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Chief Ministers of Karnataka

November 30, 2016 by Raggi Mudde

The Chief Minister of Karnataka is the elected head and the chief executive of the state. The Chief Minister is elected by a majority in the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka. The Governor of Karnataka is the appointing authority for the Chief Minister of the state.

The Chief Minister of Karnataka acts as the leader of the Legislative Assembly, leader of the Council of Ministers, and the chief adviser to the Governor.

The Chief Minister’s term can last for a maximum period of 5 years. But there is no limit to the number of terms that a Chief Minister can serve the state.

The list of Chief Ministers of Karnataka is as follows:

• Governors of Karnataka
• Karnataka Cabinet Ministers
• Honorable Speakers of Karnataka Assembly
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Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony Live Updates: CM Siddaramaiah orders Rs 2,000 for aid for woman, 10 kg free rice

Karnataka cm swearing-in ceremony live updates: siddaramaiah took oath as the karnataka chief minister for the second time today with state congress chief dk shivakumar as his deputy. the oath-taking ceremony was held at kanteerava stadium in bengaluru. the new cm siddaramaiah was the first cm of karnataka to serve a complete five-year term in the last 40 years. in fact, he is also the second chief minister to do so in the southern state's history, after devaraj urs. the congress won a decisive mandate in the may 10 karnataka assembly election, winning 135 of the 224 seats, ousting the bjp from power. the bjp was a distant second with 66 seats and the jd(s), which had hoped to play the kingmaker, was down with just 19 seats. follow indiatoday.in for live updates..

Newly formed govt will keep its promises: Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi

Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has thanked the people of Karnataka for voting for Congress and assured them that the party will fulfill all its poll promises.

At first Cabinet meeting, Congress govt passes orders to implement 5 'guarantees'

The newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the first Cabinet meeting has issued orders for the implementation of five guarantees which were promised by the party before the elections. The five 'main' guarantees are 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti); Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi); 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya); Rs 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth and Rs 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (Yuva Nidhi) and free travel for women in public transport buses (Uchita Prayana).

Addressing a press briefing after the first Cabinet meeting in Vidhan Soudha, here, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "Five guarantees in the manifesto were promised and the order for the implementation of those five guarantees was given after the first cabinet meeting. All will be in force after the next cabinet meeting which will be called within a week."

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issues order to implement Anna Bhagya Yojana

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has issued an order to implement the Anna Bhagya Yojana which provides 10 kg of rice per person per month to underprivileged families free of cost.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issues order to implement Anna Bhagya Yojana which provides 10 kg of rice per person per month to BPL families free of cost. — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issues order to implement Gruha Lakshmi scheme after first Cabinet meet

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issued an order to implement the Gruha Lakshmi scheme after the first meeting of the state Cabinet of the newly-formed government in Karnataka. The scheme will provide financial assistance of Rs 2,000 a month to every woman head of household in Karnataka.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issues order to implement Gruha Lakshmi scheme after the first meeting of the state Cabinet of the newly-formed government in Karnataka The scheme will provide financial assistance of Rs 2,000 a month to every woman head of household in Karnataka. — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Order of implementation of guarantees after Cabinet meet: Karnataka CM

Ahead of the newly formed government's first cabinet meeting  in Vidhan Soudha, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "Five guarantees in the manifesto were promised and the order for the implementation of those five guarantees was given after the first cabinet meeting. All will be in force after next cabinet meeting which will be called within a week."

Karnataka | Five guarantees in the manifesto were promised and the order for the implementation of those five guarantees was given after the first cabinet meeting. All will be in force after next cabinet meeting which will be called within a week: CM Siddaramaiah during a press… pic.twitter.com/wRQ1cvrj6q — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai congratulates Siddaramaiah, DKS, 8 ministers

Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader, Basavaraj Bommai, took to Twitter to congratulate Siaaramaiah, DK Shivakumar and the eight cabinet ministers.

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ನೂತನ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯಾಗಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ವಹಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ ಶ್ರೀ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯ ಅವರು ಹಾಗೂ ಅವರ ಸಚಿವ ಸಂಪುಟ ಸದಸ್ಯರಿಗೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು. — Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) May 20, 2023

PM Modi congratulates Siddaramaiah on taking oath as Karnataka CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Siddaramaiah for taking oath as Karnataka CM and DK Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka Deputy CM.

Congratulations to Shri @siddaramaiah Ji on taking oath as Karnataka CM and Shri @DKShivakumar Ji on taking oath as Deputy CM. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2023

Will implement all five 'guarantees': Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has said, "We will walk the talk, we will implement all five 'guarantees'."

We will walk the talk, we will implement all five 'guarantees': AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 20, 2023

New K’taka govt’s first Cabinet meeting in 2 hours: Rahul Gandhi at Kanteerava Stadium

Addressing people after the newly elected Karnataka government's oath-taking ceremony, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "We made 5 promises to you. I had said we don't make false promises. We do what we say. In 1-2 hours, the first cabinet meeting of the Karnataka govt will happen and in that meeting these 5 promises will become law." 

#WATCH | We made 5 promises to you. I had said we don't make false promises. We do what we say. In 1-2 hours, the first cabinet meeting of the Karnataka govt will happen and in that meeting these 5 promises will become law: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/hhsancnayq — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Bengaluru | "We will give you a clean, non-corrupt government," says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected #Karnataka Government. pic.twitter.com/0NvQQYv5we — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Big Opposition unity show at Karnataka government swearing-in ceremony

Opposition leaders display their show of unity at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka government, in Bengaluru.

