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K'taka govt announces plans to start Cauvery aarti from Dasara

Bengaluru, April 25: The Congress-led government in Karnataka has announced that is planning to hold Cauvery aarti in the state on the lines of Ganga aarti from this Dasara.

Karnataka govt declares state mourning for Pope Francis' funeral

Bengaluru, April 25: The Karnataka government has announced that it will observe a day of mourning on Saturday in view of the funeral of Pope Francis.

K'taka man killed in Kashmir terror attack: CM Siddaramaiah holds emergency meeting, orders swift help

Bengaluru, April 22: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held an emergency meeting on Tuesday with senior officers in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir in which one tourist from Karnataka was killed.

Efforts being made to examine possibilities: Karnataka CM on Rohith Vemula Act

Bengaluru, April 21: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that efforts are being made to examine the possibilities and bring the Rohith Vemula Act.

K'taka govt orders draft of Rohith Vemula Act aimed at ending discrimination in educational institutions

Bengaluru, April 19: The Karnataka government on Saturday ordered to prepare a draft of the Rohit Vemula Act aimed at ending discrimination towards students of oppressed communities in educational institutions.

Media reports on caste census are not wrong: K'taka Minister

Bengaluru, April 17: Karnataka Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation, and Tourism Minister H.K. Patil said on Thursday that media reports on the caste census are not wrong, and a final decision on the report is likely to be taken on May 2.

'Mega drama continuing like television serial': BJP slams K'taka govt on caste census

Bengaluru, April 17: Karnataka BJP on Thursday criticised the state government over the inconclusive meeting of the special Cabinet on the caste census, saying it is a mega drama which is continuing like a television serial.

Karnataka cabinet takes serious note on contractor allegations, SIT to investigate further

Bengaluru, April 11: Karnataka Minister HK Patil, addressing the media on Friday, revealed that the state cabinet has taken serious note of the allegations made by the Karnataka Contractors' Association regarding several public works projects. The allegations were detailed in a commission report submitted to the government and reviewed by the cabinet.

Caste census report likely to be presented in K'taka cabinet meeting today

Bengaluru, April 11: The controversial caste census report is likely to be presented at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

Karnataka government passes 91 Acts under Siddaramaiah's leadership, says Minister HK Patil

New Delhi, April 4: Karnataka Minister HK Patil on Friday shared details of the state's legislative accomplishments under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, emphasizing the government's commitment to judicial reforms and the protection of citizens.

Price-hike demon...: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy attacks Karnataka govt

Bengaluru, April 2: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday attacked the Karnataka government after the state government increased the sales tax on diesel, resulting in a price hike of Rs 2 per litre and labeled the government a "Price Hike Demon."

Bengaluru civic body presents surplus budget; plans world-class roads in IT corridor, tunnels, sky deck

Bengaluru, March 29: A surplus budget for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in Karnataka for the financial year 2025-26 was presented on Saturday.

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.

Cauvery aarti a government programme, not political: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, March 20: Stressing that the Cauvery aarti programme at Sankey tank was a government programme and not a political one, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state government would launch a month-long water conservation campaign on March 22, along with Cauvery aarti in Bengaluru.

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar clarifies 4% reservation in Govt contracts for all minority communities

Bengaluru, March 15: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that the state government's decision to provide a four per cent reservation in government contracts is not exclusive to Muslims but extends to all minority communities and backward classes.

Hampi gangrape: K'taka govt issues guidelines for homestay owners

Bengaluru, March 11: The Karnataka government issued a circular on Tuesday outlining guidelines for owners of homestays and resorts operating in tourist destinations across the state to ensure the safety of tourists.

Siddaramaiah announces Rs 10 crore Maoists' rehabilitation package

Bengaluru, March 7: The Karnataka government, headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Friday announced the formulation of a Rs 10 crore Maoists' rehabilitation package.

K'taka caps movie ticket price to Rs 200, raises ex-gratia in animal attacks to Rs 20 lakh

Bengaluru, March 7: The Karnataka government announced on Friday that movie ticket prices in the multiplexes across the state will be capped at Rs 200.

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.

Manufacturers in Karnataka asked to publish product name, usage instructions in Kannada with other languages

Bengaluru, March 1: The Karnataka government has directed the private and public sector industries to print their company name and usage instructions in Kannada language, the official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Friday.

K'taka govt demands clarity on Mekedatu project from Centre

Bengaluru, Feb 26: The Karnataka government has demanded that the Union government clarify its stand over the implementation of the controversial Mekedatu project. The Mekedatu project is an ambitious project of the Congress government and opposed by Tamil Nadu.

K'taka govt to implement tunnel road, Greater Bengaluru projects amid opposition

Bengaluru, Feb 26: Karnataka government is all set to implement the tunnel road project and the Greater Bengaluru project proposing to split Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) amid the stiff opposition by the BJP and the JD-S.

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.

Karnataka Govt assures Gruha Jyothi subsidy paid in advance, no burden on consumers

Bengaluru, February 25: The Karnataka government has reaffirmed that the subsidy for its flagship Gruha Jyothi scheme is being paid in advance to Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs), with no intention of collecting this amount from consumers, the Energy Ministry said in an official statement.

Karnataka govt to form contingency plan to address potential dry spell

Bengaluru, February 21: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the state was in the process of formulating a contingency plan to address a potential dry spell.

Kissa kursi ka: Transport dept to ensure men get their rightful place on buses in K'taka

Mysuru (Karnataka), Feb 21: Following a complaint about women passengers occupying seats reserved for male commuters, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Mysuru City Division issued an order on Friday, instructing staff to ensure that men receive their designated seats on buses.

K'taka govt promises steps to implement Old Pension Scheme

Bengaluru, Feb 20: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state government would take necessary steps to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) after studying the report of a committee looking into it.

BR Patil appointed as Vice President of Policy and Planning Commission of Karnataka with Cabinet Rank

Bengaluru, February 17: Congress MLA BR Patil was appointed as Vice President of the Policy and Planning Commission of Karnataka with Cabinet Rank on Monday, following his resignation from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political advisor post.

We don't have any role: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on Bengaluru metro fare hike

Bengaluru, February 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that the state government had no role in the recent Bengaluru Metro fare hike and that the decision was made by an independent committee.

Increase abnormal: Siddaramaiah appeals Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation to reduce fares

Bengaluru, Feb 13: Under fire over fare hike in Namma Bengaluru Metro, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Thursday to reduce fare hike.

Karnataka govt clarifies stance on Bengaluru Metro fare hike

Bengaluru, February 11: In light of the opposition to the fare hike of Bengaluru Metro Rail, Karnataka Chief Minister's office presented some clarificarions to the people of Bengaluru through an official statement on Tuesday.

Karnataka Government, University of Liverpool ink MoU for enhanced collaboration

Bengaluru, February 8: The Government of Karnataka and the University of Liverpool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster greater cooperation in education and research.

Karnataka Govt will make a final decision: G Parameshwara on Bengaluru's second airport

Bengaluru, February 6: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Thursday stated that the government will make a final decision on the location of Bengaluru's second airport, based on technical evaluations.

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.

Everyone must come over 'flawed' NEP 2020: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Feb 5: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that everyone must come together over the “flawed” National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and put pressure on the Union government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) so that it is repealed.

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.

Ordinance to end torture of the poor by microfinance companies: DK Shivakumar

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