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Rain disrupts life in Bengaluru, BJP highlights Siddaramaiah govt's 'mismanagement'
Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS): Incessant rain caused havoc and disrupted life in IT city Bengaluru on Monday with waterlogging and flooding affecting the low-lying areas most, and prompting the BJP to highlight the Siddaramaiah's government's 'mismanagement'. Bengaluru South MP an
'I will fight until my last breath to ensure your ouster, says B S Yediyurappa to CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 11 (IANS): Launching a scathing attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa said on Saturday that he will fight until his last breath to remain in politics and ensure that the former was booted out by the
Consent for prosecution: All eyes on Guv’s move over petition against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Aug 6 (IANS): All eyes in Karnataka are on Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s move regarding a petition seeking consent for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Given the intense polit
No trains to Bengaluru from Mangaluru till Aug 8
Mangaluru, Aug 6: Train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru which are suspended due to landslide at Donigal between Edakumeri and Kadagaravalli near Sakleshpur, will resume only after August 8 as per information given by Mysuru railway division. The services of 12 trains between the coa
Siddaramaiah informs Pinarayi of rebuilding houses for 100 families hit by Wayanad landslide
Mysuru, Aug 3: With neighbouring Kerala state suffering large-scale devastation due to landslides and floods in Wayanad region, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has informed his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan that Karnataka will construct houses for 100 families, who lost their dwellings. “
If CM Siddaramaiah refuses to step down, Governor Gehlot will be forced to initiate action: BSY
Bengaluru, Aug 3 (IANS): Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Board Member, B S Yediyurappa stated on Saturday that if Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refuses to step down, the Governor would be forced to initiate action against him The BJP is demanding the CM’s re
Kerala landslides: CM Siddaramaiah appeals for CSR funds from corporates to help victims
Bengaluru, Jul 31 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday appealed to the corporate sector to make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to support relief efforts in Kerala, where at least 159 people have lost their lives due to landslides. CM Siddaramaiah, in his
Driving over 130 kmph will result in FIR from August 1 in Karnataka
The Karnataka police will register FIRs against drivers exceeding 130 kmph from August 1 in an effort to ensure road discipline among road users and to minimise fatal accidents caused by rash and negligent driving. Violators are liable to be penalised with imprisonment up to six months, or ₹1,000 fi
Karnataka Legislature passes resolution against NEET, ‘One Nation, One Election’ amid opposition
Bengaluru, Jul 25 (IANS): The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed resolutions against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and ‘One Nation, One Election’, amid stiff opposition by BJP and JD(S) legislators. Minister for Law, HK Patil proposed the resolu
K'taka Cabinet gives consent for resolutions against NEET, 'One Nation, One Election' & delimitation
Bengaluru, Jul 23 (IANS): The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to pass three resolutions, including the one against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), late Monday night, sources said. The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, also approved the passing of the o
Vehicles with non-affixed FASTag have to pay double fee at toll plazas: NHAI
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS): The Centre said on Thursday that owners of vehicles with non-affixed FASTag on the front windshield will have to shell out double fee at the toll plazas on national highways. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said that deliberate non-affixation of FAS
Karnataka govt sets maximum age limit of 8 years for first std admission
Bengaluru, Jul 13: Starting from the next academic year (2025-26), the Karnataka government has established a maximum age limit of 8 years for first standard admission. Additionally, the minimum age limit for first standard entry remains at 6 years. In an official order, the government has specif
National Commission seeks report from Karnataka govt over diversion of SC/ST funds
Bengaluru, Jul 11 (IANS): The National Commission for Scheduled Castes, a Constitutional body, has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka government within seven days regarding the utilization of funds meant for the welfare of the Scheduled Caste and Tribe. “Suo-moto cognizance ha
Interest-Free Societies in Karnataka Show Promising Growth, Promote Financial Inclusion
Bengaluru: 11 July 2024: In the vibrant state of Karnataka, a remarkable financial revolution is quietly unfolding under the aegis of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. Ten interest-free societies have taken root across the state, boasting a collective membership of 18,000 individuals. In the fiscal year 2023-24
Police force armed with App, training to implement 3 new laws: Parameshwara
Bengaluru, Jul 1 (IANS): Home Minister, G Parameshwara has stated that Karnataka’s police force has been trained in the implementation of the three new criminal laws that came into effect in the country from Monday. Not just that, the police force of India’s IT hub has even got t
Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks special attention for Karnataka in upcoming Budget
New Delhi, Jun 29 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and sought special attention for the state and Bengaluru city in the upcoming Budget. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the state of Karnataka is one of the major contributors to
CM Siddaramaiah, state ministers call on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS): A delegation of Karnataka ministers led by Chief Minister Siddramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar on Friday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at his office in the national capital and submitted a memorandum seeking his cooperation regardin
13 killed in Haveri road accident, 8 women & 2 children included
Haveri, (Karnataka) Jun 28 (IANS): At least 13 people were killed, including eight women and two children, after a tempo traveller rammed into a parked truck in Haveri district of Karnataka on Friday. The incident took place near Gundenahalli Cross on the Bengaluru-Pune National Highway. The d