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PM launches title deed distribution for over 52,000 nomads in Karnataka

Modi distributed five 'Hakku Patra' to five nomadic couples on the occasion

PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates development projects in Karnataka

He laid foundation stone of the 65.5 km section of NH-150C

PM to launch infra projects worth over Rs 10,800 cr in poll-bound Karnataka

The visit gains significance, as the ruling BJP prepares for assembly polls in Karnataka and has set a target of winning a minimum of 150 out of total 224 seats which will go for polls by May

Contractors stage protest ahead of PM's visit to K'taka over 'commissions'

Thousands of contractors from across the state have slammed the ruling BJP over "40 per cent commission", saying that they are staging symbolic protests to send a warning signal to the government

PM to inaugurate projects worth over Rs 10,800 cr in Karnataka on Thursday

The visit also gains significance, as the ruling BJP prepares for assembly polls in Karnataka and has set a target of winning a minimum of 150 out of total 224 seats which will go for polls by May

BJP set to launch Rath Yatra in K'taka ahead of Assembly elections

Ruling BJP in Karnataka is all set to take out a 'Rath Yatra' in the state after the budget session ahead of Assembly elections

BJP won't win even if Modi, Shah come to K'taka 100s of times: Kumaraswamy

Out of 45 assembly constituencies where Pancharatna Yatra was taken up in the state, the JD-S will win in 40 seats

Govt committed on quota issue: Karnataka CM amid protests by Panchamasalis

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said his government is working with commitment on the reservation issue, as Panchamasalis have renewed their protests with a demand to be included in 2A category of the OBC reservation matrix. The Panchamasali community is a sub-sect of the dominant Lingayat caste in the state. He also accused the opposition Congress of trying to reap benefits from caste politics. The Panchamasali community wants to be included in Category 2A (15 percent) of the Other Backward Classes reservation matrix. They were till now under 3B (5 per cent). However, the Karnataka Cabinet on December 29, 2022 had decided to create two new OBC categories for Vokkaligas and Lingayats (as a whole), and said it has planned to meet their reservation demand by utilising a portion of the 10 per cent Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota. As per the Cabinet decision, the Vokkaligas who come under Category 3A of the OBC list will now be placed under the new Catego

Karnataka Congress gears up for Priyanka Gandhi's Bengaluru convention

The leaders are looking forward to the rally and hoping that it will make an impact and rejuvenate the Congress party workers at the grassroots level and leaders

PM Modi's security breached during roadshow in Karnataka; man intercepted

The man, carrying a garland with him, broke PM's security cordon and rushed towards him. PM Modi was riding on the footboard of an SUV

CM Bommai slams Congress poll promises ahead of Karnataka assembly polls

Bommai said, "the Congress leader's statement shows his frustration and this has given a feeling that Shivakumar doesn't have the intention of implementing it

PM holds roadshow ahead of National Youth Festival in Karnataka's Hubballi

BJP-ruled Karnataka goes to Assembly polls by May

Karnataka CM Bommai instructs to start mini textile parks in 25 taluks

'I have close links with weavers individually and saw their problems from the closeness. The weavers must focus on the quality of products and come forward for exports'

Cong promises 200 units free power for households ahead of K'taka polls

The Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday promised to provide every household in the state with 200 units of free electricity, every month, in the event of the party coming to power

PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth Festival in Hubballi on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Youth Festival here on Thursday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The 26th edition of National Youth Festival, which will be held till January 16 at Hubballi- Dharwad, is being organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka. According to officials, the festival is held every year to provide exposure to talented youth at the national level, along with galvanising them towards nation building. It brings diverse cultures from all parts of the country on a common platform and unites the participants in the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat", they said, adding that the theme of this year's festival is Viksit Yuva - Viksit Bharat. More than 30,000 youth are expected to attend the inaugural function where the Prime Minister will share his vision with them. During the five-day event, over 7,500 youth delegates from all over India, ...

Four K'taka universities enter into pact with universities of Pennsylvania

The agreements applicable to undergraduate courses were inked in presence of Dr CN Ashwath Narayanan, Minister for Higher Education at the State Higher Education Council (SHEC)

PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth Festival in Karnataka on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Youth Festival in Karnataka's Hubbali on Thursday, an event that is being held on the National Youth Day which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand to honour his ideals, teachings and contributions. "Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali at around 4 pm," a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said. The National Youth Festival is held every year to provide exposure to talented youth at the national level and galvanise them towards nation-building. It brings diverse cultures from all parts of the country on a common platform and unites the participants in the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. This year, the festival is being held in Hubballi-Dharwad in Karnataka from January 12-16, with the theme being "Viksit Yuva--Viksit Bharat". The Festival will witness Youth Summit, which will witness plenary discussions on five themes stemming from G20 a

No Karnataka tableau on Republic Day parade this year, says govt

The Karnataka government on Sunday clarified that the State's tableau did not get the chance to take part in Republic Day parade this year, following the Union government's guidelines, providing opportunity to the States that took part least number of times during the last eight years. The clarification comes following the controversy over Karnataka's tableau being excluded from the Republic Day parade in New Delhi this year, after having showcased the State's culture for 13 consecutive years. Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah has targeted the State BJP government in this regard, by questioning its seriousness in upholding the State's pride "Regarding participation of States' tableau in Republic Day parade this year, Government of India has issued guidelines, providing opportunity to the States that did not take part/took part least number of times during the last 8 years. Hence, the State of Karnataka has not got the chance to take part in the Republic

In census yr 2022, MP loses more than double big cats compared to Karnataka

Facing the challenge of retaining the status of India's tiger state, Madhya Pradesh lost 34 big cats in 2022 as compared to just 15 in Karnataka, its nearest competitor in housing the number of tigers in the country, according to official data. The deaths were reported in the survey year for the country's tiger census, whose results will be announced later in 2023. A senior forest department official said it is a mystery as to why Madhya Pradesh has recorded higher tiger deaths than the southern state though both had almost the same number of big cats as per the 2018 count. Karnataka, home to 524 tigers as per the 2018 census, is competing with Madhya Pradesh (526) for the tag of India's tiger state'. The national tiger census is conducted once in every four years. The latest All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) was conducted in 2022 and its report is scheduled to be released this year, a forest department official said. As the country eagerly awaits findings of the quadrennial count

Cabinet reshuffle soon, says Karnataka CM Bommai ahead of assembly polls

'Cabinet expansion will be done soon, I have already conveyed the message to high command and high command will take a decision accordingly soon'