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Karnatakaâs new Ordinance and the state of microfinance sector

February 19, 2025 admin

Karnatakaâs new Ordinance and the state of microfinance sector On February 12, 2025 after days of deliberations, the Karnataka government promulgated an Ordinance to crack the whip on unregistered and unlicensed microfinance institutions (MFI) and moneylending agencies in the State. | Video Credit: The Hindu On February 12, 2025 after days of deliberations, the Karnataka…

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Karnataka Government Bans Staff From Using Tobacco Products Inside Offices

November 7, 2024 admin

Warning board shall be displayed at suitable places at offices, officials said. (Representational) Bengaluru: Karnataka government has prohibited its employees from smoking cigarettes and consuming any tobacco products inside government offices and premises. The circular issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) to this effect has warned of disciplinary action against those…

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Karnataka Cabinet To Form Special Team To Probe Covid Scam During BJP Tenure

October 11, 2024 admin

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a Cabinet sub-committee to take further action on the report by the Justice Michael D’ Cunha Commission of Inquiry which investigated alleged irregularities in the…

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Karnataka Order Amid Tirupati Row

September 21, 2024 admin

Nandini ghee is produced by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF). Bengaluru: Amid controversy over the use of animal fat in ghee at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, the Karnataka government on Friday issued a directive mandating the use of Nandini brand ghee in all 34,000 temples that come under the state’s temple management body. …

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Karnataka Announces Over 27% Salary Hike For Employees

July 16, 2024 admin

The decision was confirmed in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday. Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has approved a substantial pay hike for its employees. Following the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, this decision was confirmed in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday. Starting August 1, employees will see…

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Karnataka BJP Leader G Devaraje Gowda

May 18, 2024 admin

Congress’s DK Shivakumar allegedly offered Rs 100 crore to malign the names of PM Modi, HD Kumaraswamy Hassan, Karnataka: Arrested BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda alleged on Friday that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar offered him Rs 100 crore to malign the names of former Chief Minister and JDS state President HD Kumaraswamy and…

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Karnataka Seeks Rs 17,901 Crore Drought Relief Funds From Centre

October 25, 2023 admin

Karnataka seeks Rs 17,901.73 crore in funds from the Centre to compensate farmers (Representational) New Delhi: The Karnataka government today demanded Rs 17,901.73 crore in funds from the Centre to compensate farmers affected due to drought in the Kharif season this year. Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Chaluvaraya Swamy, Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge, and Revenue…

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