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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Digha Rath Yatra: Pilgrims will not be allowed to spill on road to pull chariots
The Karnataka government has mandated the use of Kannada for all administrative tasks, warning of disciplinary actions against non-compliance. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh emphasized that all government correspondence, meeting agendas, and official documents must be in Kannada, as per the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in files being returned for explanations.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka Minister Parameshwara asks students not to ruin lives with drugs
The Karnataka government has mandated the use of Kannada for all administrative tasks, warning of disciplinary actions against non-compliance. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh emphasized that all government correspondence, meeting agendas, and official documents must be in Kannada, as per the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in files being returned for explanations.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Demand for libraries, reading rooms up as passion for books grip Assam's Nalbari
The Karnataka government has mandated the use of Kannada for all administrative tasks, warning of disciplinary actions against non-compliance. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh emphasized that all government correspondence, meeting agendas, and official documents must be in Kannada, as per the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in files being returned for explanations.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Fully use Kannada for administrative work or face action
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has instructed officials to use Kannada extensively for administrative purposes across all state departments and district administrations, warning that disciplinary action will be taken against those who fail to comply. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh issued a circular in this regard on Tuesday. 'Despite several circulars issued to administer in Kannada, the Kannada Development Authority has been reporting that the instructions are not being followed. In this context, it has been reiterated that the instructions must be followed compulsorily, and disciplinary action will be taken against those who violate them,' the circular said. It said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while pointing out that despite instructions for notings on files in government correspondence to be in Kannada, they are not being implemented effectively, has directed that 'if the notes and correspondence in the files are not in Kannada, such files should be returned and an explanation should be sought.' 'It is the duty of all officers and employees to implement the language policy in the administration to the fullest extent and at all levels. Therefore, it is reiterated once again that all officers and employees of the government, corporations, boards, local bodies, universities, and aided organisations should strictly implement the instructions given in the already issued government orders,' it added. The circular further pointed out that during recent Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) meetings, some Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers issued agendas and presented departmental information in English, a violation reported by the Kannada Development reminded officials that under the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963, Kannada is the administrative language of the state. Applications and letters received in Kannada must be replied to in Kannada, and government office nameplates should be displayed in Kannada. The circular reiterated that proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, official correspondence, calling attention notices, and government orders—including those related to appointments, transfers, and leave—must be issued in Kannada.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Siddaramaiah asks Chief Secretary to return files to officials if not in Kannada
BENGALURU: Kannada first. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has issued a circular urging all government departments to use Kannada in any form of communication. The circular comes in the wake of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's instruction to return files that are not in Kannada to department heads concerned seeking explanation. The circular stated that despite repeated reminders, some officials are not sending files and letters to the CM in Kannada. The circular asks officials to communicate in Kannada other than to the central government, other states and courts. Even recruitment, transfer and leave approval documents should be in Kannada, failing which action will be taken against the concerned official, said the circular. As per Karnataka State Language Act 1963, Kannada is the administrative language of Karnataka. The CS said the letters that comes/ tabled in Legislative sessions, calling attention and other letters during sessions should be in Kannada. The entry books should be in Kannada. 'The internal communication, notification, circular, orders, meeting invitation and other forms of communication should be in Kannada. However, in some cases, these instructions are not followed,' it stated. According to the circular, Kannada has to be used by every employee working in government, corporation, boards, local urban bodies, universities, aided organisations and other government bodies. The CS pointed out that in the recent Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) meeting, DC and Chief Executive Officer had used English in their meeting agenda, while certain departments are using English for work related and DCs are approving the same. This was objected to by Kannada Development Authority.
