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Karnataka wants to build a talent repository for global gaming industry

Karnataka govt. plans to make State a skill epicentre for AVGC-XR, with active collaboration between industry, govt. & academia. GAFX Conf. in Jan 2024 to put sector in global spotlight & build momentum towards achieving the goal. GameTech Accelerate accelerator programme launched to foster innovation & catalyse growth.

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Karnataka State Road Safety Authority launches mass media campaign to deter speeding

Karnataka: MoRTH's 'Road Accident Report 2022' reveals 88% of injuries due to road crashes were caused by speeding. Transport Minister launches campaign to warn people of the dangers of speeding, based on the life of a crash victim. Minister stresses importance of evidence-based interventions to strengthen road safety. Secretary of…

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Advocate assaulted inside police station in Chikkamagaluru; FIR registered, six police personnel suspended

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday suo motu took cognisance of an incident in which police assaulted a young advocate inside the police station in Chikkamagaluru on November 30 night following an argument, which erupted after the police stopped his two-wheeler and took away the keys as the latter…

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Dialysis patients hit as staff of government units launch indefinite strike

Over 3,500 renal patients undergoing dialysis in 124 government-run units across Karnataka have been hit following a protest by members of the Karnataka State Dialysis Workers’ Union since Thursday.

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Preparations on for winter session in Suvarna Soudha

Preparations for winter session of the Karnataka legislature in the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi are nearing completion. On Friday, workers were cleaning offices, steps and corridors and laying makeshift roads inside the premises of the venue.

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India and Karnataka should target zero transmission of HIV in next five years: Chief Minister

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the country and Karnataka should target zero transmission of HIV/AIDs in the next five years.

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Ahead of legislature session, BJP and JD(S) leaders huddle to chalk out strategies to attack Congress government

The winter session of the Karnataka legislature starting from Monday promises to be stormy with the Opposition BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) chalking out a joint strategy to attack the ruling Congress on various issues, including drought relief.

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BJP urges govt. to drop SEP

BJP launches signature campaign to urge Karnataka govt to implement NEP-2020 instead of SEP. C.T. Ravi appeals to govt to drop SEP, citing NEP as addressing future needs. He accuses Congress of playing with future of children due to political differences. He questions if prominent Congress leaders will adopt SEP.…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Panic grips parents as 48 schools get bomb threat in Bengaluru, and more

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6,765 children have died due to unnatural causes in State in four years, State Crime Records Bureau

6,765 children in Karnataka died due to unnatural causes between 2019-2022. Bengaluru reported highest number (1,103), followed by Railway Police (406). Reasons incl. debt, denied access to education/mobile phones, child marriage, honour killing. Govt urged to find reasons & maintain records of missing children.

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State govt. to release ₹2,000 crop compensation for drought-hit farmers

As the Central government has not yet released crop loss compensation to Karnataka, the State government has decided to release ₹2,000 to farmers who had lost crops owing to drought in the State.

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At 0.29%, Karnataka’s HIV prevalence rate is higher than national average

At 0.29%, Karnataka’s HIV prevalence rate is higher than the national average of 0.22%. While Nagaland tops the list of States with the highest prevalence (1.61%), Karnataka is in the ninth position, according to data from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO).

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Karnataka Today: Setting up of additional Indira Canteens, and more

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Karnataka police chief makes body camera compulsory

A circular by the State police chief contains Standard Operating Procedures, according to which the BWC should be worn on the left side of the shoulder so that recording of the entire event is captured properly, and that the officer should inform the person that he or she is being…

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises to set up additional 188 Indira Canteens in 2023

Apart from this, Siddaramaiah said, “Canteens will be started where it is necessary. Mobile canteens will be set up where there is shortage of space for Indira Canteens.”

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Karnataka CM tells government hospitals to follow Jayadeva hospital in delivery of health services

Siddaramaiah called upon doctors to treat poor people who come in old and dirty clothes with humanity.

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Women from families with disabled members say their Mahalir Urimai Thittam applications were rejected

Disabled women in TN allege denied allowance under Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam due to retrofitted vehicle or disability allowance. Some appealed but were rejected. Officials rectified exclusionary clause & 4,809 beneficiaries made. TN govt modified guidelines to include those receiving disability allowance. Karnataka scheme doesn't exclude disabled women.

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DMK cheated farmers by announcing less compensation for affected crops: Palaniswami

AIADMK's Palaniswami accuses DMK govt of cheating farmers by not providing adequate water for kuruvai paddy crop & announcing less compensation. He urges govt to meet Karnataka's CM & demand 10 tmc of Cauvery water. He also criticises free bus travel scheme & urges govt to control dengue.

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Karnataka’s IT exports crossed ₹3 lakh crore in FY 2023: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka IT/ITeS exports cross ₹3.2 lakh cr in FY23, 40% of total jobs in knowledge economy, 65% of aerospace/defence exports. Karnataka seeks to spark global tech connectivity, executed two programmes to Dusseldorf, UAE in FY23-24. State has 14,000 startups, 440 GCCs, seeks to fix infrastructural chaos.

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Drought relief is our right, says Minister

Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy expresses discontent over Union govt's reluctance to release drought relief to Karnataka farmers. He states that Karnataka contributes ₹4 lakh crore to Union govt's tax revenues, yet only gets back ₹30,000 crore. He urges Union govt to understand & release relief. He also directs officials to increase…

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NIFCO to invest ₹288 crore to open plant in Gauribidanur

The government of Karnataka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NIFCO South India Manufacturing.

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Govt. ready to answer all questions of Opposition parties during winter session in Belagavi, says CM

CM Siddaramaiah says State govt ready to answer all questions in winter session; issues concerning North Karnataka to be discussed; list of legislators for boards/corps finalised; ₹226 crore released for Haveri district for employment, drinking water, fodder; Union govt yet to release funds for drought relief; permission for CBI inquiry…

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DKS declines to comment on HC order

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday declined to comment on the Karnataka High Court order on disproportionate assets case.

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