Karnataka Government News

Karnataka government has prohibited its employees from smoking cigarettes and consuming any tobacco products inside government offices and premises.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government will hold discussions on the Shakthi scheme in view of many women preferring to pay for their tickets.

It aims to equip educators working with children aged 6 to 11 with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver high-quality Physical Education and sport.

The Karnataka government on Friday afternoon withdrew open consent to the CBI to conduct investigations within its territory, declaring the federal agency to be "biased".

Karnataka Minister for Housing, Wakf and Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan on Thursday said that after the Union government supported the Palestinians, there is nothing wrong in holding the Palestinian flag in the state.

The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday hit out at the Siddaramaiah government after state Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao approached the High Court against the "exorbitant" taxes charged by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

An MoU was signed between Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and British Council on February 26, 2024.

The Karnataka government has convened a meeting with medical organisations here in the aftermath of the incident of the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata, and announced the formation of a task force to ensure the safety of doctors.

The Karnataka government has paused its order suspending all transactions with the Central government-run State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) just three days after it was issued.

Anticipating a potential threat from the Tungabhadra Reservoir in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district, the Andhra Pradesh government has issued a flood alert in low-lying areas of the Kurnool district.

Union Minister and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said that the primary objective of the Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP is to oust the current government, not just Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The Karnataka government recently issued a directive allowing bars, hotels, clubs, etc. in Bengaluru to remain open till 1 am. The move is expected to boost nightlife in the city.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said that JD-S will not support the BJP's week-long padayatra (foot march) against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government.

Responding to the row over the alleged supply of dog meat to Bengaluru hotels, the Karnataka government stated on Saturday that the meat seized from the railway station on Friday night had been sent to a food laboratory.

Taking objection to the Karnataka government's decision to rename Ramanagara District as Bengaluru South, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy said on Friday that it will again be called Ramanagara by 2028.

Karnataka government has prohibited its employees from smoking cigarettes and consuming any tobacco products inside government offices and premises.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government will hold discussions on the Shakthi scheme in view of many women preferring to pay for their tickets.

It aims to equip educators working with children aged 6 to 11 with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver high-quality Physical Education and sport.

The Karnataka government on Friday afternoon withdrew open consent to the CBI to conduct investigations within its territory, declaring the federal agency to be "biased".

Karnataka Minister for Housing, Wakf and Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan on Thursday said that after the Union government supported the Palestinians, there is nothing wrong in holding the Palestinian flag in the state.

The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday hit out at the Siddaramaiah government after state Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao approached the High Court against the "exorbitant" taxes charged by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

An MoU was signed between Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and British Council on February 26, 2024.

The Karnataka government has convened a meeting with medical organisations here in the aftermath of the incident of the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata, and announced the formation of a task force to ensure the safety of doctors.

The Karnataka government has paused its order suspending all transactions with the Central government-run State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) just three days after it was issued.

Anticipating a potential threat from the Tungabhadra Reservoir in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district, the Andhra Pradesh government has issued a flood alert in low-lying areas of the Kurnool district.

Union Minister and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said that the primary objective of the Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP is to oust the current government, not just Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The Karnataka government recently issued a directive allowing bars, hotels, clubs, etc. in Bengaluru to remain open till 1 am. The move is expected to boost nightlife in the city.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said that JD-S will not support the BJP's week-long padayatra (foot march) against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government.

Responding to the row over the alleged supply of dog meat to Bengaluru hotels, the Karnataka government stated on Saturday that the meat seized from the railway station on Friday night had been sent to a food laboratory.

Taking objection to the Karnataka government's decision to rename Ramanagara District as Bengaluru South, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy said on Friday that it will again be called Ramanagara by 2028.