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Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar flex their muscles on home turfs with an eye on post-poll scenario

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar vie for leadership in Karnataka, intensifying campaigns in key constituencies ahead of elections.

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Foundation stone laid for statue of Devaraj Urs at DC’s office in Mysuru

Foundation stone laid for statue of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs in Mysuru, honoring his contributions to society.

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Still need to create atmosphere of Kannada in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that despite being in the golden jubilee year of renaming of the State, it was regrettable to note that there was still a need to create ‘an atmosphere of Kannada’ in Karnataka.

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Gadag witnesses grand celebration, a ‘repeat’ of 1973

Gadag on Friday witnessed a repeat of the grand spectacle of 1973, when on the occasion of renaming of the State, the ‘Karnataka Jyoti’ from Hampi was received by then Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs and a grand procession and public meeting was organised.

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It’s 50 for Karnataka and celebrations take off

Celebrating 50 yrs of renaming Mysore State to Karnataka, govt has planned various programmes till Nov 2024. Campaign ‘Hesarayithu Karnataka Usiragali Kannada’ launched to mark the golden jubilee. Efforts to educate people on State’s history, art, culture & literature. Special drive to engage youth on ‘Kannada, Kannadiga & Karnataka’. Participants…

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Karnataka Rajyotsava | Plaque marking the renaming of Karnataka missing for decades

Karnataka Rajyotsava: Govt urged to probe lost commemoration stone. History enthusiast Suresh Moona calls for investigation to track down granite plaque unveiled by former CM Devaraj Urs at Kanteerava Stadium in 1973. Stone may have been lost during mid-90s renovation.

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Congress is watching Hariprasad and will take suitable action against him: M.B. Patil

Congress watching veiled comments of B.K. Hariprasad on CM Siddaramaiah; action to be taken. Infrastructure Minister M.B. Patil said Hariprasad should not have spoken in this manner. Hariprasad indirectly attacked CM, who refused to react. Patil said Hariprasad should have spoken to senior leaders on party platform.

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Karnataka@50 celebrations: Minister elicits suggestions from literary personalities

Mysuru celebrates 50 yrs of Karnataka's renaming with year-long festivities. Minister Tangadagi held a meeting with writers, poets, theatre personalities and officials to discuss the celebrations. Suggestions included Kannada Learning Centre, Kannada Ratha, felicitation of those who unified Karnataka, and strengthening of Kannada in border districts. Action plan to be…

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Modern, yet aesthetic Jayanagar is 75

Jayanagar, one of the few extensions that stands out for retaining its heritage and aesthetics withstanding development explosion in the city and the largest planned layout in Asia when it was carved out in 1948, celebrated its diamond jubilee on Sunday

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Will invite Siddaramaiah to Urs’ birthplace: Vishwanath

A.H. Vishwanath, MLC, said CM Siddaramaiah will be invited to Kallahalli, birthplace of former CM D. Devaraj Urs, to honour him. Funds sanctioned earlier not utilised properly. CM Siddaramaiah had sanctioned ₹10 crore for Kallahalli & ₹10 crore for Bettadatunga. S.M. Krishna had sanctioned ₹2 crore. Works to be taken…

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Devaraj Urs was a social reformer, says H.C. Mahadevappa

Tributes paid to former CM D. Devaraj Urs on his birth anniversary in Mysuru. Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa described Urs as a "social reformer" who rose to become a popular leader without caste or money power. He championed the cause of backward and exploited classes, taking revolutionary steps for…

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Top Karnataka news developments today

Here are the top news developments from Karnataka on August 20

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Karnataka govt. plans year-long programmes from November 1 to mark golden jubilee of State’s renaming

Karnataka has decided to hold year-long celebrations from November 1 to mark the golden anniversary of its renaming from the erstwhile State of Mysore. Announcing this at a press conference in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said the nature of the year-long programmes would be finalised…

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Tenants are eligible to avail themselves of up to 200 units of free electricity: Siddaramaiah

A day after the State government came out with guidelines for executing the Gruha Jyothi scheme, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that all families residing in rental houses were also eligible to avail themselves of free power supply up to 200 units.

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PU courses in three residential schools in Haveri: Poojary

Minister for Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Kota Srinivas Poojary on Tuesday announced that permission would be given to start PU courses in the three residential schools at Kudupali, Doodihalli and Chikkerur in Haveri district

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D. Devaraj Urs remembered on 107th birth anniversary

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₹250 cr. to be released for hostels of backward class students

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Bengaluru: Old guard politician Alva has plenty of experience to offer

BENGALURU: Margaret Alva, 80, the anti-BJP bloc’s candidate for vice-president, is among only a handful of women politicians in India who has such a wide range of experience, both as an elected representative and administrator.

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Veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony bids farewell to parliamentary politics

Delhi does not hold the charm any longer, A.K. Antony says, as he recalls his earlier days in the Capital

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