Top news developments in Karnataka on July 7, 2023 Top news developments in Karnataka on July 7, 2023 The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah set to present State Budget today Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present the State Budget today at 12 noon, the first after Congress assumed power in the state following its sweeping victory in the May 10 assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite. Dynamite News · Jul 7, 2023
Gujarat High Court dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea against his conviction in defamation case The Gujarat High Court on July 7, 2023, refused to stay the conviction and suspend two years jail term awarded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the criminal defamation case in which he has been sentenced to two years in jail by a court in Surat. The case was related to… The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Rain inundates coastal Karnataka, brings parts of Kerala to a halt Almost all areas of Udupi city in Karnataka, particularly those on the banks of the Indrani rivulet (Kalsanka Thodu), were inundated in flood waters since July 6 morning even as heavy rains measuring up to 200 mm pounded the region. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Limits of expansion: On the controversy over the Open Market Sale Scheme The controversy over the OMSS shows that it would not be wise to rely on the Centre or its agencies when it comes to implementing State schemes in the food sector The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Tomatoes worth Rs 2.7 lakh stolen from Karnataka farm, as rising prices make it a precious commodity HASSAN (K'TAKA)/HYDERABAD (TELANGANA): The skyrocketing prices of tomato have made the culinary staple so valuable that it has lured thieves into stealing them. The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023
Karnataka will make a strong argument before the 16th Finance Commission to enhance its share in taxes: Siddaramaiah Indicating that the previous BJP government did not make enough efforts to get Karnataka its fair quantum of taxes from the Centre, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the State would make a strong argument before the 16th Finance Commission to enhance the State’s share in taxes. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Doubles temptations bring Maria back home after five years Maria Rony, the Kerala-born Karnataka table tennis champion, hopes to do well in the national doubles circuit with her old partner Seraha The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Karnataka govt. to study impact of Shakti scheme on auto drivers and private bus operators As the Shakti scheme is nearing to complete one month of its launch, the Karnataka government has noted the difficulties and losses in business faced by the autorickshaw drivers and private bus operators in the State and will soon bring out a report on the pros and cons of the… The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda The Karnataka government will declare drought-hit taluks only after July 15 based on the rainfall till then, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Karnataka govt orders police probe into KSRTC driver's suicide attempt BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has ordered a police probe into the Nagamangala KSRTC driver Jagadish’s suicide attempt on Thursday for being transferred from his home depot, wherein he had named agriculture minister and local MLA N Cheluvarayaswamy in his suicide note. The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023
Cheteshwar Pujara, Suryakumar Yadav fifties put West in complete control in Duleep Trophy semis NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara and Suryakumar Yadav played crucial innings to put West Zone in a commanding position against Central Zone on the second day of the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Alur, Karnataka on Thursday. The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023
Rudrappa Lamani elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of Assembly Rudrappa Lamani, 64, three-time Congress MLA, was elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Heavy rain in coast & Malnad, no rain in north & south Karnataka The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Gruha Jyothi registrations cross 1 crore in Karnataka Gruha Jyothi is a scheme of the Congress government in which households in Karnataka can avail 200 units of free power. A total of 1,00,20,163 consumers had registered up to Thursday July 6 across Karnataka.
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Jamuns turn sour for farmers this year as surplus supply pushes down prices in Karnataka In 2022, the average price of jamuns was around ₹180 per kg in wholesale markets. On most days, ₹200-250 per kg was the selling price. This year, the average has come down to ₹50-60 per kg in wholesale markets. In retail markets, the fruit is selling at ₹80-₹120 per kg.…
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Bengaluru can expect strong winds over next 5 days Because of wind blowing from the west, which is causing heavy rainfall in coastal Karnataka, the temperature in Bengaluru has fallen. On July 6, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 26.6°C, which is a departure of - 2°C from normal, as per IMD data. The city recorded a minimum temperature…
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 ED and I-T to join probe into alleged benami assets of former K.R. Puram tahsildar Ajith Kumar Rai in Bengaluru On June 27, Lokayukta police searched the premises of Ajith Kumar Rai and 14 other officials across departments, and across Karnataka. They singled out Mr. Rai, as they found a large tranche of documents of benami properties on his premises.
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Top news developments in Karnataka on July 6, 2023 Top news developments in Karnataka on July 6, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most The Congress-led Karnataka government has been facing challenges in fulfilling its promise of providing five kg of rice to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya card holders. The Centre’s discontinuation of the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), which provided surplus grains, has put Karnataka in a difficult position. This move…
The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023 Aryan and Lineysha adjudged best swimmers as Karnataka takes the overall honours Aryan Nehra of Gujarat and A.K. Lineysha of Karnataka were adjudged ‘best male’ and ‘best female’ swimmers respectively in the senior National aquatics championship at Gachibowli Aquatics Complex here on Wednesday.
The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023 Tomatoes worth ₹2.7 lakh stolen in Karnataka’s Hassan Tomatoes worth over ₹2.7 lakh were stolen from a farmhouse at Gonisomanahalli in Hassan district of Karnataka on July 4 night.
The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023 Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: APMC Bill tabled in Legislative Assembly, and more
The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023 No proposal to repeal anti-cow slaughter Act, says Karnataka Minister In the legislative Council, BJP MLC N. Ravikumar pointed out that religious heads had threatened to sit on a dharna over withdrawal of the anti-cow slaughter provisions that had been introduced in 2020.
The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023 BJP accuses Congress government of cheating people of Karnataka Stating that ‘there is no warranty of five guarantees’, former minister R. Ashok said the Siddaramaiah-led government has no moral authority to continue in office by postponing implementation of schemes, such as Yuva Nidhi and Gruha Lakshmi.