Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that his government has no objection over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Hubballi murder case, however, he added that his government will deal with the case in their own way. The remarks came after the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded a CBI […]
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Karnataka govt moves SC against Centre, seeking release of NDRF grants to tackle drought
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to immediately release grants under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state, which is witnessing drought-like conditions. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, […]
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Karnataka govt has recommended to Centre to include Ambiga community in ST category: CM Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Karnataka government has already recommended twice to the central government to include the Ambiga community in the Scheduled Tribe list. The community is fully qualified to be included in the ST list and he assured that the clarification requested by the Central Government will be provided immediately. Siddaramaiah was speaking at […]
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Karnataka govt mulls purchasing electricity from external sources
Pointing out that electricity production in the state is on the decline, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that a meeting will be held to discuss the possibility of purchasing electricity from external sources. “Electricity production is on the decline, while the demand is on the rise. Last year, the state utilized 900 […]
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Congress’ Hariprasad urges Karnataka govt to make public caste census like Bihar did
Senior Congress leader Hariprasad BK has commended the Bihar Government for releasing its caste census report and urged Karnataka to follow suit and make public the report of the caste census the state had conducted in 2017. Taking to X, Hariprasad, a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council said: “Bihar which is […]
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Karnataka govt to roll out ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme; Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to attend event
Congress-ruled Karnataka government will on Wednesday roll out the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme one among five poll promises made by the Congress during its election campaign. This scheme will be rolled out at a public function in Mysuru in the presence of state Chief Minister Siddaramiah and senior leaders of the […]
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Karnataka govt planning to increase loan amount given to minority students
Karnataka Housing and Minorities Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan has said that the government is thinking to increase the loan amount given to meritorious minority students from three lakh to five lakh rupees. Speaking after launching the schemes for the year 2023-24 formulated by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation(KMDC) on Tuesday, Zameer Ahmed Khan said “At […]
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SC adjourns pleas against scrapping of 4 pc OBC quota for Muslims by Karnataka govt
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing for April 25 of the petitions challenging the scrapping of the four per cent (Other backward Classes) OBC quota for Muslims in Karnataka. The Karnataka government sought an adjournment and assured a bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna that no […]
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Karnataka govt “covering up” Santro Ravi’s case, alleges Siddaramaiah
Congress leader Siddaramaiah has alleged that the Karnataka government is “covering up” the Santro Ravi case to prevent BJP ministers from being exposed. Santro Ravi, an accused in dozens of cases including human trafficking, was arrested last week from Gujarat after he fled from Karnataka. “Santro Ravi is a notorious […]
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Karnataka govt directed CID to investigate complaints against Santro Ravi: Araga Jnanendra
Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Monday said that the state government has directed the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to investigate the complaints against Santro Ravi, an alleged kingpin of a human trafficking racket. Karnataka Home Minister said, “The state government has directed the CID to investigate the complaints against Santro Ravi, […]
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Karnataka Govt making efforts to get international branding for weavers’ products: CM Bommai
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that he is making efforts to get international branding for weavers’ products from the state as it will help in increasing productivity and improving the economy. “The government will take all necessary steps in this regard,” said CM Bommai. Speaking after being felicitated by the weavers in Suvarna […]
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Karnataka govt releases Rs 738 cr for modernization of Vani Vilasa canals
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that the state government released Rs 738 crore grant for the desilting of Vani Vilas Sagara canals and its modernisation in order to help farmers of this region. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Jan Sankalp Yatra here, […]
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Karnataka govt to form panel to check unnecessary C-section deliveries in govt hospitals: Health Minister
In view of the increase in C-section deliveries in government hospitals, karnataka-health-and-medical-education-minister” Karnataka Health and Medical Education minister Dr K Sudhakar said that a committee will be formed to monitor and check unnecessary C-section deliveries in the district and taluk government hospitals in Tumkur. The Minister said this while interacting with patients in the […]
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Karnataka govt issues circular exempting use of agricultural land for poultry farming
The Karnataka government issued a circular on Monday which exempted the use of agricultural land for poultry farming from land conversion. The decision has come forward as poultry farming is defined as ‘agriculture’ in Section 2-(a)(1)(d) of the Land Reforms Act, 1961. Section 95(2) of the Land Revenue Act, 1964 relating to […]
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Karnataka govt decides to withdraw 35 criminal cases
The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw 35 criminal cases registered in various police stations of the state. The Cabinet’s decision came in accordance with the recommendation of a sub-committee. In the meeting that was held on Monday night, the Cabinet gave its nod over several matters including the appointment of […]