#WATCH | Opposition leaders display their show of unity at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka government, in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/H1pNMeoeEC — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Nameplate of Siddaramaiah up outside CM's office in Vidhan Soudha

The nameplate of Siddaramaiah has been put up outside the CMO in Vidhan Soudha after he took oath as the CM of Karnataka.

#WATCH | Bengaluru: Nameplate of Siddaramaiah put up outside the CM's office in Vidhan Soudha after he took oath as the CM of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/oPGzXXY1He — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Satish Jarkiholi, Ramalinga Reddy, Zameer Ahmed also take oath as Karnataka ministers

MLAs Satish Jarkiholi, Ramalinga Reddy and Zameer Ahmed have also been sworn in. With this, 10 ministerial spots have been filled. The Congress high command has to choose 24 other ministers to be sworn in and allocate portfolios. 

Bengaluru | Satish Jarkiholi, Priyank Kharge, Ramalinga Reddy and BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan take oath as ministers in the newly-elected Karnataka Government. pic.twitter.com/MGGitd6kyk — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge takes oath as cabinet minister

Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge, an MLA from Chittapur, takes oath as cabinet minister. He is likely to be the youngest among the cabinet ministers.

KJ George, MB Patil take oath as Karnataka ministers

Dr G Parameshwara, KH Muniyappa, KJ George and MB Patil have taken oath as cabinet ministers in the newly-elected Karnataka Government.

Bengaluru | Dr G Parameshwara, KH Muniyappa, KJ George and MB Patil take oath as cabinet ministers in the newly-elected Karnataka Government. pic.twitter.com/vGHhl0louL — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Dr G Parameshwara, KH Muniyapa take oath as Karnataka ministers

Dr G Parameshwara and KH Muniyapa have takeen oath as Karnataka ministers.

Siddaramaiah takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar as his deputy

Siddaramaiah took oath as the Karnataka Chief Minister for the second time, while DK Shivakumar took oath as the deputy CM. They were congratulated by the Congress's top leaders and given mementos by Governor  Thawar Chand Gehlot.

Congress veteran Siddaramaiah sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/a2F85TsZUY #Siddaramaiah #KarnatakaCM #SwearingInCeremony pic.twitter.com/2vAm78n3fM — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) May 20, 2023

#WATCH | Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/S90btY2N6z — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

#WATCH | DK Shivakumar takes oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/b4v3XqeWnx — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah, Dy CM-designate DK Shivakumar display show of unity | Watch

Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar displayed a show of unity with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru.

#WATCH | Karnataka swearing-in ceremony | Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar display a show of unity with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/KxdvpWims1 — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government, in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/2XlGebPPlT — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel reach Kanteerava Stadium

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav have reached the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government in Bengaluru.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/tP12AKIoCm — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Kamal Haasan, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti reach Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti hve reached the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government.

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan attends the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/mrTmOo7vU4 — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti attends the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/u7pixp6KIh — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Karnataka Deputy CM-elect DK Shivakumar welcomes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar welcomed Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and other Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Karnataka swearing-in ceremony | Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar welcomes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and other DMK leaders at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/TS3uVNcydI — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

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Modi's Karnataka visit Highlights: PM inaugurates projects worth ₹16,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visted poll-bound Karnataka to attend multiple programmes in Mandya and Hubballi-Dharwad on Sunday. He will dedicate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth around ₹ 16,000 crores, during his visit in which the inauguration of the ambitious 10-lane Bengaluru – Mysuru expressway built around a cost of ₹ 8,480 crore remains a major highlight.  ...Read More

In the multiple events lined up for the PM’s visit to the state today, he will also inaugurate IIT Dharwad which was built at the cost of over ₹ 850 crore. 

PM Modi in Hubballi-Dharwad: We have increased number of AIIMS threefold

PM Modi says, “We have increased the number of AIIMS three times. In seven decades, the country only had 380 medical colleges. In the last 9 years, 250 new medical colleges have been opened.”

PM Modi remembers Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hanagal and other musical legends from Dharwad

PM says, “The soil of Dharwad is musical. This land has produced many music scholars. It has given music gems like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hanagal, Basavaraja Rajaguru, Mallikarjun Mansoor.”

PM Modi in Hubballi-Dharwad: I can never forget this love and blessing from all of you

PM Modi says, “My salutations to all the brothers and sisters of Karnataka in this land of art, literature and culture. I can never forget this love and blessing from all of you. I am indebted to the friendship shown by all of you from every corner of Kannada. I will repay that debt by serving the Kannadigas.”

PM Modi in Hubballi-Dharwad: Double engine government of BJP is making sincere efforts

PM says, “The double engine government of BJP is making sincere efforts for the complete development of every district, every village and every town in Karnataka.”

He continued, “Today, a new stream of development is coming out on this land of Dharwad, which along with Hubli-Dharwad will work to irrigate the future of entire Karnataka.”

PM Modi says the development projects would enhance 'Ease of Living' for the citizens

PM Modi says, "Big day for Hubballi-Dharwad as it gets multiple development initiatives to enhance 'Ease of Living' for the citizens."

PM begins his address at Hubballi-Dharwad

After inaugurating various development projects, PM now delivers speech at public rally at Hubballi-Dharwad. 

