Thaawarchand Gehlot

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot gives assent to anti-conversion ordinance

The anti-conversion ordinance is for the protection of the right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement, or by any fraudulent means.

May 17, 2022, 22:45 PM IST

Many Governors transferred, Thaawarchand Gehlot appointed as Governor of Karnataka

In a clear sign of a possible cabinet reshuffle, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, has been appointed as the new Governor of Karnataka. According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan release, the new appointments will be effective from the date when the newly appointed persons assume charge of their new office.

Jul 06, 2021, 14:22 PM IST

Ahead of Union Cabinet reshuffle, Centre appoints 8 new governors; Thawarchand Gehlot gets Karnataka, Bandaru Dattatreya Haryana

Thaawarchand Gehlot, who currently holds the portfolio of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, is one of the eight new governors appointed by President Ram Nath Kovind.

Jul 06, 2021, 13:17 PM IST

Govt to increase expenditure for welfare of disabled persons

The government today announced to increase expenditure on the empowerment and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) from the present 4.31 crore to 45 crore per year in the coming two years.

Nov 24, 2015, 21:46 PM IST