Karnataka RTC workers strike enters 6th day, bus services continue to be hit
3 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka RTC workers strike enters 6th day, bus services continue to be hit

India TV News  

Bus services were hampered for the sixth consecutive day in Karnataka, as the strike by the employees of the road transport corporations on wage related issues continued on Monday. With a stalemate between the government and employees of the four transport corporations in the state, over their demand for wages as per the 6th Pay Commission continuing, majority of the workers did not turn up for work, resulting in buses remaining off road, affecting commuters. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation on Sunday had said it has decided not to consider requests for inter-corporation transfers of employees who are instigating, threatening colleagues for strike and are hindering bus services, thereby causing inconvenience to the public. Also Read: Karnataka road transport employees on strike demanding salary hike

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Karnataka bandh unlikely to have much impact in Bengaluru
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka bandh unlikely to have much impact in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The State-wide bandh called by Kannada Okkuta on March 22 in protest against the recent assault on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation driver in Maharashtra, is not expected to significantly disrupt life in Bengaluru. Not much impact on buses Officials have confirmed that Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses and Namma Metro services will run as usual. KSRTC services might …

Government Announces DA; RTC Unions Firm on Strike
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Government Announces DA; RTC Unions Firm on Strike

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The government’s announcement of 2.5 per cent DA to TGSRTC employees, notwithstanding, the seven unions are set to go ahead with their strike in keeping with the notice they had served on January 21. Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who announced the DA revision on Thursday, said the state government “will bring 150 buses to RTC on rental basis through …

Bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra resume slowly; all services may resume on February 27
1 month ago

Bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra resume slowly; all services may resume on February 27

The Hindu  

The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation began running buses on some routes to Maharashtra on Wednesday. Belagavi Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan and Superintendent of Police Bheemashankar S. Guled held talks with their respective counterparts in Kolhapur, Solapur, and Sangli districts in Maharashtra. Earlier on Monday, NWKRTC managing director Priyanga M. met Chetan Singh Rathore, IGP, and asked the police …

Maharashtra may deploy cops in Karnataka-bound buses after attack on staff
1 month ago

Maharashtra may deploy cops in Karnataka-bound buses after attack on staff

India Today  

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday said they were mulling to deploy security marshals or police personnel on the state transport buses going to neighbouring Karnataka, in the wake of an attack on its staff. Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam said it is even the Karnataka government's responsibility to provide security to passengers and if they …

Karnataka, Maharashtra bus services halted after attacks amid language row
1 month ago

Karnataka, Maharashtra bus services halted after attacks amid language row

India Today  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy arrived in Belagavi on Monday as tensions escalated over the ongoing language dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The minister visited the Regional Transport Office in the morning to assess the safety of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation staff and review the operation of buses to Maharashtra. A day later, in what appeared to be a …

Assault on NWKRTC conductor: Ramalinga Reddy to visit Belagavi on February 24
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1 month ago

Assault on NWKRTC conductor: Ramalinga Reddy to visit Belagavi on February 24

The Hindu  

As the situation on either side of the Karnataka-Maharashtra border remained tense following the assault of a North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation bus conductor on Friday after he asked a passenger to speak in Kannada, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy is set to visit Belagavi on Monday to take stock of the situation with respect to bus services. In …

Sena UBT workers blacken Karnataka buses after Marathi driver's assault in Chitradurga
1 month ago

Sena UBT workers blacken Karnataka buses after Marathi driver's assault in Chitradurga

Hindustan Times  

Workers from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena on Saturday night staged a protest in Pune's Swargate area and blackened buses with Karnataka number plates, an act which followed the assault of Marathi-speaking bus driver in the southern state's Chitradurga area. Jadhav's assault took place on the Maharashtra state transport's bus travelling from Bangalore to Mumbai on the night of February 21, …

Maharashtra Halts Bus Services to Karnataka After Attack
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1 month ago

Maharashtra Halts Bus Services to Karnataka After Attack

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai/Belgavi: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Saturday ordered the suspension of the state transport buses to Karnataka after an MSRTC bus was attacked in the neighbouring state. Sarnaik said the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus, which was plying from Bengaluru to Mumbai, was attacked in Chitradurga around 9.10 pm on Friday by pro-Kannada activists. "Bus services to Karnataka …

