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"Industrialists Pressuring Us": Karnataka Minister On 14-Hour Work Day Bill
Karnataka Minister for Labour, Santosh Lad, stated on Monday that the government is under pressure from the IT industry to bring forth new legislation proposing extra hours of work for techies, but is evaluating the matter.
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"Will Ram Mandir Eradicate Poverty?" Karnataka Minister Triggers Outrage
Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad stirred a fresh controversy as he asked whether the Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya would eradicate poverty.
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Amicably Resolve Labour Issue: Siddaramaiah, HD Kumaraswamy Urge Karnataka Government
Former Karnataka Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday voiced concern over recent incidents of labour unrest at some private units in the state, saying such incidents are not conducive for industrial growth and all issues must be resolved amicably.
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Karnataka Minister Shivaram Hebbar Tests Positive For COVID-19
Karnataka Labour Minister A Shivaram Hebbar on Sunday said he and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus and would be under treatment in their home itself being asymptomatic.
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Trouble Over Quarantine, Mismanagement In Migrant Trains
The return of migrants has triggered unrest in stations of Karnataka and Bengal, with people complaining about amenities, refusing quarantine and alleging mismanagement in route allocation. The special trains for the migrants -- labourers, students and tourists -- had started on May 1, after their plight was repeatedly flagged by the states in thei...
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Kumaraswamy Warns Against Any Move By Karnataka Government To Amend Labour Laws
Warning against any move by the government to amend labour laws and APMC through ordinance, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday asked Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa work in the interest of the people and not budge under any pressure from the centre or to please party bosses.
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Karnataka To Allow Inter-State Movement For Students And Migrant Workers
The Karnataka government has decided to allow one time interstate movement for students and migrant workers who wish to return to their home, state Law Minister Madhuswamy said today. The minister, however, added that the entry to the state will be subject to tests.
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Siddaramaiah Asks BS Yediyurappa For Special Package To Those Hit By Lockdown
Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa to announce a special package to help farmers, agriculture labourers and also working class in various sectors who are affected by the lockdown.
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Registered Factories Can Employ Women In Night Shifts: Karnataka
The Karnataka government today issued a notification allowing women to work in night shifts (7 pm to 6 am) in all factories registered under the factories act.
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3 Dead, 15 Feared Trapped As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Karnataka's Dharwad
Three people have died and nearly 15 are feared trapped after an under-construction building in Karnataka collapsed on Tuesday. Fifteen people have also been injured out of which three are critical.
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101 Canteens To Feed Poor In Bengaluru From Wednesday: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
To make Karnataka hunger-free and provide food at affordable rates to the labour class and poor migrants, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that the state government would open Indira canteens across Bengaluru on Wednesday.
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Karnataka Government Will Take Up Demands For Unions In Information Technology Sector: Minister
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge today said he would take up any demand for formation of trade unions in information technology sector for discussion if the workers bring it to the notice of the state government.
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Congress Government Wants Private Firms To Hire Kannada Speakers, Plans Law
The Karnataka government is planning an amendment to the state's Industrial Employment Rules that would suggest that private industries getting government concessions hire only Kannadigas for Group C and D or lower-level jobs. Kannadigas are defined as those who were born in Karnataka or who have lived in the state for 15 years and can speak, read ...
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'Victim Of Corrupt Politics,' Says Karnataka Woman Cop Who Quit On Facebook
Former Deputy Superintendent of Police Anupama Shenoy, who had resigned from her post earlier this month over alleged interference in her work by a minister, claimed on Thursday that she was a victim of both the system, and corrupt politics.
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Karnataka Government Accepts IPS Officer Anupama Shenoy's Resignation
The Karnataka government on Thursday accepted the resignation of a senior woman police officer, reportedly at loggerheads with the Labour Minister, as she stuck to her decision surfacing days after quitting and remaining incommunicado.
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"Industrialists Pressuring Us": Karnataka Minister On 14-Hour Work Day Bill
Karnataka Minister for Labour, Santosh Lad, stated on Monday that the government is under pressure from the IT industry to bring forth new legislation proposing extra hours of work for techies, but is evaluating the matter.
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"Will Ram Mandir Eradicate Poverty?" Karnataka Minister Triggers Outrage
Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad stirred a fresh controversy as he asked whether the Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya would eradicate poverty.
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Amicably Resolve Labour Issue: Siddaramaiah, HD Kumaraswamy Urge Karnataka Government
Former Karnataka Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday voiced concern over recent incidents of labour unrest at some private units in the state, saying such incidents are not conducive for industrial growth and all issues must be resolved amicably.
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Karnataka Minister Shivaram Hebbar Tests Positive For COVID-19
Karnataka Labour Minister A Shivaram Hebbar on Sunday said he and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus and would be under treatment in their home itself being asymptomatic.
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Trouble Over Quarantine, Mismanagement In Migrant Trains
The return of migrants has triggered unrest in stations of Karnataka and Bengal, with people complaining about amenities, refusing quarantine and alleging mismanagement in route allocation. The special trains for the migrants -- labourers, students and tourists -- had started on May 1, after their plight was repeatedly flagged by the states in thei...
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Kumaraswamy Warns Against Any Move By Karnataka Government To Amend Labour Laws
Warning against any move by the government to amend labour laws and APMC through ordinance, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday asked Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa work in the interest of the people and not budge under any pressure from the centre or to please party bosses.
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Karnataka To Allow Inter-State Movement For Students And Migrant Workers
The Karnataka government has decided to allow one time interstate movement for students and migrant workers who wish to return to their home, state Law Minister Madhuswamy said today. The minister, however, added that the entry to the state will be subject to tests.
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Siddaramaiah Asks BS Yediyurappa For Special Package To Those Hit By Lockdown
Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa to announce a special package to help farmers, agriculture labourers and also working class in various sectors who are affected by the lockdown.
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Registered Factories Can Employ Women In Night Shifts: Karnataka
The Karnataka government today issued a notification allowing women to work in night shifts (7 pm to 6 am) in all factories registered under the factories act.
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3 Dead, 15 Feared Trapped As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Karnataka's Dharwad
Three people have died and nearly 15 are feared trapped after an under-construction building in Karnataka collapsed on Tuesday. Fifteen people have also been injured out of which three are critical.
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101 Canteens To Feed Poor In Bengaluru From Wednesday: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
To make Karnataka hunger-free and provide food at affordable rates to the labour class and poor migrants, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that the state government would open Indira canteens across Bengaluru on Wednesday.
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Karnataka Government Will Take Up Demands For Unions In Information Technology Sector: Minister
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge today said he would take up any demand for formation of trade unions in information technology sector for discussion if the workers bring it to the notice of the state government.
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Congress Government Wants Private Firms To Hire Kannada Speakers, Plans Law
The Karnataka government is planning an amendment to the state's Industrial Employment Rules that would suggest that private industries getting government concessions hire only Kannadigas for Group C and D or lower-level jobs. Kannadigas are defined as those who were born in Karnataka or who have lived in the state for 15 years and can speak, read ...
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'Victim Of Corrupt Politics,' Says Karnataka Woman Cop Who Quit On Facebook
Former Deputy Superintendent of Police Anupama Shenoy, who had resigned from her post earlier this month over alleged interference in her work by a minister, claimed on Thursday that she was a victim of both the system, and corrupt politics.
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Karnataka Government Accepts IPS Officer Anupama Shenoy's Resignation
The Karnataka government on Thursday accepted the resignation of a senior woman police officer, reportedly at loggerheads with the Labour Minister, as she stuck to her decision surfacing days after quitting and remaining incommunicado.
