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K'taka: Truck owners' associations to begin strike over diesel price hike
Bengaluru, April 14: The truck owners’ associations in Karnataka have decided to launch an indefinite statewide strike from midnight on Monday, against the hike in sales tax on fuel, increase in toll charges, and alleged harassment by RTO officials.
Nehru never opposed Ambedkar: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, April 14: Responding to criticism by the BJP against the Congress party’s alleged “ill treatment” and “insult” to B. R. Ambedkar, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Monday that the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru did not oppose the architect of the Constitution.
Decision to accept caste census report not made yet: K'taka Minister
Bengaluru, April 14: Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna said on Monday that the decision to accept the caste census report has not been made yet.
How can Muslim population increase in such a manner: K'taka BJP questions caste census' accuracy
Bengaluru, April 13: The Karnataka BJP on Sunday questioned the caste census report findings, wondering how the Muslim population can increase in such a manner.
'We will ensure justice': Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on opposition to caste census report
Bengaluru, April 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday that the Congress government in the state will ensure justice for the Lingayat community.
Will not accept caste census report, says Veerashaiva Mahasabha K'taka chief
Bengaluru, April 13: The All-India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha's Karnataka state president, Shankar Bidari, on Sunday said the controversial caste census report, presented by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka, was unacceptable.
Implementation of caste census report to create major confusion in Karnataka: Union Minister Somanna
Bengaluru, April 13: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, said on Sunday that the implementation of the controversial caste census report could lead to significant confusion in Karnataka.
Karnataka caste census report says Muslim population is 18.08 pc, recommends 8 pc reservation
Bengaluru, April 13: The controversial caste census report submitted by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka has pegged the Muslim population in the state at 18.08 per cent and recommends 8 per cent reservation for the community, sources confirmed on Sunday.
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.
Janakrosh Yatra: K'taka BJP slams Cong govt over 'targeting party workers unjustly'
Karwar (Karnataka), April 11: The Karnataka BJP's 'Janakrosh Yatra', organised against the Congress-led government over price rises and reservations for Muslims in tenders for public work, entered its fifth day on Friday. The party slammed the Siddaramaiah-led government for targeting BJP workers across the state unjustly.
Caste census report presented to Cabinet; K'taka Govt to decide on April 17
Bengaluru, April 11: The Karnataka caste census report was presented before the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. However, the state government will take a decision on the recommendations of the report on April 17.
Not able to give just 10 to 15% of bills: DK Shivakumar after Karnataka State Contractors Association allegation
Bengaluru, April 11: Following the allegations of growing interference by middlemen and halted payments in the government departments by Karnataka State Contractors Association, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that some contractors are requesting some legislators in their constituency to pay the pending bills.
Caste census report prepared under CM Siddaramaiah's instructions: K'taka LoP
Bengaluru, April 11: The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said on Friday that the caste census report prepared by the Siddaramaiah government was not scientific and had been designed to sow discord among castes for someone’s benefit.
200 percent correct: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka after state Contractors Association alleges middlemen interference
Bengaluru, April 11: After the president of the Karnataka State Contractors Association alleged growing interference by middlemen in government departments, BJP leader and LoP R Ashoka said that it is 200 per cent correct and there is no doubt at all.
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 State Contractors Association writes to CM Siddaramaiah for not making payments as per seniority
Bengaluru, April 11: Karnataka State Contractors Association (KSCA) President R. Manjunath has written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that the state government does not make payments to contractors based on seniority.
K'taka Congress to stage protest on April 17 against BJP's Janakrosh Yatra
Bengaluru, April 10: Karnataka Congress has decided to stage a protest on April 17 at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the BJP’s state-wide Janakrosh Yatra.
Janakrosh Yatra: BJP slams Cong-led K'taka govt for 'failing' backward classes
Udupi: , April 10 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP's 'Janakrosh Yatra', organised against the Congress-led government over price rises and reservations for Muslims in tenders for public work, entered its fourth day on Thursday. The BJP tore into the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government for "failing" the backward classes who comprise more than 50 per cent of the total population in the state.
Mine lease renewal issue row: A deliberate attempt to create confusion, says K'taka CM
Bengaluru, April 9: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, reacting to allegations of renewing mining leases and causing a loss of thousands of crores to the state, has asserted that there has been an ongoing attempt to create confusion regarding the issue of mine lease renewal.
