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SLBC instructs banks to restructure loans of farmers hit by drought

A special State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) on Tuesday has decided to instruct all bank branches to restructure loans of all eligible farmers in the wake of drought in Karnataka.

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Textbook revision being done in an indiscriminate manner, says former Speaker

Former Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri mobilizing student and people's movement against indiscriminate textbook revision in Karnataka. He claims revision done without taking suggestions and opinions from any committee or educational experts. Kageri accuses Congress-led State govt of failing in every sector and sending wrong message by protecting interests of a…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: State bans firecrackers following Attibele tragedy, and more

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Karnataka bans firecrackers during processions, festivals, marriages; allows only green crackers as per SC order

Following the death of 14 people in the firecracker accident at Attibele on the outskirts of Bengaluru last week, the Karnataka government on October 10, announced a slew of safety measures, including a ban on bursting conventional firecrackers during political processions, festivals, religious processions and marriages.

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Former prisoner made threatening call to jail officer, say Karnataka police

The accused was jailed for 10 days after being charged with sharing an indecent video on the social media handle of another person, after hacking it.

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Hosapete to host 55th SIRC-ICAI regional conference

SIRC's 55th regional conference, "Jnana Sampanna-Enlighten and Evolve", to be held in Hosapete, Karnataka. Over 1K CAs from Southern States & UTs to attend. To be inaugurated by CM Siddaramaiah, Ministers & legislators will also be present. Technical sessions on GST, FEMA, IT, etc. SIRC formed by ICAI in 1952,…

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Cauvery: Farmers’ delegation from Karnataka meets CWMA Chairman and Water Resources Minister in New Delhi

Karnataka farmers led by Kurubur Shanthakumar met CWMA's S.K. Haldar & Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat to oppose release of Cauvery water to TN. Submitted a memorandum to stop "unscientific" decision & sought distress formula, independent CWMA & Mekedatu balancing reservoir.

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Police intensify combing in Wayanad for suspected Maoists

The police have intensified anti-Maoist operations in Wayanad district, a forest tri-junction bordering Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, following the recurring presence of a Maoist group at Kambamala.

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No. of drought-hit taluks likely to go up as govt. orders ground-truthing exercise in 21 taluks

Karnataka govt. directs officials to survey 21 taluks facing drought-like conditions; 195 taluks already declared drought-hit. Rainfall shortage of 25% has caused concern. Govt. to approve & notify taluks as drought-hit soon after ground survey report. Data discrepancy between Centre & State on small & marginal farmers; State data shows…

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JD(S)-BJP to discuss seat sharing after Dasara celebrations, says H. D. Deve Gowda

He informed that former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy met Union Home Minister Amit Shah only after holding two rounds of talks with 19 MLAs and eight MLCs of the party, in addition to president of the Karnataka unit C. M. Ibrahim.

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Karnataka urges Centre to increase employment days to 150 under MGNREGS as State faces severe drought

Karnataka Revenue Minister Gowda appeals to Centre to increase MGNREGS employment days from 100 to 150 due to severe drought. Central team to inspect drought situation and submit report.

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In a bid to curb poaching, T.N. plans to set up integrated check-post at Karnataka border

Tamil Nadu govt plans integrated check post at TN-Karnataka border to prevent poaching, monitor people movement. Erode Collector, SPs, senior officials inspect Karaikadu check post; report to be submitted to govt. Check post to help prevent illegal entry, monitor people movement..

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Karnataka hopeful of Centre acknowledging ‘green drought’ and releasing funds quickly

The inter-ministerial central team is learnt to have expressed satisfaction over the drought memorandum. which pegged the losses in Karnataka at ₹30,432 crore, matching ground realities.

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High stakes poll in Telangana, BRS confident, Congress hopes to replicate Karnataka magic, BJP on edge | Analysis

Telangana Assembly elections 2023 will be a multi-cornered contest between BRS, BJP and Congress. BRS has a head start with its welfare and developmental schemes, while BJP is banking on anti-incumbency and corruption. Congress is hoping to replicate its success in Karnataka with its six guarantees

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Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin to move resolution in Assembly asking Centre to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will move a resolution in the Assembly on Monday requesting the Centre to direct the Karnataka Government to release Cauvery water as per the orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Read more At

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CWC to focus on poll strategy, caste census during meet

CWC meet to discuss caste census, poll strategies for 5 states. Congress to counter BJP's Hindutva agenda with push for caste census. Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka have announced census.

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Karnataka puts caste survey data in cold storage

The survey, conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission and popularly called the caste census, has been caught in a political crossfire for over five years now.

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Vaiko extends support to protest pressing Karnataka to release Cauvery water

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CM likely to discuss caste census issue with Congress high command

CM Siddaramaiah to discuss Caste Census at AICC CWC meeting in Delhi. He will discuss the issue of releasing census report with Karnataka AICC general secretary Randeep Surjewala. CM has already announced acceptance of census report to help plan delivery of services better, despite opposition from Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva/Lingayat caste…

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Students from rural hinterland makes a splash at Yuva Sambhrama

Yuva Sambhrama: Platform for rural students to showcase talent & get to share stage with Kannada film stars. 400 colleges taking part; 12,000 students to perform. Presentations on current topics, women's empowerment & freedom struggle. Unification of Karnataka a permanent element.

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Members of human rights outfit observe fast demanding Cauvery water release

TN Congress Human Rights Dept. staged hunger strike at Valluvar Kottam to urge Karnataka to release Cauvery water. TN Congress president Mahatma Srinivasan condemned BJP's inaction. Hunger strike aimed to bring people from all walks of life to peacefully demand water from Karnataka. #Cauvery #TamilNadu #Karnataka #BJP #Congress #WaterCrisis

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FKCCI requests govt. not to cancel trade licences of its members

Trade body FKCCI on Saturday requested Karnataka government not to go ahead with cancellation of licences to traders who have been served with a notice.

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Hostel employees to stage protest seeking regularisation of service

The Karnataka Rajya Sarakari Hostel Mattu Vasati Shala Horaguttige Naukarara Sangha would stage a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on October 11 demanding the government regularise their services.

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