Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concern over the alleged NEET question paper leak, examination irregularities, and the use of force against students protesting the issue. In his letter, Parameshwara urged the Union government to roll back the National Eligibility‑cum‑Entrance Test (NEET) and restore state‑level Common Entrance Tests (CETs), besides seeking an impartia…
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Bengaluru, July 20 (IANS) Amid stiff Opposition from the BJP and JD(S), which have accused the state government of politicising the voter verification exercise, the Karnataka government on Monday launched a door-to-door campaign to distribute free caste certificates and permanent residence certificates across the state. Chief Minister Shivakumar stated that the permanent residence certificate is one of the 11 documents recognised by the Election Commission for inclusion in electoral rolls.Chief …
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) In a major relief for the farming community, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday in the state assembly announced that farmers will no longer have to pay a single rupee as royalty (ownership fee) to the government for minor minerals like soil, silt, and murum (hard murram) required for land improvement, or for constructing wells, cattle sheds, and farmhouses. He said that strict action will be taken against police or revenue officials who intercept farmers’…
Bengaluru/Tirumala, May 19 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that he prayed to Lord Venkateshwara at the Hindu pilgrimage centre of Tirumala for the country to overcome the economic crisis and for the state to receive good rainfall.His visit to Tirumala has assumed significance amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the state. Shivakumar, along with his wife Usha, offered prayers and had darshan of Lord Sri Venkateshwara Swamy at a…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) In a landmark decision providing significant financial relief to urban residents, the Maharashtra government has announced the total abolition of the Non-Agricultural (NA) tax for housing societies. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday confirmed in the Legislative Assembly that all past, present, and future NA tax levies, including outstanding arrears, have been waived. The announcement came during the Question Hour of the Budget Session, in respon…
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) In a landmark decision aimed at bringing greater transparency and speed to land revenue proceedings across the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved amendments to the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 to make service of notices of revenue hearings through email legally valid. The proposal was moved by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.“Until now, notices for revenue hearings were required to be served either through personal/hand delivery or by post…