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The Rajyotsava festival in Chhattisgarh showcased a dazzling display of cultural performances, captivating the audience with traditional dances, music, and entertainment. The event, held to mark the Chhattisgarh Foundation Day, was inaugurated by the chief minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, and was attended by the chief guest, Mohan Yadav. The three-day festival featured performances by renowned artists and performers, including folk …

Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day, Rajyotsava 2024, celebrations have begun at at the Rajyotsava venue in Naya Raipur, Atal Nagar. The program was presided over by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, while Dr. Raman Singh, Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, attended as a guest. On this occasion, Governor Raman Deka will preside, and both Chief Minister Vishnu Deo …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah calls for greater fairness in the distribution of central taxes. He argues that the state contributes over ₹400,000 crore in taxes, yet receives only ₹55,000 crore to ₹60,000 crore in return. He urges Karnataka's members of Parliament to bring the issue of fiscal inequity to national attention, urging them to press the government for fairer treatment. …

Karnataka is facing injustice in tax devolution due to its progressive status. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted the need for justice in the devolution of taxes and urged MPs to address the issue in the Parliament. He also called upon people to take pride in Kannada and bring it into daily use as much as possible.

The State government has decided to hold many celebrations on the occasion of ‘Karnataka Sambhrama-50’, to mark the golden jubilee of the renaming of Mysore State as Karnataka on November 1, 1973. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday chaired a meeting and announced that the celebrations would be conducted as ‘Kannada Janotsava’ by presenting the Rajyotsava Award to 69 people on …

Former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs unveiled a granite plaque with the new name for the State “Karnataka” along with a map at Kanteerava Stadium on November 1, 1973, to mark the historic event. A senior official from the Department of Youth and Sports said many presently working in the department were not even aware that the commemoration stone was …

The age-old name Mysore slided back into history when the State was rechristened ‘Karnataka’ to-day. To the deafening cheers of the packed gathering at the Kanteerava Stadium, here, the Chief Minister, Mr. D. Devaraj Urs unveiled a granite commemoration tablet inscribing the new name and a map of the State, proclaiming the historic occasion. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Devaraj Urs …

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As Karnataka is set to celebrate the golden jubilee of renaming the State on November 1, Chief Minister Siddaramiah accused the Central government of neglecting the State by denying funds for undertaking infrastructure projects and drought relief work. ‘Neglect of 9.5 years’ “This year marks a significant milestone for Karnataka, as we celebrate 50 years since our beloved State was …

The Karnataka government posthumously conferred the state’s highest civilian award, the ‘Karnataka Ratna’, on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar on Tuesday, on the occasion of the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava. Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai felicitates late actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s wife Ashwini during the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations, in Bengaluru. The award, consisting a full silver plaque and a 50-gram gold medal, …