Tag: Thaawarchand Gehlot

Hate Speech Bill: Governor rejects assent; sends it to President
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Hate Speech Bill: Governor rejects assent; sends it to President

February 2, 2026

Bengaluru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has rejected his assent to Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, 2025 and has forwarded it for the consideration of President Droupadi Murmu. According to sources, the Governor has stated, “I hereby exercising the powers under Articles 200, 201 and 254 of the Constitution of India, reserve the Bill…

High Drama at Session of Karnataka Legislature: City BJP stages protest against Congress Legislators
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High Drama at Session of Karnataka Legislature: City BJP stages protest against Congress Legislators

January 24, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A day after the Congress staged a demonstration accusing  the Karnataka Governor of acting unconstitutionally by refusing to read the speech copy of the State Government on the first day of the Special Session of the State Legislature, the Opposition BJP staged a demonstration against the unruly behaviour of Congress Legislators in the session…

High drama at Joint Session of Karnataka Legislature: Guv Vs Govt.
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High drama at Joint Session of Karnataka Legislature: Guv Vs Govt.

January 22, 2026

Bengaluru: High drama prevailed in the Karnataka Assembly, this morning as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot cut short his customary address to the joint session of the State Legislature at Vidhana Soudha, triggering a fresh constitutional and political flashpoint. Declining to read the full speech prepared by the State Government, the Governor concluded his address after just…

R. Ashoka slams Congress, calls it a ‘Dark Day’ for Legislature
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R. Ashoka slams Congress, calls it a ‘Dark Day’ for Legislature

January 22, 2026

Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka strongly condemned Congress Legislators for obstructing Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot after he concluded his address and left the House, terming the incident a ‘Dark Day’ for the Legislature. Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha, Ashoka said that the Governor had acted strictly in accordance…

Governor returns Chamundeshwari Temple Bill, seeks clarifications
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Governor returns Chamundeshwari Temple Bill, seeks clarifications

January 11, 2026

Bengaluru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Bill to the State Government, seeking clarifications. The State Government had forwarded a total of 22 Bills, passed by both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council, to the Governor for assent. Of these, the Governor has given assent to 19 Bills. However, Sri…

Be job creators, not seekers
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Be job creators, not seekers

November 10, 2025

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tells students Mysore/Mysuru: “For a Self-Reliant and Developed India by 2047, it is imperative that our youth chart a new course for society through their talent, innovation and entrepreneurship. The younger generation must aspire to become job providers rather than job seekers,” said Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. He was speaking at the…

Ayurveda offers holistic solutions to health challenges: Governor
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Ayurveda offers holistic solutions to health challenges: Governor

November 9, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: “In an era marked by lifestyle pressures, irregular dietary habits and environmental imbalance, Ayurveda offers a holistic path to balanced living. It emphasises not only the treatment of illness but also the prevention of disease through sustained wellness,” said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. He was speaking on the second day of ‘Samyojanam-2025,’ a National Conference…

Need to promote Indian sign language: Governor
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Need to promote Indian sign language: Governor

September 2, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has underscored the importance of standardising Indian Sign Language and promoting its widespread use in society. He was speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of AIISH) last evening. The Governor noted that sign language is a vital communication tool for individuals with speech and hearing impairments and stressed the need for…

Overloaded lift malfunctions at KSOU with Governor inside
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Overloaded lift malfunctions at KSOU with Governor inside

May 31, 2025

Mysuru: A lift malfunction involving Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot caused tense moments at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Convocation Hall this morning during the inauguration of Indian Institute of Future Skills. The incident left the Governor’s security personnel and KSOU staff scrambling to rectify the issue. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had entered the lift to…

Rtn. Dr. Nanjaraje Urs awarded Ph.D
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Rtn. Dr. Nanjaraje Urs awarded Ph.D

April 2, 2025

Research on workplace engagement during COVID Mysuru: Rtn. Dr. Nanjaraje S. Urs, Past President (2019-20), Rotary Bangalore Southwest and International Services Director (2024-25), Rotary Mysore, has been conferred with a Ph.D for his research on the impact of Spiritual Intelligence (SI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) on employee engagement in the IT/ITES sector during the COVID-19…

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