Cong veteran S M Krishna joins BJP in the presence of Amit Shah

March 22, 2017

Bengaluru, Mar 22: Former External Affairs and Karnataka ex-Chief Minister SM Krishna, who recently resigned from Congress joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today in New Delhi.

BJP National President Amit Shah welcomed the senior leader to the party in a small function held in BJP party office New Delhi.

BJP Karnataka chief BS Yeddyurappa has given Krishna’s joining ceremony a miss as he will be away campaigning in Nanjangud and Gundlupet.

It may be noted the BJP is enthusiastic with Krishna joining the party before by-elections to Nanjangud and Gundlupet Assembly seats.

However, political pundits are not convinced about the former external affairs minster’s vote-catching ability. But the BJP is banking on Krishna to pull it through, especially in the Mysuru area, where it does not have a hold.

In this regard, the saffron party is organising a grand reception on March 23 for Krishna in Bengaluru.

Krishna served as the Karnataka Chief Minister for five years up to 2004 and also as the Governor of Maharashtra.

More details are awaited.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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