PM Modi flags two new trains

PM Modi inaugurates multiple development project in Hubballi-Dharwad including two new trains.

PM Modi launches open world longest railway platform at Hubballi station

PM Modi inaugurated the 1.5-km railway platform of the Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway Station at Hubballi station.

PM Modi reaches Dharwad

Foundation laying program of various development projects will be done by prime minister Narendra Modi in Dharwad.

PM Modi pays tributes to social reformer Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to social reformer Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal on his birth anniversary, saying he devoted himself to serving others and nurturing a society that is inclusive and just. Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal was a thinker and social reformer of the 19th century. "Tributes to Sri Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal on his birth anniversary. He devoted himself to serving others and nurturing a society that is inclusive and just," Modi said in a tweet.

In Congress rule people had to wander for facilities, says PM Modi

PM Modi in Karnataka's Mandya says, “In Congress rule there was a situation where they had to wander for facilities, in BJP rule the government is coming to the people.”

PM Modi attacks Congress, says before 2014 country had looting government

PM Modi in Karnataka's Mandya says, “Congress did not strive for the welfare of the poor. Before 2014 the country had a looting government. He did not respond to the sorrows and pains of the common people. Apart from looting thousands of crores of rupees, Congress did not do anyone's welfare.”

PM Modi explains why an improved connectivity highway between Bangalore and Mysore is necessary

Watch| iconic bengaluru-mysuru expressway, pm modi inaugurates bengaluru-mysuru expressway| all you need to know.

The foundation stone of Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway 119 kilometers was laid in 2018 and it took almost five years to begin the complete operations. It costed Rs. 8,478 crores to the government. The expressway has six lanes with additional two-lane service roads on both sides. Read more

Next in the line-up: PM Modi to inaugurate IIT Dharwad

PM Modi will inaugurate IIT Dharwad which was built at the cost of over Rs. 850 crores. The foundation stone of the institute was laid by Prime Minister Modi in February 2019. The institute currently offers four-year B.Tech programmes, inter-disciplinary five-year BS-MS programmes, M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes. Read more

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Pm modi in karnataka's mandya: despite corona, an investment of ₹ 4 lakhs crore in karnataka shows our hard work.

PM Modi says, “Despite Corona period, an investment of ₹ 4 lakhs crore has been made in Karnataka. This shows our hard work.”

Congress dreaming of digging my grave doesn't know I am shielded by blessings of Indian mothers-sisters: PM Modi

“Congress, dreaming of digging Modi's grave. doesn't know that Modi's biggest security shield is the blessings of crores of mothers and sisters of the country, said PM Modi in Karnataka's Mandya.

PM to launch IIT, world's longest railway platform during Hubbali-Dharwad visit

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PM to lay foundation stone and dedicate development projects in Hubballi-Dharwad during Karnataka visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will dedicate IIT Dharwad to the nation. He will also inaugurate the longest railway platform in the world at Sri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi station. In addition, he will also lay foundation stone for various projects of Hubballi-Dharwad smart city.

PM Modi's praise for ‘double-engine’ govt in Karnataka

PM Modi hailed the ‘double-engine’ government in Karnataka as he said that under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, the central govt provides ₹ 6,000 and the Karnataka govt adds ₹ 4000 to it. “This benefits the farmers twice, giving solutions to their problems,” he said.

PM Modi in Karnataka: 'Congress busy digging Modi's grave, while Modi busy working for poor'

PM Modi said Sunday in Karnataka's Mandya district that while his government was busy working for the poor people, the Congress party was busy digging his grave. His remark was an apparant reference to the Congress' ‘kabr khudegi’ slogan which had stirred a political controversy in February.

PM Modi hails BJP's ‘double-engine’ govt model in Karnataka

PM Modi said Sunday in Karnataka's Mandya district that the BJP's double engine government was continuosly working for the betterment of the people. He also claimed that projects that were pending for decades, are being completed at fast paced under BJP led government.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. Details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway at a public meeting in the Mandya district. Details of expressway here.

PM Modi: 40 lakh families benefitted from Jal Jeevan Mission in Karnataka

PM Modi while addressing a public rally in Karnataka's Mandya on Sunday, said BJP has always priortised "solution" and hailed his governement's work for the “benefit of the poor”. He also said Centre's ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ has benefitted 40 lakh families in the state.

'Our govt sensitive to needs of poor': PM Modi stings Congress

In 2014, when you voted me to allow to serve you, a sensitive government was formed which continued to work for the betterment of the poor. He further slammed the Congress party, alleging it has remained immune to the problems of the poor and never cared about them.

Good infrastructure enhances 'ease of living': PM in Karnataka

Asserting that good infrastructure enhances the ease of living for the people, PM Modi while inaugurating the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, said Sunday that these projects create new opportunities for progress.

Bengaluru-Mysuru highway to boost local tourism: PM in Karnataka

“Bengaluru-Mysuru highway passes through important destinations which are of historical significance. It's launch will boost connectivity and increase local tourism,” said PM Modi in Karnataka on Sunday.

Initiatives like 'Bharatmala' and 'SagarMala' are transforming India's landscape: PM in Karnataka

PM Modi on Sunday, while inaugurating the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, said that initiatives like 'Bharatmala' and 'SagarMala' are transforming India's landscape.

