Page-7 of Topic: Karnataka
Karnataka Notifies Gig Workers Welfare Development Board
The Karnataka government has formally constituted the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Development Board under the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare Development) Act, 2025, marking...
Karnataka Launches Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing Portal
In a major step towards strengthening economic independence and digital inclusion for women, the “Department of Women and Child Development, Karnataka” has launched “Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing”, a...
Karnataka Amends Land Law to Reform Jamma Bane Records
The Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise the unique and long-standing system of land records in the Coorg region, officially known as Kodagu district....
Karnataka Bank Wins IBA Award for Fintech Adoption
Karnataka Bank has emerged as a key winner at the Indian Banks’ Association Banking Technology Awards, underlining its growing focus on digital transformation and technology-led banking. The bank...
Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving Chief Minister
In a political landscape marked by frequent leadership changes, factionalism, and unstable mandates, Siddaramaiah has etched his name into Karnataka’s history books. By surpassing the tenure of his...
Karnataka Records First Sighting of Ultra-Rare ‘Sandalwood Leopard’
Karnataka has documented its first-ever sighting of an ultra-rare leopard colour morph, informally named the “Sandalwood Leopard”, marking only the second confirmed instance of this rare big cat...
Karnataka Records Highest-Ever Organ Donations in 2025
Karnataka has set a new benchmark in organ donation, registering its highest-ever annual tally in 2025. The state recorded 198 organ donors during the year, reflecting growing public...
Karnataka Passes Stringent Law Against Hate Speech
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, introducing stringent punishment for hate speech and related offences. The legislation was...
Karnataka Plans Menstrual Leave for Students Under New Bill
A new proposal in Karnataka aims to extend menstrual leave benefits to school, college and university students, marking a major shift in the state’s policy on menstrual health....
Karnataka Unveils e-Swathu 2.0
Karnataka has launched the upgraded e-Swathu 2.0 platform, aimed at transforming property management in gram panchayats and significantly increasing government revenue. The initiative, inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah...
Mahantesh Bilagi, Senior IAS Officer Killed in Karnataka Accident
Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Mahantesh Bilagi died in a road accident in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district on Monday. The 51-year-old officer was travelling with two relatives when their...