Maharashtra News: Travelling to Karnataka? MSRTC suspends state transport buses after attack on bus, driver
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra News: Travelling to Karnataka? MSRTC suspends state transport buses after attack on bus, driver

Live Mint  

Mumbai/Belgavi Feb 22 Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Saturday ordered the suspension of the state transport buses to Karnataka after an MSRTC bus was attacked in the neighbouring state. Sarnaik said the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus, which was plying from Bengaluru to Mumbai, was attacked in Chitradurga around 9.10 pm on Friday by pro-Kannada activists. “A case …

Bus service between Maharashtra-Karnataka suspended in light of assault on State Transport employee
1 month, 1 week ago

Bus service between Maharashtra-Karnataka suspended in light of assault on State Transport employee

The Hindu  

The MSRTC bus service between Maharashtra and Karnataka has been suspended from Kolhapur division by the Maharashtra government for the safety and security of its employees and commuters, Maharashtra Government said on Saturday. The decision has been taken in light of the assault of a Maharashtra State Transport employee by some anti-social elements in Karnataka on Friday night. The Minister …

Maharashtra suspends state bus services to Karnataka as language row escalates
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra suspends state bus services to Karnataka as language row escalates

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra suspended the operation of state transport buses from Kolhapur district to Karnataka, alleging that a bus driver was assaulted by pro-Kannada activists, news agency PTI reported on Saturday. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik demanded Karnataka to clear is stance on the recent tensions in border areas over language. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik alleged that a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation …

Maharashtra suspends state bus services to Karnataka after attack on MSRTC bus
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra suspends state bus services to Karnataka after attack on MSRTC bus

India TV News  

Maharashtra suspends state bus services to Karnataka after attack on MSRTC bus Maharashtra: Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the bus services won't be resumed unless the Karnataka government makes its stand clear on the issue. Maharashtra: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Saturday ordered the suspension of the state transport buses to Karnataka after an MSRTC bus was attacked. Sarnaik …

Karnataka: KSRTC in financial crunch two years after announcement of free bus ride scheme for women
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: KSRTC in financial crunch two years after announcement of free bus ride scheme for women

Op India  

Facing a severe financial crunch, the Karnataka State Road Corporation is seeking a bank loan of about Rs 624 crore to clear its arrears including statutory dues like provident fund and fuel payments. KSRTC Managing Director V Anbukumar said that the government has approved a Rs 2,000 loan to all the RTCs to clear all the dues which are around …

TGSRTC employees give strike notice, list 21 demands
2 months ago

TGSRTC employees give strike notice, list 21 demands

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation employees through their joint action committee on Monday served a strike notice on the management while pressing for 21 demands, including its merger with the State government first proposed through a government order in 2013. From fulfilling the promises made to RTC employees in the election manifesto, revision of salaries and allowances pending since …

RTC serves strike notice, sets 21-day deadline
2 months ago

RTC serves strike notice, sets 21-day deadline

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A joint action committee of TGSRTC workers unions have served a strike notice to the public transporter’s management, seeking action on their 21 demands within 21 days. The major demands include the implementation of two pending pay revisions, clearing the public transporter’s debt, enhancing budget allocation, new recruitment, and reimbursement of provident fund amount used by the corporation. If …

KSRTC bus overturns on Mysuru-Bengaluru highway, more than 25 injured, two critical: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

KSRTC bus overturns on Mysuru-Bengaluru highway, more than 25 injured, two critical: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus traveling on the old Mysuru-Bengaluru highway overturned on Monday, after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The incident occurred near Nidaghatta in Maddur taluk, leaving over 25 passengers injured. According to Times Now, the incident occurred near Nidaghatta in Maddur taluk, leaving over 25 passengers injured, with two of them in …

Bengaluru Metro travel to get expensive, fares set to rise by 45%
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro travel to get expensive, fares set to rise by 45%

Live Mint  

Metro commuters in Bengaluru may soon face a 45 per cent hike in fares, significantly increasing travel costs across the city. The latest development has come a few days after the Karnataka government increased bus fares by 15 per cent. "The cabinet has decided to revise the bus fare of the four state transport corporations of Karnataka State Road Transport …

