Bengaluru: Following the findings of an interim report submitted by the Justice John Michael D’Cunha Commission, citing irregularities in the purchase of medical equipment during Covid-19 pandemic, the State Cabinet has decided to form Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the irregularities. That apart, in another significant decision, the Cabinet resolved to hand over…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has extended an invitation to former US President Barack Obama to attend a special joint Assembly Session commemorating the centenary of the historic 1924 Congress session chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belagavi. This event marked the launch of the Indian freedom movement against British rule. Speaking in Gadag yesterday, Minister for…
Bengaluru: The State Cabinet, which met on Monday and was chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved the new Tourism Policy. The State Government is eyeing an investment of Rs. 1,500 crore in Tourism sector in the coming years. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Tourism and Law H.K. Patil said that…
Bengaluru: To improve infrastructure facilities in cities, the State Government has decided to implement Phase-2 of the Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana (MGNVY) in all 10 City Corporations, excluding BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike). Addressing the media in Bengaluru recently, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil announced that the State Government will implement Phase-2…
Tourism Minister H.K. Patil rules out Goa model casino tourist attractions; to focus on heritage Mysore/Mysuru: A workshop on Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024-2029 organised by Tourism Department was held at Hotel Lalit Ashok in Bengaluru yesterday and attended by over 500 tourism stakeholders including transport companies, hoteliers, trade bodies, experts and local associations, film chamber…
Tourism Minister writes to DC Mysore/Mysuru: Tourism Minister H.K. Patil has instructed Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, also the Chairman of District Tourism Development Committee, to identify a suitable place to feed pigeons, to prevent any damages to the surroundings of the magnificent Mysore Palace. In a letter dated June 26, 2024, issued from the…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to build the Unity Mall in Mysuru with the help of the Centre’s interest-free loan of Rs. 193 crore under the ‘One District, One Product’ project. The Mall, on the lines of Dilli Haat, will be built on 6.5 acres of land of Karnataka Exhibition Authority…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a captivating display of Karnataka’s rich prehistoric heritage, the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage at the Dasara Exhibition Complex in the city has opened a mesmerising and informative photo exhibition gallery titled ‘Karnataka Prehistoric Ruins’. Visitors are treated to a journey back in time, exploring the fascinating traces of human activities preserved…
Impact on local environment and ecosystem will be studied, says Tourism Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Facing intense condemnation and widespread criticism from various environmental groups and activists who underscore the potential harm to the fragile ecosystem if the Chamundi Hill ropeway project is implemented, Tourism Minister H.K. Patil stated that a final decision on the ropeway proposal…
Mysore/Mysuru: “It has been decided to restore Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel and tenders will be floated soon to take up the works,” said Tourism Minister H.K. Patil. Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a solo painting exhibition organised at Sri Kalanikethana College of Visual Arts in Vijayanagar here this morning, Patil said, “Lalitha…
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