Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state government has taken the safety of Kannadigas residing in Middle Eastern countries seriously in view of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.In a statement, the Chief Minister said Kannadigas living in countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are being closely monitored, and necessary steps are being taken to ensure their safety.He said discussions have been held with the Resident …
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Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said on Monday that as part of efforts to strengthen the market presence of products manufactured by the state-owned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the two-year tenure of renowned film actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the company’s brand ambassador will commence from Tuesday. On the same occasion, the iconic heritage product Mysuru Sandal Soap will be relaunched with a refreshed and contemporary look…
Bengaluru, Jan 14 (IANS) The Dubai Kannada Sangha felicitated Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi in Dubai, and hailed him for his commitment to the development of the state and his people-centric approach.Addressing a programme organised in the UAE, Shashidhar Nagarajappa, coordinator of the ‘Kannada School’ in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said that just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dedicated to the nation’s welfare, Pralhad Joshi also works …
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday has taken up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) questioning the demolition of residential structures near Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru that were built on government land. The petitioners, Jabia Tabassum and others, whose houses were demolished, claimed that around 3,000 people had been residing in the area for nearly 28 years and were rendered homeless following the demolition carried out by the Congress-led government in Wasim Layout a…
Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Monday staged a large-scale protest at Kogilu Cross in Bengaluru, condemning the Congress-led government’s move to rehabilitate encroachers on government land following the intervention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).The BJP leaders asserted that the land belongs to Kannadigas and declared that they would not allow it to be handed over to Bangladeshis.Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Legis…
Belagavi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has objected to the Congress-led government’s decision to announce rehabilitation for encroachers in Bengaluru whose houses were earlier demolished, alleging that the move was taken after the intervention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). The party also stated that it would take a call on agitation at the core committee meeting scheduled on January 5.Speaking at a press conference here on Tuesday, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra c…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 129th radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, spoke at length about importance of preserving India’s linguistic and cultural heritage, and praised efforts to promote the Kannada language.PM Modi said that the efforts to remain rooted in culture is not confined to India alone, and that Indians living abroad are also playing an active role in preserving their heritage.Citing the example of Kannada-speaking families living in Dubai, he said, “Th…