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Why DKS release a good news for Deve Gowda family too?

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October 24, 2019

Bengaluru, Oct 24: The return of Congress stalwart D K Shivakumar to Karnataka, who was granted bail by the Delhi high court is not only a good news for his own party, but also for Deve Gowda family which is facing rebelling from a section of Janata Dal (Secular) leaders.

Twenty-seven legislators, including 11 MLCs, have reportedly decided to quit the JD(S) in protest against the alleged autocratic style of functioning of the Gowda family. Sources say the disgruntled legislators have already held a secret meeting and are planning to meet again to firm up plans.

With midterm polls a distinct possibility, these rebel legislators are moving to safeguard their careers, especially given the JD(S)’ waning popularity even in the Old Mysuru region. Reports suggest the Congress think-tank including CLP leader Siddaramaiah is keen on weakening the JD(S) to boost Congress’ prospects of returning to power.

However, Shivakumar’s return to the state is expected to stymie those efforts as the Kanakapura strongman enjoys a fine rapport with the Gowda family these days. Moreover, he would not want to earn the wrath of the Vokkaliga community by supporting the mission.

“After mending relations with the Gowda family, Shivakumar is being seen as a future leader of the Vokkaliga community,” said a close associate of Shivakumar. “Going by Shivakumar’s unflinching support to Kumaraswamy during the coalition government regime, the Gowda family is obliged to support him. Therefore, Shivakumar will neither support nor indulge in any plan to weaken the JD(S).”

Moreover, the Siddaramaiah camp may focus on consolidating their position within the Congress. “With Shivakumar and G Parameshwara coming under the I-T scanner, Siddaramaiah was unquestionable in the state Congress. But that will not be so now. Siddaramaiah cannot take any unilateral decision overlooking Shivakumar’s views,” another Congress leader said.

However, Siddaramaiah camp followers denied claims that they are working to weaken the JD(S). “Why will JD(S) MLAs quit party and join Congress when there are no elections around the corner? This is mere speculation,” a Congress leader said.

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March 14,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 14: Following the avian flu outbreak in neighboring Kerala, authorities at Pilikula Biological Park in Moodushedde, on the outskirts of the city, have taken all precautionary measures to prevent the death of birds in the park.

Park Director H J Jayaprakash Bhandari said that "the behaviour of the birds is being monitored near open water sources on the premises'.

Though no deaths were reported in the Zoo or on lake premises, the staff continue to maintain a strict vigil on open water sources like lakes. He said the Park was being sanitized.

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August 4,2020

Mangaluru, Aug 4: The Kasaragod district administration has decided to restore the e-pass system for daily commuters between Kasaragod and Mangaluru amid covid-19 crisis. 

As covid-19 cases began to increase in Dakshina Kannada, the Kasargod district administration had unilaterally newly introduced of daily pass system on July 6 for entry and exit from Talapady border. This had inconvenienced hundreds of employees, who visited Mangaluru daily to eke a living. 

The decision to resume the pass system was taken in a video conference of Kerala Revenue Minister Chandrasekharan with officials and elected representatives on August 3.

The minister said the Kasaragod district administration will resume issuing of passes for daily commuters between Kasaragod and Mangaluru. But they should undergo rapid antigen test for every week to renew their passes.

"Similarly, one-time interstate passes will be issued for those who want to take part in marriages, funeral and other functions in both states. Even they should undergo antigen test after returning from the functions,” the minister added.

As per the previous order, daily commuters, especially employees, had to stay in Mangaluru for 28 days before returning to Kasargod. Later, Kerala government relaxed rules on July 23 allowing only bank employees from Kasaragod to travel daily in their private vehicles to their workplace in Dakshina Kannada.

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January 18,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 18: The searches by income-tax officials at the residence of south Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna at Virajpet in Kodagu district were concluded on Friday.

The searches, conducted since Thursday by sleuths from Bengaluru, were concluded on Friday morning, the family said.

Speaking to reporters outside the house, the actress's mother Suman said: "We all cooperated with the officials since Thursday. The officials asked some questions which we answered properly."

Rashmika, who was not at the residence when the I-T officials arrived, joined them on Thursday night, she added.

According to sources, IT officials from Bengaluru who arrived in three cars on Thursday verified documents pertaining to properties, bank accounts and investments.

Rashmika has acted in several Kannada and Telugu movies. Her recent film 'Sarileru Neekevvaru' opposite popular Telugu actor Mahesh Babu is in the theatres now.

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