Karnataka Government News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Greater Bengaluru: Deputy CM Shivakumar meets party MLAs on BBMP division
Bengaluru, June 18: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister, held a meeting on Wednesday with party MLAs from Bengaluru over the division of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to facilitate the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
We will take steps to implement Old Pension Scheme in K'taka: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, June 18: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Wednesday that the state government would discuss and initiate necessary steps to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in Karnataka.
Building the Bengaluru of tomorrow, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Greater Bengaluru project
Bengaluru, June 18: Addressing the issue of the Karnataka government's 'Greater Bengaluru' project, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the project is being brought in to plan a "special program" for Bengaluru.
Holding back, will seek clear explanation from govt: Priyank Kharge on denial for US trip
Bengaluru, June 18: Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that he would seek an explanation from the central government over the denial of his scheduled trip to the United States (US).
BBMP to provide funds to Forest dept if it develops parks on its lands: Dy CM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, June 17: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would provide funds to the Forest Department if it comes forward to develop forest land in Bengaluru on the lines of Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.
Karnataka LoP R Ashoka writes to NHRC seeking probe into Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru, June 12: Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka has written a letter to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking urgent intervention and a comprehensive probe into the recent stampede in Bengaluru during the IPL victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which claimed 11 lives and injured at least 75 people.
Chinnaswamy stampede case: K'taka govt increases compensation amount to Rs 25 lakh
Bengaluru, June 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday, ordered an increase in compensation for the 11 families of those who died in the June 4 Chinnaswamy Stadium tragedy, raising the amount to Rs 25 lakh each. Previously, the government had announced Rs 10 lakh in compensation per family.
CM, Deputy CM should resign right now: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru June 7: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi demanded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar should "resign right now" in connection with the June 4 stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured.
No comments, let law take its own course..: DK Shivakumar on Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru, June 6: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday refrained from offering further remarks on the Bengaluru stampede incident and said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had already shared all necessary details.
Situation demanding resignation of CM, DyCM, and Home Minister: Karnataka BJP Chief on Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru, June 5: Karnataka BJP State President BY Vijayendra on Thursday demanded an inquiry by sitting High Court judges and a minimum compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of the 11 people who died in the stampede during RCB's victory celebration.
'Couldn't digest our children dying...': Shivakumar breaks down on recalling stadium stampede
Bengaluru, June 5: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday turned emotional and broke down before the media while talking about the stampede tragedy in which 11 persons were killed at the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the victory celebrations of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for winning the IPL 2025.
Magisterial inquiry ordered, action will be taken, Karnataka Home Minister on stadium stampede
Bengaluru, June 5: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, on Thursday, inspected the site of the stampede at the Chinnaswamy stadium. The stampede had killed 11 people and injured several. The Home Minister said that the state government had not asked the Royal Challengers Bangalore or the Karnataka Cricket Association to organise the victory celebrations at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
There was a mistake; better planning and coordination could have avoided it : Minister Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru, June 5: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday admitted that the stampede near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which caused the death of 11 people, could have been prevented with better planning and coordination.
This is due to complete failure of Karnataka Government: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Bengaluru stampede
New Delhi, June 5: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday directly blamed the Karnataka Government for the stampede that broke out outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) win in the IPL final and claimed the lives of 11 and injured 30 others. The Minister called it a 'complete failure' of the state government.
Moment of joy turned into tragedy: Shashi Tharoor condoles loss of lives in Bengaluru stampede
New Delhi, June 5: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday expressed shock over the loss of 11 lives in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru following RCB victory celebrations.
BJP blasts Karnataka govt over Bengaluru stampede, demands resignation of CM and Deputy CM
New Delhi, June 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a scathing attack at Karnataka government over the tragic stampede that occurred near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) victory march, resulting in the death of 11 people and injuries to over 50.
RCB's IPL victory celebration turns tragic: 8 killed in stampede near B'luru's Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru, June 4: The celebrations for the first-ever IPL victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned tragic on Wednesday with over 50 fans injured and falling sick, and eight feared killed following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred while fans were attending the celebration event for the RCB team lifting the IPL 2025 trophy.
K'taka govt felicitates Booker Prize winners Banu Mushtaq, Deepa Bhasthi
Bengaluru, June 2: The Karnataka government felicitated the prestigious International Booker Prize for 2025 winner, writer and activist Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi on Monday. Banu Mushtaq's translated book 'Heart Lamp' won the prestigious Booker Prize recently.
