Karnataka Approves Renaming Ramanagara District to Bengaluru South

Tags: State News

The State government has approved renaming Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South. This move aims to capitalize on the "Brand Bengaluru" image.

An Overview of the News

• The Revenue Department will soon issue a notification to formalize the name change.

Proposal and Process

• Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar proposed the renaming, benefiting his constituency, Kanakapura.

• The Cabinet's approval is deemed sufficient for the renaming process, bypassing the need for a separate committee study.

Historical Context

• Ramanagara town has had multiple names historically, including Shamserabad and Closepet, before being renamed Ramanagara.

About Karnataka

• Capital:- Bengaluru (Executive Branch)

• Chief minister:- Siddaramaiah

• Governor:- Thawar Chand Gehlot

• Bird:- Indian roller

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