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Mekedatu dam issue: SC likely to hear TN's contempt plea on July 27

SC has listed July 27 as the likely date to hear the contempt petition filed by Tamil Nadu govt against Karnataka and central govts against construction of Mekedatu dam over Cauvery river

Karnataka sticks to implementing Mekedatu project, Congress backs BJP govt

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday reffirmed that the state will not stop the Mekedatu drinking water project across Cauvery river, which is opposed by neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

States make a beeline as Kitex Garments drops Rs 3,500-crore Kerala plan

Both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments have already made open offers to Kitex.

SSLC exams to be held on July 19 and 22 in Karnataka: Minister

A child with COVID like symptoms will be asked to write in a separate exam hall whereas a COVID positive student can write exam from a COVID care centre

K'taka announces Rs 1 lakh relief for BPL families that lost earning member

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each family under Below Poverty Line (BPL) which has lost an earning or adult member due to COVID-19."Several families are in trouble due to COVID-19. Keeping this in mind, we have decided to give Rs one lakh to each of such BPL NSE 1.83 per cent families, which lost their 'adult member'," the CM told reporters.Yediyurappa further said that the decision will benefit about 25,000 to 30,000 such families incurring an expenditure of Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore to the state exchequer.According to the Union Health Ministry, Karnataka has 1,80,856 active cases of COVID-19.

Karnatka unlock news: 19 districts of Karnataka to begin unlock process

Karnataka unlock process to begin from Monday as COVID-19 cases started showing a declining trend in the state, except for 11 districts.

Yediyurappa, BJP High Command in Karnataka are weak, says Siddaramaiah

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah said that the BJP has taken no action against those party leaders who spoke against Yediyurappa

Balu Forge inks MoU with K'taka govt for Rs 200-cr manufacturing campus

Balu Forge Industries on Tuesday said it has signed a pact with the Karnataka government for setting up a new manufacturing campus at a project cost of Rs 200 crore in Belgaum

Will remain CM as long as high command has confidence in me: Yediyurappa

Yediyurappa said he will continue in the top post as long as the BJP high command has confidence in him and he had no confusion about it

No leadership change, Yediyurappa will finish term as CM: K'taka BJP chief

Ruling out leadership change, Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel on Friday asserted that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is a "unanimous leader" and will complete the term, as he instructed party legislators not to indulge in any activities other than COVID-19 management. He also ruled out any immediate possibility of holding a legislature party meeting, due to COVID, and said an explanation will be sought from Tourism Minister C P Yogeeshwara about his open expression of disgruntlement. "There is no change, Yediyurappa is our unanimous leader. The centre (central leadership) has already made it clear that there is no change, there is no such discussion.... it is not the subject of discussion in the party," Kateel said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, speculation about leadership change started ever since the 78-year-old Lingayat strongman took charge as the Chief Minister, and reiterated that "Yediyurappa has completed two years and will complete the ...

Karnataka slams the brakes on its decision to sell land to JSW Steel

The BJP-led Karnataka Cabinet made the U-turn following widespread criticism from MLAs of its own party and several petitions pending in various courts

K'taka govt announces Rs 1,250 cr relief package for those hit by lockdown

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday announced over Rs 1,250 crore relief package for those whose livelihood has been affected by Covid-19 induced lockdown

Details sought about 'black fungus' among Covid patients: K'taka minister

The Karnataka government has sought information from health experts about 'black fungus' being detected among Covid patients in the country, says Health Minister K Sudhakar

Karnataka decides to get 20 mn Covid vaccine doses through global tender

20 mn Covid vaccine doses will be procured through global tender in order to meet the increased demand and to facilitate vaccination of the age group of 18-44 years, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister

Karnataka: Price of CT-Scan and digital X-Ray capped at private hospitals

Amid surge in Covid-19 cases across state, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar informed that the government has decided to cap the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in hospitals and labs

Karnataka govt appoints 5 cabinet ministers for Covid-19 management

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise dangerously in Karnataka, five cabinet ministers have been appointed by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to manage the pandemic in the state.While Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar will manage oxygen supply, Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwath Narayan will be in charge of Remdesivir, other COVID-related drugs and human resource management.Home minister Basavaraj Bommai and Revenue minister R Ashok have been given charge of bed availability and bed-related issues in medical colleges, private and government hospitals.Minister of Forest Department Arvind Limbavali has been given the responsibility of in-charge of the COVID-19 war room call centre and management of treatment to patients in proper time.Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has established a 100-bed COVID Care Centre to help the state government's efforts to combat the surge of COVID-19."In accordance with guidelines of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike ...

Karnataka relaxes curbs on gyms, allows 50% occupancy till Apr 20

The Karnataka government on Sunday relaxed curbs on gymnasiums allowing 50 per cent occupancy against total closure till April 20.

50% seating capacity in cinema halls from April 7: Karnataka govt

Karnataka government has extended the implication of its order regarding 50 per cent seating capacity in cinema halls and it is to be applicable from April 7.

US enterprises should make use of the state ecosystem: Karnataka Deputy CM

Karnataka Deputy CM Narayana, who holds the Electronics and IT portfolio, called on US businessmen and industry players to expand activities in the state by taking advantage of the supportive measures

Karnataka govt allows re-opening of stone-mining, crusher units: Minister

Mines and Geology Minister said the closure of stone quarries and crusher units resulted in revenue loss