News India Xtra@newsIndiaxtraKarnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has accused the state BJP of staying silent over lab tests showing ethanol above the 20% cap in petrol from 67 outlets. He says the Centre must explain the discrepancies.
He claimed petrol vehicle owners are facing engine trouble and poor mileage, while the BJP is protesting price rises. He also hit out at state BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra over recent remarks about Congress leaders.
A first list of 500 directors for boards and corporations has been signed, and two more lists will follow.
