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The Congress party announced its first list of 124 candidates on March 25. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will contest from Varuna and Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar will contest from Kanakapura constituency.
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The four percent reservation given to Muslims under 2B classification of the OBC category will now be divided into two equal parts and added to the existing quota of Vokkaligas and Lingayats for whom two new reservation categories of 2C and 2D were created during the Belagavi Assembly Session last year. The decision comes one month ahead of the assembly elections.
The government servicemen also demanded the reintroduction of the old pension scheme. According to sources, the association also tabled a demand to hike the salaries of government employees by 40 per cent fitment. However, in return, CM Bommai has announced an interim salary hike of 17 per cent.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai is presently presenting the state's budget for 2023-24, in the state assembly. The Chief Minister has shared that the budget includes prioritized amount for development of temples.
On Siddaramaiah terming the Governor's address of the joint session of the State Legislature as a bundle of lies, the Chief Minister said the previous government, before going to the polls, had announced keeping Rs 3,000 crore to build 15 lakh houses.
Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday (Jan 24). He was given a detailed account of the arrangements.
“Under PM Narendra Modi’s guidelines, Basavaraja Bommai is striving for the larger good of the state. Using such abusive language against him was uncalled for,” Chauhan added.
The CM was accompanied by Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Manjunath Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Water Resources) Rakesh Singh and others.
"The government is ready to ensure adequate manpower to take up this project as a revolution. Officials must visit every district, hold meetings and solve problems on the spot," said CM Bommai. He said that the construction of houses under various government schemes must be the subject of priority.
Karnataka's chief minister Basavaraj Bommai congratulated Vijayapura BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and party workers on an "unprecedented feat" in the municipal elections.
The proposed Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill aims to introduce Kannada as the medium of instruction in schools and colleges and to create job reservation for Kannadigas in the government and private sectors.
"The border row between Karnataka and Maharashtra will come up for hearing in the Supreme Court on November 23. An experienced legal team will be appointed to effectively argue on behalf of Karnataka," he said.
The chief pontiff of Murugha Math was arrested by police on Thursday night. The arrest came six days after the case of alleged sexual harassment of two minor girls staying in a hostel run by the Math was filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Sharanaru.
. Speaking at a function to felicitate 75 sports persons who are selected under the 'Amrit Kreeda Dattu' scheme and those who had bagged the medals at Birmingham Commonwealth Games in Bengaluru on Tuesday, he said the government has understood that the sportspersons need security for their lives.
The portal was launched by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at Home Office Krishna on Thursday. Chavan mentioned providing nutrition and care for the cows as the motive for the adoption.
Karnataka CM said, “Whatever possible we will do that. If need be, if the situation says ‘UP model’ or much stricter than that we will not hesitate for that also.”
The Karnataka Police have so far arrested two persons in connection with the murder case. The accused have been identified as Zakir (29) from Savanoor in the Haveri district and Mohammed Shafiq (27) from Bellare.
Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “The battery and motor are the main parts of an eclectic vehicle. It is a matter of pride that they are being produced within the country under the ‘Atma Nirbhar’ mission. The cost of Electric Vehicles should be affordable for the common man. Then only its usage could see an increase. The manufacturers should focus more on this aspect.”
Prime Minister Modi will today begin his two-day visit to Karnataka. During his visit, he will take part in a host of events, including leading the International Yoga Day, according to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
It should be noted that, Hussain was arrested from Bengaluru’s Okalipuram area in a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles on June 3.
Bommai's government has issued the order citing, the Supreme Court order which has said that the noise level at the boundary of the public place, where a loudspeaker or public address system or any other noise source is being used shall not exceed 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise standards for the area or 75 dB(A) whichever is lower.
He was responding to a question regarding plans for changes in policies to provide enough opportunity for students to study medicine in India itself, instead of them going to countries like Ukraine.
He further said, "Our government will bring in a law to this effect before the budget session. We will free our temples from laws and conditions."
The Chief Minister's statement came amidst speculations that he was suffering from a serious knee ailment and was likely to fly overseas soon for treatment.
It should be noted that Bommai took over as Chief Minister on July 28 after BS Yediyurappa resigned on the day he completed two years in office.
Congress had urged the governor to impose President's Rule invoking Article 356 of the Constitution of India for the failure of constitutional machinery in Karnataka
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