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K'taka Cong to implement reservation for SCs in govt jobs soon after interim report is submitted

Bengaluru, March 24: The Karnataka government has stated that it is all set to implement internal reservation in government jobs for Scheduled Castes in the state, once the interim report by the Justice (retired) Nagamohan Das panel is submitted.

Chaos in K'taka Assembly over honey trap allegations; Oppn flings torn Finance Bill copies at Speaker

Bengaluru, March 21: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed dramatic events on the last day on Friday, as BJP members protesting over the alleged honey-trap scandal stormed the Well of the House and flung torn copies of Bills and books towards Speaker Khader's chair.

Karnataka minister alleges honey-trap attempt by rivals; Home Minister orders high-level probe

Bengaluru, March 20: In a major development, Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna claimed on Thursday, on the floor of the House, that an attempt to honey-trap him was made by political rivals and that the matter needs to be investigated.

Hampi gangrape case: K'taka govt to inform embassies, enhance security at tourist spots

Bengaluru, March 9: After the horrific gangrape of a tourist from Israel and an Indian homestay owner, who along with three other tourists, including one from the US, were stargazing in Koppal district, Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated that their respective embassies will be informed.

Kodava National Council demands security for Rashmika Mandanna

Bengaluru, March 8: Following backlash from Kannada organisations and activists in Karnataka over the alleged disrespect shown by popular actress Rashmika Mandanna toward the state, the Kodava National Council has sought protection for her.

Strict measures taken on flashing of weapons & wheeling: K'taka Home Minister

Bengaluru, March 6: Responding to concerns raised on the incidents of flashing of weapons and wheeling endangering the safety and threatening the law and order system in the state, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Thursday that the Police Department can't remain idle, and neither can society.

137 illegal immigrants identified, authorities monitoring movements of Pakistani, B'desh nationals: K'taka govt

Bengaluru, March 6: The Karnataka government said on Wednesday that there are 137 illegal immigrants in the state, including nationals from Bangladesh and Pakistan, and has assured that authorities are constantly monitoring the movements of illegal immigrants from the two neighbouring countries.

Guarantee schemes are burden, but Cong govt wants to lift it for poor: K'taka Home Minister

Bengaluru, Feb 25: Asserting that the guarantee schemes are a burden, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday said the Congress state government was ready to lift it for poor people.

K'taka: Rowdy sheet opened against 14 for brandishing swords, performing bike stunts on Shab-e-Barat

Bengaluru, Feb 25: Bengaluru Police have opened a rowdy sheet against 14 youths for performing bike stunts, brandishing swords and machetes, and creating panic under the pretext of celebrating the holy festival Shab-e-Barat.

BJP turning police station attack into 'political weapon': K'taka Home Minister

Tumakuru, Feb 24: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has charged that the state BJP is using the police station attack case reported from Mysuru city as a political weapon.

Private trip, haven't discussed state politics, says K'taka Minister on Delhi trip

Bengaluru, Feb 20: Downplaying his Delhi visit, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara claimed on Thursday that his trip was a private affair, and he did not discuss anything related to state politics.

Talked family matters with Kharge, not politics: Parameshwara on K'taka Congress infighting

Bengaluru, Feb 10: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that no political discussions took place during his meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and the two leaders discussed family matters only.

High Court order on MUDA case boost for Siddaramaiah ahead of Budget session

Bengaluru, Feb 7: The Karnataka High Court's decision on Friday to reject the petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam is a significant boost for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is named as accused number one in the case, ahead of the Budget session.

Karnataka yet to finalise location for Bengaluru's second airport, Tamil Nadu pushes for Hosur

Bengaluru, Feb 5: The Karnataka government is contemplating the establishment of a second airport for Bengaluru but has yet to finalise a location for the prestigious project, while the Tamil Nadu government is strongly pushing for its Hosur city, located 40 km from Bengaluru.

Microfinancing harassment: Ready to incorporate suggestions by Guv, says K'taka govt

Bengaluru, Feb 5: The Congress-led Karnataka government on Wednesday said that it is ready to incorporate suggestions made by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in connection with the Ordinance promulgated by the state government to tackle the high-handedness of microfinancing institutions (MFIs) in the state resulting in suicides and desertion of people in rural areas.

K'taka to decide on allowing Class 10 girls to wear hijab for exams; convey decision to SC

Bengaluru, Feb 5: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Wednesday that the government will hold a meeting to decide whether to allow Class 10 students in the state to wear the hijab while attending exams and will convey its stance to the Supreme Court.

K'taka to receive 10 pc more tax allocation than last year: Union Minister

Bengaluru, Feb 4: The Union government has allocated 10 per cent more tax funds to Karnataka compared to last year, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi announced.

Will stand by CM Siddaramaiah in any situation, says Karnataka Minister

Bengaluru, Jan 29: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that he would stand by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in any situation emerging out of the High Court's reserved judgment on the matter of handing over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Karnataka: Woman sends Mangalsutra to HM Parameshwara, seeks justice for husband

Raichur, Jan 23: The wife of a man who committed suicide has sent her mangalsutra to Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday, demanding action against the staff of a microfinance company who allegedly drove her husband to take his own life.

Finance Dept must act on unlicensed microfinance companies: K'taka Home Minister

Tumakuru, Jan 22: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the Finance Department must act against the microfinance companies operating without licenses in the state.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy demands strict action against those responsible for 'mutilating' cows' udders

Bengaluru, January 13: Expressing strong outrage over the incident of alleged 'mutilating cows' udders in Chamarajpet, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy condemned the act as "utterly heinous and grotesque."