Tag: Karnataka

The Karnataka government has issued a strict directive mandating the use of Kannada in all official administrative work. In a circular released by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, officials were warned of disciplinary action for failing to comply. The circular, backed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, reinforces that Kannada must be used in file notings, government correspondence, meeting agendas, and departmental communication, with exceptions only for communication with the Centre, courts, or foreign entities.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a 5% hike in the minority quota for government housing schemes, increasing it from 10% to 15%. The move has sparked political backlash, with the BJP accusing the Congress government of engaging in religion-based appeasement and threatening statewide protests. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the decision as a step toward ensuring social justice for homeless minorities, even as tensions rise over recent policy decisions favouring the Muslim community.

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala eight days ahead of schedule, bringing heavy rainfall and breaking a 16-year record. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts in parts of Kerala, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, with strong winds and more rain expected. This early onset may signal an earlier monsoon in other states as well.