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Conditions becoming favourable for the onset of northeast monsoon

SW monsoon withdrawing faster than expected; favourable conditions for NE monsoon. Criteria for onset met in one week. SW monsoon withdrawal almost crossed Maharashtra, Karnataka. Isolated thundershowers in E Kerala due to remnants of SW monsoon. Scattered rain in N India due to western disturbance. Average onset date of NW…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

SLBC instructs banks to restructure loans of farmers hit by drought

A special State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) on Tuesday has decided to instruct all bank branches to restructure loans of all eligible farmers in the wake of drought in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Textbook revision being done in an indiscriminate manner, says former Speaker

Former Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri mobilizing student and people's movement against indiscriminate textbook revision in Karnataka. He claims revision done without taking suggestions and opinions from any committee or educational experts. Kageri accuses Congress-led State govt of failing in every sector and sending wrong message by protecting interests of a…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Cauvery: Farmers’ delegation from Karnataka meets CWMA Chairman and Water Resources Minister in New Delhi

Karnataka farmers led by Kurubur Shanthakumar met CWMA's S.K. Haldar & Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat to oppose release of Cauvery water to TN. Submitted a memorandum to stop "unscientific" decision & sought distress formula, independent CWMA & Mekedatu balancing reservoir.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Police intensify combing in Wayanad for suspected Maoists

The police have intensified anti-Maoist operations in Wayanad district, a forest tri-junction bordering Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, following the recurring presence of a Maoist group at Kambamala.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

No. of drought-hit taluks likely to go up as govt. orders ground-truthing exercise in 21 taluks

Karnataka govt. directs officials to survey 21 taluks facing drought-like conditions; 195 taluks already declared drought-hit. Rainfall shortage of 25% has caused concern. Govt. to approve & notify taluks as drought-hit soon after ground survey report. Data discrepancy between Centre & State on small & marginal farmers; State data shows…

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro begins operations, and more

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

JD(S)-BJP to discuss seat sharing after Dasara celebrations, says H. D. Deve Gowda

He informed that former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy met Union Home Minister Amit Shah only after holding two rounds of talks with 19 MLAs and eight MLCs of the party, in addition to president of the Karnataka unit C. M. Ibrahim.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Karnataka urges Centre to increase employment days to 150 under MGNREGS as State faces severe drought

Karnataka Revenue Minister Gowda appeals to Centre to increase MGNREGS employment days from 100 to 150 due to severe drought. Central team to inspect drought situation and submit report.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

In a bid to curb poaching, T.N. plans to set up integrated check-post at Karnataka border

Tamil Nadu govt plans integrated check post at TN-Karnataka border to prevent poaching, monitor people movement. Erode Collector, SPs, senior officials inspect Karaikadu check post; report to be submitted to govt. Check post to help prevent illegal entry, monitor people movement..

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023