Karnataka Unveils Praja Seva Department In Major Governance Reform In a significant move aimed at transforming public administration and enhancing service delivery, the Karnataka government has established a new Praja Seva Department by bringing together several key governance and citizen-service wings under one umbrella. The decision, approved by the state Cabinet and formalised through a government order issued on June 24, is being viewed as a major step towards b
Karnataka Unveils Praja Seva Department In Major Governance Reform In a significant move aimed at transforming public administration and enhancing service delivery, the Karnataka government has established a new Praja Seva Department by bringing together several key governance and citizen-service wings under one umbrella. The decision, approved by the state Cabinet and formalised through a government order issued on June 24, is being viewed as a major step towards b
Parents and students, along with the district unit of the All India Democratic Students Organisation, staged a protest in front of a government primary school at Sangolgi (C) village in Aland taluk of Kalaburagi district on Monday, June 15, 2026, demanding immediate safety measures and construction of a new school building. The protest was held after a portion of the ceiling plaster of a classroom collapsed on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The in
Parents and students, along with the district unit of the All India Democratic Students Organisation, staged a protest in front of a government primary school at Sangolgi (C) village in Aland taluk of Kalaburagi district on Monday, June 15, 2026, demanding immediate safety measures and construction of a new school building. The protest was held after a portion of the ceiling plaster of a classroom collapsed on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The in
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday put a temporary halt to the State government's order that mandated one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women employees across industries. The policy, issued through a notification on November 20, extended paid menstrual leave to permanent, contractual and outsourced women workers employed in establishments covered under the Factories Act, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, the Plantation Labour Act, the Motor Transport Workers
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday put a temporary halt to the State government's order that mandated one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women employees across industries. The policy, issued through a notification on November 20, extended paid menstrual leave to permanent, contractual and outsourced women workers employed in establishments covered under the Factories Act, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, the Plantation Labour Act, the Motor Transport Workers
Amid escalating controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the ghee used for preparing laddus at the Tirupati temple, the Karnataka government has issued a directive mandating that all 34,000 temples under its management exclusively use Nandini brand ghee. This decision aims to maintain the sanctity and quality of temple rituals, including the preparation of prasada and the lighting of lamps. The controversy erupted earlier this week when Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
Amid escalating controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the ghee used for preparing laddus at the Tirupati temple, the Karnataka government has issued a directive mandating that all 34,000 temples under its management exclusively use Nandini brand ghee. This decision aims to maintain the sanctity and quality of temple rituals, including the preparation of prasada and the lighting of lamps. The controversy erupted earlier this week when Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister