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1 week, 4 days ago

Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Belagavi: A permanent plan worth Rs 5,000 crore has been formulated to prevent the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, announced Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. The Minister explained that flood-prone areas in Bengaluru have been identified, and measures are being implemented to improve stormwater drains and residential …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly

Hindustan Times

A total of 133 people died in Karnataka due to rains this year, said Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly on Friday. Krishna Byre Gowda Speaking in the assembly, Gowda said, “The state has received 20 per cent above-normal rainfall this year, but it was uneven, with some areas receiving less rain. A total of 133 people have …

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1 week, 4 days ago

CAG Reports, Key Bills Presented in Karnataka Assembly

Deccan Chronicle

Belagavi: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed the presentation of reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and 11 key bills by various ministers. Among the bills introduced were the Karnataka Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2024, the Karnataka Protection of Depositors' Interest in Financial Establishments Bill, 2024, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Bill, 2024, and the Karnataka Tourism …

Karnataka 2024 Amendment Bill

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Stamps and Registration Department registers record revenue growth of 26%

The Hindu

The Stamps and Registration Department has registered a record growth of 26% in its revenues as against Karnataka’s average revenue growth of 11%, according to Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. Earlier, addressing a press conference in Bengaluru after reviewing the functioning of the Revenue Department through video conference with deputy commissioners of districts, the Minister disapproved of the argument that …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

No Farmers to Be Evicted from Their Lands: Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times

Karnataka CM assures no farmer will be evicted from their lands amidst the alleged Waqf land grab controversy. The Chief Minister made the statement while responding to media questions, assuring that no farmers will be removed from their land and that notices sent to farmers in Vijayapura, Yadgir, and Dharwad districts will be withdrawn.

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No Evictions for Farmers in Vijayapura: Chief Minister Assures

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Siddaramaiah assures farmers in Vijayapura that they will not face eviction from their lands amid concerns over properties reportedly marked as Waqf land. He directs the revenue minister to investigate similar cases reported in Yadgir and Dharwad districts to ensure that no farmers are forced to leave their homes.

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CM assures no farmer will be evicted from their land in Vijayapura

ABP News

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that no farmer will be evicted from their land in Vijayapura district. He clarified the issue by stating that any notices issued to the affected farmers will be withdrawn. The CM also announced a task force to address the errors and ensure that no farmers face eviction.

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2 months ago

Flooded Apartment Complex in Bengaluru: Residents Face Challenges

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspected the flood-affected areas in Tata Nagar in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The situation is very bad, with severe waterlogging and a closed drainage system. The residents are facing problems caused by waterlogging, and no government help has arrived. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in South Interior and coastal …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

GST rate rationalisation: GoM discusses pruning 12% slab, next meeting on October 20

The Hindu

The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation has discussed tax rate tweaks on over 100 items, including lowering taxes on certain goods from 12% to 5%, to give relief to the common man, West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She said items used by the common man should attract lower tax rates and …

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3 months ago

Loss owing to fake khatas pegged at ₹500 crore in Bengaluru alone, says Revenue Minister

The Hindu

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Monday said that it had come to the notice of the government that people are presenting fake khata certificates during registration of properties that are in the gram panchayat, municipality, and BBMP limits. Trilokchandra had found that between July 1, 2018, and December 10, 2019, the State government suffered loss of about ₹250 crore …

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3 months ago

Ministers seek Lokayukta probe into denotification of land by ex-CM Yediyurappa

The Hindu

Ministers Krishna Byre Gowda, Dinesh Gundu Rao, and Santosh Lad on Thursday alleged that former Chief Minister B.S. Since 2007 In 2007, Mr. Kumaraswamy attempted to denotify the land, which was acquired by the Bangalore Development Authority, when he was the Chief Minister. The Ministers alleged that soon after the denotification file reached the Chief Minister’s office in 2007, Vimala, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

16th Finance Commission: Kerala to host interstate meet

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With more and more non-BJP ruled states crying foul over alleged anomalies in devolution of Central funds, the Kerala government is hosting a fiscal conclave in Thiruvanathapuram on September 12 to discuss the approach towards the 16th Finance Commission. A united stand of the state governments on fiscal matters has become imperative and the meeting will help achieve this,” …

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4 months ago

GST: Infosys, foreign airlines, shipping lines may see relief as concerns rise for ‘ease of doing business’, says report

Live Mint

The Centre is likely to give some GST relief to corporates, including IT major Infosys, foreign airlines and foreign shipping lines, amid growing concerns over ease of doing business, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources. It added that the Directorate General of GST Intelligence's spree of notices to Infosys, foreign airlines, and shipping lines is also in focus. Group of Ministers meets …

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4 months ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

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4 months, 1 week ago

After Revenue Minister’s public appeal, BBMP takes up work to fix bad stretch of service road on ORR

The Hindu

Following a public appeal by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda to fix potholes on a bad stretch of the service road between Veerannapalya and Hebbal Circle damaged by recent rains, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has now scheduled repair work on the stretch. Mr. Gowda took to X and said the public had sent him a video of the bad …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of fin panel visit, Karnataka CM holds crucial meeting

