NEW DELHI: Karnataka’s home minister, G Parameshwara, announced that all district deputy commissioners have been instructed to cease issuing eviction notices to farmers under the Waqf Act, treating revenue records as the final authority on land ownership. “The chief minister has directed all deputy commissioners to withdraw any such notices or letters. The matter is…
BENGALURU: All items made by govt and private firms in Congress-governed Karnataka will mandatorily have to carry names and product info in Kannada on labels, CM Siddaramaiah said Friday.Speaking after felicitating Rajyotsava (state foundation day) awardees in Vidhana Soudha, the CM pointed out that most products made in the state now carry key information only…
BENGALURU: In an effort to quell mounting tension over Waqf land ownership, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah assured farmers Tuesday that no one would be evicted from their property. The assurance comes amid allegations from farmers in Vijayapura and other districts that their lands were marked as Waqf properties.“No farmer will be evicted from his land….
In light of heavy rainfall and an orange alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the Karnataka government has advised IT, BT, and private firms in Bengaluru to allow their employees to work from home on October 16.The decision was made to prioritise the safety and well-being of employees amid concerns of transportation disruptions…
NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament that met on Monday to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saw opposition MPs boycott the meeting, alleging that the panel did not function as per rules. The opposition MPs alleged Anwar Manippadi of making unnecessary charges against Karnataka government and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.Opposition MPs like Gaurav…
The Karnataka government has decided to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged Covid scam that occurred during the previous BJP government‘s tenure, according to HK Patil, the state’s Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs. The decision was announced on Thursday following a Cabinet meeting.Patil informed reporters that the commission, led by…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah BENGALURU: Karnataka govt is likely to establish a cabinet sub-committee to evaluate the controversial socio-economic and educational survey report, commonly referred to as the caste census report, after it is tabled at the cabinet meeting scheduled for Oct 18.This indication emerged during a meeting on Monday between chief minister Siddaramaiah and ministers…
NEW DELHI: The prime suspect in the horrific murder of a 29-year-old woman, whose dismembered body was found stuffed into a refrigerator, has been identified by the authorities, said Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Monday.“It is being investigated from all angles. The prime suspect has been identified, and efforts are underway to arrest him,”…
BENGALURU: Karnataka cabinet, led by CM Siddaramaiah, advised governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Thursday to act swiftly on the pending prosecution against Union minister for heavy industry and steel HD Kumaraswamy. It also advised the governor to approve prosecution against MLAs Shashikala Jolle, G Janardhan Reddy, and former minister Murugesh Nirani.“The Cabinet decided to advise…
The Karnataka government appears to be once again in the crosshairs after reportedly proposing an amendment to extend the workday for IT employees from 10 to 12-plus hours. This move comes on the heels of widespread criticism over the state’s job reservation bill.The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act has sparked…
