Siddaramaiah

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

Mysuru Road Accident: Death toll rises to 11, CM expresses grief

With another person succumbing to his injuries, the death toll in the May 29 road accident in Kuruburu area of the district rose to 11 on Friday.

Jun 2, 2023

Won't allow texts and lessons that poison children's minds: Siddaramaiah on textbooks row

There is no question of compromising on the issue of protecting the harmony and secular heritage of Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday, asserting that hate politics will not be tolerated and the environment of fear will be eradicated.

May 30, 2023

Siddaramaiah cabinet expansion on Saturday; CM sole decision-maker: Surjewala

Even as discussions here on the cabinet expansion of the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka entered their second day, Congress General Secretary and state in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Friday said several names have been deliberated upon and swearing in will take place on Saturday as earlier announced.

May 26, 2023

Indira Canteens to fully reopen in K'taka; can newly-formed govt overcome budget woes [details]

The Indira Canteens, a famous project of the previous Congress regime in Karnataka for the urban poor, are about to gain a new lease on life, with the government making plans to reopen them.

May 26, 2023