The accused, who appeared before the Lokayukta in connection with a case, has been nabbed, said Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said he wanted to bring in a "change" in his style of functioning in politics as he was a "victim of conspiracy hatched by Congress, JDS and detractors within BJP".
Armed with a report prepared by the former Karnataka Lokayukta on illegal mining, the Ministry of Mines has asked the Goa government to furnish data on the allegations that the Mormugao Port Trust was exporting iron ore even after the state banned the activity.
The country's mining scandals have claimed one chief minister already. Since the CBI is said to be probing the roles played by as many as 65 mining companies, the logical question is: who will be the next big fish to be caught in the net?
Post reports of the CEC recommendations, metal companies have announced an expected a highly possible impact in the EBITDA. Prasad Baji, senior vice president of institutional equities – research at Edelweiss Securities says the metal space front liner Sesa Goa is all set to see an impact of 18-20% on the EBITDA front.
After a "sweet and sour" experience as Karnataka Lokayukta, Justice Santosh Hegde is stepping down on Tuesday, looking forward to a relaxed and enjoyable life and do "what every retired person does".
In an interview with CNBC-TV18’s Udayan Mukherjee and Mitali Mukherjee, Karnataka Lokayukta member Santosh Hegde said that Adani Enterprise has a stake in the port used for illegal mining, while JSW Steel is accused for bribing the ministers.
JSW Steel said on Friday that all transactions related to purchase of iron-ore in Karnataka are "legally compliant" after the state's anti-graft watchdog cited certain alleged illegal purchase of iron ore and transactions linking the company and a group firm.