Passengers bear brunt as bus services hit in Punjab’s Doaba
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Passengers bear brunt as bus services hit in Punjab’s Doaba

Hindustan Times  

Bus services were crippled in Doaba region of Punjab on Monday, the first day of the three-day strike called by contractual employees of state transport undertakings Pepsu Road Transport Corporation, Punjab Roadways and Punbus. To minimise the impact of the strike, the state transport department directed managements of state transport undertakings to deploy their regular staff, including those on desk …

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday justified 15 per cent increase in government bus fares across the board and hit out at the BJP for its protest against the hike. Addressing reporters here, the minister said all the four corporations, namely Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KKRTC Kalyana Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and Bangalore …

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP distributes roses to passengers as a mark of protest against Congress govt
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP distributes roses to passengers as a mark of protest against Congress govt

Hindustan Times  

In a unique protest against the recent bus fare hike implemented by the Congress-led Karnataka government, the state BJP unit distributed roses to passengers in Bengaluru. Ashoka also claimed that the fare hike was unjustly attributed to rising petrol prices, asserting that the previous BJP government had not raised fares even when fuel prices surged. It pointed out that bus …

Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies

Op India  

The Indian National Congress stormed to power in Karnataka after the state legislative assembly elections in 2023 promising to deliver better governance, comfortable lifestyle and economic relief for the voters. Meanwhile, a decision to lift the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board’s borrowing ceiling from financial institutions from Rs 500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore was also approved by the Karnataka …

Karnataka Approves 15% Hike In Bus Fare From Jan 5; BJP Criticises Shakti Scheme
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Approves 15% Hike In Bus Fare From Jan 5; BJP Criticises Shakti Scheme

ABP News  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a 15% hike in fares for state-run buses effective from January 5, 2025. The bus fare hike is expected to generate an additional Rs 74.85 crore per month for the state's four transport corporations. The four state corporations include Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, …

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband'

India TV News  

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband' Karnataka bus fare hike: Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the decision was taken in view of the substantial hike in operational costs such as increase in spending on fuel prices and staff. Karnataka bus fare hike: The Leader of Opposition …

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme

India Today  

The Karnataka government has announced a 15 per cent hike in bus fares across all four state-run transport corporations: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, effective January 5. The fare hike comes amidst the state’s flagship Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women …

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees
3 months ago

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Four transport corporation of Karnataka - Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation disbursed Rs 224.05 crore towards gratuity and earned leave encashment to 11,694 retired employees. The dues pending since January 1, 2020 were disbursed by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy here on Saturday …

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is yet to settle dues amounting to ₹1,694.42 crore with four state-run road transport corporations for the implementation of the Shakti scheme. Introduced on June 11, 2023, just weeks after the Congress government took office, the Shakti scheme allows women to travel for free on non-luxury buses across Karnataka. Replying a starred question raised by BJP MLA …

RTC trade unions of Karnataka threaten indefinite strike from Dec 31 in state
4 months ago

RTC trade unions of Karnataka threaten indefinite strike from Dec 31 in state

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Joint Action Committee of the Trade Unions of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporations representing six unions have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from December 31 if their demands are not met. They said they would protest at Belagavi during the winter session of the state legislature on December 9, urging the government to clear their …

KSRTC workers call statewide strike on December 31 over unpaid dues, salary hike
4 months ago

KSRTC workers call statewide strike on December 31 over unpaid dues, salary hike

India Today  

The KSRTC Staff and Workers’ Federation, in collaboration with other transport unions, has announced a state-wide strike on December 31 to press the Karnataka government to address long-pending demands, including unpaid arrears and gratuity payments. Union leaders claim that the government owes Rs 1,750 crores in arrears from a salary hike announced in 2020 and an additional Rs 399.29 crore …

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has proposed a 15-20% hike in bus fares as the department is incurring losses due to the Shakti scheme, the free bus scheme for women. KSRTC sends proposal after ₹ 295 cr loss Speaking to news agency PTI, KSRTC chairperson S R Srinivas said, “The increase in ticket prices is inevitable. The hike is …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss

India Today  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to propose a bus fare hike of up to 20 per cent. The KSRTC reported a significant loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three months due to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women in Karnataka. We've incurred a loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three …