MUDA case: Court to pronounce verdict on objections to closure report against Siddaramaiah on April 15
Bengaluru, April 9: The Special Court for MLAs and MPs has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection to the closure report in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others.
K'taka: Tenure of panel probing Covid procurement irregularities extended till July 31
Bengaluru, April 9: The Karnataka government has extended the term of the retired judge John Michael D'Cunha-led Inquiry Commission to investigate the alleged irregularities and scams during the Covid-19 procurement period till July 31.
There is no Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka, this is regime of jihadis: BJP at Janakrosh Yatra
Bengaluru, April 9: The Karnataka BJP's 'Janakrosh Yatra', organised against the government over price rise and reservation for Muslims in tenders for public works, entered its third day on Wednesday. During the yatra a BJP leader called the state government a regime of 'jihadis' and 'Tughlaqs'.
'Scam in mining contracts', K'taka Governor gets complaint against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, April 9: A complaint alleging corruption in mining contract renewals has been lodged with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday, targeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Dark face of govt exposed with 'K'taka No 1 in corruption' remark by CM's Economic Advisor: BJP
Bengaluru, April 9: Referring to the remarks by the CM's Economic Advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy that “Karnataka was number one in terms of corruption”, BJP state President B.Y. Vijayendra, claimed on Wednesday that the Congress MLA has “exposed the dark face of this government's corruption.”
Janakrosh Yatra enters 2nd day: BJP accuses Karnataka govt of giving everything only to Muslims
Mandya: , April 8 (IANS) The Janakrosh Yatra organised by the Karnataka BJP unit entered its second day on Tuesday.
Karnataka: VHP stages protest against 4% quota for Minorities in govt contracts
Bengaluru, April 8: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers on Tuesday staged a protest against the Karnataka government's decision to introduce a four per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts.
Karnataka govt to grant permanent employment for civic workers on May 1
Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that "pourakarmikas" (civic workers) will be granted permanent employment on May 1, on the occasion of Labour Day.
Conscious decision by govt: K'taka Minister on Muslim quota in govt tenders
Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that granting a 4 per cent Muslim quota in government tenders was a conscious decision by the Congress government.
Pralhad Joshi to launch Janakrosh Yatra from CM Siddaramaiah's hometown Mysuru
Bengaluru, April 7: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will launch the BJP's Janakrosh Yatra on Monday from Mysuru, the native district of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Yatra aims to highlight what the BJP alleges is rampant corruption under the Congress-led Karnataka government.
'Ghori' & 'Ghazni' ruling Karnataka, claims Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, April 5: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government, alleging that people like invaders Muhammad Ghori, Muhammad Ghazni, and Malik Kafur are effectively ruling over the state.
'Don't doubt': Siddaramaiah asserts internal reservation will be implemented in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 5: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asserted that there should be no doubt about internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes, which his government will surely implement in the state "without injustice to anyone".
High drama over suicide: K'taka govt refuses to name MLAs in FIR; BJP workers detained
Bengaluru, April 5: High drama unfolded in Kushalnagar town of Madikeri district following a protest by the Karnataka BJP unit over the suicide of a party worker.
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.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi
New Delhi, April 4: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital on Friday.
Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi; gig workers welfare board to be established in K'taka
Bengaluru, April 3: A decision to establish a gig workers Welfare Board in Karnataka was taken during a meeting led by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in New Delhi on Thursday.
BJP leaders try to lay siege to Karnataka CM's residence, detained
Bengaluru, April 3: Several Karnataka BJP leaders were detained on Thursday while trying to lay siege to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's residence here as part of their day-and-night protest over the price hike issue.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets LoP Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
New Delhi, April 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a scheduled discussion with Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. His visit to the national capital comes in the face of intense protest by the BJP on alleged scams and rise in prices in the state.
Price hike is only guarantee implemented by state govt: Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Wednesday attacked the state government and said that a price hike is the only guarantee implemented by the government.
Revoke suspension of BJP MLAs or face intense protest: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka tells ruling Congress
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Wednesday warned of intensifying the protest if the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs is not revoked. He said that Speaker UT Khader did not even extend the courtesy of speaking to the suspended MLAs.
Karnataka CM meets Nitin Gadkari, seeks approval for key road infra projects
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum requesting approval for various infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the state's social and economic development.