Tag: Karnataka

Unions condemn platforms’ challenge to Karnataka Gig Workers Welfare Act

July 1, 2026 admin

According to the petitioners, the State law is repugnant to the Centre’s Code on Social Security (COSS), 2020, which already establishes a uniform national framework for gig worker welfare. | Photo Credit: File photo The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Karnataka App-Based Workers Union (KAWU) have strongly condemned the decision of platform companies, including Swiggy, Zepto,…

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SIR: Karnataka likely to have 11 ‘logical discrepancy’ categories

June 30, 2026 admin

With the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) now under way in the State, Karnataka is likely to have 11 types of “logical discrepancy”, if the same framework followed in other Phase III States is adopted. When the category was first introduced during the SIR in West Bengal, only four logical discrepancies were identified. While Karnataka Chief…

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Mock emergency response drill conducted at Mangaluru International Airport

June 30, 2026 admin

Personnel at the Mangaluru International Airport conducting a mock Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan drill at the Fuel Farm facility at Bajpe near the old airport on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) conducted a mock emergency response and disaster management plan drill at the fuel farm facility at…

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SIR: No documents needed during house-to-house enumeration in Karnataka

June 30, 2026 admin

Electors in Karnataka will not have to produce any documents during the house-to-house enumeration for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls beginning on Tuesday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbu Kumar clarified on Monday. Only forms to be given Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kumar said Booth Level Officers will only distribute and…

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GBA records 96.4% pulse polio coverage

June 28, 2026 admin

The five corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) recorded an overall 96.40% coverage under the National Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme, with 11,06,535 children below the age of five receiving polio vaccine drops against a target population of 11,47,872. Among the five corporations, Bengaluru East recorded the highest coverage at 99.48%, followed by Bengaluru North…

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15 lakh native saplings planted across BDA layouts in mega green drive

June 27, 2026 admin

In what is likely to be a Guinness World Record, 15 lakh saplings of native species were planted across multiple Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) layouts to mark Kempegowda Jayanti. According to the BDA, the event witnessed the participation of over 50,000 citizens. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and BDA Chairperson N.A. Haris planted saplings. Several educational…

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Karnataka government to honour land losers for development projects with ‘Walls of Gratitude’

June 27, 2026 admin

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday announced that the Karnataka government would establish “Walls of Gratitude” to honour landowners who voluntarily part with their land for public infrastructure and development projects. The names of those who gave up their land will be etched on these walls. Mr. Shivakumar made the announcement after inaugurating Major Arterial…

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Regular govt. recruitment essential for efficient governance: ACS Gaurav Gupta

June 26, 2026 admin

A file photo of the Karnataka Public Service Commission building, near Vidhana Soudha, in Bangalore. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR “Unlike other States, regular recruitments have not taken place in various departments at the State government level in Karnataka,” said Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary to the Energy Department. Speaking after inaugurating the National…

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VB-G RAM G: Karnataka wants existing MGNREGA issues resolved before transition

June 26, 2026 admin

Since the introduction of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app for attendance under MGNREGA, workers have repeatedly reported difficulties due to poor mobile network connectivity. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Ahead of the rollout of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin), 2025 (VB-GRAM G), which is proposed to replace MGNREGA, the Karnataka…

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Nearly 20 Namma Metro faults since 2024: Tejasvi Surya seeks safety review

June 25, 2026 admin

Nearly 20 reported technical faults and service disruptions have occurred across Bengaluru’s Namma Metro network since January 2024, with the Purple Line accounting for the highest number of incidents, according to Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. Raising concerns over the repeated breakdowns, Mr. Surya, in an X post on Thursday, said that the issue was…

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