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Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot clears three of 15 previously rejected Bills

Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS): Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, who recently rejected about 15 Bills forwarded by the state government, cleared three of them on Monday. Sources confirmed that the Governor has signed the Karnataka Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2023;
No question of CM change, wait to see what happens in MUDA court case: Parameshwara

Bengaluru, Sep 9 (IANS): Commenting on the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case and questions raised on replacement of CM Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara on Monday stated that there was no question of changing the CM and as the case was in court let’s wait
Siddaramaiah under pressure over MUDA case, lobbying for CM post by Cong leaders

Bengaluru, Sep 9 (IANS): Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under pressure as the court proceedings regarding his writ petition challenging Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s decision to sanction prosecution in the MUDA case will come to a close shortly. Sources said that CM Siddaramaiah is w
Hijab row: Way principal treated kids is an issue, says Madhu Bangarappa on withholding award

Bengaluru, Sep 5 (IANS): Commenting on withholding for now the ‘Best Principal Award’ to the Kundapur Government Pre-University College principal for making girl students wearing hijab stand in the Sun, Karnataka Minister for Education Madhu Bangarappa stated on Thursday that the way the
Principal who shut gates on hijab-clad students gets state award

Kundapur: 4 September 2024 (Sources) The Karnataka government awarded the state-level prize for the best principal for the academic year 2023-24 to Ramakrishna BG, who had previously faced controversy for closing the gates on hijab-clad students two years ago. In 2022, amidst the hijab issue in K
Will abide by high command's decision: CM Siddaramaiah on leadership change

Mysuru, Sep 3 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday, said that he will abide by the decision of the party high command and MLAs amid talks of his replacement from the top post. The CM said this while answering questions from the media personnel in his hometown Mysuru.
CM's MUDA case: High Court adjourns hearing till September 9

Bengaluru, Sep 2 (IANS): The Karnataka High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, which allegedly involves Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, till September 9. The court also continued its interim order, providing relief to the Chief Minister until
Online Kannada classes

The Basic Spoken Kannada Class Level-1 is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (7.30 pm to 9 pm) or Sundays (10.30 am to noon). The classes will end in the second week of September. The Kannada Script Read and Write Class Level-1 is conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7 pm to 8.30 pm)
Rail minister unveils prototype of Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML Bengaluru facility

Bengaluru, Sep 1: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the prototype of the new Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML’s facility in Bengaluru on Sunday, September 1. The coach will undergo a 10-day trial period before additional testing on the tracks. “Following the intr
AIMPLB delegation seeks K’taka govt’s support to oppose Waqf Bill

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS): A delegation of the office-bearers of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence Kaveri in Bengaluru on Saturday and sought the Karnataka government’s support to oppose the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill by the Union governm
'Have not made any mistake': CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation amid MUDA row

Hubballi, Aug 30 (IANS): Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday emphatically ruled out his resignation, contending he had not made any "mistake" in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. Responding to a media query on BJP state President B.Y. Vijayendra’s demand f
Cong stages ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest march, asks Guv about pending pleas

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS): The Karnataka Congress staged a ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest march on Saturday, condemning the Governor’s consent to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case and questioning him over the delay in action
Will be happy if promoted, says HM Parameshwara amid rumours of CM change

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS): Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Friday that he will be happy if he is promoted by the Congress party. The statement assumes importance in the backdrop of rumours circulated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing the allegations on the Mysuru Urban Devel
MUDA row: Shivakumar gives ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ call to press Governor for action in pending cases

Bengaluru, Aug 27 (IANS): Karnataka Congress President D K Shivakumar on Tuesday gave a ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ call for an agitation on August 31 to pressurize Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to give sanction for prosecution in cases against BJP leaders pending before him. The Congress
19,448 cases registered in state over faulty number plates

Bengaluru, Aug 27: Across Karnataka, police have registered 19,448 cases being registered in just 22 days against vehicles with faulty number plates, as part of a crackdown on drivers attempting to evade legal penalties for traffic offenses. Mangaluru police have registered 550 cases. Bengal
Darshan’s special treatment: Govt seeks report on management of all jails

Bengaluru, Aug 27 (IANS): The Karnataka government on Tuesday sought a report on management of all prisons in the state in the wake of the preferential treatment given to jailed Kannada superstar Darshan in Bengaluru Central Prison coming to light recently. Home Minister G Parameshwara stated on
Entire Cong leadership stands with Siddaramaiah: Congress

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Friday that the entire Congress leadership stands with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the fight against the Governor's decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged MUDA scam. Addressing reporter
Will not hesitate to arrest H D Kumaraswamy in mining case: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the government will not hesitate to arrest Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy in the mining case if the need arises. “If the situation arises, Kumaraswamy will be arrested without hesitation in the mini