Historical Mysuru to be linked with IT capital Bengaluru: Nitin Gadkari hails ambitious highway project

 Union minister Nitin Gadkari, while addressing a public rally on Sunday in PM Modi's attendance, hailed the Bengaluru-Mysuru project and said that the historical Mysuru was being linked with IT capital Bengaluru.

With PM in attendance, CM Bommai address public gathering on B'luru-Mysuru highway launch

After felicitating PM Modi, CM Bommai addressed a public gathering on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway launch in Karnataka's Mandya on Sunday.

PM Modi felicitated by Karnataka CM Bommai

PM Modi receives warm welcome during roadshow in Mandya

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CM launches ‘Puneeta Yatre’ to promote tourism

Bengaluru: With a view to promote tourism in the State and help people explore Karnataka’s religious heritage and spiritual history, the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka has launched Puneeta Yatre, an economic tour package, facilitating visits to places of all religious faiths.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday launched the Puneeta Yatre at Vidhan Soudha.

Speaking at the launch, Chief Minister lauding the efforts of the Tourism Department remarked that Karnataka is a land of diverse cultures and religions. “People of different faiths undertake tours to numerous destinations to pay homage to their sacred deities. ‘Puneeta Yatre’ will enable our people to visit most incredible religious sites revered for its temples, exquisite churches and mosques, and explore the fascinating architectural brilliance of these places. Today happens to be World Tourism Day, on this auspicious day I am happy to launch Puneetha Yatre programme,’’ the chief minister said.

He said around 1.38 lakh people would make use of this facility. “The tour programme will be organised in two phases. The first phase will begin today and the second phase will commence on October 15. It is a Dasara gift for the people of Karnataka,’’ he said.

Minister for IT BT and Tourism Priyanka Kharge said “The subsidized tour packages will cater to the pilgrims of all religions @ 25% of subsidy over actual fare, which includes transport as well as accommodation”.

Key features of the programme:

1.24 AC deluxe buses of KSTDC and KSRTC are being deployed for operating these tours. 2.The tours shall include special Darshanas at the Temples, wherever possible. 3.The tour packages are made available to the tourists @ 25% of subsidy over actual fare, which includes transport as well as the accommodation. 4.Accommodation arrangements for tourists are being made in good budget-class hotels. 5.Tours are well curated and guided.

The programme will be implemented in two phases.

The first phase will commence on September 27 with the following packages:

1.Visiting Holy places of South Canara. 2.Hoysala and Gomateshwar darshan. 3.North Karnataka Pilgrimage tour 4.Pilgrimage places of South India 5.Special darshan of Thirupati Balaji 6.Thirupati, Kalahasti special 7.Famous temples of South India 8.Mantralaya darshan 9.Shiradi darshan

The second phase will commence on October 15 with the following packages:

1.North Karnataka Tour 2.Visiting famous churches of Karnataka 3.Visiting famous mosques of Karnataka 4.Dattatraya Chandralamba, Sannati Raghavendra and Saudatti Yellamma darshan 5.Darshan of Basavanna Holy places 6.Basadi special 7.Chikka Tirupathi and Kaivara Darshan 8.Yelu Male and Nanjundeshwar Darshan 9.Gumbaj and Bababudangiri special 10.Adi Chunchanagiri, Gokarna and Sirsi Marikamba Darshan 11.Shirdi with five Jyotirlinga Darshan 12.Ayyappa Swamy and Madurai Meenakshi Darshan

For information and booking please visit: www.kstdc.co /call : 080-43344334 / 8970650070

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Karnataka Swearing-In Ceremony Highlights: Siddaramaiah Takes Oath As Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar As His Deputy

Karnataka cm oath ceremony highlights: the oath ceremony took place at 12.30 pm at kanteerava stadium in bengaluru, where mr siddaramaiah took oath in 2013, when he became chief minister for the first time..

Karnataka Oath Ceremony Live Updates: The oath ceremony took place at 12.30pm.

Siddaramaiah has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka for the second term today, along with the Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar as the Deputy Chief Minister.

The oath ceremony took place at 12.30 PM at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, where Mr Siddaramaiah took oath in 2013, when he became Chief Minister for the first time.

Among the opposition leaders invited to the event were Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The Congress named Mr Siddaramaiah, 75, as the next Chief Minister and its state chief DK Shivakumar, a strong contender for the top post, as his only deputy on Thursday, ending the tense deadlock after prolonged parleys involving its central leadership.

Mr Siddaramaiah has become the Chief Minister for the second time after his earlier five-year stint from 2013. While 61-year-old Shivakumar, who had earlier worked as Minister under Mr Siddaramaiah, will also continue as the party's Karnataka state president till Parliamentary elections are over next year.

