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Next govt in K'taka will shape as per Yediyurappa's wish: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Thursday that the next government in Karnataka will take shape as per the wishes of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa

Rehabilitation of ST communities living on fringes of forests: Karnataka CM

Bommai informed that several schemes like Kisan Samman for farmers, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Aatmanirbhar, and Ayushman Bharath have been implemented

Karnataka employees withdraw strike as govt announces 17% basic salary hike

The employees had demanded interim relief of a 40 per cent increase in basic salary and revision of salaries as per the 7th Pay Commission

Priority for tourism through development of Banavasi: Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that by taking up the overall development of the historic Banavasi, yatra and historic tourism will be given importance

Days of Made-in-India passenger aircraft not far: PM Narendra Modi

This is Modi's fifth visit this year to the State, where Assembly elections are due by May

PM Modi targets Congress in Karnataka, inaugurates Shivamogga airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sought to take the fight with the Congress head-on in election-bound Karnataka, accusing the party of "insulting" its President Mallikarjun Khage, who hails from the state, even as he stressed on the BJP's development agenda. With about two months to go for polls in Karnataka, Modi used the occasion of a public meeting at Belagavi to hit out at the Congress as he targeted "dynastic parties", comments which are also seen to be targeted at former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda's JD(S), besides the Kharge-led party. Earlier on Monday, Modi inaugurated the Shivamogga airport in another public meeting, where he heaped praise on Karnataka BJP strongman and four-time Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, who celebrated his 80th birthday today. "Hawai chappal-wearing (slippers) common citizens should be able to travel in Hawai Jahaj (aircraft). I am seeing it happening," the Prime Minister said as he highlighted that India's aviation market is growing ...

First PU exams postponed due to PM's road show in Belagavi, Karnataka

The first pre-university exams were postponed in the district on Monday in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Belagavi where he held a 10 km long road show. The PU Board had earlier announced holding history, physics and basic mathematics examinations on Monday. However, in view of Modi's visit, the deputy director of the PU Education Department issued a circular on February 24 saying that the exams have been postponed and it will now be held on March six. The Congress national general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala questioned the move to postpone the exams.

PM Modi holds massive road show in poll-bound Karnataka's Belagavi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a massive road show in poll-bound Karnataka's Belagavi, with a large number of enthusiastic crowds turning up to have a glimpse of the country's top leader. Standing on the 'running board' of his moving car, Modi waved at the crowd, which had gathered on either side of the road and on nearby buildings, many of whom were seen chanting 'Modi, Modi' slogans and shouting loud cheers. The PM was in the city to lay the foundation stone and dedicate multiple development initiatives, and also to release the 13th instalment of PM-KISAN worth more than Rs 16,800 crores. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme launched by the Centre in 2019, all landholding farmer families in the country are provided income support of Rs 6,000 in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each, every four months. About 10.5-km-long road show to Malini City (venue of the stage event) was painted with saffron hues, as BJP flags, posters and banners dotted the route. At

PM Modi to inaugurate Shivamogga airport, other projects in Karnataka today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today, i.e., February 27, 2023. The Shivamogga airport has been built on 663 acres of land with ₹449 crore investment.

Karnataka, Gujarat make most progress in clean energy transition: Report

The report analyses 16 Indian states, which together account for 90 per cent of the country's annual power requirement, across four dimensions

PM Modi to inaugurate Shivamogga airport, launch projects in Belagavi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Shivamogga airport with a lotus-shaped terminal and lay the foundation for various development projects in Belagavi. The inauguration of the Shivamogga airport coincides with the BJP strongman and former chief minister B S Yediyurappa's 80th birthday in his hometown. The two cities of Karnataka have decked up to receive the Prime Minister with festoons, party flags, banners and posters. A thick security blanket has been thrown in Belagavi where the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a roadshow. According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will arrive at the Shivamogga airport at about 11 am. He will also undertake a walk-through and inspect the Shivamogga Airport. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects at Shivamogga. The new airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. The passenger terminal building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour. The airport is expected

