Karnataka government

The Karnataka government has formed an 11-member Special Investigation Team led by Bengaluru Regional Commissioner Amlan Aditya Biswas to investigate allegations of government land grabbing by the Art of Living ashram and its affiliated organizations near Bengaluru.

The Karnataka government has scheduled the Monsoon Session of the Legislature starting August 6, with the Congress party expected to finalize the induction of approximately 20 legislators into the ministry within the next two days.

The Karnataka government is actively monitoring epidemic diseases to prevent potential outbreaks. This initiative aims to ensure timely intervention and public health safety.

The Karnataka government is being urged to declare a drought and provide ₹40,000 relief to each farmer. Sugarcane growers are seeking a waiver for crop loans obtained from nationalised, co-operative, and private banks.

The Karnataka government will establish a committee to study the Bidadi township project. The State Cabinet will determine the committee's composition.

The Karnataka government has exonerated three IPS officers in the Chinnaswamy stampede case and closed departmental inquiries into the incident.

The Karnataka government has established guidelines for creating 10,000 Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas, emphasizing sports and culture. The initiative aims to promote youth engagement through these activities.

The Karnataka government has adopted NCERT textbooks for classes I to X in all State board schools. This decision aims to standardize curriculum materials across these educational institutions.

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj threatens a Karnataka bandh in response to the government's eviction of footpath vendors. He accuses Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's administration of oppressing the poor shortly after taking office.

The Supreme Court has asked H.D. Revanna to respond to Karnataka's challenge against a High Court order that quashed the charge of outraging modesty. The Bench expressed reservations about the High Court's interference after the trial court had already taken cognisance of the offence and questioned the Karnataka government's delay in challenging the order.

The Karnataka government issued crèche/daycare guidelines in 2015, but enforcement remains weak as highlighted by an alleged child abuse incident at a Bengaluru center for Capgemini employees. No nodal agency has been appointed to monitor compliance, according to Shilpa Elizabeth and Rashmi Patil.

The Karnataka government is reviving the Information Disorder Tackling Unit to address fake news. The initiative aims to combat misinformation and ensure accurate information dissemination.

The Karnataka government plans to implement measures to combat fake news, which is cited as causing societal issues including law and order disturbances.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar aims to attract 500 global capability centres to create 3.5 lakh jobs and generate $50 billion in economic output by 2029. He met with over 200 GCC leaders to discuss these goals.

BJP State general secretary Sunil Kumar urges the Karnataka government to clarify its stance on a caste survey report and present it in the legislative session. The request highlights the need for transparency regarding the report's findings.

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president B.K. Hariprasad announced the establishment of a political committee and an implementation committee to enhance coordination between the party and the Karnataka government.

Karnataka Chief Minister warns of strict action against officials negligent in drought management. The government aims to provide transparent, people-centric governance ensuring all citizens receive their constitutional and civic entitlements.

The Lokayukta has directed the Karnataka government to take action regarding the availability of cancer drugs.

The Karnataka government has announced the launch of the ‘Prajaseva Abhiyan’, a public service initiative aimed at enhancing citizen engagement and administrative efficiency.

BJP alleges that the Karnataka government is delaying the State Information Register (SIR) by not appointing Block Level Officers (BLOs). The claim highlights a political dispute over administrative actions affecting SIR implementation.

The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for permanent residence certificates, which will be processed starting June 30. Applications will be handled by Atal Janasnehi Centres, BengaluruOne, KarnatakaOne, and Grama One.

The Karnataka Government aims to declare Lima and Bengaluru as sister cities to strengthen Bengaluru's connections with Peru in trade, education, and health sectors.

The Karnataka government plans to honor individuals who lost land for development projects through an initiative called 'Walls of Gratitude'. This recognition aims to acknowledge their contribution to developmental causes.

The Karnataka government will implement STEAM-based education at the high school level in public schools. The initiative aims to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into the curriculum.

The Karnataka government has requested the Centre to resolve digital attendance issues in the existing MGNREGA scheme to prevent them from persisting in the new framework.

The Karnataka government has implemented strict measures aimed at making the state drug-free. The initiative focuses on enforcing tough policies to combat drug-related issues.

NRI Kannadigas are urging the Karnataka government to establish a separate NRI Affairs Ministry. The request aims to address issues and needs specific to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Kannadigas.

The Karnataka government proposes the Mekedatu dam project to create a balancing reservoir impounding 67.16 TMC of water, sparking ongoing tensions between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The reservoir is planned to be built near Mekedatu, approximately 100 km from Bengaluru.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Karnataka government's Mekedatu dam proposal. The resolution urged the Union government to withhold all approvals, including technical and environmental clearances, for the project.

The Karnataka government has extended free bus travel to all school and college students on State-run buses. The scheme's eligibility, implementation, costs, and concerns raised by transport corporations are key points of discussion.

Priyank Kharge accused RSS of being inconsistent in responding to document requests, stating that while RSS defends asking for documents under SIR, it becomes 'jittery' when the Karnataka government seeks similar documents.

The Karnataka government has requested RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to send representatives to clarify the legal registration status of the organization. Home Minister Priyank Kharge cited a 2025-2026 report from the RSS's Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, highlighting the organization's significant presence in Karnataka with 4,127 daily shakhas, 1,389 weekly milans, and 60 monthly mandalis.

Activists urge the Karnataka government to prevent fertiliser shortages for farmers, warning that rising input costs could lead to financial losses.

Ramalinga Reddy is set to meet Randeep Singh Surjewala regarding portfolio allotment in the Karnataka government. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar previously met Ramalinga Reddy on June 5 to discuss portfolio allocation.