Bengaluru: The Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025 that awards 10-year rigorous jail imprisonment, imposition of Rs. 5 lakh fine, action against black money and immunity against the harassment of money lenders, was passed in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. Law Minister H.K. Patil tabled the Ordinance on behalf of…
International Travel Expo to be held from Feb. 26 to 28 Bengaluru: Karnataka’s seat of power ‘Vidhana Soudha,’ which is known for its architectural beauty, is all set for transformation as a tourist spot. Speaking after releasing the Brochure and Logo of the second edition of Karnataka International Travel Expo (KITE) at Vidhana Soudha here…
Tourism Minister H.K. Patil views exhibits along with District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa Mysuru: Tourism Minister H.K. Patil inaugurated the renovated Government Museum Wellington House and Art Gallery on Irwin road in the city yesterday. Minister Patil later went through the exhibits in the gallery and was bowled over by the Mysore style and Thanjavur…
Bengaluru: Ending the long wait of farmers of Old Mysuru region, the State Cabinet on Thursday decided to set up a new Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences University at Vishweshwaraiah Canal Farm (popularly known as V.C. Farm) campus located near Mandya on Mandya-Melukote road. Announcing this at a press meet after the Cabinet meeting here, Law…
Contempt petition on cards against members of Mysore Royal Family for ‘unauthorised structures’ Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to file an Interim Application (IA) before the Supreme Court, seeking an urgent hearing on the validity of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996, which vested the Bangalore Palace with the State Government. Speaking…
Mandya: Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism H.K. Patil appealed to the people not to discriminate between politicians and littérateurs, as politics plays a key role in the growth of literature. He was addressing the gathering during a seminar on the topic ‘Politics in Literature and Literature in Politics’ at the main dais named…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to invite private parties for the repair, restoration and maintenance of the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel in Mysuru. The chosen party must ensure the preservation of the property’s heritage status, said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil during a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting yesterday. The…
Governor’s powers as Chancellor transferred to Chief Minister with Cabinet approval Bengaluru: In a major decision, the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Draft Bill, 2024, was approved by the Cabinet on Thursday, thus transferring the powers that was until now vested with the Governor as the Chancellor of Rural Development and Panchayat…
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…
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