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K.J. George

Farmers demand sufficient electricity supply in Soraba
Farmers in Soraba protested against inadequate electricity supply and government policies.

Karnataka Parva 2026 to start from September 26
Minister U.T. Khader announced the Karnataka Parva-2026 event to support minority artisans in Bangalore and commented on ongoing fake medicine investigations.

Delhi retains top spot in India Electric Mobility Index 2025
Delhi holds the first position in the 2025 India Electric Mobility Index released by NITI Aayog.
Coffee Growers Technical Conference Begins in Chikkamagaluru
A state-level coffee growers' technical conference and exhibition of modern machinery began in Chikkamagaluru on September 18.
Karnataka Cracks Down on Unauthorized Homestays Amid Safety Concerns
Karnataka authorities are cracking down on thousands of unauthorized homestays and streamlining registrations following safety concerns and a High Court directive.

New committees formed under D.K. Shivakumar to address unilateral decision-making allegations
The Karnataka state government has formed two high-level committees, one to discuss policy decisions and another for media communication, to address concerns about unilateral decision-making.
Karnataka to assist Jharkhand in eco-tourism, knowledge sharing and project guidance
Karnataka and Jharkhand are preparing a formal agreement to collaborate on eco-tourism and sustainable tourism development.

Indian envoys visit Karnataka to discuss global investment and technology partnerships
Indian envoys to the US and Azerbaijan visited Karnataka to explore global partnerships in technology, investment, and innovation.
Cabinet expansion meeting postponed to Tuesday in New Delhi
The meeting to discuss cabinet expansion scheduled for Monday night under high command leadership has been postponed to Tuesday night in New Delhi.

Government approves 65 lakh grant for electricity connection to Amasebailu village
Kongress leader Dinesh Hegde Molahalli and former Gram Panchayat member Krishna Poojari Koyladi secured ₹65 lakh grant for direct electricity line connection from Haladi Sub Electricity Distribution Center to Amasebailu village in Kundapura, with response from Energy Minister K.J. George.
Karnataka homestay owners seek relaxation of tourism restrictions
Homestay owners in Karnataka's Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru districts urge the state government to relax tourism restrictions that have caused significant financial losses and reduced visitor inflow.

Karnataka saves 200 crore annually through PM KUSUM-B solar pump installation
The Karnataka Energy Department announced that 27,700 solar-powered pump sets installed under the PM KUSUM-B scheme have reduced power grid demand by 144 MW and saved an estimated 200 crore rupees annually in agricultural electricity subsidies.
Karnataka tourism department introduces separate policy for homestays and bed and breakfasts
Karnataka's Department of Tourism has introduced a separate Bed & Breakfast policy to distinguish commercial accommodation from community-based homestays.