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Dialysis patients hit as staff of 122 government units launch indefinite strike

Renal patients in Karnataka hit by protest by dialysis unit employees demanding restoration of salaries. 600 staff, incl. technicians, nurses, staged protest. Patients missed life-saving procedure or forced to get it done a day before. Company paying salaries far less than before. NHM MD arranged meeting with Health Minister &…

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Organ donations cross 100-mark for second consecutive year in Karnataka

Karnataka crosses 100 cadaveric organ donations for 2nd year in a row, with 104 donations till July 31. State recorded highest ever donations in 2020 with 151, 3rd time since 2007 that organ donations crossed 100. 70 donations facilitated by SOTTO this year, incl. 15-month-old girl & 73-year-old woman. 44…

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Parents move HC questioning making Kannada compulsory language from Class I to X even in CBSE, CISCE schools

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday ordered issue of notice to the State government on PIL petitions filed by a group of parents questioning the laws that make the study of Kannada language compulsory even for students studying in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council…

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Karnataka-Foxconn sign Letter of Intent for two new projects worth ₹5,000 crore

The Karnataka government and iPhone maker Foxconn have signed the Letter of Intent (LoI) to set up two additional projects with an estimated investment outlay of ₹5,000 crore, said Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Wednesday. It is expected to generate 13,000 jobs.

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Not paid for 3 months, guest lecturers in Karnataka seek rations, LPG cylinder

They are unable to meet the basic needs of their families. They sought grant of the essentials so that their families could survive until the government releases their dues.

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PM Modi slams Congress-led governments in Karnataka, Rajasthan over lack of development

PM Modi lauds Maharashtra govt's progress, slams Karnataka's "hollow announcements". He lauds Maharashtra's industrial development, and flags off Pune Metro Rail project. He says metro is becoming a new lifeline for cities, and CM Shinde says MVA govt is a "triple-engine" one, driving Maharashtra's progress.

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IBC in pact with GoK to set up recyclable lithium-ion battery plant

The Government of Karnataka and US-based International Battery Company (IBC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to set up a recyclable lithium-ion battery manufacturing unit with an investment outlay of ₹8,000 crore in the State.

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Foxconn may ‘significantly’ increase investments in Karnataka

M.B. Patil and Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Ministers holding portfolios of Large and Medium Industries and IT/BT had a “fruitful discussion” with iPhone maker Foxconn in Chennai.

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Big concerns over big cats

Karnataka's tiger population has grown, with the NTCA report indicating 563 tigers in the State. Bandipur and Nagarahole reserves account for 290 of these tigers, but there are concerns over man-animal conflict and habitat saturation.

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When a Chief Minister went on a four-day fast for Cauvery water

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Bus ride to equality, the wheels of change in Karnataka

The labelling of the Shakti scheme launched in Karnataka as a ‘freebie’ overlooks the socio-political framework where it operates

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It’s time to act on the field to protect lakes, drains, and tanks: HC

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday said it is now time for the authorities to get into action on the field to prevent encroachment of lakes, tanks, and stormwater drains as there are enough materials available in the form of suggestions and recommendations made in various reports by various…

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Congress high command to hold two meetings with Karnataka leaders on August 2

Days after the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) met in Bengaluru, with addressing the grievances of disgruntled legislators high on the agenda, party leaders from Karnataka are scheduled to meet the high command in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Rise in ginger price gives farmers fresh hopes

The farm gate price of the old ginger in Wayanad on Tuesday was ₹10,500 a bag (60 kg) as against ₹2,200 a bag during the corresponding period last year. The price of new ginger rhizomes on the day was ₹5,000 a bag as against ₹600 a bag last year.

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Incidence of lung cancer on the rise in Karnataka, say oncologists

Oncologists in Mysuru express concern over rising burden of lung cancer in India. Est. incidence in Karnataka in 2021 was 5,744, with 3,614 cases in males and 2,130 in females. Lung cancer is leading cause of cancer deaths in State, accounting for 10.47%. In India, it accounts for 5.9% of…

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At ₹14,359 crore, assets of Karnataka MLAs is highest among all States: ADR

The total assets for 223 MLAs from Karnataka is more than the individual annual budgets of Mizoram and Sikkim. They constitute 26% of the combined total assets of all 4,001 MLAs in India that add up to ₹54,545 crore

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Shivamogga MP claims SAIL has decided to revive steel plant in Bhadravati

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Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries to get refund on July payment

Karnataka working on new electricity policy with focus on non-conventional energy to reduce cost of procurement

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Nandini milk to cost ₹ 3 more from today

Prices of Nandini milk and curd will cost ₹3 more per litre/kg from Tuesday. The Karnataka Milk Federation resorted to the hike so that the proceeds from the hike could be passed on to milk producers who are in distress.

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KPSC appointments will have to be made in a transparent manner: HC

The High Court of Karnataka has said the State government has to make the appointment of members of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) in an absolutely transparent manner without giving rise to any such aspersion or allegations of arbitrary or colourable exercise of power.

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Karnataka government to reimburse the cost of Shakti scheme to RTCs first week of every month

The Karnataka government has decided to reimburse the cost of the free women travel Shakti scheme to the Road Transport Corporations(RTCs) the first week of every month, starting from August based on the number of “zero tickets” issued to the commuters.

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Jana-Dani convention urges State govt. to ensure landless get land, and forest dwellers not be disturbed

The Jana Dani Samavesha, a convention of Malnad people on their rights to land grants held at Balehonnur in N.R. Pura taluk on Sunday, urged the State government to ensure the landless get the lands granted to them and forest dwellers are not evicted.

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