Foundation stone for new fire service building laid

April 1, 2011

Mangalore, April 1: Advanced, well equipped and systematic police and fire service departments enhance a fearless and peaceful atmosphere in the civilized society, opined Krishna J Palemar, District in charge Minister.

He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the new building of Fire and Emergency Services Department at Telecom House Road, Pandeshwar here on Friday.

Dr DV Guruprasad, DGP and General Fire and Emergency Services, said efforts are on to modernize all fire service departments in the state. Builders of multi-storey buildings should take precautionary measures in the style of construction, he said.

He said the department will set up fire service stations in each taluk and in every city and town, civil protection unit will be established.

MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, ZP President Shailaja Bhat, Mayor Pravin Kumar, Deputy Mayor Geetha Nayak, IGP Alok Mohan, City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh and District Superintendent of Police Labhuram were among those present.

District Fire Officer Varadaraj welcomed the gathering while Basavanna proposed vote of thanks.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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