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After heavy congestion on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, traffic police plan remedial measures

Following unusual traffic congestion on September 27 along Bengaluru’s tech corridor, Outer Ring Road (ORR), the Bengaluru Traffic Police and Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) have introduced measures to alleviate the situation. These measures involve imposing a ban on heavy vehicular traffic movement from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.,…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Low-key bhoomi puja held for RGUHS campus in Ramanagara

RGUHS campus bhoomi puja held in Ramanagara, despite controversy over shifting Kengal Hanumanthaiah Medical College to Kanakapura. Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain conducted the ceremony, fifth since 2007. Farmers protest demanding additional compensation for their land. PIL to be filed in High Court against shifting of college. Construction of RGUHS campus…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Bandh will not be allowed: DKS

Govt won't allow Karnataka bandh on Fri; activists can protest at Freedom Park. Court rulings have pronounced bandh as illegal; public must obey. Bandh would cause inconvenience to public & business establishments.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Decision on cloud seeding in two or three days, says Dy.CM

Deputy CM Shivakumar says State govt to decide on cloud seeding in next 2-3 days. Rainfall improved situation & seeding may help further. CM Siddaramaiah not enthusiastic. Discussions to take disgruntled BJP & JD(S) leaders to Congress. Observers to submit names of potential candidates in 10 days, 1st list by…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Protests part of democratic traditions, will not prevent them: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah says Karnataka government won’t interfere with protests, as they are part of all democratic traditions. Pro-Kannada organisations have called for a Bengaluru Bandh on September 26.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Cauvery Water Row: Pro-Kannada outfits call for 'bandh' in Mandya today, security beefed up

Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organisations in Karnataka's Mandya have called for a 'Bandh' on Saturday to protest against the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for asking Karnataka government to release 5000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 23, 2023

Cabinet recommends OBC tag for Kunchitiga community

The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to recommend to the Central government the inclusion of the Kunchitiga community, a sub-caste of the Vokkaligas, in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list for providing reservation to the community in jobs and seats in educational institutions.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

State to comply with CWRC; release water till Sept. 26

A day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene either in favour of Karnataka or Tamil Nadu in the Cauvery dispute, the State Cabinet decided to comply with the order of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) on releasing water to the neighbouring State till September 26.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Drop bandh call, says Shivakumar; Opposition backs protesters

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to organisers of Mandya bandh to drop the call, arguing that it will not help the Cauvery cause, even as he slammed the Opposition for “politicising” the issue. He also indicated that some quantum of water had to be released before approaching the…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Former Congress councillors to meet Dy. CM over BBMP polls

Former Congress councillors to meet D.K. Shivakumar and Ramalinga Reddy to urge State govt. to hold BBMP polls. Final notification likely to be issued in a week. Polls may be held in Dec. if delimitation passes through judiciary. Govt. has challenge of preparing ward-wise reservation. Congress councillors keen on polls,…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023