Karnataka Labour Minister

Karnataka Minister for Labour, Santosh Lad, stated on Monday that the government is under pressure from the IT industry to bring forth new legislation proposing extra hours of work for techies, but is evaluating the matter.

Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad stirred a fresh controversy as he asked whether the Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya would eradicate poverty.

Former Karnataka Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday voiced concern over recent incidents of labour unrest at some private units in the state, saying such incidents are not conducive for industrial growth and all issues must be resolved amicably.

Karnataka Labour Minister A Shivaram Hebbar on Sunday said he and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus and would be under treatment in their home itself being asymptomatic.

The return of migrants has triggered unrest in stations of Karnataka and Bengal, with people complaining about amenities, refusing quarantine and alleging mismanagement in route allocation. The special trains for the migrants -- labourers, students and tourists -- had started on May 1, after their plight was repeatedly flagged by the states in thei...

Warning against any move by the government to amend labour laws and APMC through ordinance, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday asked Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa work in the interest of the people and not budge under any pressure from the centre or to please party bosses.

The Karnataka government has decided to allow one time interstate movement for students and migrant workers who wish to return to their home, state Law Minister Madhuswamy said today. The minister, however, added that the entry to the state will be subject to tests.

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa to announce a special package to help farmers, agriculture labourers and also working class in various sectors who are affected by the lockdown.

The Karnataka government today issued a notification allowing women to work in night shifts (7 pm to 6 am) in all factories registered under the factories act.

Three people have died and nearly 15 are feared trapped after an under-construction building in Karnataka collapsed on Tuesday. Fifteen people have also been injured out of which three are critical.

To make Karnataka hunger-free and provide food at affordable rates to the labour class and poor migrants, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that the state government would open Indira canteens across Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge today said he would take up any demand for formation of trade unions in information technology sector for discussion if the workers bring it to the notice of the state government.

The Karnataka government is planning an amendment to the state's Industrial Employment Rules that would suggest that private industries getting government concessions hire only Kannadigas for Group C and D or lower-level jobs. Kannadigas are defined as those who were born in Karnataka or who have lived in the state for 15 years and can speak, read ...

Former Deputy Superintendent of Police Anupama Shenoy, who had resigned from her post earlier this month over alleged interference in her work by a minister, claimed on Thursday that she was a victim of both the system, and corrupt politics.

The Karnataka government on Thursday accepted the resignation of a senior woman police officer, reportedly at loggerheads with the Labour Minister, as she stuck to her decision surfacing days after quitting and remaining incommunicado.

Karnataka Minister for Labour, Santosh Lad, stated on Monday that the government is under pressure from the IT industry to bring forth new legislation proposing extra hours of work for techies, but is evaluating the matter.

Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad stirred a fresh controversy as he asked whether the Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya would eradicate poverty.

Former Karnataka Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday voiced concern over recent incidents of labour unrest at some private units in the state, saying such incidents are not conducive for industrial growth and all issues must be resolved amicably.

Karnataka Labour Minister A Shivaram Hebbar on Sunday said he and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus and would be under treatment in their home itself being asymptomatic.

The return of migrants has triggered unrest in stations of Karnataka and Bengal, with people complaining about amenities, refusing quarantine and alleging mismanagement in route allocation. The special trains for the migrants -- labourers, students and tourists -- had started on May 1, after their plight was repeatedly flagged by the states in thei...

Warning against any move by the government to amend labour laws and APMC through ordinance, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday asked Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa work in the interest of the people and not budge under any pressure from the centre or to please party bosses.

The Karnataka government has decided to allow one time interstate movement for students and migrant workers who wish to return to their home, state Law Minister Madhuswamy said today. The minister, however, added that the entry to the state will be subject to tests.

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa to announce a special package to help farmers, agriculture labourers and also working class in various sectors who are affected by the lockdown.

The Karnataka government today issued a notification allowing women to work in night shifts (7 pm to 6 am) in all factories registered under the factories act.

Three people have died and nearly 15 are feared trapped after an under-construction building in Karnataka collapsed on Tuesday. Fifteen people have also been injured out of which three are critical.

To make Karnataka hunger-free and provide food at affordable rates to the labour class and poor migrants, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that the state government would open Indira canteens across Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge today said he would take up any demand for formation of trade unions in information technology sector for discussion if the workers bring it to the notice of the state government.

The Karnataka government is planning an amendment to the state's Industrial Employment Rules that would suggest that private industries getting government concessions hire only Kannadigas for Group C and D or lower-level jobs. Kannadigas are defined as those who were born in Karnataka or who have lived in the state for 15 years and can speak, read ...

Former Deputy Superintendent of Police Anupama Shenoy, who had resigned from her post earlier this month over alleged interference in her work by a minister, claimed on Thursday that she was a victim of both the system, and corrupt politics.

The Karnataka government on Thursday accepted the resignation of a senior woman police officer, reportedly at loggerheads with the Labour Minister, as she stuck to her decision surfacing days after quitting and remaining incommunicado.