Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has instructed the state government to provide a comprehensive status report regarding the tragic stampede that occurred outside a...
Kumaraswamy expressed his deep shock over the incident, stating, “It is extremely painful to witness the loss of innocent lives even before the celebrations could commence. The primary cause of this tragic event is the lack of proper planning and a complete failure to take precautionary measures. The state government, led by the Indian National Congress, must take full responsibility for this disaster.”
The incident, which occurred near the Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) victory, resulted in the loss of at least eleven lives and injuries to several others. The Prime Minister's expression of grief and condolences to the bereaved families, echoed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscores the gravity of the situation.
Bengaluru: Anjum Parwez, a distinguished officer from the 1994 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has been appointed as the Additional Chief Secretary...
Significantly, veteran leader B.S. Yediyurappa — who had limited his appearances at the BJP office to core committee meetings — was seen at the party headquarters for two consecutive days. Sources suggest that Shah, during his closed-door interactions, advised the Lingayat strongman to become more active in state affairs and guide the party from the front.
According to reports, the DC greeted the minister with folded hands and proceeded to touch his feet, expressing her admiration by stating, “Sir, I’m very happy to see you. You’re very important to us.” The minister, reportedly surprised, responded, “You are doing good work. But don’t fall at anyone’s feet. Let your work speak for itself.”