Karnataka Cabinet

Karnataka cabinet clears bill mandating reservation for locals in jobs

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Karnataka cabinet clears bill mandating reservation for locals in jobs

The Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, was cleared in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on July 15, 2024.  | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain The Karnataka Cabinet has cleared a bill mandating that industries, factories and other establishments appoint local candidates in 50% … Read more

Caste Census: Caste Census: Lingayats, OBCs plan separate rallies to send message to Congress as it stands divided

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Caste Census: Caste Census: Lingayats, OBCs plan separate rallies to send message to Congress as it stands divided

Caste groups, split between pro and anti-caste census, are preparing for a major show of strength this month as the issue has divided the Cabinet and threatens to snowball into a political crisis for the ruling Congress in Karnataka. The Veerashaiva Mahasabha, led by veteran Congress lawmaker Shamnur Shivashankarappa, has resisted the caste census report, … Read more