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CBSE pattern from 6th to 10th std. in Science and Maths: Minister
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CBSE pattern from 6th to 10th std. in Science and Maths: Minister

December 17, 2024

Belagavi: In a decision that would help students following State syllabus to be at par with Central syllabus, the State Government has implemented the CBSE pattern in 6th to 10th standards in respect of Science and Maths subjects. Replying to a question by MLC M.L. Anilkumar in the Legislative Council at the ongoing winter session…

Local body tenders: Former Mayor seeks chance for young contractors
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Local body tenders: Former Mayor seeks chance for young contractors

September 17, 2024

Mysuru: Former Mayor and BJP leader Sandesh Swamy has urged the State Government to provide more opportunities for newly licenced young contractors in Urban Local Bodies and other Government tenders. In a letter addressed to CM Siddaramaiah, Swamy expressed concern that new contractors are eagerly awaiting tenders but are being sidelined due to influence of…

Govt’s 2020 directive Local Bodies barred from directly acquiring agricultural land
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Govt’s 2020 directive Local Bodies barred from directly acquiring agricultural land

September 14, 2024

Mysuru: On Sept. 30, 2020, the State Government issued a circular instructing all Local Bodies including Urban Development Authorities and Planning Authorities not to directly acquire agricultural land from landowners. The circular, issued by then Under Secretary C.S. Shivakumaraswamy of the Urban Development Department, stated that it is not appropriate from a planning perspective for…

Bus fare hike imminent
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Bus fare hike imminent

July 23, 2024

Bengaluru: The bus fare hike seems to be imminent with the State Government reportedly deciding to hike bus fares after the conclusion of the ongoing monsoon session of State Legislature, scheduled to end on July 26. The State-run Transport Corporations (KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC) have sought a 25 percent hike in bus fares in…

Engg. course fee hiked by 10%
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Engg. course fee hiked by 10%

June 17, 2024

Bengaluru: In a blow to students of professional courses, the State Government on Friday approved a fee hike of 10 percent for Engineering and other professional courses. The decision was taken at a meeting, with representatives of Engineering and other professional colleges at Bengaluru recently, which was chaired  by Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar…

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Government Indecisions & Payments

May 25, 2024

This morning, ‘The Hindu’ newspaper reported that the Government owes the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Mysuru Rs. 80 lakh in pending bills. The confusion is: Which Government will foot the bill — the Centre or the State? We are sure the hotel will get its money eventually, but when? It’s already been one year….

Govt. to announce reservation matrix for ZP, TP elections soon
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Govt. to announce reservation matrix for ZP, TP elections soon

May 24, 2024

Bengaluru: With the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) and Taluk Panchayat (TP)  polls long overdue, the State Government has come forward to formulate reservation matrix based on Bhaktavatsala and Kantharaj Backward Classes Commission Reports. The decision to declare the reservation matrix based on Bhaktavatsala and Kantharaj Commission Reports was taken at a dinner meeting hosted by Deputy…

Bangalore Palace land acquisition for road widening: Mysore Royal Family to get Rs. 1,400 cr. in TDR
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Bangalore Palace land acquisition for road widening: Mysore Royal Family to get Rs. 1,400 cr. in TDR

April 19, 2024

Transferable Development Rights (TDR) notification to be issued by May 17 Bengaluru: In a major policy decision, the State Government has approved granting of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) amounting to Rs. 1,400 crore to the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family for acquiring vacant land on both sides of Palace Grounds in the heart of Bengaluru. The…

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