G. Parameshwara News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Curbing drug menace is not rocket science: Karnataka Home Minister
Bengaluru, June 28: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that curbing the drug menace is not rocket science and asked the police officers to put in focused efforts.
Never said Cong govt has no money left, says K'taka Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru, June 25: Following the backlash over his statement that the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka has no money left as everything has already been given to the people in the form of ration, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday clarified that he never made such a statement.
Communal strife: K'taka govt inaugurates Special Action Force unit in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka), June 13: The Karnataka government has officially inaugurated a Special Action Force (SAF) unit, the Communal Violence Control Force, in Mangaluru, aimed at preventing communal strife and serial revenge killings in coastal Karnataka and Malnad (hilly) regions of the state, thereby ensuring law and order.
Bengaluru stampede: RCB, cricket association organised celebration, not govt, says K'taka HM
Bengaluru, June 5: Commenting on the stampede that claimed 11 lives in Bengaluru on Wednesday during the victory celebrations of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team for lifting the IPL trophy after 18 years, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Thursday that it was not the government that wanted to bring the players for the victory celebrations to Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli has given message of loyalty to the world: Karnataka Home Minister
Bengaluru, June 4: Commenting on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory in the IPL 2025 championship, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday said that cricketer Virat Kohli has sent a message of loyalty to the world.
K'taka to launch specialised unit to curb communal strife, revenge killings in state
Bengaluru, May 29: The Congress-led government in Karnataka has decided to launch the Communal Violence Control Force -- a specialised unit -- in a bid to curb and control communal strife resulting in a series of revenge killings in the state's Mangaluru, Udupi and Shivamogga districts.
K'taka Home Minister likely to be arrested: Former Dy CM
Bengaluru, May 22: Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA C.N. Ashwath Narayan stated that the Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara is likely to be arrested following the raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on education institutions owned by him (Parameshwara).
Let probe complete, says K'taka Home Minister Parameshwara on Ranya Rao link to ED raids
Bengaluru, May 22: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara declined to comment on the alleged linking of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at his institutions to the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao.
'BJP's act of frustration': Congress on ED raids against institutions run by K'taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, May 21: Coming down heavily on the Central government over the raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on educational institutions run by the Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara, the Congress has dubbed it as an act of frustration by the BJP.
K'taka govt hits back at BJP MP for his comments on Bengaluru-Tumakuru metro project
Bengaluru, May 19: Karnataka government on Monday hit back at Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya for dubbing the proposed extension of the metro project from Bengaluru to Tumakuru city as a ‘stupid idea’.
K'taka Minister urges Centre for release of Rs 5,500 crores for state
Bengaluru, May 15: Karnataka Minister for Home G. Parameshwara on Thursday demanded that the Central government should immediately release Rs 5,500 crore funds for the state.
'Operation Abhyas': Mock drill conducted in B'luru; K'taka minister stresses public awareness
Bengaluru, May 7: The Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services Department on Wednesday conducted a mock drill and public awareness exercise on handling emergency situation, titled 'Operation Abhyas', here in the Halasuru area.
Op Sindoor: All steps taken to ensure civilian safety; teams deployed at key installations, says K'taka HM
Bengaluru, May 7: Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, stated on Wednesday that “we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of civilians.
Police will initiate suitable action against singer Sonu Nigam: K'taka Home Min
Bengaluru, May 5: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Monday that the state police would initiate appropriate action against popular singer Sonu Nigam for making a controversial statement linking the demand for a Kannada song to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Need to be careful while speaking: K'taka Home Minister on colleague's Pahalgam attack remarks
Bengaluru, April 29: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Tuesday that people need to be careful while speaking at this sensitive juncture, in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.
Resorting to baseless allegations on caste census report serves no purpose: K'taka HM slams Oppn
Bengaluru, April 21: Responding to criticism and opposition by the BJP and JD(S) over the caste census report, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Monday that resorting to baseless allegations serves no purpose.
Law & order situation in Karnataka improving: Home Minister G. Parameshwara
Bengaluru, April 19: Responding to the recent shootout targeting late underworld don Muthappa Rai's son and other crimes across the state, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that the law and order situation in the state was improving.
Strict measures taken to curb drug menace, claims K'taka Minister
Kalaburagi, April 15: To prevent the youth from falling prey to harmful habits like drugs and opium and taking the wrong path, the Karnataka government is taking strong measures, said Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, IT and BT Minister and Kalaburagi District In-charge, Priyank Kharge.
Decision to accept caste census report not made yet: K'taka Minister
Bengaluru, April 14: Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna said on Monday that the decision to accept the caste census report has not been made yet.
Karnataka Women commission writes to State Police to investigate Bengaluru molestation case
Bengaluru, April 7: The Karnataka State Women commission has written to he DCP Southeast Bengaluru to investigate the April 3 alleged molestation in Bengaluru's Bharti Layout, Suddaguntepalya.
Conscious decision by govt: K'taka Minister on Muslim quota in govt tenders
Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that granting a 4 per cent Muslim quota in government tenders was a conscious decision by the Congress government.
