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Puneeth’s eye donation inspired nearly 1.28 lakh to pledge eyes in last two years; 3,989 eyes collected

Eye donation and pledging in Karnataka got a big boost in the last two years following Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s donation that gave the gift of sight to four people. Under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment, the National Eye Donation fortnight is observed annually from…

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Karnataka sets up enquiry commission to probe alleged COVID-19 irregularities during BJP regime

The commission will investigate purchase and procurement of medicines, COVID-19 management equipment, Rapid Antigen Test kits, besides purchase and distribution of ventilators and oxygen maintenance by the Health and Medical Education departments. It will also enquire into the deaths due to oxygen crisis and other issues that had made national…

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Floriculture turns a profitable venture in Wayanad

This Onam, Wayanad district in Kerala is tapping its tourism potential with innovative floriculture projects set up by civic bodies, farmers groups, and other organisations. The Sulthan Bathery Municipality has launched a project to attract tourists to the town, while a tribal group in Noolpuzha has set up a garden…

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‘Bellada Parishe’ in Mandya on August 28

Mandya hosts unique 'Bellada Parishe' initiative to promote jaggery production. It is organised by Ministry of Food Processing, Karnataka govt, KAPPEC, KABDC, district admin & zilla panchayat. Farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, jaggery producers to benefit from event. Exhibition, scientific info from CSIR-CFTRI, NIFTEM, IIMR. Focus on organic jaggery production to help…

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HC commutes death penalty of 70-year-old convict as he was kept in solitary confinement illegally for 10 years

Karnataka HC commutes death penalty of Saibanna to life sentence due to inordinate delay in mercy plea process & illegal solitary confinement for 10 yrs. Liberty to submit application for remission to State govt.

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Representatives of four States find place in the 24-member new TTD Trust Board

While a majority of the nominees belong to Andhra Pradesh, the Government of Maharashtra is successful in securing four berths in the board as against three each by the governments of Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and two by Karnataka. Six of the 24-member trustees have retained their berths in the…

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Daily Dose Ep 1439: Modi names Moon landing spot ‘Shiv Shakti’, 9 dead in train fire

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi and Mozambique.

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Monsoon not the only factor plaguing onion farmers

For 3 yrs, onion growers in Karnataka have faced low returns due to unpredictable weather. This yr, 40% of farmers in Chitradurga decided not to grow onions. Govt's 40% duty on exports further discouraged farmers. To pacify farmers, govt announced record price of ₹2,410/quintal for onions. Farmers now await this…

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ICMR-NITM orientation training programme for govt. officers from Karnataka and Goa in Belagavi today

ICMR-NITM to host one-day orientation training on “Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance” in Belagavi for officials from Karnataka & Goa. Aim is to strengthen outbreak investigation activities in the region. Scientists from ICMR-NIE, Chennai & ICMR-NIV, Pune to interact with participants. ICMR-NITM has identified outbreaks of cholera, hepatitis, diphtheria…

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Buying onions might leave Bengaluru consumers teary-eyed unless weather plays nice

Tomato prices recently dropped, but onion prices may soon rise due to delayed monsoon in Karnataka. In APMC, prices have jumped 50-60% in 15 days, while retail markets have seen prices rise from ₹30 to ₹40-45 per kg. 40% of farmers in Chitradurga have decided not to grow onions due…

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BRS’s rout in the upcoming Assembly polls is certain: Bandi Sanjay

Bandi Sanjay, BJP National General Secretary & Karimnagar MP, alleges K. Chandrasekhar Rao hurriedly announced BRS candidates list to keep party's flock together. Sanjay claims BRS will deny B-forms to several candidates, including those facing allegations. He further accuses BRS of funding Congress ticket aspirants. Sanjay predicts BRS will face…

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Prime Minister’s roadshow in Bengaluru cancelled

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow that had been planned by the BJP Karnataka unit, on the occasion of his visit to ISRO on Saturday to congratulate scientists for the success of Chandrayaan-3, stands cancelled. This comes within a day of the party State unit announcing the event.

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HOCKEY | Air Force rides on Kerketta’s hat-trick to beat Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu

. Indian Air Force (IAF) won 4-3 against Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN) in 94th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup. CAG outclassed PNB 6-2 & Hockey Karnataka held Indian Railways 1-1. IAF's Manip Kerketta's hat-trick & Ponnanna's save in last seconds secured win. CAG's organised play & Karnataka's defence earned them…

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Mekedatu dam is the only solution to Cauvery water row: D.K. Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said the construction of a proposed Mekedatu project, a balancing reservoir, in the Cauvery basin in Karnataka is the only solution to the Cauvery water-sharing row with the neighbouring States.

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AI cameras helped bring down road accident deaths, rule violations: Antony Raju

AI-powered cameras reduce road accidents & traffic rule violations in Kerala: avg. 4.5 lakh violations/day to 70,000; deaths from 12/day to 4-5/day. Officials from TN, Karnataka & Maharashtra visit to study system. Amendments to Kerala Road Safety Authority Rules soon. Need common speed limit for roads. Strict action against utilities…

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Dry spell in Karnataka decreases sowing coverage of paddy, ragi, tur dal, green gram, cotton

With Karnataka receiving 25% deficit rainfall during southwest monsoon as on August 24, paddy sowing has been hit hard. Other crops like tur dal, green gram, cottong and ragi facing threat of withering.

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A 28-ft. Nataraja bronze sculpture, from T.N.’s Swamimalai, to grace G20 summit venue in New Delhi

28-ft Nataraja statue, made of 8 metals, sent to Delhi for G20 Summit. Weighing 19 tonnes, it was made by 3 sons of renowned sculptor Devasenapathy Sthapathi, using the time-tested 'lost-wax' casting method. PM Modi keen to have a Nataraja statue adorn the venue. Statue to travel through TN, Karnataka,…

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SC asks CWMA for report on sharing of Cauvery water before Sept. 1

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to submit a report on the status of discharge of the river water by Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, especially its availability for the next fortnight. The court recorded Karnataka’s dissatisfaction with a CWMA order to release 10,000 cusecs…

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Nrupatunga Cluster University VC urges Karnataka government not to scrap NEP-2020

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that Karnataka would scrap implementation of NEP-2020 from the coming academic year, and a committee would be formed to frame a Karnataka State Education Policy.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 25, 2023

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Cauvery water dispute | Tamil Nadu’s request for more water has no legal basis: Karnataka

Karnataka: 2023 not normal water year, Tamil Nadu's plea for 24K cusecs based on erroneous assumption.

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Belagavi law college gets NAAC B++ grade

Belagavi-based Karnatak Law Society's Raja Lakhamgouda Law College has been granted B++ Grade by NAAC in its third cycle of review, with 2.83 CGPA. Est. 1938, it's among first institutions of legal edu. in South India. Alumni incl. two former Chief Justices of India, two former Chief Ministers, K.K. Venugopal…

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Daily Dose Ep 1437: WFI suspended by international body, Wagner chief dead in jet crash

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Russia.

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Kaynes Technology inks MoU with Karnataka government for ₹3,750-crore investment

Kaynes Technology and the Karnataka IT&BT Department on Thursday signed an MoU for setting up a semiconductor assembly and testing facility (OSAT) in Mysuru.

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