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K'taka CM Bommai condemns Maha's legislature resolution on border row

Terming Maharashtra Legislature's resolution on the border issue as "irresponsible and against federal structure," Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday once again asserted that not even inch of the state's land will be ceded. He also expressed confidence about getting justice in the Supreme Court, as Karnataka's stand on the issue is both legal and constitutional. "We strongly condemn Maharashtra's resolution, it has been so long since the State Reorganisation Act 1956 came in, and people on both sides are living peacefully. Maharashtra has the practice of making such statements and resolutions for the sake of their politics," Bommai said. Speaking to reporters here, he said Karnataka is firm and clear on its stand that it will not cede even an inch of land, and that his government is committed to protect the interest of Kannadigas on the other side of the border. "Look at the difference between our resolution and theirs, we are saying that we will not cede our land

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Maharashtra to be more inclusive of Marathi-speaking folks on K'taka border

The Maharashtra Legislature here on Tuesday adopted a resolution unanimously expressing full solidarity with the Marathi-speaking people living on the Karnataka border villages.

People to decide future of Janardhan Reddy's new party: Karnataka Minister

"This is a democratic country and everyone has the opportunity to establish political parties here. Janardhan Reddy has formed a new political party along the same lines," said the Minister

CM Shinde to move resolution over Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will move a resolution in the State Assembly on Tuesday over the border dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra, said Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Karnataka makes masks mandatory in public places, increases Covid testing

State govt tells revellers to end New Year celebrations before 1 am; Centre readies for mock drills today

Covid preventive measures to be implemented step by step, says Karnataka CM

Stressing the need to create awareness with spurt in COVID cases globally and Omicron sub-variant BF.7 infections, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the government will implement preventive measures step by step, without hampering normal life and economic activities. This was discussed at the cabinet meeting held here, earlier today. "The current COVID situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today, about the need to create awareness among the public about increase in booster dose, testing, making testing compulsory for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases, wearing masks in closed places," Bommai said. Speaking to reporters, he said, all these things will be discussed at a high-level meeting later in the day. "We will have to bring in preventive measures step by step, without hampering normal life and economic activities in any way," he said, adding for New Year celebrations there will be certain directions, i

Mini textile park in Hulagur to provide employment to women: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said that a mini textile park will be made functional in Hulagur this year aiming to give employment to women

State budget for next fiscal will be tabled in February: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said the state budget for the next financial year will be tabled in February 2023. After the current session gets over, there will be discussion with all the departments and a few boards and corporations to make preparations for the budget in January, he added. "Budget will be tabled in February. In this regard two rounds of meetings have taken place with the finance department officials," Bommai told reporters in Shiggaon here. The proposed budget session would be the last session of the current Karnataka assembly, after which assembly polls are scheduled to take place.

Covid-19: Karnataka CM says no need to panic, but follow safety norms

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday appealed to the people not to panic but exercise caution, amid rise in COVID-19 cases in certain countries and said his government has taken adequate measures to manage the situation. Speaking to reporters here, Bommai said, We will continuously monitor the situation, but there is no need to panic. Only thing is that people should be cautious. The government, people, organisations and the society have to face COVID together. The CM said he recently held a meeting to review the COVID situation and gave directions to officials concerned to implement the decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state as well. The health department officials have been directed to increase the booster dose coverage and organize camps at Taluk and district level to administer doses and ramp up testing for COVID-19. All the Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases should be tested and wearing masks in

Karnataka govt to set up 'star category industrial area' in Belagavi

Karnataka Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani on Friday assured setting up of a 'star category industrial area' in Belagavi, as a BJP MLA from this border district expressed concerns about no mega industry coming here in recent times, and investments flowing into neighbouring Maharashtra, thanks to facilities there. Lamenting that such a questions arise in their mind whether Belagavi is in Karnataka with no push for industrialisation here by the government, Belagavi South MLA Abhay Patil, raising the issue during the question hour, said mere passing of resolutions and speeches asserting that the district belongs to the state, won't help. Pointing out that at the Global Investors' Summit held recently an estimated Rs 9.81 lakh crore worth MoUs were signed which has potential to create an estimated six lakh jobs, Nirani said, the "speciality" this time is only plus or minus 10 per cent of the investment will happen in Bengaluru, as we are not giving any incentive or subsidy for ...

K'taka State Pollution Control Board to incentivise environment compliance

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on Friday announced to incentivize environment compliance.

Karnataka forest dept objects to rearing of cows; farmers flay ruling BJP

The order of the Karnataka forest department to limit the number of cows and cattle in Chamarajanagar district of the state has triggered a controversy.