Here are the Highlights on Karnataka oath ceremony:

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issues order to implement Anna Bhagya Yojana which provides 10 kg of rice per person per month to BPL families free of cost. - ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issues order to implement Gruha Lakshmi scheme after the first meeting of the state Cabinet of the newly-formed government in Karnataka The scheme will provide financial assistance of Rs 2,000 a month to every woman head of household in Karnataka. - ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

"ಕಾನೂನಿನ ಮೂಲಕ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿತವಾದ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಂವಿಧಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಜವಾದ ಶ್ರದ್ಧೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಷ್ಠೆ ಹೊಂದಿರುತ್ತೇನೆಂದು, ಭಾರತದ ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮತ್ವ ಮತ್ತು ಅಖಂಡತೆಯನ್ನು ಎತ್ತಹಿಡಿಯುತ್ತೇನೆಂದು, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾಗಿ ನನ್ನ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂತಃಕರಣಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆಂದು, ಭಯ ಅಥವಾ... pic.twitter.com/WFqE6eLURz - CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) May 20, 2023

Congratulations to Shri @siddaramaiah Ji on taking oath as Karnataka CM and Shri @DKShivakumar Ji on taking oath as Deputy CM. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure. - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2023

My best wishes to new CM Shri @Siddaramaiah and new Deputy CM Shri @DKShivakumar for this new chapter of governance in the state. It's time for our people in Karnataka to begin their journey towards guaranteed development with Congress Govt. pic.twitter.com/5kaWNPjd78 - Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 20, 2023

1. कर्नाटक विधानसभा चुनाव उपरान्त मंत्रिमण्डल में श्री डी के शिवकुमार को उपमुख्यमंत्री बनाकर कांग्रेस ने अपनी अन्दरुनी कलह को थोड़ा दबाने का प्रयास किया है, किन्तु दलित व मुस्लिम समाज की उपेक्षा क्यों, जबकि इन दोनों वर्गों ने एकजुट होकर कांग्रेस को वोट देकर विजयी बनाया। - Mayawati (@Mayawati) May 20, 2023

#WATCH | Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar share a light-hearted moment at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Swearing-in ceremony to begin shortly. pic.twitter.com/DwZXPMVzzl - ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

ಕಂಠೀರವ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂದು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ನೂತನ ಉಪ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ವಚನ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿದೆ. ಕೋಟ್ಯಂತರ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಆಶೋತ್ತರಗಳು ಈಡೇರುವ ಸಮಯ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಭವ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಮರಳಿ ತರಲು ನಾವು ಕಟಿಬದ್ಧ. Took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka today. As I embark on a... pic.twitter.com/YquMOpiw6l - DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) May 20, 2023

#WATCH | Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government, in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/kKcgYIMnBY - ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

As many as eight Congress MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the Karnataka Cabinet during the oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to the MLAs at the swearing-in ceremony held at the jam-packed Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge, party's MLAs G Parameshwara and MB Patil were among the eight MLAs.

LIVE: Swearing-in ceremony | Bengaluru, Karnataka https://t.co/KCn6vsJBLl - Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 20, 2023

Newly inducted Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar, and other members of the cabinet with Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot at the oath ceremony in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/d21Fzv3OKm - NDTV (@ndtv) May 20, 2023

#JustIn | Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy sworn in as a Karnataka cabinet minister. pic.twitter.com/QEByTgXASr - NDTV (@ndtv) May 20, 2023

Shri @DKShivakumar takes the oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. We shall fulfill every promise made, leaving no stone unturned. 📍Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/gxmy6ByZdz - Congress (@INCIndia) May 20, 2023

#Pics | Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrive in Bengaluru to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress government in Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/ActEBIARjd - NDTV (@ndtv) May 20, 2023

Karnataka swearing-in ceremony | Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar display a show of unity with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. pic.twitter.com/IRihOfOWJu - ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and NCP president Sharad Pawar also attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Karnataka Government at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/sUUAlOHV9a - ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge, party's MLAs G Parameshwara and MB Patil are among the eight MLAs who will be sworn in as ministers in the state Cabinet during the oath-taking ceremony in Karnataka on Saturday.

According to a letter to the Governor by the Karnataka Congress Legislative Party dated May 20, the other MLAs who will be sworn in today include 7-time MP KH Muniyappa, KJ George, Satish Jarkiholi, Ramalinga Reddy and BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan.

The oath-taking ceremony of Siddharamaiah as Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister, and eight MLAs as ministers will be held today at Bengaluru's Kanteerava Stadium at around 12:30 pm.

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PM to visit Karnataka on 27th February

PM to inaugurate & lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 3,600 crore at Shivamogga

PM to inaugurate Shivamogga Airport

PM to release 13th instalment amount of about Rs. 16,000 crores under PM-KISAN in Belagavi

PM to lay the foundation stone and dedicate to nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 2,700 crore at Belagavi

PM to dedicate redeveloped Belagavi Railway Station building to the nation

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on 27th February, 2023. At around 11:45 AM, Prime Minister will undertake a walkthrough and inspect Shivamogga Airport, after which, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects at Shivamogga. Thereafter, at around 3:15 PM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate multiple development initiatives at Belagavi and also release the 13th instalment of PM-KISAN.

PM in Shivamogga

Prime Minister emphasis on improving air connectivity all across the country will get yet another boost with the inauguration of Shivamogga Airport. The new airport is 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 neighbouring areas in the Malnad region.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for two railway projects in Shivamogga. This includes Shivamogga – Shikaripura – Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot. The Shivamogga – Shikaripura – Ranebennur new Railway line, will be developed at a cost of Rs. 990 Crore and will provide enhanced connectivity of Malnad region with Bengaluru-Mumbai mainline. Koteganguru Railway coaching depot at Shivamogga city will be developed at a cost of more than Rs 100 crores to help start new trains from Shivamogga and decongest maintenance facilities at Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for multiple road development projects. The projects, which will be developed at a cumulative cost of more than Rs 215 crore, include construction of new Bypass road for Shikaripura Town on NH 766C connecting Byndur – Ranibennur; widening of NH-169A from Megaravalli to Agumbe; and construction of new bridge at Bharathipura in Thirthahally Taluk on NH 169.

