CM Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Elections 2023: CM Bommai Hints At Multiple Rallies Of PM Modi

Modi, BJP President J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and a strong team of Union Ministers figure in the list of the party's 40-star campaigners for the elections.

Apr 20, 2023, 13:05 PM IST

Pro-BJP wave in Karnataka, says CM Basavaraj Bommai

Speaking to reporters here a day after Shah`s visit to the region, Bommai said the BJP has been quite strong in Kittur Karnataka and Shah has instilled more strength and enthusiasm among workers.

Jan 29, 2023, 21:01 PM IST

Villagers of Maharashtra's Nashik district demand merger with Gujarat - Know why?

There are also no medical, engineering colleges and other higher education facilities as per the NCP leader demanding the merger.

Dec 02, 2022, 20:01 PM IST

Karnataka Congress demands 'Ban on RSS', BJP retaliates

Opposition leader in Karnataka Assembly Siddaramaiah said that the Congress will not oppose the ban on any organisations which are involved in anti-social activities. "RSS is involved in anti-social activities and this organisation should also be banned," he demanded. 

Sep 28, 2022, 16:21 PM IST

Karnataka violence: After BJP youth leader's murder, another youth hacked to death in Mangaluru

Karnataka violence: The Mangaluru Police Commissioner instructed people to not fall prey to rumours, adding "The motive behind the incident and the identity of the culprits is being investigated... I appeal to all the citizens to not succumb to any rumours being spread by vested-interest groups."  

Jul 29, 2022, 11:04 AM IST

Praveen Nettaru murder: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai cancels 'Janotsava convention', orders stringent action against culprits

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that he would address a press conference in place of celebrations, adding "After the murder of Praveen, there is pain and tension. The police have been given necessary directions till late in the night. The innocent BJP worker`s murder was part of a conspiracy. It is inhuman and condemnable."

 

Jul 28, 2022, 12:01 PM IST

Karnataka govt to install 30-ft bronze statue of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari to project pro-Kannada identity ahead of Assembly polls

The statue of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari will stand atop a 10-foot grand platform, and it will bear design elements depicting the state's cultural glory. 

Jul 27, 2022, 08:16 AM IST

PSI recruitment scam: Karnataka govt suspends IPS officer Amrit Paul; CM Basavaraj Bommai takes jibe at Congress

 Taking a jibe at the Congress party, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the grand old party would have covered up the arrests of ADGP Amrit Paul and IAS officer J Manjunath in the PSI recruitment scam case and bribery case respectively. 

Jul 05, 2022, 07:58 AM IST

Karnataka MLC elections on June 3, BJP denies ticket to BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra

The Central Election Committee of the BJP has given tickets to Chaluvadi Narayanaswamy, Hemlata Nayak, S Keshavprasad and Lakshmana Savadi while BS Yediyurappa`s son Vijayendra has been denied a ticket.

May 25, 2022, 13:23 PM IST

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai unveils 161-feet-tall Anjaneya statue, says 'good times ahead' for the state

The statue has been installed by Bidanagere Basaveshwara Mutt. Many holy works are being taken up on the auspicious occasion of Rama Navami in the region. 

Apr 11, 2022, 09:46 AM IST

Karnataka Hijab row: Classes 11, 12 and colleges to remain shut till Feb 16

The Karnataka government announced that schools up to class 10 will resume from February 14 while the 11th to degree colleges classes and colleges will remain closed till February 16. 

Feb 11, 2022, 22:28 PM IST

Hijab row: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai calls for peace, says 'let children study'

Karnataka State Primary and High School Education Minister BC Nagesh recently said that the students wearing hijab in Kundapura were allowed to enter college premises as a "courtesy" while maintaining that complying with uniform code is a must.

Feb 08, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

Karnataka CM Bommai instructs officials to fix potholes on Bengaluru roads within 15 days

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai chaired a meeting of people's representatives of Bengaluru and senior officials to discuss the development issues of the city.

Jan 03, 2022, 11:50 AM IST

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says 'Full opportunity for debate' in Assembly amid Opposition criticism

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "There is full opportunity for debate in the Assembly when it will be taken up for discussion. They (Opposition) were not present in the House when the Bill was presented in the House. This is not the government`s fault."

Dec 22, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

Omicron threat: All International passengers being tested in Karnataka as part of tightened COVID-19 precautions

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "Daily about 2500 international passengers arrive at Bengaluru airport and some at Mangaluru airport. After the experience we had last time, we have initiated stringent measures right away."

Dec 02, 2021, 06:46 AM IST

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to continue fight for making Kannada compulsory in schools, colleges

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "We had brought an ordinance making Kannada compulsory not only in primary or secondary education but also in degree level. The matter is presently before the high court. We will continue our struggle for it."

Oct 28, 2021, 18:13 PM IST

Mysuru gangrape case: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra says probe underway, victim's friend records his statement

The Karnataka police said that they are yet to take a statement from the victim, who was gang-raped on the foothills of Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on Tuesday. 

Aug 27, 2021, 13:37 PM IST

Karnataka schools reopen for classes 9-12, CM Basavaraj Bommai interacts with students

Chief Minsiter Basavaraj Bommai also urged his cabinet ministers to visit the campuses in their districts to encourage the students and teachers and review the precautionary measures taken for the safe conduct of physical classes. 

Aug 23, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Karnataka govt to rope in private sector for Covid vaccines under CSR funds

Karnataka's health minister Dr K Sudhakar said the government is going to prevail upon them to channelize their CSR funds to purchasing of Covid vaccines for the government of Karnataka.

Aug 17, 2021, 18:19 PM IST

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai inducts 29 new ministers into his cabinet, no deputy Chief Minister appointed

The new faces in Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai cabinet are V Sunil Kumar (Karkala), Araga Jnanendra (Thirthahalli), Munirathna (R R Nagar), Halappa Achar (Yelburga), Shankar Patil Munenkopp (Navalgunda) and B C Nagesh (Tiptur).

Aug 04, 2021, 18:15 PM IST