Bengaluru, March 28 Calling the decision to allot two IPL tickets to MLAs "VIP culture", senior Karnataka BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar on Saturday said he does not want them.He expressed surprise that the government was eager to make such an announcement just 24 hours after the discussion in the...
Bengaluru, March 26 Due to the increasing trend in subsidies, the Karnataka government was forced to cut down its funds for some of its ongoing schemes, such as nutrition, assistance to local bodies and gram panchayats in rural development programmes, the CAG in its report.The Comptroller &...
Bengaluru, March 25 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that he eats non-vegetarian food even on festive occasions such as Shivaratri and Ugadi, and that he does not care about reservations regarding the practice."For me, all days are the same. It is my choice to eat...
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Bengaluru, March 24 – The Karnataka government, led by the Congress, has announced an additional allocation of Rs 10 crore for victims of the Wayanad landslide tragedy in Kerala, sparking political controversy. The BJP and JD(S) have sharply criticised this move on Tuesday.Bengaluru South MP...
Bengaluru, March 24 – As defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to begin their IPL 2026 campaign at home in the opening match, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has partnered with the franchise to honor the lives of those who died in the stampede following...
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Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka government presented supplementary estimates in the assembly on Monday, totaling Rs 14,767 crore in additional expenditure for the current fiscal year.Presented by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on behalf of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the supplementary...
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Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka government told the Legislative Assembly on Monday that it is aware of future challenges and is maintaining a "fiscal balance", as the opposition BJP cautioned about a crisis similar to that in Himachal Pradesh, where salaries for the chief minister, ministers...
New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 18 The Karnataka government has sought early approval for irrigation projects worth Rs 3,052 crore under the Centre's flagship schemes, with the union government responding positively, State Minister N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.The proposals, submitted under the...
New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 18 The Karnataka government has sought early approval for irrigation projects worth Rs 3,052 crore under the Centre's flagship schemes, with the union government responding positively, State Minister N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.The proposals, submitted under the...
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Bengaluru, March 18 Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Wednesday set a deadline of March 25 for the state government to provide all pending responses, warning that action would follow on the next day if the direction is not adhered to, while state Home Minister G Parameshwara...
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Bengaluru, March 17 A group of senior Congress legislators met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, urging a cabinet reshuffle to provide them an opportunity to serve as Ministers.The group of about 40 legislators, who have been MLAs for over three terms, have planned to go to New Delhi...
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Bengaluru, March 17 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reprimanded his cabinet colleagues for the delay in responding to questions from legislators, warning that this lapse has caused embarrassment to the government and undermined the dignity of the House.In a letter addressed to all...
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Bengaluru, March 16 The Karnataka government gave formal approval to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to host the 2026 Indian Premier League matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday, bringing an end to months of uncertainty following the...
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Bengaluru, March 12 – The Karnataka government, on Thursday, expanded its partnership with the British Council to strengthen English learning and improve library services in rural areas through the state's Gram Panchayat 'Arivu Kendras' (Knowledge Centres).Under the expanded collaboration, the...
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Bengaluru, March 10 The Karnataka Government Medical Officers' Association called off its indefinite strike, starting from March 11.The association had warned that in the first phase of the strike, from March 11 to 15, outpatient services will be suspended while emergency services will...
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Bengaluru, March 9 – The Karnataka government stated on Monday that it had not imposed any restrictions on the media within Vidhana Soudha. The government also defended its earlier order, which asked the media to take statements and reactions only at the West Gate of Vidhana Soudha.A statement...
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Bengaluru, March 6 The Karnataka government has allocated Rs 600 crore for the BSR Project for the next fiscal year.Reading out the budget on Friday, Siddaramaiah said that the land acquisition for Corridor-2 (from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara) under the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project...
Bengaluru, March 6 The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to meet again to discuss the issue of providing internal reservation among Scheduled Castes for direct recruitment in the government sector, as deliberations on the matter remained incomplete.While no specific date for the next meeting has...
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Bengaluru, March 4 – The Karnataka government has stated that it will not allow processions and protest marches in Bengaluru condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that any protests in this regard must be held within the existing...
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Bengaluru, March 3 – The Karnataka government said on Tuesday that it would examine and take action if any law violations were found during protests in Bengaluru to condemn the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, State Home Minister G...
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