Karnataka Government

Karnataka Government Considering Implementing Citizens' List: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 3, 2019

The BJP government in Karnataka is considering preparing an Assam-like National Register of Citizens (NRC) list in the state, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Thursday.

BS Yediyurappa ''Weakest Chief Minister'', Should Resign: Siddaramaiah

India News | ANI | Monday September 30, 2019

Calling BS Yediyurappa the ''weakest chief minister'', senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah today said that unlike him, he has never indulged in the politics of hatred.

"Trial By Fire Whenever I Become Chief Minister," Says BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 24, 2019

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday said it has been "trial by fire" for him whenever he has occupied the top post, as the state was affected by natural calamities.

Karnataka Cuts Traffic Fines, Keeps Drunken Driving Penalty Unchanged

Karnataka News | ANI | Sunday September 22, 2019

BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has issued a notification about the revised fines on select traffic offences.

Karnataka Proposes Plan To Bifurcate Ballari To Create New District

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 19, 2019

Karnataka government has proposed to create new Vijayanagara district by carving out six taluks from the existing Ballari district.

Karnataka To Have Innovation Authority To Boost Tech: Chief Minister

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 19, 2019

The Karnataka government would come out with a revised information technology policy, and constitute an Innovation Authority, and a vision group for startups, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said today.

BJP To Not Pursue Congress Proposal For Separate Karnataka Flag

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 29, 2019

The new BJP government in Karnataka indicated on Thursday it would not pursue with the centre, the previous Congress government's proposal for a separate state flag that was pending before it.

Decision On Deputy Chief Minister Soon, Says Karnataka Chief Minister

India News | ANI | Monday August 26, 2019

A decision will be made today on who will be appointed the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, the state's Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said.

"HD Kumaraswamy Considered Me Enemy, Led To All Problems": Siddaramaiah

India News | Agencies | Monday August 26, 2019

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday came down heavily on Janata Dal Secular leader HD Kumaraswamy for treating him as an "enemy". He blamed him for the slump of Congress-JDS coalition government in the state.

Karnataka Government Transfers IMA Ponzi Scam Case To CBI

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 20, 2019

The Karnataka government on Tuesday transferred the multi-crore IMA ponzi scam case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in which several politicians and senior government officials are accused.

Karnataka's BS Yediyurappa Finally Has A Cabinet. 17 Ministers Join

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Karnataka Cabinet Ministers: Karnataka finally has a cabinet with 17 ministers taking oath today, three weeks after Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was sworn in following the collapse of the previous Congress-Janata Dal coalition government.

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Highlights: 17 MLAs Sworn-In As Ministers In BS Yediyurappa's Cabinet In Karnataka

India News | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Karnataka finally has a cabinet with 17 ministers taking oath today, three weeks after Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was sworn in following the collapse of the previous Congress-Janata Dal coalition government.

24 Killed In Karnataka Floods, Losses Pegged At 6,000 Crore

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 10, 2019

The Karnataka government on Saturday pegged the damage inflicted by torrential downpour and subsequent floods in the state at Rs 6000 crore even as the toll from various rain-related incidents stood at 24.

Days After Swearing In, BS Yediyurappa Cancels Tipu Jayanti In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday July 30, 2019

The birthday of 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan will no longer be celebrated as an official festival in Karnataka, in keeping with a directive from the BS Yediyurappa-led BJP government today. The BJP opposes any celebration related to Tipu Sultan on the grounds that he was a "tyrant".

"Will Prove Majority 100%," BS Yediyurappa Says Ahead Of Trust Vote

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 29, 2019

Ahead of a trust vote in the assembly, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said that he was confident of proving majority in the house. "On Monday, I will prove my majority 100%," he told reporters in Bengaluru.