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1 tonne of ganja seized from inter-State drug smugglers near Secunderabad

Four drug peddlers have been apprehended in Hyderabad, and a tonne of ganja was seized from them. Sakaram Rathod (35), Ahmed Khan (27), Digambar Ramu Pawar (30) and Ajay Ramavtar Chaurasiya (39) are the suspects. Sakaram, a school dropout, procured ganja from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and sold it in…

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Karnataka seeks pending dues from Centre under MGNREGA to help mitigate drought condition

As 216 taluks in Karnataka are reeling under drought, the Congress government has requested the Centre to release pending MNREGA wage component to ensure effective implementation of the job scheme.

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Yesvantpur-Karatagi express derailes in Karnataka, no injuries reported

KARATAGI(KOPPAL): The engine of the Yesvantpur-Karatagi Express train derailed near the railway station in Karnataka's Koppal district on Tuesday. The train had left Yesvantpur at 8.25 on Monday night.

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CM launches emblem of Karnataka Sambhrama-50 to mark golden jubilee of renaming State

The Department of Kannada and Culture had organised a programme to launch the emblem of Karnataka Sambrama-50 at the Banquet hall of Vidhana Soudha (State secretariat) on October 17.

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PMK to organise seminar in support of caste-wise survey in T.N.

PMK founder S. Ramadoss to host seminar on caste-wise survey for social justice. He has been advocating for this for 44 yrs. Periyar also wanted 100% reservations based on population. Bihar, Karnataka & Odisha have documented data but TN govt has been silent. Need to raise awareness for social justice.

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Why is Bengaluru expanding its waste-management capacity? | Explained

Karnataka govt. plans to relocate waste processing facilities outside Bengaluru to address capacity shortfall. Existing plants have faced opposition due to leachate and odour issues. New plants should have composting, material recovery and landfill facilities, with tertiary-level treatment for leachate. Land acquisition and land-use changes are concerns. Engaging farmers and…

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Energy crisis in Karnataka: Escoms to receive 1,100 MW of power from private power generators

Karnataka govt. invokes Section 11 of Electricity Act to procure 1,100 MW of power from private generators to address shortage. Govt. also plans to solarise irrigation pumpsets, set up 400 substations & expand solar power park in Pavagada. Bescom clarifies no power cuts in BBMP parks.

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JD(S) heading for split? Upset state chief Ibrahim defies JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda’s decision to join NDA

JD(S) Karnataka unit president C M Ibrahim defies former PM Deve Gowda's decision to join NDA, says JD(S) will not join BJP-led alliance. He claims his faction is the original JD(S) for being ‘secular’. He appeals to Gowda not to give consent to tie-up & hints at possible split in…

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Two new contraceptives launched in Karnataka

from the Health Department.Bengaluru Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launched two new contraceptives, SubDermal Single Rod Implants and SC-MPA Injectable, at State Family Planning Summit. Pilot introduction in 40 districts of 10 states, including four from Karnataka, to ensure healthy birth spacing and reduce maternal/infant morbidity.

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140 persons arrested for bid to picket TPS-II in Neyveli

A total of 140 farmers attached to the Joint Movement of Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Association were arrested on Monday when they attempted to picket the Thermal Power Station (TPS) - II of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) in Neyveli condemning the Karnataka Government for not releasing the State’s due share of…

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6 members of 2 families killed, 3 injured in accident in Gadag district of Karnataka

The two families from Kalaburagi district were travelling in the MUV to Fakkreshwar mutt at Shirahatti and Balehosur mutt in Laxmeshwar taluk.

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6 killed, 3 injured in road accident in Karnataka's Gadag district

GADAG: As many as six commuters of a Tata Sumo died, and 3 others got injured in a road crash in Naregal in Karnataka's Gadag district.

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Supreme Court notice to D.K. Shivakumar on CBI plea to probe disproportionate assets case

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay a Karnataka High Court decision to freeze a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case without hearing him. The Income Tax Department in 2017 conducted a raid against Mr. Shivakumar, based on…

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Congress can only give guarantee of loot: J.P. Nadda

JP Nadda, BJP president, claims Congress can only give "guarantee of loot" in Karnataka. IT raids have revealed ₹100 crore from contractors. Congress-supported contractor accused BJP of corruption in Karnataka polls. Congress accused of making Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh ATMs of corruption.

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Kannada organisations oppose Maharashtra health scheme’s extension to Karnataka villages

Kannada orgs. oppose Maha's health scheme for Marathi speakers in Belagavi, urge CM Siddaramaiah to stop it. Activists suspect it's a clandestine attempt to collect data of Marathi speakers. Kannada orgs. say it's against federalism & insults Karnataka govt. Scheme provides ₹1.5 lakh for 996 surgeries & treatment. Maharashtra govt.…

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BJP is leaderless in Karnataka, says party leader

BJP in Karnataka is leaderless, reducing internal democracy, becoming a corporate house run by few managers, divided into factions, and silencing B.S. Yediyurappa. This is weakening the party and its chances in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. To improve, Yediyurappa should be given authority and asked to tour the State.

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BJP to stage two-day protest from today seeking resignation of CM, Dy.CM

BJP to stage protests in all districts, taluks; demand CM, Dy CM's resignation over I-T raids. BJP to accuse Cong of corruption, link between money unearthed in raids and pending BBMP bills. BJP to demand end to trend in interest of Karnataka's people, CM, Dy CM to quit.

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1.4 kg gold seized from two women at Gannavaram airport in Andhra Pradesh

The Customs Department officials arrested two women hailing from Mangalore in Karnataka at the Gannavaram airport and seized 1.4 kg of gold of foreign origin worth about ₹80 lakh. The women arrived on a flight from Sharjah, said Customs Commissioner Sadhu Narasimha Reddy.

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Farmers in Karnataka have incurred loss of Rs 30,000 cr due to drought: CM Siddaramaiah

MYSURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed on Sunday that the state's farmers have suffered losses amounting to Rs 30,000 crore due to this year's severe drought.

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Power cuts will hit MSMEs’ domestic, exports delivery commitments: trade bodies

MSMEs in Karnataka face bleak outlook due to power cuts; trade bodies urge govt. to buy additional power & promote renewable energy to reduce burden on main grids.

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Karnataka government mulls transferring 26 programmes from Education Department to RDPR

Karnataka govt. plans to transfer 26 programmes from DSEL to RDPR. These include identifying out-of-school children, teacher attendance, guest teachers, midday meals, etc. Govt. aims to decentralise power & make education vibrant from gram panchayat level.

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Three-day 89th State-level annual conference in Bidar from Oct. 27

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will organise the three-day 89th Karnataka State-level annual Medical Conference ‘Medicon’ at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) from October 27.

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Now, a business app for Veerashaiva Lingayats

A trade body established for the development and welfare of industrialists and businessmen belonging to Veerashaiva Lingayat community residing in Northern districts of Karnataka has now come up with a mobile application for furthering the community’s business interest.

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