Girl child in standard 1 to get Rs 2 per day in Karnataka

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:26

Each girl child will get Rs two a day for attending Class 1 in Karnataka government schools under a state scheme aimed at increasing enrolment in government-run schools.

Govt officials to be pulled up for admin delays

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 20:53

In a move to tone up the administrative machinery, Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to issue notices to senior officials for inordinate delay in disposal of files, even as it announced dismissal of two officers for alleged irregularities.

Yeddyurappa in verbal bout with Speaker over Shaadi Bhagya

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 20:25

Former Chief Minister and KJP President BS Yeddyurappa was on Monday locked in a verbal duel with Assembly Speaker Kagodu Thimappa and staged a dharna in the well of the House over Shaadi Bhagya yojana on the opening day of the winter session here.

Karnataka to enact anti-superstition law

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 16:51

Bangalore: Karnataka government intends to enact a legislation to crack down on superstition and black magic on the lines of the one in Maharashtra, Law Minister TB Jayachandra said on Monday.

Comprehensive sand mining, stone-crushing policy on anvil

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 14:57

Karnataka government has made it mandatory for the Public Works Department to use only manufactured sand for construction, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister T B Jayachandra said on Monday.

10 fast-track courts in Karnataka to try crimes against women

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 15:41

Karnataka government would set up ten fast-track courts to exclusively try crimes against women, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister T B Jayachandra said.