Karnataka RTCs take disciplinary action against 108 conductors for issuing ‘fake’ tickets under Shakti scheme
1 year ago

Karnataka RTCs take disciplinary action against 108 conductors for issuing ‘fake’ tickets under Shakti scheme

The Hindu  

: As the Karnataka government’s Shakti scheme that allows women to travel for free in State transport buses has received an overwhelming response, the road transport corporations have taken disciplinary action against 108 conductors from four RTCs for generating ‘fake’ tickets under the scheme. According to the data, 53 conductors in the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, 12 in the …

Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments

The Hindu  

The four road transport corporations have made a toll payment of ₹20.55 crore on an average every month, according to data from the Transport Department. Mr. Reddy said: “Earlier, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation had requested the NHAI for toll concessions for corporation buses, given its status as a State-run public service company. Mr. Reddy stated that last November …

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite bus strike from today
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite bus strike from today

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu transport workers' unions have announced an indefinite bus strike from Tuesday, January 9. However, the transport strike called by various transport employee unions demanding the 15th wage revision has not affected the operation of buses including the Metropolitan Transport Corporation today. Tamil Nadu Transport Minister SS Sivasankar inspected Chennai Koyambedu Bus Stand and advised transport officials for smooth …

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17

Hindustan Times  

Truck drivers across Karnataka will go on an indefinite strike starting from January 17, announced the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association on Saturday. The strike is to protest against the stringent laws for hit-and-run cases under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17 Speaking to reporters, C Naveen Reddy, president …

RTC forms Panel, Hired Bus Owners Call off Strike
1 year, 2 months ago

RTC forms Panel, Hired Bus Owners Call off Strike

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Hired Bus Owners Association has called off its proposed strike from Friday after the TSRTC decided to form a committee to resolve the issues emanating from the Maha Lakshmi scheme for free bus travel, by January 10. The association, with 2,700 bus owners, highlighted five issues, with regard to fuel and maintenance charges, among others. “We …

RTC Staff Beset by Pay Dues, Unpaid Arrears, Increased Work and Inhumane Practices
1 year, 4 months ago

RTC Staff Beset by Pay Dues, Unpaid Arrears, Increased Work and Inhumane Practices

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Having played a crucial role in the statehood movement, employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation are resentful about the treatment meted out to them, with pay revisions remaining on and an increase in workload, among other issues. Increased workload: Workers say that when the Telangana state was constituted, 56,740 employees used to cover 31 to 33 lakh …

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Private transport operators called off their strike following assurances by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to address their concerns and demands. On September 11, most autorickshaws, cabs and private buses stayed off roads in Bengaluru in response to a call by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Nataraj Sharma, president of the Federation, said, “Unless we get a written guarantee …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert

Live Mint  

In Karnataka, private transportation has called for a one-day strike ‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today, September 11, Monday against the state government's Shakti scheme which offers free travel facilities to women on non-premium government buses. However, the Karnataka Transport Department has made arrangements in order to tackle the Bandh called by the private bus, taxi, and auto unions, said Transport Minister Ramalinga …

Bangalore bandh Highlights: Strike called off after Karnataka govt intervention
1 year, 6 months ago

Bangalore bandh Highlights: Strike called off after Karnataka govt intervention

Hindustan Times  

Bangalore bandh Updates: The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Association declared a citywide 'bandh' in Bengaluru on Monday. About nine lakh private commercial vehicles, including auto-rickshaws, corporate vehicles, airport taxis, maxi cabs, and buses, are set to stay off the roads. The federation has complained that they have lost more than 40% of their revenue after the launch …

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike
1 year, 6 months ago

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike

News 18  

A private transport strike in Bengaluru on Monday, September 11, is increasingly likely as a result of a lack of agreement between the Karnataka government and the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Auto-rickshaws, taxis and school buses are among the several private transportation services that are anticipated to be affected by the upcoming strike on Monday in Bengaluru. …

Mumbai: BEST bus strike intensifies, over 1,300 buses did not leave depot today
1 year, 7 months ago

