Tag: Karnataka
Satellite Phone Calls Tracked Again, High Alert In Karnataka
The intelligence agencies have alerted the Karnataka government after they tracked satellite phone calls made to foreign locations from the coastal area and Malnad region of the state, sources said on Saturday. ....
Accused Advocate, 2 Cops Suspended In Karnataka Sexual Harassment Case
Two police officers, including a lady sub-inspector, have been suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with a sexual harassment case filed by a law student against a senior advocate in Mangaluru, police sources said on Saturday. ....
Karnataka Exempts Maharashtra From RT-PCR Test Rules
The Karnataka government on Tuesday exempted visitors from neighbouring Maharashtra from producing negative RT-PCR test report while on short trips. ....
Karnataka Postpones Midterm Exams For Class 12 Students
Karnataka Pre-University Board has postponed midterm board examinations for class 12 students in the backdrop of stiff resistance from parents and student organisations. ....
Karnataka Government To Introduce Bill Prohibiting 'Love Jihad'
State Minister for Kannada and Culture Sunil Kumar said on Monday that the state government would soon bring in a law banning 'Love Jihad' in the state. ....
Karnataka Govt Tables Anti-Conversion Bill In Assembly
The Karnataka government on Tuesday tabled the controversial Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 popularly known as Anti-Conversion bill in the assembly in Suvarna Vidhan Soudha at Belagavi. The discussion on the proposed bill will take place on Wednesday. ....
Karnataka Minister Umesh Katti Shuns Mask In Public Function
At a time when the whole administration and health authorities, including Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, are vehemently propagating wearing of masks among people, the ruling BJP minister in Belagavi has not only flouted the mask rule but also defended his act by quoting from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on Tuesday. ....
Karnataka Lifts Weekend Curfew, Other Curbs At Night And 50% Occupancy Continues
The Karnataka government on Friday announced that it has lifted the weekend curfew in the state, but restrictions on night movement will remain. ....
Karnataka Lifts Night Curfew, Schools To Reopen From Monday
The Karnataka government on Saturday lifted most of the restrictions in the state following the high-level meeting with Covid experts. Revenue Minister R. Ashok announced that the government has decided to end the night curfew from January 31 onwards. He further stated that the 50 per cent cap on seating capacity in pubs, restaurants, bars, meeting halls has been withdrawn. ....
Karnataka: BJP MLA Asks Students Not To Enter College Campus In Hijab
The row over hijab in Karnataka took a new turn on Monday with BJP MLA Raghupathi Bhat saying that students who are protesting and seeking permission to wear hijab in classrooms have been told to come to the college campus only if they decide to shun the hijab. ....
