Brisk voting underway in Hubbali-Dharward

Brisk voting was underway in Hubbali- Dharwad central assembly constituency, where former Chief Minister, Jagadish Shettar is fighting a tough battle against BJP leader Mahesh Tenginkai.

Hubbali (Karnataka), May 10 (BPNS) Brisk voting was underway in Hubbali- Dharwad central assembly constituency, where former Chief Minister, Jagadish Shettar is fighting a tough battle against BJP leader Mahesh Tenginkai. In Dharwad district also, there is heavy polling at the initial stages. R. Muniyappa, a trader after voting at Hubbali central said, “ I […]

CM Bommai, Jagadish Shettar, Prahlad Joshi cast their votes

Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavarj Bommai cast his vote along with his family members at his constituency, Shiggaon along with his daughter Aditi and son Bharath at Government Higher Primary School in Shiggaon.

Hubbali, May 10( BPNS) Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavarj Bommai cast his vote along with his family members at his constituency, Shiggaon along with his daughter Aditi and son Bharath at Government Higher Primary School in Shiggaon. Bommai after his vote said that he would win the seat with a comfortable majority and BJP would win […]

Ktaka polls: Congress leader injured in attack in Bellary rural

A local leader who was with the BJP and joined Congress recently was injured in a clash between BJP and Congress workers during the polling in Bellary rural.

Hubbali, May 10 (BPNS) A local leader who was with the BJP and joined Congress recently was injured in a clash between BJP and Congress workers during the polling in Bellary rural. Umesh  Yadav was injured in the head after a group of BJP workers allegedly attacked him with sticks and stones. Police reached the […]

Dull polling in mining baron Janardhan Reddy’s constituency

The polling was underway on a dull note in Karnataka’s Gangavati assembly constituency, from where mining baron Janardhan Reddy is contesting.

Hubbali, May 10 (BPNS) The polling was underway on a dull note in Karnataka’s Gangavati assembly constituency, from where mining baron Janardhan Reddy is contesting.  The polling percentage in Koppal district was 21.46 at 11 am. Koppal is a district in North Karnataka and there are 5 assembly constituencies in the district. While Kanakagiri assembly […]

K’taka polls: Polling officer held for casting woman’s vote

A polling officer was taken into police custody after a woman complained that he cast her vote in favour of the BJP while trying to help her cast the vote.

Hubbali, May 10 (BPNS) A polling officer was taken into police custody after a woman complained that he cast her vote in favour of the BJP while trying to help her cast the vote. The incident occurred on Wednesday at a polling booth in Chittapur constituency in Kalaburgi district.  The woman Basamma Entuman had requested […]

Kinnal art incorporated in polling booth in Gangavati ,Ktaka

The Kinnal art dates back to the period of Vijayanagara empire (15th to 16th century) and Kinnala craftsmen hail from a small village, Kinhala in Koppal district of North Karnataka.

Hubbali, May 10( BPNS) The Kinnal art dates back to the period of Vijayanagara empire (15th to 16th century) and Kinnala craftsmen hail from a small village, Kinhala in Koppal district of North Karnataka. The Kinnala art form is thematic and the artisans and chitrakars create themes like gods and goddesses of Mahabaratha and Ramayana. Vaishnavism, Shaivism, […]

K’taka polls: Shivakumar threatened me, says BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi

BJP MLA and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi have said that he is being threatened that some  CDs that could tarnish his reputation will be released.

Hubbali , May 10 (BPNS) BJP MLA and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi have said that he is being threatened that some  CDs that could tarnish his reputation will be released. Speaking to Journalists at Gokak, Belagavi district Ramesh Jarkiholi  said ,” Till yesterday night Congress leader DK Shivakumar tried to threaten me saying that he […]

K’taka elections: Poll violence in Vijayapura district, 23 held

Police in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district arrested 23 people for an incident of violence during polling on Wednesday

Hubbali, May 10 (BPNS) Police in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district arrested 23 people for an incident of violence during polling on Wednesday The incident occurred in Masabinala village of Basavanabagavedi constituency. According to the Election commission, a group of villagers stopped the section officer’s vehicle carrying reserved Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and damaged 2 control units, […]

Erode East, it’s electoral arithmetic vs power loom worker woes

The Erode East by-poll to be held on February 27 will be a major game changer in Tamil Nadu state politics before the 2024 general elections.

Arun Lakshman/ Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Erode East by-poll to be held on February 27 will be a major game changer in Tamil Nadu state politics before the 2024 general elections. With both the major fronts led by the DMK and AIADMK fighting against each other, it is a high-stakes game waiting to be […]

All arrangements ready for Erode East by-poll : District election officer

The District election officer and Erode district collector, M. Krishnanunni said that all arrangements are complete for the conduct of free and fair by-elections in Erode East assembly on Monday.

Chennai, Feb 26 (BPNS) The District election officer and Erode district collector, M. Krishnanunni said that all arrangements are complete for the conduct of free and fair by-elections in Erode East assembly on Monday. The election will commence from 7 am in the morning and will end at 6 pm. 2,26, 898 voters are eligible […]