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Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah (born 12 August 1948) is an Indian politician currently serving as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, a position he assumed for the second time in May 2023. A senior leader of the Indian
...Read more- Row over removal of Hanuman flag intensifies in Karnataka, BJP-JD(S) lock horns with Congress govt.
The situation remained tense, but under control, even as the incident led to a political slugfest between the Congress government and opposition BJP-JD(S), who have joined the protests.
- By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
In the first phase, he flagged off 100 non-AC electric buses of the BMTC at Vidhana Soudha here.
- Lifting hijab ban in Karnataka raises concern about 'secular nature' of educational spaces, says BJP
BJP criticizes Karnataka government's decision to lift hijab ban, accusing the ruling Congress of perpetuating a 'divide and rule' strategy.
- Siddaramaiah directs steps to set up special court to try Gauri Lankesh, Kalburgi killings
As they demanded that a special court with a full time judge be set up to hear the case, the Chief Minister asked the Additional Chief Secretary dealing with internal administration to look into it for necessary action.
- Bengaluru Tech Summit: Karnataka to unveil revised AVGC-XR and biotech policies, says CM Siddaramaiah
Our policies are not developed in isolation but are driven by collaboration between industry and academia, in tandem with the state government, says Siddaramaiah.
- Philips launches innovation campus in Bengaluru with capacity for 5,000 professionals
"We want industries to view the state as the hub with an 'end-to-end ecosystem' for innovation and business growth," says CM Siddaramaiah.
- Karnataka CM asks district in-charge ministers to submit drought situation report on Nov 15
The Chief Minister's office released the proceedings' for the ministers on Friday which said drinking water requirements for people, cattle, agriculture and industries, fodder, employment scenario, drought relief distribution and various measures to deal with drought in the state have already been discussed in the cabinet meeting.
- Farmers in Karnataka have incurred loss of Rs 30,000 cr due to drought: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka farmers suffered a Rs 30,000 crore loss from this year's drought, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- Lower electricity generation due to drought, higher demand has led to power shortage: Karnataka CM
"Electricity generation has reduced, while the demand has increased. It is because of deficit rainfall and due increase in demand like it happens during summer. The consumption demand now is 15,000-16,000 MW, compared to 9,000 to 10,000 MW during the corresponding period last year, so this has led to some issue," Siddaramaiah said.
- Not opening more liquor shops in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka Excise Department has submitted a proposal to the government recommending setting up of liquor shops in gram panchayats with a population of over 3,000.
- Technological advancements should be inclusive and accessible to all: Karnataka CM
Siddaramaiah holds breakfast meeting with tech company CEOs ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit
- Siddaramaiah on becoming chief minister over doctor: 'I did not get medical seat'
Siddaramaiah was elected as the chief minister in May after Congress won the state elections earlier this year.
- Education Minister Pradhan condemns Karnataka's decision to scrap NEP as 'anti-student'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah last week said the NEP will be scrapped in the state from the next academic year.
- HC issues notice to Karnataka CM on petition seeking his disqualification alleging election malpractice
The petitioner alleged that Siddaramaiah, during the recently concluded Assembly Elections, "indulged in corrupt practice during the election period".
