Bengaluru: In a crucial decision that is aimed at allowing private markets for farmers, the Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved an ordinance that removes restrictions on the sale of agricultural produce, thereby allowing private players to set up trade markets where farmers can sell. Announcing this at a press meet here recently, Law Minster J.C….
Approves amendment to Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act to develop Layouts in phases Mysore/Mysuru: In a move aimed at revving up the Real Estate Sector in State, the Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday passed an amendment to Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act to grant approval of development of Layouts in different phases. Earlier, it…
Ministers recommend extension of lockdown; State to follow Centre’s directive Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet, in its emergency meeting held this morning, discussed the report submitted by the Task Force led by Cardiologist Dr. Devi Shetty that has recommended continuation of lockdown measures in COVID-19 hotspots and closure of all educational institutions in State till May…
Mandya gets its first-ever BJP Minister K.C. Narayanagowda Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa inducted 10 BJP MLAs to his six-month-old Cabinet at a glittering ceremony held inside the Glass House of Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru this morning. They are among the 17 Congress-JD(S) MLAs who defected last year. The much-delayed expansion came almost two-months after…
CM Yediyurappa under pressure from miffed BJP seniors wanting to be Ministers Bengaluru: Intense lobbying has began for plum Cabinet portfolios just hours after Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa announced yesterday that his six-month-old Cabinet will be expanded on Thursday, Feb. 6. Several leaders are making a beeline to the CM’s Dhavalagiri residence in Bengaluru’s Dollar’s…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to direct all private investors in the State to reserve Group C and D jobs for Kannadigas. Group C and D jobs basically include clerical, floor-level jobs and attendants. Law Minister J.C. Madhuswamy said that the new policy of job reservation in private sector will be applicable for…
Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa announced the list of District in-charge Ministers here yesterday. Though it was speculated that Deputy CM Dr. C.N Ashwath Narayan would be named as Bengaluru Urban District In-charge Minister, CM Yediyurappa retained the district with him. The appointment of District Ministers has been made with utmost care considering the alleged…
Bengaluru: Following the example of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, which has five Deputy Chief Ministers, the BJP Central Leadership is said to have advised Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to have three Deputy Chief Ministers in a bid to maintain a perfect caste equation and social chemistry. Even as the issue of disqualified Legislators, Cabinet expansion…
Mysuru: Former Minister S.R. Mahesh flayed the BJP Government for the lack of representation in the Mysuru region including Chamarajanagar, Hassan and Mandya districts during the Cabinet expansion by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (BSY) yesterday. This is most unfortunate, especially at a time when Dasara is fast approaching, said former Minister and MLA S.R. Mahesh….
Mysuru: Soon after taking oath as Minister in CM Yediyurappa’s cabinet yesterday morning, K.S. Eshwarappa visited Chamundi Hill along with his family to seek the blessing of Goddess Chamundeshwari. While, the priests performed special pujas to the deity, Eshwarappa and his family members sang ‘Sharanembe Taayi Chamundi’, a devotional song praising Goddess Chamundeshwari. Later, speaking…
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