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After a lull, rain makes a comeback in Karnataka

Bengalureans out for the weekend were surprised by the sudden showers in the city on Saturday evening. Although there were scattered spells of rain on Friday, heavy rain lashed most parts of the city for around an hour on Saturday. The showers offered a much-needed respite as the mercury levels…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Samiti stages protest against Manipur violence

Members of Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharash Samiti took to the streets in Kalaburagi condemning the violent sexual assault of two Kuki women at Manipur, and demanded justice for the victims.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

State to move SC seeking direction to CWMA

The State Cabinet on Saturday directed the Advocate-General to file a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking its direction to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to reconsider its fiat to Karnataka to release 10,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Road tax exemption for electric cars in Telangana replaced with high rates

Telangana has replaced road tax exemption for electric cars with 11-15% levy, surprising potential buyers. This comes despite govt's efforts to promote e-mobility. Other States offering road tax exemption include TN, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab, UP & NCR. 5K EVs for taxis & private use exempt, 2L two-wheelers still to go.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Top news developments in Karnataka on August 19, 2023

Top news developments in Karnataka on August 19, 2023 

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Karnataka | After excise duty hike, liquor sales drop in first fortnight of August

Liquor sales in Karnataka have dropped after the State government hiked additional excise duty (AED) on both Indian-made liquor (IML) and beer. In his Budget on July 7, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hiked the AED on IML by 20% on all slabs and increased the AED on beer from 175% to…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Bengaluru is the United States’ most important trading partner in India, says U.S Consul General

Consul General Hodges said that the U.S.-India partnership is flourishing, creating jobs and spurring innovation. He met with Karnataka govt reps, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to strengthen ties.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

KKRTC gets automated testing track for recruiting drivers in Humnabad in Bidar

To ensure transparency in recruitment process for drivers, the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has set up the first-ever Automated Driving Test Track — a wireless system at its regional training centre on the outskirts of the Humnabad town in Bidar district.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Karnataka sets up committee headed by retired judge Nagamohan Das to probe 40% bribery allegation against previous BJP govt.

The Karnataka government has set up a committee headed by retired High Court judge H.N. Nagamohan Das to probe the “40% commission” allegation levelled by the Karnataka State Contractors’ Association during the previous BJP regime. The committee has been asked to submit the report in 30 days.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Writers, educationists, student organisations oppose PPP model development of government schools in Karnataka

Writers, educationists, and student organisations have opposed and condemned the Karnataka government’s plan to develop government schools at the rural level in association with private schools under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiaitve.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023