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Yadgir DC remembers sacrifice of Kannada fighters

Deputy Commissioner B. Susheela remembered the richest culture, tradition, and history of Karnataka State during the 68th Kannada Rajyotsava celebration in Yadgir on Wednesday and said that it is everybody’s duty to take this glory to the next generation.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Kannada Rajyotsava 2023 | CM Siddaramaiah reiterates that Kannada be made administrative language across State, to write to PM Modi

Reiterating that Kannada should be the administrative language to take the administration and government programmes to the majority of Kannada people across the State, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on November 1, said that he would write to the Centre expressing opposition to conduct of examinations in English and Hindi.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Udupi district played key role in building Kannada Nadu: Laxmi Hebbalkar

Udupi district in-charge Minister Laxmi R Hebbalkar lauded the district’s key role in building Kannada Nadu while reminiscing the contributions of veterans writers and activists who struggled for the unification of Karnataka.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Karnataka Rajyotsava | A name lost and found over millennia

Karnataka Rajyotsava: Name of State dates back to Before Common Era; references to it found in Mahabharata, Mricchakatika, Kathasaritsagara; word a compound of ‘Kar’ or ‘Kal’ and ‘Nadu’ or ‘Natu’; Vijayanagara Empire, called Karnataka Samrajya, played emotional role in State’s unification struggle.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Karnataka Rajyotsava | Push for ‘correcting’ of name began early in North Karnataka

Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, has been living up to the expectations of its people.Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, was named Mysore State despite disappointment of non-Mysoreans. After Devaraj Urs became CM, the proposal gained political strength and was passed unanimously.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Karnataka Rajyotsava | Plaque marking the renaming of Karnataka missing for decades

Karnataka Rajyotsava: Govt urged to probe lost commemoration stone. History enthusiast Suresh Moona calls for investigation to track down granite plaque unveiled by former CM Devaraj Urs at Kanteerava Stadium in 1973. Stone may have been lost during mid-90s renovation.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Kannada Rajyotsava 2023 | Fifty years of ‘Karnataka’

On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, The Hindu delves into archival material, historical records, anecdotes as well as first-person accounts from senior State leaders to trace the journey of Karnataka’s formation and fifty years of its renaming

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

CM calls BJP’s drought study tour a ‘farce’ for petty political gains

Terming Karnataka BJP’s drought study tour as ‘farce’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday accused the saffron party of using the drought situation for “petty political gain.”

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Permit Rajyotsava celebrations at Chamarajpet Idgah maidan if there is no legal impediment, High Court tells Karnataka govt.

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday directed the State government and the Bengaluru Urban District Administration to permit Chamarajpet Nagarikara Okkuta (CNO) to hold three-day Rajyotsava celebrations at Idgah Maidan, Chamarajpet, from November 1 to 3.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

KCR asks party ranks to take BRS manifesto widely into people

KCR urges BRS activists to promote manifesto; reminds people of State's progress & warns against false promises of Cong & BJP. He cites Karnataka's example of not fulfilling power supply promise & asks if people want 24x7 supply or 3-hr supply promised by Cong. He asks people to support BRS…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023