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Demand to make harassment of students on campus a criminal offence

A group of citizens gathered for a peaceful protest at Freedom Park on Saturday in the aftermath of a third-year engineering student who jumped to death at the PES University, Electronics City campus on May 14. They also demanded that making harassment of students by authorities at educational institutions should…

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Aam Aadmi Party protests Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) unit in Karnataka observed a ‘black day’ and held a day-long protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday, condemning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED).

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About 700 forestry students begin indefinite stir at Freedom Park

Around 700 students from all the three forestry colleges of the State began an indefinite protest in Freedom Park from Monday seeking that forestry sciences degree should be prescribed as minimum qualification for filling posts of Assistant Conservator of Forests, Range Forest Office, and Assistant Range Forest Officer.

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D.K. Shivakumar to address beneficiaries of guarantee schemes in Shivamogga

Shivamogga district administration to hold convention for Karnataka government's guarantee scheme beneficiaries with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in attendance.

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CM Siddaramaiah says Allama Prabhu’s a suitable name for Freedom Park in Shivamogga

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suggests renaming Freedom Park in Shivamogga after mystic poet Allama Prabhu.

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State govt. expects 1.5 lakh people for launch of Yuva Nidhi in Shivamogga

The State government is expecting a turnout of 1.5 lakh people from Shivamogga and neighbouring districts to witness the launch of Yuva Nidhi, a scheme that offers financial assistance to graduates and diploma holders, to be held at Freedom Park in Shivamogga on Friday (January 12).

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Guest lecturers to take out padayatra today seeking regularisation

Padayatra from Siddaganga Mutt to Freedom Park to demand permanent service for 8,000 guest lecturers in 430 degree colleges.

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Protest organised to mourn death of Arjuna

Members of six NGOs and environment and wildlife enthusiasts staged a protest at Freedom Park on Saturday alleging that the “callousness and unresponsiveness” of a few senior forest officers has been one of the reasons for the high number of human and wildlife deaths in Karnataka. This followed the death…

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Government PU college principals and lecturers stage protest at Freedom Park

Govt. PU college staff in Bengaluru protest entrusting DDPUs supervision to CEOs. Retired SC judge V. Gopala Gowda urges govt. to withdraw circular. Writer Banjagere Jayaprakash calls for implementation of State Education Policy. Ninge Gowda A.H. demands Education Council for consultation on decisions.

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6,000 government PU college lecturers to boycott classes, stage protest at Freedom Park on December 1

Govt. decision to entrust DDPU supervision to ZP CEOs opposed; PU college staff to boycott classes, protest at Freedom Park. Merger of PU exam board with KSEAB & 3-exam system for PU students termed "unscientific". Govt. accused of creating pressure, destroying PU dept. & reducing competitive spirit among students. Protest…

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Samyukta Kisan Morcha begins day-and-night three-day dharna

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Joint Committee of Trade Unions commenced its day-and-night three-day dharna at Freedom Park here demanding withdrawal of what it calls “anti-people” policies of the Centre and “anti-farmer” policies of the erstwhile BJP government in the State.

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Head load workers stage protest in Hubballi in support of their long-pending demands

Head load workers in Hubballi protest for fulfilment of demands, incl. min. wages, welfare schemes, gratuity & others. Protest led by Mr. Pattar, demands implementation of welfare programmes, min. wages & houses for shelter less workers. Protestors submit memo to CM listing demands. Posters of mega rally at Freedom Park…

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KRRS plans 72 hour dharna in Bengaluru

KRRS leader Badagalpura Nagendra announces 72-hr dharna at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to demand policy to enhance farmers' income, subsidy for power & fertilizers, abrogation of land reforms act, revoking of labour law amendment. 24 demands to protect farmers' interests.

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Will work to provide steps of Town Hall for protests: CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday promised to work towards providing the steps of Town Hall for protests in the city. This comes amidst opposition to a January 2022 Police Commissioner order restricting all protests to Freedom Park.

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Activists decry police denying permission for solidarity protests for Palestine and cases against protestors

Activists upset with Bengaluru police for denying permission to protests in support of Palestine. Police cite law and order issues, activists write open letter to CM demanding right to protest. Police deny permission for both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protests to avoid communal conflagration. Activists allege police registering FIRs against peaceful…

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Shivamogga Dasara procession attracts huge crowd

The 10-day Shivamogga Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession that attracted hundreds of people. The procession, with the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari, passed through various places before reaching Freedom Park. Elected representatives, folk troupes, and local deities were part of the procession. The finale included Ravana Dahan, a ritual of…

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Hostel employees to stage protest seeking regularisation of service

The Karnataka Rajya Sarakari Hostel Mattu Vasati Shala Horaguttige Naukarara Sangha would stage a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on October 11 demanding the government regularise their services.

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Civil society groups protest against raids on journalists in Delhi

Several prominent citizens and civil society organisations protested against the raids on journalists associated with the online news portal NewsClick and the arrest of its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha by the Delhi police, at Freedom Park in the city on Thursday.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Bengaluru Civil Society groups demand repeal of order limiting protests to Freedom Park

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Civil Society groups demand repeal of order limiting protests to Freedom Park

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, members of Janandolana which is a coalition of progressive and democratic groups and individuals, came together to demand that the right to protest be protected and the unreasonable restrictions imposed be withdrawn.

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Prohibitory orders clamped in city for Karnataka bandh

Bengaluru City Police impose 24-hr Section 144 orders ahead of Karnataka Bandh call. Police Commissioner warns of stringent action against those forcing others to participate in the bandh.

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Ahead of bandh, Vatal Nagaraj campaigns in city seeking support

Vatal Nagaraj campaigns to garner support for Karnataka Bandh opposing govt's decision to release water to TN. He urges public to protect Cauvery river and farmers in distress. He visits malls to spread awareness and receives overwhelming response. Auto, cab and hotel associations extend support. Protesters to block highways and…

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City police tell High Court that permission granted only to hold demonstration at Freedom Park

The city police on Monday told the High Court of Karnataka that they have denied permission for holding procession by various organisations under the banner of the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samithi as part of their Bengaluru bandh call.

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Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told protestors, “As we have conveyed to the federation earlier, we will definitely constitute a welfare board for drivers. I have also spoken to BBMP Chief Civic Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath about establishing an Indira Canteen at the airport for the benefit of taxi drivers. We…

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Bengaluru bandh: Cabs, private buses to be off road today; BMTC to run 500 extra schedules

Bengaluru commuters to face disruption on Monday due to transport strike. Private buses, cabs, auto-rickshaws to stay off roads. BMTC to run 500 extra trips to ensure public convenience. Private schools declare holiday/online classes. Protest march to Freedom Park by 10 lakh vehicles. Transport Minister blames political motive behind strike.

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