During the programme, Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multi-village schemes worth more than Rs 950 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission. This includes inauguration of one multi-village scheme for Gowthamapura and 127 other villages and laying the foundation stone for three other multi-village schemes to be developed at a total cost of more than Rs 860 crore. The four schemes will provide functional household piped water connections and are expected to benefit a total of more than 4.4 lakh people.

Prime Minister will also inaugurate 44 Smart City Projects worth more than Rs 895 Crores in Shivamogga city. The projects include 8 smart road packages of 110 km length; integrated command & control centre and multi-level car parking; smart bus shelter projects; intelligent solid waste management system; development of heritage projects like Shivappa Naik Palace into an interactive museum, 90 conservancy lanes, creation of parks and riverfront development projects, among others.

PM in Belagavi

In a step that will showcase yet another example of commitment of the Prime Minister towards welfare of farmers, the 13th instalment amount of about Rs. 16,000 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), will be released through direct benefits transfer to more than 8 crore beneficiaries. Under the scheme, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs. 6000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs. 2000 each.

During the Programme, Prime Minister will dedicate the redeveloped Belagavi Railway Station building to the nation. This Railway Station is redeveloped at an approximate cost of about Rs 190 Crore to provide world-class amenities to the passengers. Another railway project that will be dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister is the rail line doubling project between Londa-Belagavi-Ghataprabha section at Belagavi. This project, developed at a cost of about Rs 930 Crores, will enhance line capacity along the busy Mumbai – Pune – Hubballi – Bengaluru railway line, leading to promotion of trade, commerce and economic activities in the region.

Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of six multi village scheme projects under Jal Jeevan Mission in Belagavi, which will be developed at a cumulative cost of about Rs 1585 crore and will benefit about 8.8 lakh population of more than 315 villages.

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Karnataka Bengaluru News Highlights : Congress leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah were detained after the state Congress unit commenced a protest march from the party headquarters till the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru to protest the Enforcement Directorate’s action against party leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. Traffic jams are expected in Bengaluru Central Business District, in areas including Queens Road, Cunningham Road, Infantry Road, Cubbon Road, Ambedkar Veedhi and Raj Bhavan Road.

Meanwhile, health commissioner Randeep D said that the ongoing paediatric sero survey field work has been completed. Samples of 5,360 children across the state, have been collected, to assess community level immunity in the age group of 6 to 14 years. He urged parents to ensure children take adequate precautions against Covid-19 .

In other news, Basavaraj Horatti, who contested on a  BJP  ticket, won the election to the Legislative Council from Karnataka West Teachers’ constituency Wednesday for a record eighth time. Horatti, who had recently joined BJP from JD(S), got 9,266 first preferential votes in his favour, while Congress candidate Basavaraj Gurikar bagged 4,597 votes, and S N Gidadinni of the JD(S) got just 273 votes, according to the Election Commission. Of the 14,360 votes polled, 1,223 were rejected.

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The state government is open to any suggestions to correct the mistakes in revision of the textbooks, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in Davangere. 

Speaking to media persons in Davanagere, Bommai said, corrections are already being made in consultation with the Education minister. "We are open for suggestions. The details have been uploaded in the department website for the purpose. There were objections against previous textbooks too. The State government is open to correcting the mistakes."

It is a tragedy of Congress that the party is agitating against a probe into an anti-corruption case, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said Thursday. Speaking to media persons in Davanagere, Bommai said, people would send them on a 'Ghar Chalo' movement if they continue to do this.

East division police in Bengaluru have arrested Fatim Omary (30), a resident of Mahadevapura and native of Tanzania who was allegedly involved in drug peddling. The police have seized 13 grams of MD crystals from her and a mobile phone.

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the appeal of seven Kollegal City Municipal Council members, who were elected on BSP ticket but defied the party's whip.

Under Sections 3 and 4 of the Karnataka Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection) Act, they were disqualified as councillors by the Deputy Commissioner of the Chamarajanagar district. They had challenged their removal in a writ petition before a single judge bench in 2021 but their dismissal was upheld. They had then filed an appeal before the division bench.

Pavithra, L Nagamani, Gangamma, Naseer Shariff, Prakash, Ramakrishna N and Nagadundaramma were elected as councillors in 2018 on BSP party ticket. In 2020, when the election to the post of president and vice president of the CMC was held, they defied the party's whip to vote for the official candidate G Jayamari. Instead, Gangamma, the rebel candidate, was elected as president with the help of BJP.

Jayamari had sought their dismissal from the post of councillors, and they were disqualified by the Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner. (PTI)

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal (BD) have been denied permission to hold a protest rally against the violence amid protests in many parts of the country over the controversial remarks made on the Prophet.

The two outfits had planned a rally in the city to register their protest against people who indulge in violence in the pretext of protesting against certain remarks made by BJP leaders against the Prophet. The rally was scheduled to be held near the PVS circle and VHP and BD leaders had announced the decision through social media.

However, city police commissioner N Shashi Kumar said no permission was given to hold such a rally in the city. (PTI)

Congress candidate Madhu G Madhegowda won the MLC polls from South Graduates constituency, defeating former MLC MV Ravishankar of the BJP and HK Ramu of the JD(S).

