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Karnataka govt plans to produce, sell gold coins with state emblem

The Karnataka government is planning to open jewellery retail outlets and promote the yellow metal with 'Brand Karnataka' image. The government is also planning to produce and sell gold coins with state emblem 'Gandaberunda' (mythical two-headed bird) embedded in them, and aiming to partner with private jewellers. "Gold bars will also be sold in the retail outlets. The state government is planning to produce gold jewellery on the lines of Mysore Silks and Mysore Sandalwood Soaps which have huge market and reputation among customers," Minister for Mines & Geology Murugesh R Nirani. He was speaking to reporters after a meeting with Jewellers Association and jewellery designers here. "This landmark initiative will help government generate more revenue and employment opportunities. Since gold is one of the most popular investment choices of the people, the government's venture is expected to achieve great success," Nirani said. The success of Mysore Silks promoted by ...

Wistron's own mistakes led to violence, says Karnataka Minister

Karnataka Labour Minister Shivaram Hebbar said Wistron Corporation failed to address the issues of the aggrieved employees

Karnataka Budget: Revenue deficit estimated to be Rs 15,134 crores

The Karnataka government presented its Budget on Monday

Karnataka Minister Jarkiholi resigns over sexual harassment allegations

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Wednesday sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa following allegations of sexual harassment against him. The development comes a day after purported video clips showing Jarkiholi getting intimate with an unidentified woman, were widely aired by Kannada news channels. "The allegations against me are far from the truth, it has to be investigated at the earliest. Though I'm confident about my innocence, taking moral responsibility I'm resigning my position as the cabinet Minister. I request you to accept it," Jarkiholi said in the letter to the Chief Minister. According to sources, Jarkiholi tendered his resignation after directions from the party high command. BJP National General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Arun Singh is said to have communicated the party's decision to the state leadership, keeping in mind assembly polls in five states, also panchayat elections in the state. The allega

Reservation demands: Karnataka Cabinet to set up panel under retd HC judge

Besides the retired judge, the committee would comprise a former administrator and a social scientist and give a comprehensive report, Law and Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said

Top headlines: Hospitals can now vaccinate 24x7; Bitcoin returns to $50,000

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Governor Vala, Karnataka ministers, Wipro founder Premji take vaccine

Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala, state Ministers B C Patil, K S Eshwarappa and Wipro founder chairman Azim Premji were among those who received the coronavirus vaccine in the state on day two

Karnataka govt, Nasscom launch ER&D policy to foster innovation in state

50% rent reimbursement, recruitment assistance and investmengt subsidy on anvil for MNCs looking to establish new R&D facilities or expand existing ones

Kerala CM flays Rahul silence over Cong govt falling in party-ruled states

Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday persisted with his attack on Rahul Gandhi and questioned the Congress leader's silence over his party-led government losing power in various states

Karnataka CM directs banks to speed up loan approval under central schemes

He pointed out that the PMAY and PMSY were ambitious schemes introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the benefit of the poor

Karnataka cabinet reshuffled, portfolios given to seven inductees

Over a week after expanding his 17-month-old Cabinet, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday effected a minor reshuffle

Yediyurappa likely to allocate portfolios to new ministers January 21

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday indicated that he will allocate portfolios to seven newly inducted Ministers into his cabinet on January 21. Speculations are rife that the Chief Minister may reallocate portfolios to certain other Ministers in the cabinet whose strength is now 33. "I will announce (portfolios) on Thursday. I will hold a consultation with everyone tomorrow and announce on Thursday," Yediyurappa told reporters in response to a question. Ending a long wait, Yediyurappa had expanded his 17- month old cabinet on January 13, by inducting seven ministers as he also dropped Excise Minister H Nagesh from the ministry. The new Ministers who were sworn-in were: MLAs Umesh Katti (Hukkeri), S Angara (Sullia), Murugesh Nirani (Bilgi) and Arvind Limbavali (Mahadevapura), and MLCs R Shankar, M T B Nagaraj and C P Yogeshwar. The cabinet expansion had led to resentment, with several MLAs expressing serious reservations about MLCs not elected by the

Karnataka anti-cow slaughter law to come into effect from Monday

The anti-cow slaughter law will come into effect in Karnataka from January 18, the state government said in a notification on Saturday

About 60% restoration work done at Wistron unit: Karnataka labour minister

Says priority is to restart plant within 2-3 weeks, make sure all workers get back to work. Confirms all staff dues have been cleared by company

Karnataka cabinet expansion tomorrow; 7-8 new ministers to take oath: CM

The announcement comes two days after Yediyurappa finalised the expansion at a meeting with top BJP leaders, including party chief J P Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi

Businesses hail Karnataka's 24x7 move, but infra and other concerns remain

The state announced the decision to allow all shops and commercial set-ups to run round the clock so that they recover revenue lost on account of Covid-19

Karnataka cabinet expansion will take place on Jan 13: CM Yediyurappa

The much-awaited cabinet expansion in Karnataka will take place on January 13, said Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday

Central leadership will decide on cabinet expansion, says Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said the BJP central leadership will take a call on the much awaited cabinet expansion

Karnataka cabinet okays contentious anti-cow slaughter ordinance

The Karnataka cabinet decided to promulgate an ordinance to give effect to the contentious anti-cow slaughter bill that is yet to be approved by the legislative council

Karnataka govt issues SOPs for night curfew; train, air services permitted

Night curfew has been imposed in the state between 11 pm and 5 am, effective from today till January 2