Karnataka Governor didn't return ordinance on 60 per cent Kannada signage, but advised govt, says Raj Bhavan
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Governor didn't return ordinance on 60 per cent Kannada signage, but advised govt, says Raj Bhavan

India TV News  

Karnataka: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has not rejected the ordinance on 60 per cent signage in Kannada, but has returned it to the state government with some advice, the Raj Bhavan said in a statement. Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar informed that Gehlot had sent back an ordinance mandating 60 per cent use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments, to the state government. The Karnataka Cabinet had on January 5, given its approval to an ordinance to amend the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act that mandates 60 per cent use of the state's language in signages. The government had decided to take the ordinance route in the wake of violent protests by pro-Kannada organisations targeting businesses and establishments in Bengaluru for not giving prominence to Kannada.

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Bengaluru cafe's ‘Hindi is official language’ board triggers massive backlash
1 week, 1 day ago

Bengaluru cafe's ‘Hindi is official language’ board triggers massive backlash

Hindustan Times  

A signboard at a local eatery in Bengaluru's Vidyaranyapura has sparked a fresh language debate in Karnataka’s capital. The board, which read “Hindi is the official language,” was displayed at Sri Guru Darshan Cafe, drawing widespread backlash on social media and reigniting debates over linguistic identity. Several users on X expressed outrage, asserting that Kannada is the official language of …

Karnataka mandates Kannada labels on all locally manufactured products amid language debate
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka mandates Kannada labels on all locally manufactured products amid language debate

Hindustan Times  

In a move to strengthen the presence of Kannada in industrial and consumer markets, the Karnataka government has made it mandatory for all products manufactured within the state to display their names and usage instructions in Kannada, alongside any other languages. The government emphasized that language is a reflection of a region’s cultural identity and that Kannada must be actively …

Karnataka mandates extensive use of Kannada in governance, education, business
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka mandates extensive use of Kannada in governance, education, business

India Today  

The Karnataka State Government has issued a directive mandating the extensive use of Kannada in government and business operations across the state. The order follows recommendations from the Kannada Development Authority and aligns with the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, which, according to the government, aims at the “comprehensive development of the Kannada language and providing better opportunities to Kannadigas …

Trade licence may be cancelled if 60% Kannada on signboards rule is violated
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trade licence may be cancelled if 60% Kannada on signboards rule is violated

The Hindu  

The rule of 60% Kannada in signboards in commercial establishments needs to be implemented effectively in Mysuru district although the implementation so far is not disappointing, said Kannada Development Authority chairman Purushottama Bilimale. Kannada-speaking HRD staff in MNCs Prof. Bilimale said the State government has to issue directions to the MNCs to hire at least one Kannada-speaking staff in its …

"Prima Facie Untenable": Karnataka HC Directs State To Not Proceed With Circular Which Stated That Shops Not Having 60% Signage In Kannada Would Be Sealed
1 year ago

"Prima Facie Untenable": Karnataka HC Directs State To Not Proceed With Circular Which Stated That Shops Not Having 60% Signage In Kannada Would Be Sealed

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State Government to not proceed with the implementation of the condition in the Karnataka Language as Comprehensive Development Act 2024, by which it would seal the premises failing to have 60% use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna while hearing a petition …

In India's tech capital, Kannada now gets "prominence" on signboards of businesses
1 year ago

In India's tech capital, Kannada now gets "prominence" on signboards of businesses

Hindustan Times  

A bill mandating 60 per cent use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments was passed by the Karnataka Assembly in February, and the government had warned that non-compliance would lead to cancellation of the licences of businesses. Bengaluru's civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike had earlier set a February 28 deadline to comply with 60 per cent …

Min asks DCs for report on Kannada boards
1 year ago

Min asks DCs for report on Kannada boards

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Thangadagi has directed deputy commissioners to submit a report on implementation of the 60 per cent Kannada rule on nameboards, by March 12. Recently, the state government passed the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill, 2024, that mandates 60 per cent Kannada on nameboards of various commercial establishments. Thangadagi, who was holding a review meeting …

Deadline for 60% Kannada signage in Bengaluru ends: What happens next?
1 year, 1 month ago

Deadline for 60% Kannada signage in Bengaluru ends: What happens next?

India Today  

The deadline for changing signboards in Bengaluru to ensure Kannada-English is in a 60:40 ratio ended on Wednesday, February 28. Starting today, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike will take strict action against shops that have not complied with the directive, with establishments running the risk of suspension of trade licenses. The order, mandated by BBMP Chief Tushar Giri Nath in …

Karnataka assembly passes bill for 60% Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka assembly passes bill for 60% Kannada on signboards

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a bill mandating 60% use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments across the state, with the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government asserting that non-compliance would lead to cancellation of licences. Moving the bill for the consideration of the House, Kannada and culture minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said the government is framing rules to enforce …

Bill mandating 60% use of Kannada signages tabled in Karnataka Assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

Bill mandating 60% use of Kannada signages tabled in Karnataka Assembly

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Tuesday tabled a bill mandating 60% use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments across the state in legislative assembly during the ongoing budget session. Last year, pro-Kannada activists vandalised several establishments in the state According to the statement of objects and reasons of the bill, Kannada shall be displayed in the …

