Karnataka

LIVE NOW Karnataka CM announcement live updates: Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar vying for top post Karnataka CM Decision Live Updates: Despite Congress' clear mandate in the Karnataka assembly polls, suspense over chief minster continues with Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar, one of the two contenders to the post, scheduled to arrive in Delhi later on Tuesday. Just before leaving for Delhi, he told media outside his residence that high command's decision will be final and also said that he will be going alone to the national capital. Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramiah left for Delhi from his residence in Bengaluru to meet top leadership as the Congress engages in the process of picking the next chief minister after the party's emphatic win in the state. According to the Election Commission of India, Congress on Saturday won 135 seats pushing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) out of power in the only southern state it ruled and boosting its own prospects for the electoral battles ahead. BJP managed to win 66 seats. Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) bagged 19 seats. Independents have won two seats while Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha and Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha won one seat each. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. Read Less Congress veteran and frontrunner for Karnataka's chief minister post, Siddaramaiah left Delhi's Lodhi Hotel late on Monday night - hours after meeting top leadership of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) here. Siddaramaiah however remaine...

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Karnataka is situated in the south western region of India. It is one of the most prosperous states in India. Karnataka has made tremendous progress in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, literature and tourism. Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka. Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of Asia due to its flourishing Information Technology industry. Historical Profile of Karnataka Geographical Profile of Karnataka Karnataka is the seventh largest state in India in terms of The major rivers flowing through Karnataka are Cauvery, Kabini, Krishna and Tungabhadra. There are three distinct Demographic Profile of Karnataka Karnataka ranks ninth in terms of population in India. The population density of the state is 319 per sq. km. The decadal growth rate of Karnataka’s population is 15.7%. The sex ratio for the state is 973 which is higher than the all-India average of 940. The sex ratio for rural Karnataka is 979 while for urban Karnataka it is 963. The child sex ratio for Karnataka stands at 948. This figure is again higher than the national average of 914. The overall literacy rate for the state of Karnataka is 75.4%. The male literacy rate is 82.47%. The female literacy rate stands at 68.08%. Economic Profile of Karnataka Karnataka is one of the fastest growing states in the country. The state contributed 5.68% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India in 2014-15. The state offers several incentives under the Karnataka Industrial Policy, 2014-19 to promote...

Karnataka Travel Map About Karnataka Karnataka is one of the well-known states in South West India. Originally, it was known as State of Mysore but was renamed Karnataka in the year 1973. Bangalore is the largest city, and also the capital of this state. The state is surrounded by Laccadive Sea or Lakshadweep Sea and Arabian Sea in the west, Maharashtra in the northern side, Goa in the north-west side and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the eastern side. It is also surrounded by Kerala in south-west and Tamil Nadu, in the south-east side. Karnataka is the 6th largest state in India by population. The state has 30 districts. Kannada is the official and extensively spoken language of this state. Other languages that are spoken in this state are Konkani, Tulu and Hindi. According to the 2018 Census, the population of the state is 6.87 Crore. It is a popular destination in the southern part of India among the tourists. The main religion in this state is Hindu. In addition, there are also other religions that constitute the population. It includes Muslims, Christians, Jains and Tibetan Buddhists. The two river systems in this state are Krishna on the north and Kaveri in the south. Several etymologies are suggested for naming this state. However, the state derives its name from the two words Karu and Naru that means 'elevated land'. Facts on Karnataka Official Website www.karnataka.gov.in Date of Formation Nov 1, 1956 Area 191,791/km2 Density 319/km2 Population (2011) 61,095,297...

• 75 Executive branch Vandita Sharma, Seat The Government of Karnataka, abbreviated as GoK, or simply Karnataka Government, formerly Government of Mysore, is a democratically elected state body with the Head Leaders [ ] House Leader Portrait Since Constitutional Posts 11 July 2021 20 May 2023 20 May 2023 21 December 2022 24 May 2023 29 January 2021 13 May 2023 24 May 2023 13 May 2023 24 May 2023 13 May 2023 13 May 2023 13 May 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly 13 May 2023 Karnataka Legislative Council 13 May 2023 House Leader Portrait Since Constitutional Posts 12 October 2022 Shashi Kiran Shetty 21 May 2023 Dr B.Basavaraju, IAS., Retd 26 February 2021 Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar 2020 R. Pramila Naidu 2021 Office Head Portrait Since Vandita Sharma, IAS Alok Mohan, IPS 21 May 2023 Director of Prosecution, Karnataka Council of Ministers [ ] Main article: S.No Name Constituency Designation Portfolio Party 1. • • • • • • I.T. & B.T. • Infrastructure Development • All other unallocated portfolios. 2. • Major and Medium Irrigation • Bengaluru City Development including • BBMP • BDA • BWSSB • BMRDA • BMRCL(Connected to these authorities related to Town Planning). Cabinet Ministers 3. Cabinet Minister • 4. Cabinet Minister • Law • Parliamentary Affairs • Legislation • Tourism. 5. Cabinet Minister • Food & Civil Supplies • Consumer Affairs 6. Cabinet Minister • Transport • Muzrai 7. Cabinet Minister • Large & Medium Industries Department 8. Cabinet Minister • Energy Department 9. ...

