Sadanand Gowda

"I Come Under Exemption": Minister's Clarification On Skipping Quarantine

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Union Minister DV Sadananda Gowda was at the centre of a controversy on Monday after he did not undergo quarantine on arrival from Delhi by a flight in Bengauru as stipulated, but defended it, saying he came under the exempted category being in-charge of pharmaceuticals, an essential sector.

Bill To Make Marriage Laws More Women-Friendly Shelved

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 11, 2016

Government today indicated that it has put in cold storage a bill to make marriage laws more women-friendly and allow both parties to file for divorce on the ground of "irretrievable breakdown" of marriage.

Lawmaker Says Wikipedia Showed Her As 'Dead'; Government Promises Action

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 9, 2016

A BJP woman member today caused a flutter in Lok Sabha when she alleged that Wikipedia had shown her as dead, causing concern among members and prompting government to promise serious action.

Maneka Gandhi Pitches for Mandatory Registration of Sex Offenders After Their Release From Jail

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 3, 2015

Pitching strongly for surveillance of sex crime convicts after their release, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has asked the law minister for enactment of a law for mandatory registration of such offenders, ahead of the release of the December 16 gang-rape juvenile convict.

Decision on Winter Session of Parliament Likely Next Week

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 21, 2015

Government today deferred a decision on convening the winter session of Parliament till next week, amid indications that it could be summoned any day after November 19.

Internet Voting a Possibility in the Future: Chief Election Commissioner HS Brahma

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 27, 2015

Chief Election Commissioner HS Brahma today said voting by internet could be a possibility in the future and the first step in this direction is the EC's plan to make electoral rolls "totally error free".

Railway Ministry Launches New Improved e-Ticketing System

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 13, 2014

In a bid to improve the online railway ticketing experience for the Indian passengers, the railway ministry today launched the new enhanced e-ticketing system through the IRCTC website.

Bill to Amend Railways Act Sent to Standing Committee

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 11, 2014

A bill to amend the Railways Act to change the definition of 'accidental falling' was today referred to the Standing Committee after a strong demand by several members in the Lok Sabha.

Rail Budget 2014: 10 Expectations From Modi Government

Business | Tuesday July 8, 2014

Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda's maiden rail budget is likely to focus on modernization and revamping of railways, twin objectives that been part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda on infrastructure development. Mr Gowda is also expected to unveil plans to improve rail services, which impact the lives of 2.3 crore passengers every day. Mr G...

Disposable Linen, Automatic Doors in Premier Trains Planned

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 2, 2014

Disposable linen in Rajdhani trains, automatic closing doors in Shatabdi and firesuppression system in passenger coaches are some of the proposals set to be announced in the Rail Budget 2014-15.

Railways Await Prime Minister's nod for Fare Hike

Business | Wednesday June 18, 2014

Seeking a significant rise in gross budgetary support, Gowda, along with Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha and senior railway officials, met Jaitley as part of the pre-budget discussion Asked when he would meet the PM, Gowda said "shortly".

Yeddyurappa says all set to quit BJP, launch party in December

South | Edited by Janaki Fernandes | Thursday October 11, 2012

Agitated at being neglected by the top brass after his ouster as Chief Minister, Karnataka BJP strongman B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday said he would quit the party and float a new political outfit by December.

Sadananda Gowda's supporters seek state party chief post

South | Press Trust of India | Monday July 9, 2012

Supporters of outgoing Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda, including some MLAs, demanded on Sunday that the Central leadership give him a 'vital' role in the state unit of the BJP.

Sadananda Gowda another Vokkaliga Chief Minister not to complete term

South | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 8, 2012

With the BJP deciding to make Jagadish Shettar the next Chief Minister, D V Sadananda Gowda has become the latest Chief Minister belonging to the Vokkaliga community who could not complete their terms.

Jagadish Shettar to be new Karnataka Chief Minister, courtesy BS Yeddyurappa

South | Shamik Ghosh (with PTI inputs) | Thursday July 5, 2012

Bowing to pressure from B S Yeddyurappa, BJP appears set to replace Karnataka Chief Minister Sadanand Gowda with Lingayat leader Jagadish Shettar and an announcement is expected within a week.