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  Will Karnataka govt hike water tariff by 1 paisa per litre in Bengaluru? Here's what Shivakumar said

  Karnataka | April 02, 2025 17:20 IST

  Karnataka: Regarding the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike imposing a user fee for solid waste management services, Shivakumar clarified, "This is in line with instructions issued by the central government to the entire country."

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  Karnataka govt tables bill to introduce 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts

  Karnataka | March 18, 2025 19:52 IST

  The Karnataka government has introduced a bill to reserve 4% of public contracts for Muslims, sparking controversy and opposition from the BJP.

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  Kho Kho World Cup players reject CM Siddaramaiah's cash award, criticise govt

  Karnataka | January 27, 2025 0:02 IST

  Kho Kho players M K Gautham and Chaitra B, who were part of the inaugural World Cup-winning men's and women's teams, have expressed dissatisfaction over Rs 5 lakh cash reward. They drew a comparison with Maharashtra where Rs 2.25 crore has been given to players.

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  Karnataka: Seeking expert advice on joint surgeries for free? Here's helpline no launched by govt

  Karnataka | November 19, 2024 22:18 IST

  The Karnataka government's helpline service on phone number 18004258330 will help patients seeking a free second opinion on complex elective joint surgeries.

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  Siddaramaiah govt to give financial assistance for Vaishno Devi pilgrims amid Waqf land controversy

  Karnataka | November 14, 2024 13:53 IST

  The Karnataka government is under question over the eviction notices served to the farmers under the Waqf Act. The claims by the Waqf Board have seen a rise in recent years. Taking note of that, the govt has warned the officials who alter land mutation records and issue eviction notices.

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  Waqf land dispute row: Karnataka govt writes to commissioners to withdraw notices served to farmers

  Karnataka | November 10, 2024 12:22 IST

  Waqf land dispute row: In Karnataka's Vijayapura district, there has been a significant rise in land claims by the Waqf Board, affecting farmers' ancestral lands, temples, government buildings, and even centrally protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India.

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  Karnataka: Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' demanding prosecution of HD Kumaraswamy on August 31

  Karnataka | August 28, 2024 9:58 IST

  The Karnataka Congress announced the march in counter to the BJP's foot march demanding CM Siddaramaiah's resignation amid the MUDA scam controversy. Notably, state Governor, Thawar Chand Gehlot has granted permission to prosecute Siddaramaiah.

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  Karnataka government puts circular on hold ordering suspension of all transactions with SBI, PNB

  Karnataka | August 16, 2024 21:19 IST

  A government circular issued on August 12 ordered all its departments, boards, corporations, public sector units and universities to withdraw all their deposits and investments in the SBI and the PNB and stop transacting any business with these institutions.

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  Karnataka: Congress MLA, son booked for abating suicide of Dalit sub-inspector

  Karnataka | August 03, 2024 18:30 IST

  The complaint was registered by the wife of the deceased sub-inspector accusing Congress MLA Channareddy Tannur and his son. Karnataka Home Minister has ordered an investigation and ruled out suicide as the reason for SI's death.

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  Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Cabinet gives nod for resolution against NEET, say sources

  Karnataka | July 22, 2024 23:46 IST

  The development comes amid a huge outrage over paper leaks and irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Also, recently, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had appealed to the Centre to scrap the NEET and allow states to conduct their own entrance tests.

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  Karnataka Cabinet approves bill to mandate 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms

  Karnataka | July 17, 2024 7:54 IST

  This bill aims to ensure that Kannadigas have a substantial representation in the workforce across different job categories, furthering the state's objective of supporting and prioritising its local population in employment.

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  Karnataka government approves 27 per cent salary hike for employees

  Karnataka | July 16, 2024 15:40 IST

  This increase, benefiting around 14 to 15 lakh employees, addresses a key demand and is expected to cost the state an additional Rs 17,440.15 crore annually. The decision comes amid pressure from employee associations threatening strikes and builds on an earlier interim salary hike granted in March.

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  Karnataka government bans artificial food colouring in kebabs, fish dishes

  Karnataka | June 25, 2024 9:50 IST

  The Karnataka govt has issued an order banning the use of artificial colouring in kebabs made from vegetables, meat, and fish, following similar bans on Gobi Manchurian and cotton candy. The decision comes after state laboratory tests revealed unsafe levels of harmful colouring agents in samples.

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  Karnataka govt has plans to start yoga classes in schools, says Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

  Karnataka | June 21, 2024 13:07 IST

  Yoga events were organised in all the Karnataka district headquarters of the state including Hassan, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Belagavi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Dakshina Kannada and Raichur.

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  'Will not release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at any cost': Karnataka Deputy CM amid water crisis

  Karnataka | March 11, 2024 14:27 IST

  The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) said that the lack of adequate rainwater as a reason for decline in ground water level and said many borewells in the city have dried up.

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  Bengaluru water crisis: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if issue not resolved within a week

  Karnataka | March 07, 2024 8:06 IST

  Slamming the Siddaramaiah government for attempting to address the issue "unscientifically", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya also took to 'X' to offer suggestions to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board for quick redressal of the issue. Scroll down to check his suggestions.

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  Karnataka govt to form high-level committee to decide on lifting ban on eucalyptus plantation

  Karnataka | February 22, 2024 17:07 IST

  Eucalyptus plantation is banned in the state, and the government is contemplating permitting eucalyptus plantations in the neighbouring districts of Shivamogga as part of the potential solutions.

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  'Karnataka's land, Kannada language always first priority of state govt', says Dy CM DK Shivakumar

  Karnataka | February 14, 2024 17:14 IST

  Karnataka news: Deputy CM Shivakumar said that a lot of Marathi people living in Belagavi are from Karnataka. So, Karnataka's land, language will always be the first priority and everyone has to stay united.

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  Karnataka government enforces statewide ban on Hookah smoking to 'safeguard public health, youth'

  Karnataka | February 08, 2024 9:38 IST

  Karnataka's decision to enforce a ban on hookah smoking followed a national trend, with other states like Haryana also taking similar steps to regulate hookah use. Last year, the Haryana government announced a ban on serving hookah to customers in various commercial establishments.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman rejects Karnataka government's claim of discrimination in sharing central taxes

  India | February 07, 2024 20:59 IST

  FM Sitharamam said that despite exceptional circumstances arising from pandemic, which depressed central revenues, the Karnataka govt will be getting substantially more as devolution during first five years of the 15th Financial Commission period than in the 14th Financial Commission period.