Karnataka is a vibrant state famous for its grand festivals. Many festivals of Karnataka are conducted in the name of art, religion, seasons etc. The famous Dussera festival of Mysore to Kambala Buffalo race in Mangalore, the state is full of festivals and fiestas. Karnataka is also known for its heritage and culture; the state has a wide range of celebrations that truly keeps the audience off their feet. The months of August-September one can witness hundreds of rath yathras on the streets of Karnataka. The 10-days festival is celebrated from the Shukla Chaturthi that lasts till the Anantha Chaturdashi. The streets will be clad with wax and clay models of Ganesha and people offering their prayers to the idols. The 10 days are celebrated with great percussions and poojas with hundreds of people witnessing it. The prasadam offered here is the modak. The Pooja continues for 9 days till the last of Visarjan which is celebrated with great pomp and mind-blowing percussions and processions. For Visarjan, the Ganapati is taken to a riverside and then immersed into the water. Hampi Festival or Vijaya Utsava Being a poet’s birthday, the festival is more like showcasing the art and talents of the Kannadigas. The festival is usually accompanied by performances by artists showcasing music, dance and art. Hampi being the cultural centre in Karnataka, celebrate these kinds of festivals with great pompous honoring all the artists. Vijaya Utsava is conducted in the architectural ruins of ...

LIVE NOW Karnataka CM announcement live updates: Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar vying for top post Karnataka CM Decision Live Updates: Despite Congress' clear mandate in the Karnataka assembly polls, suspense over chief minster continues with Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar, one of the two contenders to the post, scheduled to arrive in Delhi later on Tuesday. Just before leaving for Delhi, he told media outside his residence that high command's decision will be final and also said that he will be going alone to the national capital. Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramiah left for Delhi from his residence in Bengaluru to meet top leadership as the Congress engages in the process of picking the next chief minister after the party's emphatic win in the state. According to the Election Commission of India, Congress on Saturday won 135 seats pushing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) out of power in the only southern state it ruled and boosting its own prospects for the electoral battles ahead. BJP managed to win 66 seats. Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) bagged 19 seats. Independents have won two seats while Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha and Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha won one seat each. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. Read Less Congress veteran and frontrunner for Karnataka's chief minister post, Siddaramaiah left Delhi's Lodhi Hotel late on Monday night - hours after meeting top leadership of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) here. Siddaramaiah however remaine...

Karnataka Travel Map About Karnataka Karnataka is one of the well-known states in South West India. Originally, it was known as State of Mysore but was renamed Karnataka in the year 1973. Bangalore is the largest city, and also the capital of this state. The state is surrounded by Laccadive Sea or Lakshadweep Sea and Arabian Sea in the west, Maharashtra in the northern side, Goa in the north-west side and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the eastern side. It is also surrounded by Kerala in south-west and Tamil Nadu, in the south-east side. Karnataka is the 6th largest state in India by population. The state has 30 districts. Kannada is the official and extensively spoken language of this state. Other languages that are spoken in this state are Konkani, Tulu and Hindi. According to the 2018 Census, the population of the state is 6.87 Crore. It is a popular destination in the southern part of India among the tourists. The main religion in this state is Hindu. In addition, there are also other religions that constitute the population. It includes Muslims, Christians, Jains and Tibetan Buddhists. The two river systems in this state are Krishna on the north and Kaveri in the south. Several etymologies are suggested for naming this state. However, the state derives its name from the two words Karu and Naru that means 'elevated land'. Facts on Karnataka Official Website www.karnataka.gov.in Date of Formation Nov 1, 1956 Area 191,791/km2 Density 319/km2 Population (2011) 61,095,297...

Karnataka is a vibrant state famous for its grand festivals. Many festivals of Karnataka are conducted in the name of art, religion, seasons etc. The famous Dussera festival of Mysore to Kambala Buffalo race in Mangalore, the state is full of festivals and fiestas. Karnataka is also known for its heritage and culture; the state has a wide range of celebrations that truly keeps the audience off their feet. The months of August-September one can witness hundreds of rath yathras on the streets of Karnataka. The 10-days festival is celebrated from the Shukla Chaturthi that lasts till the Anantha Chaturdashi. The streets will be clad with wax and clay models of Ganesha and people offering their prayers to the idols. The 10 days are celebrated with great percussions and poojas with hundreds of people witnessing it. The prasadam offered here is the modak. The Pooja continues for 9 days till the last of Visarjan which is celebrated with great pomp and mind-blowing percussions and processions. For Visarjan, the Ganapati is taken to a riverside and then immersed into the water. Hampi Festival or Vijaya Utsava Being a poet’s birthday, the festival is more like showcasing the art and talents of the Kannadigas. The festival is usually accompanied by performances by artists showcasing music, dance and art. Hampi being the cultural centre in Karnataka, celebrate these kinds of festivals with great pompous honoring all the artists. Vijaya Utsava is conducted in the architectural ruins of ...

Karnataka is situated in the south western region of India. It is one of the most prosperous states in India. Karnataka has made tremendous progress in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, literature and tourism. Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka. Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of Asia due to its flourishing Information Technology industry. Historical Profile of Karnataka Geographical Profile of Karnataka Karnataka is the seventh largest state in India in terms of The major rivers flowing through Karnataka are Cauvery, Kabini, Krishna and Tungabhadra. There are three distinct Demographic Profile of Karnataka Karnataka ranks ninth in terms of population in India. The population density of the state is 319 per sq. km. The decadal growth rate of Karnataka’s population is 15.7%. The sex ratio for the state is 973 which is higher than the all-India average of 940. The sex ratio for rural Karnataka is 979 while for urban Karnataka it is 963. The child sex ratio for Karnataka stands at 948. This figure is again higher than the national average of 914. The overall literacy rate for the state of Karnataka is 75.4%. The male literacy rate is 82.47%. The female literacy rate stands at 68.08%. Economic Profile of Karnataka Karnataka is one of the fastest growing states in the country. The state contributed 5.68% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India in 2014-15. The state offers several incentives under the Karnataka Industrial Policy, 2014-19 to promote...