No differences with Shivakumar, change of leadership talks natural: K'taka Home Min
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara maintained on Thursday that there was no difference of opinion between him and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
K'taka Home Minister stresses on curbing drug-related activities, ensuring women's safety
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara emphasized the need to eliminate crime and drug-related activities in the state and give priority to women's safety.
K'taka Cong to implement reservation for SCs in govt jobs soon after interim report is submitted
Bengaluru, March 24: The Karnataka government has stated that it is all set to implement internal reservation in government jobs for Scheduled Castes in the state, once the interim report by the Justice (retired) Nagamohan Das panel is submitted.
Chaos in K'taka Assembly over honey trap allegations; Oppn flings torn Finance Bill copies at Speaker
Bengaluru, March 21: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed dramatic events on the last day on Friday, as BJP members protesting over the alleged honey-trap scandal stormed the Well of the House and flung torn copies of Bills and books towards Speaker Khader's chair.
Karnataka minister alleges honey-trap attempt by rivals; Home Minister orders high-level probe
Bengaluru, March 20: In a major development, Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna claimed on Thursday, on the floor of the House, that an attempt to honey-trap him was made by political rivals and that the matter needs to be investigated.
Hampi gangrape case: K'taka govt to inform embassies, enhance security at tourist spots
Bengaluru, March 9: After the horrific gangrape of a tourist from Israel and an Indian homestay owner, who along with three other tourists, including one from the US, were stargazing in Koppal district, Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated that their respective embassies will be informed.
Kodava National Council demands security for Rashmika Mandanna
Bengaluru, March 8: Following backlash from Kannada organisations and activists in Karnataka over the alleged disrespect shown by popular actress Rashmika Mandanna toward the state, the Kodava National Council has sought protection for her.
Strict measures taken on flashing of weapons & wheeling: K'taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, March 6: Responding to concerns raised on the incidents of flashing of weapons and wheeling endangering the safety and threatening the law and order system in the state, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Thursday that the Police Department can't remain idle, and neither can society.
137 illegal immigrants identified, authorities monitoring movements of Pakistani, B'desh nationals: K'taka govt
Bengaluru, March 6: The Karnataka government said on Wednesday that there are 137 illegal immigrants in the state, including nationals from Bangladesh and Pakistan, and has assured that authorities are constantly monitoring the movements of illegal immigrants from the two neighbouring countries.
Guarantee schemes are burden, but Cong govt wants to lift it for poor: K'taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, Feb 25: Asserting that the guarantee schemes are a burden, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday said the Congress state government was ready to lift it for poor people.
K'taka: Rowdy sheet opened against 14 for brandishing swords, performing bike stunts on Shab-e-Barat
Bengaluru, Feb 25: Bengaluru Police have opened a rowdy sheet against 14 youths for performing bike stunts, brandishing swords and machetes, and creating panic under the pretext of celebrating the holy festival Shab-e-Barat.
BJP turning police station attack into 'political weapon': K'taka Home Minister
Tumakuru, Feb 24: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has charged that the state BJP is using the police station attack case reported from Mysuru city as a political weapon.
Private trip, haven't discussed state politics, says K'taka Minister on Delhi trip
Bengaluru, Feb 20: Downplaying his Delhi visit, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara claimed on Thursday that his trip was a private affair, and he did not discuss anything related to state politics.
Talked family matters with Kharge, not politics: Parameshwara on K'taka Congress infighting
Bengaluru, Feb 10: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that no political discussions took place during his meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and the two leaders discussed family matters only.
High Court order on MUDA case boost for Siddaramaiah ahead of Budget session
Bengaluru, Feb 7: The Karnataka High Court's decision on Friday to reject the petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam is a significant boost for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is named as accused number one in the case, ahead of the Budget session.
Karnataka yet to finalise location for Bengaluru's second airport, Tamil Nadu pushes for Hosur
Bengaluru, Feb 5: The Karnataka government is contemplating the establishment of a second airport for Bengaluru but has yet to finalise a location for the prestigious project, while the Tamil Nadu government is strongly pushing for its Hosur city, located 40 km from Bengaluru.
Microfinancing harassment: Ready to incorporate suggestions by Guv, says K'taka govt
Bengaluru, Feb 5: The Congress-led Karnataka government on Wednesday said that it is ready to incorporate suggestions made by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in connection with the Ordinance promulgated by the state government to tackle the high-handedness of microfinancing institutions (MFIs) in the state resulting in suicides and desertion of people in rural areas.
K'taka to decide on allowing Class 10 girls to wear hijab for exams; convey decision to SC
Bengaluru, Feb 5: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Wednesday that the government will hold a meeting to decide whether to allow Class 10 students in the state to wear the hijab while attending exams and will convey its stance to the Supreme Court.
K'taka to receive 10 pc more tax allocation than last year: Union Minister
Bengaluru, Feb 4: The Union government has allocated 10 per cent more tax funds to Karnataka compared to last year, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi announced.