Minister M.B. Patil said that the changes to the City Gas Distribution (CGD) policy were made at the insistence of the Union government. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Dismissing allegations of a “scam” after changes were brought in the City…
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Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra urges CM to come out with a white paper on State’s finances before presenting Budget
A file photo of BJP state unit president B.Y. Vijayendra. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Alleging that Karnataka is heading towards “financial bankruptcy” due to mismanagement, the opposition BJP on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to come…
Karnataka High Court evolves procedure to allow change of name in birth certificate till law is amended
A file photo of the High Court of Karnataka. | Photo Credit: SREENIVASA MURTHY V Taking note that the absence of a provision in law to change the name originally entered in the birth certificate is causing hardship to parents…
Karnataka’s Kumbh Mela: Devotees take a holy dip at T.Narsipur as three-day event begins
Religious rites, including Gana Homa at Agastyeshwara temple followed by maha mangalaarti, marked the inaugural day of the three-day Kumbh Mela at T.Narsipur in Karnataka on February 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram The 13th Kumbh Mela at T.Narsipur…
Socialists played a prominent role in influencing pro-people movements in Karnataka, says Puttaiah Peraduru
Puttaiah Peraduru, a socialist, gave a talk on socialists of Karnataka during a programme organized by Bahumukhi, in Shivamogga on February 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The socialists of Karnataka had great influence on the farmers’ movement and…
Karnataka High Court issues notice to banks on Vijay Mallya’s plea seeking debt recovery details
The counsel appearing for Mr. Mallya has contended that even though the amount due to the banks has been already recovered, additional recovery proceedings were still being carried out against Mallya. | Photo Credit: AP The High Court of Karnataka…
Permit only electric public transport vehicles in future in Karnataka: Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Ramalinga Reddy
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao pointed out that emissions from vehicles running on conventional fuels are a global concern with well-documented adverse effects on public health. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Highlighting the adverse effects on health due to…
AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge calls BJP leaders ‘dwellers of hell’ who did nothing for independence
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge along with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputyy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during the 76th Republic Day celebrations, at KPCC office in Bengaluru on January 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI In a scathing attack on…
Karnataka’s 15% bus fare hike: What it means for commuters, how the government justifies it and why Opposition is protesting
Story so far: Starting January 5, commuters in Karnataka are paying an additional 15% for tickets in all bus services operated by the State’s four Road Transport Corporations (RTCs). The move has come as a shock to people, who were…
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi and others during a march towards the venue of the extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, on the centenary of the Congress session in Belgaum…