Bengaluru Police detained Congress leaders D K Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah and others to halt the protest march to Raj Bhavan. The Congress leaders were detained shortly after they began the march from the party headquarters on Queens Road. Congress leaders are protesting against the ED interrogation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

For a record eighth time, Basavaraj Horatti, who contested on a BJP ticket, won the election to the Legislative Council from Karnataka West Teachers’ constituency Wednesday.

Horatti, who had recently joined BJP from JD(S), got 9,266 first preferential votes in his favour, while Congress candidate Basavaraj Gurikar bagged 4,597 votes, and S N Gidadinni of the JD(S) got just 273 votes, according to the Election Commission. Of the 14,360 votes polled, 1,223 were rejected. Horatti crossed the 50 per cent mark in the counting of first preference votes. (Read More)

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A 32-year-old doctor from Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh, who was working at the Victoria Government Hospital, died after falling from his 11th floor apartment at Amruthahalli in the city on Wednesday, police said.

According to a police official, the doctor got married a few months ago and had moved into the apartment recently. (PTI)

The Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), HQ Training Command, Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Manavendra Singh Wednesday said the  ‘ Agnipath’ scheme  has been designed to provide an opportunity to the youths who may be keen to don the uniform and are ready to experience the military life without having to make a long-term commitment.

The union government Tuesday announced the Agnipath scheme under which soldiers will be recruited for a four-year stint in the tri services — Indian Army, Indian Navy and IAF. The eligibility criteria will be 17.6 years to 21 years. There will be a distinctive insignia for ‘Agniveers’ on their uniforms. (Read More)

The Congress' Karnataka unit will lay siege to Raj Bhavan on Thursday in protest against the "torture" meted out to its national leader Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate, which is questioning him in the National Herald money laundering case, the party announced today.

It also accused the BJP government at the Centre of indulging in "vendetta politics." Congress stands behind the Gandhi family and will not fear jail, the KPCC leadership said, as it hit out at the central government and Delhi police for alleged atrocities against its workers and leaders in the national capital and not allowing them to go to the AICC office.

Further, on Friday morning in all districts a protest will be held in front of central government's offices there. (PTI)

Following reports of the government reportedly selecting only Hindi-speaking students for the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ tour programme, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh Wednesday clarified that neither the state nor the central government has issued any such direction.

A controversy erupted after a circular by the Deputy Director for Pre-University Education Department (Bengaluru South) instructed colleges to choose students who can speak Hindi for the tour. (Read More)

The Karnataka High Court has upheld a police probe which did not press criminal charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against a bishop of the Church of South India (CSI) in a case registered in the year 2015 in Bengaluru.

A single judge of the high court has quashed a summons issued by a trial court in Bengaluru to bishop Prasanna Kumar Samuel in 2017.

The CSI bishop had been named along with four others in a complaint of attack filed by a woman in the year 2015 but the Bengaluru police had not named the bishop in a chargesheet filed in the case. (Read More)

The Karnataka High Court Wednesday reserved its verdict in a plea filed by  Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited against a move by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for seizure of bank accounts of Xiaomi over alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) of 1999 to the tune of Rs 5,500 crore. (Read More)

In a fallout of a police raid on a club at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru early on Monday that led to the  arrest of Bollywood actor Siddhanth Kapoor and four others , clarity has emerged on the deadline for closure of hotels in Bengaluru.

The police informed hoteliers in the city at a meeting held on Tuesday that all hotels are authorised to remain open till 1 am every day, a senior police officer said. “We have issued strict orders that hotels cannot remain open beyond 1 am,” the officer said.

“There was already an order saying that the closing time for hotels is 1 am. Still, the police department was asking us to close at 11 pm in many places. This was our first request. They have readily agreed and said that all departments will be instructed that hotels can remain open till 1 am without any hurdles,” said P C Rao, the head of the hoteliers’ association in Bengaluru. (Read More)

The recent victory in the Rajya Sabha elections of Lehar Singh Siroya, a  BJP  candidate with no strong caste backing in Karnataka politics, and with no strong backing in the state unit of the BJP, has once again highlighted the strong influence of the  BJP’s central leadership on the state unit .

Siroya, 74, a low-profile, two-term BJP member of the legislative council in Karnataka, who emerged initially as an interlocutor between the top BJP leadership in Delhi and the state unit – on account of his ability to communicate fluently in Hindi – was a surprise winner in the just concluded Rajya Sabha elections. (Read More)

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh on Wednesday clarified that neither the state nor the central government has issued any directions regarding selecting Hindi-speaking students for the 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' tour programme.

The Minister's clarification came following controversy over a circular issued by the Deputy Director for Pre-University Education Department (Bengaluru South) instructing colleges to choose students who can speak Hindi for the tour.

The circular has elicited sharp reactions alleging "Hindi imposition". (PTI)

  Karnataka Higher Education Minister C N Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday said examination centres will be videographed during the Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional courses in the state this year, aimed at curbing exam malpractices.

These exams are for admissions to engineering, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy, and other courses from June 16-18.

A total of 2,16,525 candidates have registered for CET-2022, and the examination will be conducted in 486 examination centres across the state, out of which 87 are located in Bengaluru and 399 are in the rest of the state, the minister's office said in a release. (PTI)

A glimpse into the thought processes and creative urges that made Girish Karnad, a well-known actor and a powerhouse of a playwright, and director has been brought to life – three years after the death of Karnad — through a nine-piece podcast series ‘The River Has No Fear of Memories’, instituted by the Bangalore International Centre.

