Karnataka govt launches online registration of documents
Bengaluru, Dec 16 : The Karnataka government Friday launched a facility providing for online registration of documents aimed at making quick delivery of citizen-centric services.
Department of Stamps and Registration has developed "Kaveri Online Services" so as to make easily accessible and quick delivery of citizen-centric services such as registration and delivery of documents of sale of immovable properties, mortgage, lease, power of attorney and marriage,officials said.
They said the initiative would be a one-step solution for all registration related services.
The services were launched by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in the presence of Revenue Minister R V Deshpande and Inspector General of Registrations and Commissioner of Stamps K V Thrilok Chandra at Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat, here.
Detailing the services available, officials said Encumbrance Certificate (EC) of immovable properties and Certified Copies (CC) of registered documents can be availed online.
If the documents are required only for viewing purpose, it can be done in real time by providing details online, they said adding that citizens can also submit an online application for digitally signed (certified) copies of EC/CC which can be procured by paying the required fees online.
The online services also include property valuation and stamp duty calculator, pre-registration data entry by citizens that enables them to apply for document registration online without having to make multiple visits to Sub Registrar Office and appointment booking for registration of documents.
It also includes, helping in locating of Sub Registraroffices, marriage office, also filing of deceleration anddischarge deeds relating to agricultural loans under KarnatakaAgricultural Credit Operations and Miscellaneous ProvisionsAct, 1974, among others.
The Chief Minister also launched "Maulya" mobile app that will help citizens to find guidance value of any immovable property and online e-Stamp paper.
"The coalition government's aim is to provide citizenshassle-free government services, without wasting time. This isa step in that direction using technology," Kumaraswamy toldreporters after the launch.
Deshpande said two services - pre-registration data entry and appointment booking for registration of documents will be available from today itself at 43 Sub-Registrar offices that come under Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits and it will be gradually extended across the state.
Rest of the services will be available across the state from today itself.
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