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Ahead of the visit of the 16th Finance Commission, headed by its chairman Arvind Panagariya, former vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, on August 29, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a crucial meeting with finance department officials at his residence here on Friday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had denied it, saying the 15th Finance Commission did not recommend it in its …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ruling Congress and Opposition BJP-JD(S) combine flex political muscles in Vokkaliga heartland

The Hindu

The Opposition BJP-JD combine and the ruling Congress flexed their political muscles in the Vokkaliga heartland of Mandya district on Tuesday with the former’s padayatra reaching Maddur on the fourth day of its Bengaluru to Mysuru march and the latter holding a large Janandolana rally in Mandya town. While the Opposition is making efforts to draw public attention to the …

Opposition Vokkaliga Bjp Minister Kumaraswamy Padayatra Mandya

4 months, 3 weeks ago

25 districts have got above normal rainfall: Revenue Minister

The Hindu

Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda on Saturday said 25 districts had recorded above normal rainfall, registering a 28 per cent surplus. Speaking after inspecting the heritage Wellesley Bridge at Srirangapatna following heavy discharge from the Krishnaraja Sagar, he said most dams in the State were full and over one lakh cusecs of water was being released into the river …

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5 months ago

Karnataka ministers accuses ED of coercing witnesses to name Congress leaders

Hindustan Times

The Congress government on Thursday accused the Enforcement Directorate of exerting undue pressure on suspects and witnesses to falsely implicate the chief minister and senior cabinet members in the alleged illegal transfer of money from the Valmiki corporation. Police personnel stop BJP workers trying to climb barricades during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged …

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5 months, 1 week ago

BJP accuses Congress of using money from Valmiki ST corporation scam to fund LS polls

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Assembly on Tuesday witnessed chaotic scenes with former home minister Araga Jnanendra and Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda indulging in a spat over the issue of the alleged multi-crore scam in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Schedule Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. When Jnanendra sought clarification from the government, as the Directorate of Enforcement had stated that money was spent on …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Revenue Minister blames ‘unscientific’ NHAI work for landslide on NH 66

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Tuesday claimed that “unscientific” projects executed by the National High Authority of India as well as the Seabird Naval base resulted in the landslide at Shrirur. I had already warned about the possibility of landslides, but the NHAI did not heed our warnings,” he said in his reply in the assembly over the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

CM to hold a meeting with NHAI authorities to seek correction in their plans to prevent landslips and flooding

The Hindu

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would soon hold a meeting with authorities of the National Highways Authority of India to draw their attention to the need for corrective measures in their plans in some stretches of their highways in the State that are witnessing either landslips or flooding. Responding to the concerns expressed by the Opposition members about the landslip near Ankola, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Congress launches counter-attack by demanding a probe into scams in SC/ST bodies during BJP regime too

The Hindu

The ruling Congress launched a counter-attack in the Legislative Assembly at the Opposition BJP and JD, which have accused the government of being “anti-Dalit” in the wake of financial irregularities in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation, by pointing out that scams had taken place in various SC/ST bodies even during the tenures of the BJP and the JD …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

743 surveyors, 43 ADLRs’ appointments soon: Krishna Byre Gowda

The Hindu

Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda said in Mysuru on Tuesday that the government has initiated the process of recruiting nearly 743 surveyors in the Department of Survey, Settlement and Land Records to ease the staff shortfall faced by the department in carrying out survey works. Speaking to reporters here after reviewing the Revenue Department works in districts under the …

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Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly

CAG Reports, Key Bills Presented in Karnataka Assembly

Stamps and Registration Department registers record revenue growth of 26%

No Farmers to Be Evicted from Their Lands: Karnataka CM

No Evictions for Farmers in Vijayapura: Chief Minister Assures

CM assures no farmer will be evicted from their land in Vijayapura

Flooded Apartment Complex in Bengaluru: Residents Face Challenges

GST rate rationalisation: GoM discusses pruning 12% slab, next meeting on October 20

Loss owing to fake khatas pegged at ₹500 crore in Bengaluru alone, says Revenue Minister

Ministers seek Lokayukta probe into denotification of land by ex-CM Yediyurappa

16th Finance Commission: Kerala to host interstate meet

GST: Infosys, foreign airlines, shipping lines may see relief as concerns rise for ‘ease of doing business’, says report

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

After Revenue Minister’s public appeal, BBMP takes up work to fix bad stretch of service road on ORR

Ahead of fin panel visit, Karnataka CM holds crucial meeting

Ruling Congress and Opposition BJP-JD(S) combine flex political muscles in Vokkaliga heartland

25 districts have got above normal rainfall: Revenue Minister

Karnataka ministers accuses ED of coercing witnesses to name Congress leaders

BJP accuses Congress of using money from Valmiki ST corporation scam to fund LS polls

Karnataka Revenue Minister blames ‘unscientific’ NHAI work for landslide on NH 66

CM to hold a meeting with NHAI authorities to seek correction in their plans to prevent landslips and flooding

Congress launches counter-attack by demanding a probe into scams in SC/ST bodies during BJP regime too

743 surveyors, 43 ADLRs’ appointments soon: Krishna Byre Gowda