Karnataka government
- Bangalore
NCBC slams blanket categorisation of Muslims as backward caste in Karnataka
New Delhi: The Karnataka government’s decision to categorise the entire Muslim community as a backward caste for reservation purposes in the state has drawn criticism from the National Commission for Backward Classes…
- Bangalore
Karnataka govt bans artificial food colour in ‘gobi manchurian’, cotton candy
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has banned the use of artificial colours in the popular Gobi Manchurian dish and cotton candies liked by children, after a lab test found them carcinogenic. Minister for…
- Bangalore
Karnataka to take action against labs operating near govt hospitals
Bengaluru: In a bid to uphold regulatory measures and streamline healthcare services, the Karnataka government has issued a stern order to shut down private laboratories operating within a 200-meter radius of government…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Celebration of religious festivals prohibited in residential schools
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued a circular on Thursday banning celebration of religious festivals in the premises of the residential schools and colleges that come under the jurisdiction of the Social…
- Bangalore
5 guarantees: Karnataka govt establishes panels for effective implementation
Bengaluru: In a significant move towards ensuring the efficient execution and monitoring of the state government’s five ambitious ‘guarantee’ schemes, the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms has issued an order to…
- Bangalore
Internal strife rocks Karnataka Public Service Commission; secy seeks govt intervention
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is grappling with internal conflicts as rift between the chairman, certain members, and the secretary escalate, prompting the state government’s involvement. In a letter addressed…
- Bangalore
Karnataka Govt signs MoUs worth Rs 22,000 crore with 7 companies at WEF meet at Davos
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government said on Wednesday it has signed MoUs with investment proposals to the tune of Rs 22,000 crore with seven companies at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in…
- Bangalore
Karnataka launches ‘Darakhastu Podi’ campaign to address land-related Issues
Bengaluru: In a bid to simplify and expedite the resolution of land-related issues and provide relief to citizens, particularly farmers, the Karnataka government has launched the ‘Darakhastu Podi’ campaign. The revenue department…
- Bangalore
Mask-up, follow COVID appropriate behaviour: Karnataka govt
Bengaluru: Wearing masks, not sending children with symptoms to schools, adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour like social distancing, seven days home isolation and leave for infected patients, are among the measures that have…
- Bangalore
Woman assault case: Karnataka govt assures strict action
Belagavi: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday assured the assembly that strict action will be taken against the culprits, who allegedly assaulted a woman, paraded her naked and tied to an electric…
- Bangalore
Karnataka govt invites startups to provide tech solutions
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday invited startups to provide tech products and solutions for the government departments. “In tune with its policy to create innovation and collaboration opportunities for startups, the…
- Bangalore
Karnataka govt to release Rs 2,000 as relief to drought-hit farmers
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government announced on Thursday that it would release crop relief of Rs 2,000 in the first instalment for eligible farmers suffering from drought. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made this announcement…
- Telangana
Karnataka govt receives ECI notice over placing ads in Telangana
Hyderabad: The Karnataka government, led by the Congress was served with a notice by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by publishing…
- India
Karnataka govt’s pilot door-to-door health checks underway in Chikmagalur
Bengaluru: In a pioneering initiative under the state government’s prestigious ‘Griha Arogya Yojana’, a comprehensive plan has been devised to conduct household visits for blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer screenings. The pilot…