K'taka govt concerned over revenge killings, escalating communal strife in Mangaluru
Bengaluru, May 29: The Karnataka government is concerned about incidents of revenge killings and escalating communal strife in Mangaluru region.
Decision to appoint actress Tamannaah as KSDL's brand ambassador made purely on business grounds: K'taka govt
Bengaluru, May 26: The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Monday stated that the decision to appoint actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador of Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), has been made purely on business grounds.
Karnataka govt to call tender for Bengaluru's tunnel road project soon
Bengaluru, May 25: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said that the state Cabinet has approved two-phase tunnel road construction project in Bengaluru, and tenders for the first phase will be invited soon.
BBMP restructuring by Sept 15 to form Greater Bengaluru Authority: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, May 25: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said that the division of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will be completed by September 15, and the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be formed.
BBMP division to be completed by September 15: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, May 25: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the division of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would be completed by September 15 and the Greater Bengaluru Authority would be formed after that.
Ramanagara to be renamed 'Bengaluru South', says DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, May 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced that Ramanagara district will be renamed as 'Bengaluru South' for all administrative purposes.
Tamannaah Bhatia roped in as brand ambassador for KSDL
Bengaluru, May 22: Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has been roped in as a brand ambassador for Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL).
K'taka govt renames Ramanagara as Bengaluru South District
Bengaluru, May 22: The Karnataka government has renamed Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South on Thursday amid opposition from the Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy and the state BJP.
Govt's responsibility to resolve rain-related problems, says Dy CM Shivakumar on rain fury in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that it is the government's responsibility to find a permanent solution to prevent disasters caused by rainwater.
Govt working for permanent solution of Bengaluru's rain woes: DCM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, May 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the state government is working towards a permanent solution to Bengaluru's flooding issues.
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge in K'taka to attend Siddaramaiah govt's anniversary celebrations
Bengaluru, May 20: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived at Jindal Vijayanagara Airport in Karnataka's Ballary district on Tuesday to participate in the state government's second anniversary celebration programme.
K'taka govt to celebrate two years in office tomorrow, to distribute 1 crore land ownership documents
Vijayanagara, May 19: The Karnataka government is all set to host the mega event to celebrate the completion of two years in office in the state by distributing land ownership records to over 1 crore people.
'Zero achievements, only advertisements', K'taka BJP chief slams Cong govt's Sadhana Samavesha
Bengaluru, May 19: Karnataka BJP on Monday criticised the Congress-led government over its 'Sadhana Samavesha' celebrations to mark two years in governance, saying that it has zero achievements but only advertisements.
BBMP to be replaced with Greater Bengaluru Authority, says Siddaramaiah as bill comes into effect
Bengaluru, May 15: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Governor Thawarchand Gehlot has given assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, and it will come into effect on Thursday.
Siddaramaiah promises grants for Dalit & backward mutts
Bengaluru, May 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that grants would be provided to all Dalit and backward mutts across the state.
K'taka govt announces plans to start Cauvery aarti from Dasara
Bengaluru, April 25: The Congress-led government in Karnataka has announced that is planning to hold Cauvery aarti in the state on the lines of Ganga aarti from this Dasara.
Karnataka govt declares state mourning for Pope Francis' funeral
Bengaluru, April 25: The Karnataka government has announced that it will observe a day of mourning on Saturday in view of the funeral of Pope Francis.
K'taka man killed in Kashmir terror attack: CM Siddaramaiah holds emergency meeting, orders swift help
Bengaluru, April 22: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held an emergency meeting on Tuesday with senior officers in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir in which one tourist from Karnataka was killed.
Efforts being made to examine possibilities: Karnataka CM on Rohith Vemula Act
Bengaluru, April 21: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that efforts are being made to examine the possibilities and bring the Rohith Vemula Act.
K'taka govt orders draft of Rohith Vemula Act aimed at ending discrimination in educational institutions
Bengaluru, April 19: The Karnataka government on Saturday ordered to prepare a draft of the Rohit Vemula Act aimed at ending discrimination towards students of oppressed communities in educational institutions.
Media reports on caste census are not wrong: K'taka Minister
Bengaluru, April 17: Karnataka Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation, and Tourism Minister H.K. Patil said on Thursday that media reports on the caste census are not wrong, and a final decision on the report is likely to be taken on May 2.
'Mega drama continuing like television serial': BJP slams K'taka govt on caste census
Bengaluru, April 17: Karnataka BJP on Thursday criticised the state government over the inconclusive meeting of the special Cabinet on the caste census, saying it is a mega drama which is continuing like a television serial.