Karnataka AAP strongly condemns Sisodia's arrest in excise policy case

The party spokesman went on to say that several foreign nations have also appreciated the revolution in the education brought in by the AAP in government schools across the national capital

Decision on special corporation for development of weavers soon: CM Bommai

He said the government has hiked the financial assistance to the weavers under the Nekar Sanman scheme to Rs 5,000

PM to inaugurate Shivamogga airport, other projects in Karnataka on Feb 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on his fifth visit to poll-bound Karnataka this year on Monday to inaugurate Shivamogga airport and lay foundation for various development projects in Belagavi. According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will undertake a walkthrough and inspect the airport in Shivamogga. Inauguration and laying of the foundation stone of multiple projects in the district is also part of the programme. The new airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. The lotus shaped Passenger Terminal Building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour. The airport is expected to improve connectivity and accessibility of Shivamogga and other neighbouring areas in the Malnad region. Foundation stone for two railway projects, ShikaripuraRanebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot, will also be laid during the visit. The ShivamoggaShikaripuraRanebennur new Railway line will be developed at a cost of Rs. 990 crore an

Traditions of India can't be defined without Karnataka's contributions: PM

The Prime Minister said that one can witness the immortal soul of India when we analyse the circumstances from 75 years ago

Development of Karnataka top priority of Centre, state govt, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the development of Karnataka has been a top priority of the ruling BJP whereas those running the previous dispensations in the state used to divert its money outside. He also said his government has worked for India's progress by taking along traditions as well as technology. "There was a time when people after forming government in Karnataka would take its money outside. Today, the country's money and resources are honestly directed towards Karnataka's development," he said after inaugurating the "Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava" cultural festival here. Today the development of Karnataka is a top priority for the country and for the government of Karnataka, he said. The prime minister said the state annually got Rs 11,000 crore between 2009 and 2014 when the Congress-led UPA was in power, while it has risen to Rs 30,000 crore under his government. While the state received a total of only Rs 4,000 crore for railway projects in the five

PM Modi to inaugurate Shivamogga airport in Karnataka on Monday: Official

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on Monday and inaugurate an airport in Shivamogga and several other development projects, according to an official statement. The prime minister will take a walk-through and inspect the newly built airport, after which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation of multiple projects in Shivamogga, according to the statement issued on Saturday. Modi's one-day tour of poll-bound Karnataka will see a series of new projects being launched in Shivamogga and Belagavi districts, including smart city projects, railways and road projects, and rural water connectivity projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Shivamogga and Belagavi districts. He will also release the 13th instalment of PM-KISAN. The new airport in Shivamogga has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. The Passenger Terminal Building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour. The airport will improve connectivity and accessibility of Shivamogga and other ...

Karnataka government employees to go on indefinite strike from March 1

The protest would be recalled only if the government passes interim orders for implementing recommendations of the seventh Pay Commission

Karnataka Cong chief Shivakumar slams BJP for non-fulfillment of promises

Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar on Friday lashed out at the ruling BJP over the non-fulfillment of promises made by the BJP and also for the announcement made by Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai

Shivamogga airport to boost business, says PM Modi ahead of inauguration

Days ahead of his visit to Shivamogga in poll-bound Karnataka to inaugurate the newly built airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the facility will boost commerce, connectivity and enhance tourism in the region. Modi was responding to the tweet threads of Shivamogga MP B Y Raghavendra, who shared a video of the airport and its terminal on his Twitter handle, saying the dream of an airport in Shivamogga has come true. "The airport in Shivamogga will boost commerce, connectivity and enhance tourism," Modi said. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the greenfield airport in Shivamogga on February 27, which happens to be former chief minister B S Yediyurappa's birthday when he will turn 80. Raghavendra, who is Yediyurappa's elder son, tweeted: "The dream of an airport at Shivamogga is coming true! The Shivamogga Airport will establish itself as not merely an airport, but as the gateway of Malnad region's journey to transformation." The Lok Sabha member said the airport w