Siddaramaiah

This is going to be a game changer, says Congress on Oppn parties' B'luru meeting

"We have faith that the joint meeting of opposition parties is going to be a game changer in national politics," stated AICC General Secretary and Rajya Sabha Member K.C. Venugopal

Jul 17, 2023

Karnataka Cong on silent protest in B'luru against BJP's 'conspiracy' to end Rahul Gandhi's career

Karnataka Congress is staging a day-long silent protest at the Freedom Park in the city against the alleged conspiracy of the BJP government to end the political career of Rahul Gandhi.

Jul 12, 2023

Man-animal conflict: Karnataka High Court issues directions to Siddaramaiah govt

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued directions to the Siddaramaiah government in connection with initiating proper action over man-animal conflict in the state.

Jul 11, 2023

Karnataka Budget 2023: Excise duty hike will make Karnataka most expensive state for spirits in India

The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) on Friday said that the excise rate hike in the Karnataka Budget 2023, presented by CM Siddaramaiah, will make the state most expensive for spirits in India.

Jul 7, 2023

It's a guarantee budget, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah [Budget details]

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described the budget presented for 2023-24 financial year as 'guarantee budget'.

Jul 7, 2023

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah to present 14th budget today, maiden budget of new Congress govt

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will on Friday present the maiden budget of the Congress government in the state.

Jul 7, 2023

No point in allegations by Kumaraswamy; CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader [details]

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that there is no point in JD-S leader H.D. Kumaraswamy's allegation that Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvaraya Swamy was responsible for Transport Department driver's suicide attempt.

Jul 6, 2023

Karnataka announces launch of free rice programme 'Anna Bhagya scheme' from July 1

Putting an end to all speculations on launch of its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme envisaging 10 kg free rice for all members of BPL cardholders' families, Karnataka's Congress government on Wednesday announced that the scheme would be implemented from July 1.

Jun 28, 2023

Siddaramaiah enters office through door closed for 'Vastu defect'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, known for his bold decisions against blind beliefs and superstitions, on Saturday made his entry and exit through the south door of his office at Vidhana Soudha which had been long closed for "Vastu reasons".

Jun 24, 2023

K'taka CM meets Shah, says assured of help in rice issue

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured him to speak to the concerned Union minister over the issue of supply of rice to the state from the Food Corporation of India (FCI).

Jun 22, 2023

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's Delhi visit delayed as wife hospitalised

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's departure to Delhi was delayed by hours on Wednesday due to his wife's hospitalisation, sources at the CM's office informed.

Jun 21, 2023

Will Siddaramaiah be full term CM; debate starts again in K'taka [details]

The debate on whether Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will remain at the post for a full term has started again in Karnataka. Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mysuru Pratap Simha on Monday challenged the Congress leaders to ask Siddaramaiah to proclaim that he will be the CM for five years.

Jun 19, 2023

'Set up AIIMS in Raichur', K'taka CM writes to Health Minister

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging him to set up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raichur city

Jun 17, 2023

250 Indira Canteens to be opened in Bengaluru: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that officials have been instructed to start at least 250 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru or one for each ward.

Jun 12, 2023

People have clearly rejected ideology of BJP and RSS, restoring confidence now: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that a "fearful atmosphere" was created for Dalits, the poor, backwards, and minorities in the state, but his government will create a sense of security among these people and this work has already begun.

Jun 9, 2023

Karnataka's 'Gruha Jyothi scheme' to cost Rs 13,000 crore per year [Details on registration date]

The Gruha Jyothi scheme for free electricity, up to 200 units, to over 2.14 crore consumers in Karnataka, is set to be implemented from July and registration of households will start from June 15, it was announced on Wednesday.

Jun 7, 2023

Investment from Dutch industries will be encouraged: Siddaramiah

The Consul General of the Netherlands in Bengaluru Ewout de Wit on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and held discussions.

Jun 7, 2023

K'taka: 200 Units of electricity free to all owners or tenants but confusion over ID persists

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that 200 units of free electricity will be provided to all domestic consumers, including those living in rented accomodations in the state

Jun 6, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accuses BJP of Encouraging Misuse of Free Electricity Scheme

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday alleged that the BJP was provoking people in the state to misuse free electricity up to 200 units scheme.

Jun 5, 2023

K'taka cabinet meet begins, decision on 5 guarantees expected

The much-awaited cabinet meeting of the Congress government began in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced that a decision will be taken at the meeting on announcement regarding the implementation of five guarantee schemes promised during polls.

Jun 2, 2023