Rajyotsava Award

On Karnataka Rajyotsava, PM, Chief Minister Kumaraswamy Share Greetings

Karnataka News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Thursday November 1, 2018

The first day of November is one for celebrations in Karnataka as the day marks its formation day - Karnataka Rajyotsava or Kannada Rajyotsava. It was 62 years ago on November 1 that the state was formed. On this day, the cities in the southern state are usually painted in red and yellow -- the colours of the state flag - and grand festivities are ...

In Karnataka, an Award for a Transgender Pioneer

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday November 3, 2015

Among this year's recipients of the Karnataka government's Rajyotsava Award is a young transgender, Akkai Padmashali.

Politician Honours Donkeys for Hard Work!

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 7, 2015

Strange as it may seem, a seasoned Karnataka politician, who heads a regional political party, on Tuesday honoured two donkeys here in recognition of their hard work, loyalty, honesty, discipline and obedience.