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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 4, 2023

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Bringing a slice of Dalit life on stage

‘Daklakatha Devi Kavya’, one of the recent productions in Kannada theatre, tells the rarely heard tale of the little known community of Dakkaligas, a nomadic people. Based on K.B. Siddaiah’s long narrative poem (khanda kavya), the play, directed by K.P. Lakshman, a graduate of the Intercultural Theatre Institute Singapore, received a…

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28% of high schools and 32% of primary schools lack access to drinking water: Report

Govt schools in Karnataka lack basic facilities: 28% high schools, 32% primary schools lack access to clean drinking water; 35.27% schools have teachers for all prescribed subjects; 12% primary, 10% high schools lack library facility; 41% high schools, 67% primary schools lack computer facilities; 28% schools lack electricity; 84% primary,…

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State quota medical seats increases by 553

Karnataka's MBBS/BDS seats for 2023-24 increased by 553 to 11,595. KEA announced revised seat matrix with 572 All India Quota seats in govt. colleges, 4,982 govt. quota seats, 2,501 deemed universities quota seats, 2,512 private management, 767 NRI quota and 261 others. NMC approved 3 new medical colleges with total…

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112 human casualties due to elephant attacks in Karnataka in last 4 years

Elephant attacks in Karnataka have caused 112 deaths in 4 yrs. District-wise data shows highest casualties in Chamarajanagar. Govt has adopted multi-pronged strategy to prevent human casualties incl. District Elephant Task Force, animal trackers, radio-collaring elephants & using drones. Long-term mitigation incl. railway barricades & proactive steps by Forest Dept.

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Govt eyes ₹ 2,854 crore CSR funding for education sector

Karnataka Govt. seeks to increase CSR spending in education, skilling of youth. Identified needs: solar-based smart classrooms, skills on wheels, multi-skills labs, teaching, nutrition, apprenticeships, digital library, sports equipment. CSR funds increased from ₹876 crore (2016-17) to ₹2,940 crore (2020-21). Challenges: 61 lakh students in 55,000 schools, 14.65% dropout rate,…

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At Cauvery Authority’s meet on Aug. 11, T.N. may raise shortfall in water release and press for its share

TN to urge Karnataka to make up shortfall in Cauvery water at CWMA meet on Aug 11; TN had requested CWMA to direct Karnataka to release water; TN apprised of CWMA's decision on Mekedatu project; AIADMK's OPS urges CM Stalin to use good offices with Congress to ensure Karnataka releases…

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Dakkaligas are among the most marginalised

Spread across a few districts in central Karnataka and a few places in north Karnataka, Dakkaligas are a small community. There are 462 families with a population of about 1,800, as per the private survey conducted by people of the community. A good number of families are in Tumakuru, Chikkaballapura,…

The Hindu

Karnataka CM meets PM Modi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Mr. Siddaramaiah met Mr. Modi in the Parliament complex. This is his first meeting with the Prime Minister since becoming the Chief Minister in May 2023.

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Karnataka Chief Minister asks Centre to hold air show during Dasara in Mysuru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and requested him to hold an air show by the Indian Air Force in Mysuru during Dasara celebrations from October 15 to 24.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Yet another moral policing incident in Dakshina Kannada, and more

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Water supplied to Kavadigara Hatti unfit for consumption, as per biological analysis of samples in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had instructed the DC to probe the incident and suspend the officers responsible. As per his instructions, the DC has constituted a team of officials to conduct the inquiry.

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Pandemic effect: Student learning achievement continues to be poor in Karnataka

According to the State Achievement Survey 2022-23 (SAS), which was conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy recently, high school students lag behind those from primary schools in learning achievements.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 3, 2023

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Focus on party organisation, pro-poor schemes and speak in one voice, high command tells Karnataka Congress leaders

Ministers in the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, who are also holding party posts but have not been able to devote time to party work, were asked by the high command to give them up for other leaders who can focus on it.

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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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Buoyed by Karnataka win, Congress claims victory on 20 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha election

NEW DELHI: Upbeat over the party’s resounding success in the Karnataka assembly election earlier this year, the Congress has exuded confidence of “repeating 2023 in 2024 Lok Sabha election” in the state. It has set a target of winning at least 20 of the 28 seats in the state in…

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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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Karnataka Today newsletter: Araga Jnanendra in trouble over remarks on Kharge’s skin colour, and more

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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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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 2, 2023

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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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