drought relief
The BJP has demanded that the Karnataka government publish a White Paper detailing its drought relief efforts and financial status.

Minister Chaluvarayaswamy Seeks Opposition Cooperation for Special Assembly Session
Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy has written to opposition leaders requesting their cooperation for the upcoming three-day special legislative session to discuss drought conditions and the Kasturirangan report.

Minister Shivalinge Gowda faces backlash for controversial remarks on giving money to officials
Minister Shivalinge Gowda caused controversy by suggesting it is the public's duty to provide respectful payments to officials who complete their work.

Pratap Simha criticizes FIR filed against him
Former MP Pratap Simha criticized the police and state government after an FIR was filed against him for an alleged inflammatory speech during a Ganesh immersion procession in T. Narasipura.

Karnataka CM Announces Special Tourism Package for Malnad Region
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a special development package for tourism in the Malnad region.

Chief Minister Shivakumar Responds to R. Ashoka's Criticism in Mangaluru
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar visited Mangaluru to address fishing port dredging issues and responded to political criticism regarding his visit.

Illegal statue of Siddaramaiah installed and removed in Kalaburagi
Municipal authorities in Kalaburagi removed an unauthorized nine-foot statue of Siddaramaiah that was installed overnight at High Court Circle.

Demand for action against Pratap Simha
SDPI Mysore district president Rafath Khan has condemned former MP Pratap Simha for allegedly abusing and threatening a police inspector in T. Narasipura.
Cabinet meeting is no achievement says opposition leader R. Ashoka
Opposition leader R. Ashoka criticized the Karnataka government for its recent cabinet meeting in Mangaluru and alleged widespread corruption.

Yediyurappa Praises Narendra Modi Service During Bengaluru Campaign Launch
BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the launch of the Seva Sankalpa Abhiyaan in Bengaluru.
Will discuss drought in special session regardless of BJP cooperation
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state legislature will hold a special session to address the ongoing drought and farmer concerns.

Ganesha Festival held peacefully under tight security in Maddur
Ganesha idol immersion procession in Maddur held under tight police security following previous year's communal unrest.

BJP leaders are like vultures, who exploit communal trouble for political gain: Yathindra
Yathindra Siddaramaiah criticized BJP leaders for allegedly exploiting communal unrest for political advantage.
Mass Ganesha immersion procession passes off peacefully in Maddur
A Ganesha idol immersion procession in Maddur, India, concluded peacefully amidst high police security following incidents of violence the previous year.