Maharashtra will pass resolution on border dispute next week: Minister

Maharashtra minister Shamburaj Desai on Friday said the state government will next week bring a resolution on the border dispute with Karnataka, which will be "10 times more effective" than the one passed by the neighbouring state. The Excise Minister said the resolution will be passed by the state legislature on Monday. Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution on the border row with Maharashtra, resolving to protect the state's interests and not to cede an inch of land to its neighbour. The resolution which also condemned the border dispute "created" by Maharashtra and moved by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, was adopted by a voice vote. Talking to reporters at the legislature complex in Nagpur, Desai said, "The state government will bring a detailed resolution on the Maharashtra-Karnataka border issue, which will be 10 times more effective than the one passed by Karnataka. It will be passed in the legislature on Monday." "I only want to say that

Karnataka to conduct Covid-19 test of those with influenza-like illness

In view of the increase in coronavirus cases in several countries amid arrival of the new variant, the Karnataka government has decided to conduct Covid test of those with influenza-like illness

Imbalance in eco system, lack of food, cause for leopard attacks: Minister

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jananendra on Thursday said imbalance in the eco system and non-availability of food in their natural habitation has led to increase in leopard attacks on humans. The Minister was responding to complaints of leopard attacks raised during the zero hour by T Narasipur JD(S) MLA Ashvin Kumar and joined by several other MLAs. The legislators said leopards by venturing into human settlements in various parts of the State are causing a havoc and in some cases even leading to loss of lives. I come from the Malnad region and animal attacks have affected us. Leopards are not getting their food in the forests. There is an imbalance, Jnanendra, who is MLA from the Tirthahalli constituency, said while responding on behalf of the government. The number of leopards has increased, but not their food, he said, as he also cautioned about leopards that have tasted human blood. Stating that there are 10-15 leopards in his taluk and there is an atmosphere of fear among t

Karnataka makes wearing of face masks mandatory in indoor locations

The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to conduct mandatory testing of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in the state amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, including China. The government also decided to make face masks mandatory in closed spaces and airconditioned rooms. The two per cent random testing of international passengers arriving in the state will continue until revised directions from the Centre, state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said. We are going to issue advisory to wear masks in indoor locations, closed spaces and air-conditioned rooms. Also, there will be mandatory testing of ILI and SARI cases across Karnataka, Sudhakar said briefing reporters after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on COVID-19. The meeting was attended by ministers, health department officials and the members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on COVID-19. Sudhakar said that it was also decided in the .

Parliament passes Bill to give tribal status to Betta-Karuba community

Parliament passed a bill on Thursday to include "Betta-Kuruba" along with "Kadu Kuruba" in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka. The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2022 through a voice vote on Thursday. The Lok Sabha had, on December 19, passed the bill that was piloted by Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda in the Upper House. The minister said the bill seeks to provide justice to the Betta-Kuruba community of Karnataka, which has only about 5,000 members living in the southern state. "The state government of Karnataka has requested to include 'Betta-Kuruba' community as a synonym of 'Kadu Kuruba' in entry 16 in the list of Scheduled Tribes of Karnataka," said the statement of objects and reasons of the bill. Responding to the issues raised by Opposition members, Munda alleged that the Congress has not done anything for the welfare of the tribal community and is now shedding crocodile tears. Munda said the Narendra Modi

Schneider Electric to invest Rs 425 crore for smart factory in Bengaluru

Schneider Electric on Thursday said it plans to invest Rs 425 crore to develop a new smart factory in Bengaluru. "The new smart facility will consolidate 6 out of 10 existing factories of the company in Bengaluru, under one roof," Schneider Electric said in a statement. Under the plan, the new factory will be expanded to 10 lakh square feet from the current 5 lakh square feet. "Our new manufacturing campus will be one of our largest smart factories, globally, to be based in India. It will contribute to the country's economic growth in coming years, while significantly contribute to make India Atmanirbhar," Anil Chaudhry, Zone President - India and CEO & MD of Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd, said.

Karnataka CM seeks public cooperation for Covid-19 preventive measures

Amid spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world and cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in the country, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday appealed for public cooperation in implementing the preventive measures that the government will prescribe, and also called on them to take the booster dose of vaccine. The Chief Minister has called an emergency meeting of COVID Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on Thursday, with experts and officials to analyse the COVID situation and precautionary measures to be taken in the state. "At the time when we were at ease that the COVID was gone, it has aggravated in other countries. From one country China it spreads across, it is contagious. So both state and central governments have taken it very seriously, as viruses move faster than electronics," Bommai said. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, he said in the current situation the focus should be more on prevention. "For prevention the earlier restrictions and ..