Hosted by writer, translator Arshia Sattar and educator, film maker Anmol Tikoo, the podcast commemorates the life and works of the late writer through extensive conversations Karnad had with Sattar before his death in June 2019. Ashiqa Jose.M writes

Former Prime Minister and  Janata Dal  (Secular) leader H D Deve Gowda is among opposition leaders who will participate in a meeting called by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Bannerjee to discuss the possibility of the opposition fielding a consensus candidate for the Presidential polls scheduled to be held next month.

“The former PM will be traveling to Delhi on Wednesday morning to participate in the crucial meeting called by the West Bengal CM Mamata Bannerjee,” Deve Gowda’s office said. The former PM is being accompanied by his son, the former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. (Read More)

With  31 students testing positive for Covid-19  at two schools in Dasarahalli zone, the Bengaluru civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Tuesday evening issued a set of advisories for schools and parents.

The advisory directs schools to mandatorily conduct thermal screening for all students, teachers and non-teaching staff at the entrance. “Anybody with Covid symptoms should be tested and isolated till the result comes in. Wearing of masks and  social distancing should be maintained by all in school premises. Sanitisers have to be kept at key locations in the school. The school should make sure that all its staff are vaccinated and if there is any eligible member who is not vaccinated, arrange for them to be vaccinated,” the advisory reads. Read More

Former Karnataka high court judge Justice B S Patil has been appointed as the new Lokayukta of Karnataka on a recommendation by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Justice Patil had been serving as the Upa Lokayukta in the office of the Karnataka Lokayukta.

The move to appoint Justice Patil as the Lokayukta comes nearly six months after the tenure of the previous Lokayukta, Justice Vishwanath Shetty, ended in January.

The Yesvantpur - Howrah Express train (Train no 12864) has been delayed due to operational reasons. Instead of the scheduled time of 10.15 am, the train will depart from the Yesvantpur station at 2.30 pm.

A day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin wrote a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the Mekedatu project issue, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai Tuesday said it was a “political stunt” by Stalin.

Bommai said, “Regarding the Mekedatu project, the Central Water Commission (CWC), while receiving our DPR, had put a condition that it has to be approved by the Cauvery Water Management Authority, and accordingly, it is now before the board (CWMA) and several meetings have taken place.” Read more

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against Reverend Prasanna Kumar Samuel in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Prasanna Kumar Samuel is a Bishop of Church of South India (CSI) Karnataka Central Diocese, Bengaluru.

The case was registered against five people, including Prasanna Kumar Samuel under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO in 2015 in relation to alleged sexual assault on some girls at the premises of a school in the the city.

After University College of Mangalore, Government First Grade College, Uppinangady, it is now the Government First Grade College in Haleyangadi where 19 Muslim girls are facing loss of education due to the ban on hijabs.

Following the Karnataka High Court order of March 15 that upheld the recommendations of the College Development Committee (CDC) that made uniforms compulsory, the Government First Grade College in Haleyangadi strictly prohibited Muslim girls from attending classes wearing hijabs.

A student argues that the ban on hijab is only for PU colleges and does not apply for degree colleges. Read more

Counting of votes for the biennial election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from two graduates' and an equal number of teachers' constituencies got underway.

North-West Graduates', South Graduates', North-West Teachers', and West Teachers' constituencies went for polls on Monday, witnessing an overall voter turnout of 71.01 per cent. A total of 49 candidates were in the fray for the polls, including four women.

The ruling BJP and the principal opposition Congress had fielded one candidate each in all the four constituencies, while the JD(S) had candidates in the fray in three constituencies other than the North-West Graduates' constituency, the remaining candidates were all either independents or from unrecognised parties.

The elections to the four seats of the Upper House of Karnataka Legislature were necessitated as the term of BJP's Nirani Hanamant Rudrappa (N-W Graduates') and JD(S)' K T Srikante Gowda (S-Graduates'), BJP's Arun Shahpur (N-W Teachers') and JD(S)' Basavaraj Horatti (W-Teachers') are coming to an end on July 4. (PTI)

In a cluster outbreak, 31 students from two schools in Dasarahalli zone tested positive for Covid-19.

BBMP special commissioner Ravindra PN Tuesday said 21 students from New Standard English School and 10 students from MES School tested positive for Covid-19 during a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). Read more

In a cluster outbreak, 31 students from two schools in Dasarahalli zone tested positive for Covid-19. BBMP special commissioner Ravindra PN Tuesday said 21 students from New Standard English School and 10 students from MES School tested positive for Covid-19 during a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).

Meanwhile, after University College of Mangalore, Government First Grade College, Uppinangady, it is now the Government First Grade College in Haleyangadi where 19 Muslim girls are facing loss of education due to the ban on hijabs. Following the Karnataka High Court order of March 15 that upheld the recommendations of the College Development Committee (CDC) that made uniforms compulsory, the Government First Grade College in Haleyangadi strictly prohibited Muslim girls from attending classes wearing hijabs.

In other news, the Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against Reverend Prasanna Kumar Samuel in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Prasanna Kumar Samuel is a Bishop of Church of South India (CSI) Karnataka Central Diocese, Bengaluru. The case was registered against five people, including Prasanna Kumar Samuel under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO in 2015 in relation to alleged sexual assault on some girls at the premises of a school in the the city.

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