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Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar flex their muscles on home turfs with an eye on post-poll scenario

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar vie for leadership in Karnataka, intensifying campaigns in key constituencies ahead of elections.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Foundation stone laid for statue of Devaraj Urs at DC’s office in Mysuru

Foundation stone laid for statue of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs in Mysuru, honoring his contributions to society.

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

Still need to create atmosphere of Kannada in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that despite being in the golden jubilee year of renaming of the State, it was regrettable to note that there was still a need to create ‘an atmosphere of Kannada’ in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Karnataka@50 celebrations: Minister elicits suggestions from literary personalities

Mysuru celebrates 50 yrs of Karnataka's renaming with year-long festivities. Minister Tangadagi held a meeting with writers, poets, theatre personalities and officials to discuss the celebrations. Suggestions included Kannada Learning Centre, Kannada Ratha, felicitation of those who unified Karnataka, and strengthening of Kannada in border districts. Action plan to be…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Modern, yet aesthetic Jayanagar is 75

Jayanagar, one of the few extensions that stands out for retaining its heritage and aesthetics withstanding development explosion in the city and the largest planned layout in Asia when it was carved out in 1948, celebrated its diamond jubilee on Sunday

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Will invite Siddaramaiah to Urs’ birthplace: Vishwanath

A.H. Vishwanath, MLC, said CM Siddaramaiah will be invited to Kallahalli, birthplace of former CM D. Devaraj Urs, to honour him. Funds sanctioned earlier not utilised properly. CM Siddaramaiah had sanctioned ₹10 crore for Kallahalli & ₹10 crore for Bettadatunga. S.M. Krishna had sanctioned ₹2 crore. Works to be taken…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Devaraj Urs was a social reformer, says H.C. Mahadevappa

Tributes paid to former CM D. Devaraj Urs on his birth anniversary in Mysuru. Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa described Urs as a "social reformer" who rose to become a popular leader without caste or money power. He championed the cause of backward and exploited classes, taking revolutionary steps for…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Top Karnataka news developments today

Here are the top news developments from Karnataka on August 20

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Karnataka govt. plans year-long programmes from November 1 to mark golden jubilee of State’s renaming

Karnataka has decided to hold year-long celebrations from November 1 to mark the golden anniversary of its renaming from the erstwhile State of Mysore. Announcing this at a press conference in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said the nature of the year-long programmes would be finalised…

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Tenants are eligible to avail themselves of up to 200 units of free electricity: Siddaramaiah

A day after the State government came out with guidelines for executing the Gruha Jyothi scheme, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that all families residing in rental houses were also eligible to avail themselves of free power supply up to 200 units.

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023