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Congress government completes one year in office today without fanfare

Karnataka Congress government completes one year in office, highlighting successful implementation of pro-people guarantee schemes.

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2,207 villages gripped by drinking water problem owing to drought, says Minister

Karnataka faces severe drought, with over 2,000 villages lacking drinking water; government implements measures to address the crisis.

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Transport activists and unions raise concerns over Karnataka RTCs’ contract model for bus operations

Following a recent protest by outsourced electric bus drivers of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), transport activists and transport employees’ unions are voicing opposition to the government’s operation of buses under the gross cost contract (GCC) model.

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Lok Sabha polls: Candidates from around 60 political parties are contesting this time

Around 60 political parties fielded candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka. In 2019, the number of parties in the fray had crossed the half-century mark with 56. In 2014, there were 38 parties in the fray in Karnataka.

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Activists to hold protest rally in Hassan on May 30

Writers and activists from different parts of Karnataka have resolved to hold a protest meet in Hassan on May 30, demanding the arrest of JD(S) leader and MP Prajwal Revanna, facing sexual abuse allegations.

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BJP cadre in coastal districts sulk over being ‘taken for granted’ by the party

The June 3 Legislative Council elections in Karnataka has two BJP rebel candidates from the coastal belt in the fray. Both claim that they are “filling a void” as the saffron party has “sidelined” Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts by not fielding locals in the South West Graduates’ and the…

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State has become a ‘goonda raj’ under Congress rule, charges Shettar

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has alleged that under Congress rule Karnataka was becoming a ‘goonda raj’ like Uttar Pradesh was earlier, before Yogi Adityanath became Chief Minister.

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Yet another female foeticide racket unearthed in Mandya, this time in staff quarters of govt. hospital

Illegal abortion racket in Karnataka continues despite crackdown, involving government employees and leading to arrests and investigations.

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Vijayapura STP tragedy: Commission upset over lack of safety measures

Members of Karnataka State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights Shashidhar Kosambe and Shekhargouda Ramatnal have expressed displeasure over lack of minimum safety measures around the Sewage Treatment Plant in Vijayapura, where three children drowned recently.

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Music varsity to have its own campus

KSOU MoU story: Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal University expanding to new campus, starting regional center in Hubballi.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Anjali Ambiger murder accused nabbed in Davangere with severe injuries, and more

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Open-air heritage museum at Manipal in Karnataka features life-size homes from across peninsular India

Located in the education hub of Manipal in Udupi district of Karnataka, the Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village is the brainchild of late Vijayanath Shenoy (1934-2017), a banker and resident of Udupi.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 17, 2024

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Man on hunt for wild boar dies of bullet injury in Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka

A case has been registered by Mallandur police.

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The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka

Coffee prices surge in Karnataka, benefiting growers like Sanketh Appaiah who invest in assets like new vehicles.

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Cauvery panel tells Karnataka to release nearly 1.25 tmc ft

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee instructs Karnataka to release 1.25 tmc ft for environmental purposes; upcoming meeting in New Delhi.

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Domestic violence survivor’s kin hold police responsible for suspect’s alleged escape

Family holds police accountable for suspect's escape in domestic violence case; extensive searches conducted in Karnataka.

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Four boys drown in tank near Alur in Hassan district

As news of the incident spread, hundreds of people gathered at the tank. Parents and relatives of the deceased were in shock.

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Committee to oversee Naxal-surrender policy of Karnataka appeal to Naxals to give up armed struggle, join mainstream

The committee had conveyed to the Karnataka government that counter-violence would not be a proper way to end an armed struggle.

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A look at the regional differences in voting patterns: Data

Voter opinions in southern India differ significantly from other regions, impacting voting behavior and alliances in upcoming elections.

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Intellectuals write to Chief Minister seeking immediate arrest of Prajwal, oppose politicisation of crime

As many as 107 writers, intellectuals, and activists from Karnataka wrote an open letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday demanding the immediate arrest of incumbent Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing an investigation under multiple sexual abuse charges.

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Many Congress leaders vying for ticket to get elected to Legislative Council

As a dozen seats of the Legislative Council in Karnataka are falling vacant next month (June 17), senior and junior leaders of the Congress are vying for ticket to get elected to the Upper House of the State Legislature from the Legislative Assembly.

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Music varsity to conduct seminar on performing arts and media

Explore cultural perspectives in performing arts and media at Karnataka State Gagnubai Hangal Music University seminar on May 21-22.

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With POCSO cases on the rise, Karnataka Health Department authorises govt. hospitals to procure evidence collection kits locally

Karnataka Health Department authorizes government hospitals to procure SAFE kits for POCSO cases, ensuring timely evidence collection.

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The Hindu Impact: Minister orders probe into chopping and burning of trees near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu Karnataka

Environmentalists and activists in Kodagu have raised an alarm over the alleged destruction of trees.

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