I am confident of easy victory; PM Modi too has appreciated my work: Simha

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January 6, 2019

Mysuru, Jan 6: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has claimed that Karnataka BJP president and former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa had asked him to start preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

The statement assumes significance amidst conflicting reports of the BJP contemplating denying Pratap Simha the ticket to contest the upcoming polls in view of his poor performance.

Speaking to media persons on Saturday the parliamentarian said: “One section of the media is misleading the people about my candidature. They want me to return to journalism. But, I can tell you that I am contesting the Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket, and am confident of coasting to an easy win,” said Simha.

Pointing out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, no less, had expressed appreciation for his work in the constituency, Simha added, “When this is the case, baseless stories are only creating confusion among voters. I am in politics to stay, and will continue to fight. I will continue to champion the causes of the people. I am the kind of person who, if a stone is hurled at me, I will use it to construct a building.”

On the other hand, reacting to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Dinesh Gundurao treating the seizure of Rs 26.5 lakh in cash from the office of social welfare minister and Congress leader Puttaranga Shetty – Dinesh dubbed the amount ‘peanuts’ – Simha had a tongue-in-cheek reply at the ready. “When they can get crores from projects like the Steel Bridge in Bengaluru, this amount will amount to ‘peanuts’. I must congratulate Dinesh for admitting what is the bitter truth,” Simha said.

Recalling an incident wherein former social welfare minister H Anjaneya’s wife was allegedly caught on camera accepting what was purported to be a bribe, Simha said, “But the Congress did not take any action against him. This shows the culture of corruption prevailing in the Congress.”

Highlighting the achievements of BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, Simha said that the Ujwala Yojana had, by providing LPG to households, decreased dependence on kerosene and other cooking fuel. He also pointed to the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme as one of the central government’s flagship schemes.

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Indian
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Monday, 7 Jan 2019

Paper Shimha appreciated by Corporate Simha...

kumar
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Monday, 7 Jan 2019

Dear Simha, you are a hate monger and always give unrealistic, unconstutional and inflamatory statements.  You never work on public welfare but concentrate on dividing the society for the benefit of your party and yourself.   I dont think people will vote yu next time.  they are fed up with your illogic way.   You better take retirement and start pakoda shop thereby follwing footstep of your master.   I am sure that your master will appreciste this.

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June 21,2020

Kannur, Jun 21: Customs sleuths on Sunday seized 432 grams of gold worth around Rs 20 lakh from a passenger who arrived at Kannur International Airport from Dubai in Fly Dubai flight, scheduled under Vande Bharat Mission.

Customs Assistant Commissioner E Vikas-led team seized the smuggled gold from the passenger Usman of Malappuram district and detained him, sources said.

The seized gold was kept in his inner-wear.

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May 24,2020

Mangaluru, May 24: Muslims across coastal Karnataka today observed Eid Al-Fitr by offering Eid prayers at home instead of mosques and Eidgahs.

For the first time the cities of Mangaluru and Udupi wore a deserted look on the day of Eid. Strict implementation of the lockdown was seen in the both cities. All vehicles except those transporting essentials remained off the roads.

Following the orders of orders of the deputy commissioners of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi and guidance of religious scholars and Qadhis, Muslims preferred not to venture out of homes on the day of Eid. The 36 hours of complete lockdown which came into force yesterday at 7 p.m. will relaxed tomorrow morning at 7 a.m.

The Eidgah at Light House Hill area of the city and other prominent mosques, where thousands used to gather to offer namaz during festivals, were empty today.

Photos of simple Eid celebrations were share on social media to keep the spirit of festival alive in times of pandemic.

This time Muslims in the region had also decided not to buy any new clothes for Eid. Campaigns were run in the moth of Ramadan to encourage the Muslims to donate the amount of new clothes to the needy instead.

Throughout the month of Ramadan Muslim organisations were distributing food among the stranded migrant labourers in the region.

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August 2,2020

Chitradurga,  Aug 2: Said to be 110-years-old, a grand old woman Siddamma was discharged on Saturday from a COVID Hospital in Chitradurga after recovering from the novel coronavirus.

According to Dr Basavaraj, District Surgeon, Chitradurga, the woman had tested positive for the disease on July 27.

After her recovery, the frail woman dressed in a sari was seen being wheeled out from the hospital.

As many as 5,172 new COVID-19 cases and 98 deaths were reported in Karnataka on Saturday, taking the state's count of coronavirus cases to 1,29,287.

The active cases in the state now stand at 73,219 while 53,648 people have been discharged.

"5,172 new COVID-19 cases and 98 deaths reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 1,29,287 including 53,648 discharges and 2,412 deaths. 

The number of active cases stands at 73,219," said State Health Department.

So far, a total of 2,412 people have succumbed to the virus in the State.

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