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Still need to create atmosphere of Kannada in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that despite being in the golden jubilee year of renaming of the State, it was regrettable to note that there was still a need to create ‘an atmosphere of Kannada’ in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Gadag witnesses grand celebration, a ‘repeat’ of 1973

Gadag on Friday witnessed a repeat of the grand spectacle of 1973, when on the occasion of renaming of the State, the ‘Karnataka Jyoti’ from Hampi was received by then Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs and a grand procession and public meeting was organised.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Monolithic pillar in Gadag to mark ‘Karnataka-50’

Karnataka Suvarna Stambha, a 31-ft monolithic pillar, will be unveiled by CM Siddaramaiah in Gadag to mark the silver jubilee of the State's renaming in 1973. The pillar documents details of the historic event and 'Karnataka Sambhrama-50' celebrations. H.K. Patil offered puja to the pillar, with Ron MLA G.S. Patil,…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Heritage tonga ride: 52 couples take part

Heritage tonga ride in Mysuru evoked good response, with 52 couples taking part in traditional attire. Minister H.K. Patil said Mysuru maharajas spread the fame of Dasara worldwide. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister H.C. Mahadevappa are taking special interest in its conduct. Couples were presented with traditional baagina and Mysuru…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Karnataka govt. to promulgate Ordinance to scrap mandatory rural service for UG, PG medical students

The State Cabinet on Thursday decided to promulgate an Ordinance to scrap the mandatory one-year service in rural areas for students graduating from passing out of medical colleges in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Experts committee submits report to CM on Union govt. Bills

An expert committee headed by Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil, submitted a study report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the Bills — The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, — presented in the Lok…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Karnataka govt. should think of reducing number of liquor shops, says Minister H.K. Patil

A day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the proposal on setting up liquor shops in gram panchayat limits was dropped, Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil on Saturday said setting up more liquor shops was not good for the health of society.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Officials told to expedite processes to provide solutions to people’s problems in a time-bound manner

Minister H.K. Patil inaugurated Janata Darshan programme in Gadag to resolve local issues, making local administrations more responsive. Applications from public are taken up for redressal at three levels. Centenarian Kamalabai Joshi received sanction letter of pension at the inaugural programme. Officials urged people to not give room for confusion…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

CM urges people to explore tourist destinations with families

Karnataka celebrates World Tourism Day: CM Siddaramaiah urges people to explore State's diverse attractions; Minister Patil highlights its four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and potential for more.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Cabinet recommends OBC tag for Kunchitiga community

The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to recommend to the Central government the inclusion of the Kunchitiga community, a sub-caste of the Vokkaligas, in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list for providing reservation to the community in jobs and seats in educational institutions.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023