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Only 986 teen pregnancies in State in three years? Opposition says numbers are wrong

The statistics provided by the Karnataka government on teenage pregnancies and reasons given for child marriages in the State came under criticism on Friday as they trained their guns at Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar for not providing comprehensive figures.

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Centre rejects Karnataka’s ₹2,594-crore proposal under Sinchayee scheme for dry land irrigation

The Centre has rejected the Karnataka’s State government’s proposal for ₹2,594 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojane meant to benefit dry land areas in the State to extend irrigation coverage and increase water use efficiency.

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A political party can be arraigned as accused ‘person’ in a defamation case: Karnataka High Court

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s State unit, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday refused to quash a defamation case registered against the party, while declaring that an association of individuals, whether incorporated or not, like the petitioner-party, could be arraigned as an accused in a defamation…

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House-to-house survey to identify ineligible members of Construction Workers’ Board

The Karnataka government will conduct house-to-house survey to identify ineligible persons who have enrolled as members of Karnataka State Construction and Other Workers’ Welfare Board, Labour Minister Santosh Lad said on Friday.

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Irrigation projects: Focus is on completing ongoing works, says Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister

Indicating stress on finances, Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said that the government was now focussed on completing ongoing works and new projects would be taken up based on financial strength.

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Tunnel road in Agumbe: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says he will instruct officers to examine the proposal

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, has said he will instruct officers to look into the demand for a tunnel road at Agumbe Ghat in Karnataka. He spoke after inaugurating several works executed by his department and laying the foundation for a few in Shivamogga on Thursday.

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D.K. Shivakumar to address beneficiaries of guarantee schemes in Shivamogga

Shivamogga district administration to hold convention for Karnataka government's guarantee scheme beneficiaries with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in attendance.

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Sandeshkhali shows Sanatan Dharma eradication not statement but campaign: BJP

BJP criticizes opposition parties for targeting Hindus in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, alleging eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

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Many villages in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka face shortage of drinking water

People queuing up at water tankers has become a regular scene in many villages in Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru, Tarikere, and Kadur taluks of Chikkamagaluru district.

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Arrival of new turmeric to regulated markets continue to be low in Erode

Low arrival of new turmeric in Erode markets due to low prices, impacting farmers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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Pandemonium in Karnataka Assembly over adoption of resolution condemning Centre on devolution of tax

Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil defended the government’s decision to bring the resolution and said that it did not require the opposition’s approval. The resolution was adopted for providing justice to seven crore people of Karnataka, he said.

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Katchatheevu festival | Pilgrims from other States disappointed due to cancellation of festival by Tamil Nadu organisers

Disappointment as annual Katchatheevu festival at St. Antony’s Church cancelled, pilgrims from Karnataka and other states affected.

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Infosys Foundation and C-CAMP join hands to strengthen maternity care

As part of this project, a cutting-edge fetal monitoring technology will be deployed to enhance the health monitoring of expectant mothers across district hospitals and community health centres, in Karnataka.

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Six wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka to be recommended for being declared ecologically sensitive areas

Karnataka State Cabinet approves proposal for ecologically sensitive zones in wildlife sanctuaries, compensating landowners for conservation efforts.

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New BT policy to focus on fiscal incentives for start-ups

Karnataka aims to boost biotechnology sector growth with improved fiscal incentives and policy, says Department Secretary Ekroop Caur.

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Karnataka High Court declines to interfere with railway’s tweaked catering policy aimed at improving hygiene and food quality

Karnataka High Court upholds Indian Railway's catering policy changes for improved hygiene and food quality accountability, dismissing contractors' petition.

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Karnataka Assembly adopts resolution condemning ‘stepmotherly’ attitude of Centre

Karnataka Legislative Assembly condemns Centre's alleged injustice in fund allocation, citing huge financial losses and biased treatment.

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Union government will strengthen road network in Karnataka: Gadkari

Union government to invest ₹3 lakh crore in Karnataka road network, including Belagavi bypass and Ring Road development.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: How the Soliga community is protecting its language from erasure, and more

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T.N. Assembly | DMK government reiterates position on Mekedatu; AIADMK stages walkout

Tamil Nadu government asserts opposition to Mekedatu dam construction in Karnataka, vows to protect state's interests.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inaugurates programme to give millet malt to school children as part of mid-day meal

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated Sai Sure Ragi Health Mix distribution programme for children on February 22.

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With low awareness on EVs, charging stations are few outside Bengaluru

Officials from Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), which is the nodal agency for EV adaptation in Karnataka, attributed the low numbers in the districts to the lack of penetration of EVs in rural areas.

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AIADMK legislators walk out of T.N. Assembly

AIADMK legislators walk out of Assembly accusing DMK government of failing to prevent Karnataka dam construction at Mekedatu.

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