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21.15 lakh applications received under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, says Skill Ministry

Over 21 lakh people applied for PM Vishwakarma Scheme, highest from Karnataka. 43% of applications from tailors, 22% from masons, 9% from carpenters. Scheme provides training, financial assistance, market linkage for 18 trades. 17,758 candidates ready for training from 21 States. Target to cover 6 lakh beneficiaries in FY 2023-24.…

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Natural vegetation on nearly 12,850 sq. km in the Cauvery basin has been lost, says a research paper

In Cauvery basin, natural vegetation cover decreased by 46% in 50 years (1965-2016). Karnataka lost most (75%), TN (20%). Reasons including inappropriate cropping patterns, inefficient water use, over-exploitation of groundwater, etc. Solutions: integrated mgmt, restrictions on water-intensive crops, enrichment of catchment, organic farming, effluent treatment plants.

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Government to make efforts to secure stolen idols, artifacts, says H.K. Patil

Minister Patil to make serious attempt to recover stolen idols, artifacts of Karnataka. Govt to revise protected monuments list by adding 500 more. New tourism policy to be unveiled by Jan 2024 to promote heritage, wildlife, natural beauty. MLAs, MLCs, DCs to prioritize tourism promotion, amenities creation.

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4 college students die after speeding car falls into ditch in Karnataka

CHIKKABALLAPURA: Four college students lost their lives in a car accident, where their vehicle allegedly toppled and fell into a ditch near a highway underpass on the outskirts of Chikkaballapura of Karnataka, police said on Sunday.

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Top Congress Minister has held talks with BJP on joining the party with 50 others after Lok Sabha polls, claims H.D. Kumaraswamy

H.D. Kumaraswamy hints at collapse of Congress government in Karnataka after 2024 Lok Sabha polls; claims a Congress leader has held talks with BJP.

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Passion fruit cultivation woos farming community in Wayanad

Binu Thomas, a farmer from Wayanad, found success in passion fruit cultivation after recurring losses in ginger. He now cultivates the crop on 5 acres of rented land, earning an average profit of ₹2.5 lakh a year. The low cost of production, low pest attacks and steady demand make passion…

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KEA to train students to fill online applications and take part in online counselling for CET

To ensure students do not make mistakes while filling online applications and during online counselling for the Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional courses like engineering, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has launched ‘CET Vidyarthi Mitra’, which will train Class 12 (II PUC) Science stream students across the Karnataka.

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High Court permits Yakshagana performance from dusk to dawn, subject to adherence to noise pollution rules

HC Karnataka permits Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple to perform Yakshaganas from dusk to dawn, subject to adhering to Noise Pollution Rules. Petitioner questioned DC's endorsement restricting performance to 5pm-12.30am. Petitioner argued practice of performing Yakshagana is from dusk to dawn. Petitioner gave undertaking to adhere to decibel norms, court asked…

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After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 9, 2023

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13 arrested in ISIS terror conspiracy case following NIA raids in Maharashtra, Karnataka

A total of 13 people were arrested in the ISIS terror conspiracy case from Maharashtra's Pune on Saturday following searches by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at 44 locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIA cracks down on Islamic State module in 2 States, arrests 15

13 people arrested in Pune in ISIS terror conspiracy case following searches by NIA at 44 locations in Karnataka & Maharashtra. Raids conducted in close coordination with police forces of both states. Accused pledged to violent extremist ideology of Al-Qaeda & ISIS, formed terrorist gang & recruited youth to wage…

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Technical glitch in website threatens NAAC accreditation of many government degree colleges

Many Government First Grade Colleges in Karnataka are struggling to make an online application for the National Assessment and Accreditation Council accreditation and submit their self study report document, owing to a technical glitch in the website of Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka

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Karnataka should capitalise on China +1 strategy: Gunjan Krishna

The China+1 strategy is gaining prominence and a lot of investment is going to South-East Asia and therefore it is crucial for industries in Karnataka to work together to capitalise on these openings, urged Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial, Development & Director Industries & Commerce

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Event at Belagavi to mark 25 years of State being named Karnataka

A cultural extravaganza has been organised on the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha premises on December 12 to mark the golden jubilee of the renaming of the State.

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Carcasses of tiger, cub found in Gundlupet, south Karnataka, poisoning suspected

While the traditional sampling methods can detect traces of poison for 72 hours, it does not yield any result in case of carcasses that are more than 72 hours old. In this case, it is likely that the carcasses are about 48 to 72 hours old. Hence, sources suggested that…

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Apple's Production In India To Get A Boost With Tata Group's New iPhone Assembly Plant

Tata Group is looking to construct the factory in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The Indian conglomerate presently oversees an iPhone manufacturing unit that it took over from Taiwanese supplier Wistron in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

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Karavali Development Board Bill 2023 tabled in Assembly to fulfil Congress pre-poll promise

Unlike Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board, Kalaburgi; Bayaluseeme Development Board, Chitradurga; and Malnad Area Development Board, Shivamogga, the coastal area comprising Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts lack a board for the overall development of the belt.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Govt to consider proposal to carry out cloud seeding in State, and more

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4 from same family among 5 killed in Karnataka road accident

SIRSI(KARNATAKA): An accident in Sirsi Taluk of Uttara Kannada district claimed the lives of five individuals when the car they were traveling in collided with a state-owned bus on Friday, according to police reports.

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CBI coordinates return of rape accused Midhun Chandran from UAE through Interpol channels

CBI coordinates return of rape accused from UAE via Interpol channels. 26 criminals returned to India in 2023 due to close coordination with foreign law enforcement. Red Notice issued against accused on January 20, 2023. CBI, Karnataka police, Embassy of India, MEA worked together to bring him back.

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Government to consider proposal to carry out cloud seeding in Karnataka

On hearing the response from the Deputy CM about the decision-making process, Prakash Koliwad, Congress MLA from Ranebennur in Haveri district, offered to take up cloud seeding at his own cost if the government is facing hurdles in taking a decision. “If the government cannot carry out cloud seeding, please…

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COVID data missing in Karnataka’s weekly infectious disease reports due to technical glitch

Doctors said travel is recognised as a potential risk, as viruses can be transmitted during transit. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications and further spread of the viruses.

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5,965 driving licences suspended in Karnataka in 3 years for fatal accidents

Answering a question raised by S. Suresh Kumar, MLA of Rajajinagar, during the ongoing legislature session, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy revealed statistics of fatal accident. Bengaluru Urban district recorded 621 accidents in 2020 – 21 and in 2021–22, and 752 accidents in 2022-23. Bengaluru Rural district recorded 534 accidents in…

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National Basketball | Delhi women register exciting win over Maharashtra, advance

Delhi and Punjab both qualified for the quarterfinals of the 73rd National Basketball Championship. In the men's section, Delhi, Services, Railways, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Punjab advanced, while in the women's section, Delhi, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Punjab progressed. Delhi won a thrilling 65-63 victory over Maharashtra in the women's Group…

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