Mumbai: BEST bus strike intensifies, over 1,300 buses did not leave depot today

Live Mint  

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport bus strike intensified on Friday with over 1300 buses off the roads on the third day of the strike. The strike was called by the drivers of private bus operators demanding a hike in their wages. Drivers of private bus operators SMT or the Daga Group went on strike at the Ghatkopar and Mulund …

Karnataka transport minister calls private bus and taxi unions for a meeting ahead of strike on July 27
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka transport minister calls private bus and taxi unions for a meeting ahead of strike on July 27

Hindustan Times  

After various private transport unions revealed their plans to conduct a strike on July 27, the Karnataka government has called for a meeting with representatives of various unions on Monday. The government is likely to discuss their issues and listen to the demands in the meeting which will be chaired by Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy. Karnataka transport minister calls …

K'taka's auto unions and private bus operators likely to go on a strike on July 27: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

K'taka's auto unions and private bus operators likely to go on a strike on July 27: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s private bus owners along with auto and taxi driver associations are likely to call for strike in the city on July 27, reported The Times of India. The associations demand the Karnataka government to extend the Shakti scheme to the private players who have been reportedly facing losses ever since the free bus travel for women was launched. K'taka's …

Telangana RTC employees plan massive strike over unpaid dues
1 year, 8 months ago

Telangana RTC employees plan massive strike over unpaid dues

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation are set to lock horns with the government over unpaid dues, on the lines of the 2019 agitation when a 55-day strike prompted the state government to resolve their issues and announce a special revenue package to revive the corporation. Kamalakar Goud, state president of the RTC Telangana Mazdoor Union, said: …

Bus services hit in south Punjab, causing inconvenience to public
1 year, 9 months ago

Bus services hit in south Punjab, causing inconvenience to public

Hindustan Times  

Bus services in Bathinda and adjoining districts of south Punjab were hit on Tuesday after contractual and outsourced staff of state roadways services went on strike, seeking regularisation of their jobs. Contractual employees of the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation during a protest at the Bathinda bus stand on Tuesday. Due to the strike by drivers and conductors working on contract …

Karnataka: KSRTC issues safety norms after 14-year-old fell off a moving bus
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: KSRTC issues safety norms after 14-year-old fell off a moving bus

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka state road transport corporation on Wednesday issued safety guidelines following the death of a 14-year-old girl in a crowded state-run bus in Haveri district on Monday. On Monday, Madhu Kumbar, suffered head injuries and died after she fell from a crowded North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation bus. Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that due to cancellation …

Karnataka transport employees to go on indefinite strike from March 24: Report
2 years ago

Karnataka transport employees to go on indefinite strike from March 24: Report

Hindustan Times  

State transport employees in Karnataka are set to go on an indefinite strike from March 24 in a bid to increase their wages, get more allowances, and a number of other demands. Government employees had held a 15-day transport strike demanding wage revision in April 2021. Government employees had held a 15-day transport strike demanding wage revision in April 2021, …

Karnataka Govt Hikes Basic Salary Of Employees By 17%, KSGEA Withdraws Protest
2 years ago

Karnataka Govt Hikes Basic Salary Of Employees By 17%, KSGEA Withdraws Protest

News 18  

After the Karnataka government announced an interim hike of up to 17 per cent in basic salary, the Karnataka State Government Employees Association swiftly decided to withdraw their indefinite strike on Wednesday. Speaking to the media, CM Basavaraj Bommai said, “We will provide a 17 per cent hike to all government employees in the state and orders regarding the same …

Govt employees end strike after 17% hike in basic salary
2 years ago

Govt employees end strike after 17% hike in basic salary

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government employees on Wednesday ended their strike after the state government offered an interim hike in basic salary of up to 17% and announced setting up a committee to study the feasibility of reverting to the Old Pension Scheme. Karnataka government employees ended their strike after the state government offered an interim hike in basic salary The salary hike …

Some services hit as Karnataka government employees begin indefinite strike
2 years ago

Some services hit as Karnataka government employees begin indefinite strike

The Hindu  

In an embarrassment to the government ahead of Assembly elections, about eight lakh employees and those working in aided institutions launched an indefinite strike, demanding pay revision, across Karnataka on March 1. Which services in Karnataka are affected Government and aided educational institutions shut with teachers joining the strike Preparatory examinations of class 10 Outpatient services in government hospitals shut …

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