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619 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported until January 4

They said 199 cases have been reported from Karnataka, 148 from Kerala, 110 from Maharashtra, 47 from Goa, 36 from Gujarat, 30 from Andhra Pradesh, 26 from Tamil Nadu, 15 from Delhi, 4 from Rajasthan 2 from Telangana and one each from Odisha and Haryana.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

Rayadurgam MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy to quit YSRCP

Rayadurgam MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy resigns from YSR Congress Party, to contest as independent.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

16th Finance Commission: Karnataka to seek sharing of cess and surcharge collected by the Centre with States

Karnataka, which is readying it’s response to the 16th Finance Commission, formed recently, is set to seek sharing of cess and surcharge collected by the Centre with the States and urge the Union government to consider losses suffered by the States due to implementation of GST. Karnataka will also urge the…

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: JD(S)-BJP alliance determined to end Congress era in State, and more

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Karnataka Government misusing power to silence detractors, divert attention from failure, alleges H.D. Kumaraswamy

Former CM and JDS leader H.D. Kumaraswamy said that both Vikram Simha’s case and the arrest of a kar sevak in Hubballi in connection with a 30-year-old case were meant to divert attention of people from lack of development in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

JD(S) entered into alliance with BJP to defeat Congress in Karnataka

Justifying the Janata Dal (Secular) alliance with BJP, former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda said that they entered into an alliance to defeat the Congress in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Labourer dies in elephant attack in Belur Karnataka

Belur MLA H.K. Suresh rushed to the spot. He called up the Forest Minister on the phone and requested him to visit the spot.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Academies and authorities under Kannada and Culture Department headless for over 6 months in Karnataka

The government has established a total of 14 academies, six Rangayana (theatre repertory) units, and four authorities to promote and promote arts, literature and culture with specific funding. But with no appointments to posts of chairpersons and other office-bearers, these entities are engaged only in routine activities.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Top news developments in Karnataka on January 5, 2024

Top news developments in Karnataka on January 5, 2023

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Mantra Mangalya: Simple marriage ritual designed by Kannada poet Kuvempu more relevant than ever

Kadidal Manjappa was the Chief Minister of Karnataka for a brief period in 1956. All through his political career, he must have faced several protests, but the one he faced in his native village ahead of the marriage of his two nieces was unique.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024