Tag: Karnataka government
K’taka govt to spend Rs 450 cr on caste census despite empty treasury
Key TakeawaysThe Karnataka government has decided to spend Rs 450 crore on a fresh caste census.The census is expected to conclude by October 7...
Karnataka govt finalises 3-way SC quota split
Key TakeawaysThe Karnataka Cabinet has finalised a 3-way quota split for Scheduled Castes, allocating 6 per cent to Dalit Right groups and 5 per...
Karnataka halts Jan Aushadhi Kendras in govt hospitals
Key TakeawaysThe Karnataka government has suspended Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospitals due to the state's policy of providing free medicines.The government aims to...
Tamannaah’s Mysore Sandal Soap endorsement sparks backlash
Key TakeawaysTamannaah Bhatia's appointment as Mysore Sandal Soap brand ambassador sparks backlash among pro-Kannada groups and cultural voices.The controversy highlights concerns about regional representation...
Diesel sales tax hike sparks indefinite truckers strike
Key TakeawaysTruck owners in Karnataka have commenced an indefinite strike to protest the state government's decision to hike sales tax on diesel.The strike is...
Karnataka Minister Rajanna files plea with home minister in honey trap case
Key TakeawaysKarnataka Minister KN Rajanna files plea with home minister in honey trap caseOnly Rajanna has publicly acknowledged being targeted in the honey trap...