Karnataka: Govt tables bill mandating the use of 60% Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Govt tables bill mandating the use of 60% Kannada on signboards

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday tabled the bill mandating the use of Kannada on business signboards. Previously, on January 5, the Karnataka Cabinet approved an ordinance aimed at amending the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act to enforce the 60% usage of Kannada on signboards. On December 27, a fringe language group vandalised numerous business establishments across the city, demanding …

‘6 bills pending with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’: Minister H K Patil
1 year, 1 month ago

‘6 bills pending with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’: Minister H K Patil

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Thursday said at least six bills are pending with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. HK Patil The minister’s reaction came after the Governor returned the Karnataka Language Comprehensive Development Ordinance-2024 regarding 60 per cent usage of Kannada language in signboards. READ | ‘Proud Indian’: Congress leader clarifies 'separate nation for South India' …

Karnataka Governor clarifies he 'returned, not rejected' Kannada signboard ordinance
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Governor clarifies he 'returned, not rejected' Kannada signboard ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday issued a clarification that he has only “returned” the ordinance on imposing 60 per cent Kannada language on all sign boards back to the state government, and not “rejected” it. "It is reported in the newspapers and TV channels that the Governor has rejected the 'Karnataka Bhasha Samagra Abhivruddhi Adhyadesha, 2024' ordinance," An official …

Governor returns ordinance on 60% Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Governor returns ordinance on 60% Kannada on signboards

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s governor, Thaawarchand Gehlot, on Wednesday sent back to the state cabinet an ordinance that proposed augmenting the use of Kannada language in commercial signboards at a time when pro-Kannada protests over the issue are escalating in the state. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s refusal to approve the ordinance comes days after CM Siddaramaiah met him and implored him to expedite the …

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar urges Governor to reconsider Kannada boards ordinance
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar urges Governor to reconsider Kannada boards ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday to reconsider the ordinance making Kannada mandatory on name boards after the governor sent it back without signing. Karnatak deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the rejection of the ordinance on Kannada name boards, he said, "Language …

Karnataka Governor sends back ordinance on 60% use of Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Governor sends back ordinance on 60% use of Kannada on signboards

India Today  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned an ordinance to the state government which mandated the usage of Kannada on 60 per cent of signboards of businesses and establishments. The Karnataka Cabinet approved the ordinance on January 5 to amend the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act. However, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar disclosed on Tuesday that the Governor had sent the …

Kannada language row simmers, CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring in ordinance
1 year, 3 months ago

Kannada language row simmers, CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring in ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka will soon pass an ordinance directing all commercial establishments to use signboards and name plates with at least 60% Kannada signage on them, chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday, doubling down on a fractious language issue that triggered violent protests by a fringe group a day ago. Read here: Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah to hold meeting over signboard protests The …

Karnataka: Ordinance soon on 60 percent of display boards to be in Kannada, says CM
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: Ordinance soon on 60 percent of display boards to be in Kannada, says CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chairing a high-level meeting of officials concerned on usage of Kannada in display boards in shops, commercial establishments among others, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said to bring an amendment through an ordinance to the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2023 Section 17 sub section to make usage of 60 percent Kannada in upper part of the display boards …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah vows to bring ordinance on Kannada signboards
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah vows to bring ordinance on Kannada signboards

Hindustan Times  

A day after vandalism incidents shook Bengaluru, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah held a high-level meeting with the officials of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and the department of Kannada and Culture. ‘Don’t panic, install nameplates with 60% Kannada on it by Feb 28:' Karnataka CM He said, “I directed the officials of BBMP and culture department to pass an ordinance and implement …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring ordinance to have 60% Kannada on signboards, nameplates
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring ordinance to have 60% Kannada on signboards, nameplates

India TV News  

Bengaluru: A day after commercial establishments were vandalised by activists of the Kannada Rakshana Vedike, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursdaysadi that the state government plans to introduce an ordinance mandating that 60 per cent of space on signboards and nameplates is reserved for Kannada, with the rest left to any other language. Karnataka govt to bring amendment to section …

Why the Anti-Hindi Sentiment in Karnataka Comes as a Surprise
7 years, 7 months ago

Why the Anti-Hindi Sentiment in Karnataka Comes as a Surprise

The Quint  

Should Hindi signboards be seen as an attempt to impose Hindi on Kannada-speaking people? On Delhi roads, you can see signboards in four languages – English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi. Respecting the rights of minorities should not be viewed as an attempt to impose Hindi on Kannada-speaking people. Therefore, if in the backdrop of a changed scenario, Hindi signboards are …

Karnataka's anti-Hindi row now also includes English
7 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka's anti-Hindi row now also includes English

ABP News  

Bengaluru July 06 : After Hindi, now English is facing the heat of pro-Kannada activists in Karnataka. Amid the ongoing anti-Hindi row, a pro-Kannada organisation- Karnataka Rakshana Vedike - on Thursday defaced English and Hindi signage of a restaurant in a mall near Bengaluru's Eco tech park. He told ANI that "we have done this because industries and businesses use …

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