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Will protect Karnataka farmers’ interests despite Cauvery panel’s directions, says DKS

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar assures farmers' interests will be protected despite CWRC's water release directions. Inflows to reservoirs are 8-10K cusecs/day, and rainfall will make up for any shortfall. State govt. is taking steps to provide alternative land for Mekedatu project. Power shortage due to drought, govt. taking steps to…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: CWRC directs Karnataka to release of 3,000 cusecs till Oct 31, and more

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Priest, his sister booked for humiliating minor Dalit girl in Karnataka

The accused and his sister allegedly objected to the girl entering the temple premises to fetch water from a public tap, and claimed that she had desecrated the place.

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Meet Jake Dryan, the British chef obsessed with Indian cuisine

UK-based chef and food blogger Jake Dryan has dedicated his time to exploring Indian cuisine and has been covering the country’s varied culinary repertoire one State at a time. Having covered over 13 States including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and West Bengal so far, next week, he will start the…

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Cauvery water dispute | Madras High Court lawyers stage demonstration against Karnataka government

MHAA advocates protest Karnataka govt's reluctance to release Cauvery water to TN farmers. Carrying placards and raising slogans, they demand Karnataka respect SC order, CWRC and CWMA decisions on quantum of water TN is entitled to.

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Cauvery water dispute | T.N.’s delta districts go on day-long bandh against Karnataka government

Delta Protection Movement's day-long bandh began in Thanjavur, with many shops and business establishments closed to express solidarity with farmers. Public transp., educational institutions, govt. offices running as usual. Essential commodities such as medicines, milk open. Shops closed in Mannargudi, Koothanallur, Nannilam, Thiruthuraipoondi, Kudavasal, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Poompuhar, Tharangambadi, Kuthalam, Sembanarkoil,…

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With scanty rain and RE deficit, Karnataka falls short of power while demand surges

The failure of the southwest monsoon and a surge in demand across various sectors has resulted in an unprecedented power situation in Karnataka with a mismatch in availability in demand. While the previous year’s power demand in the State on October 9 was 8,818 MW, on the same day this…

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25-km padayatra taken out opposing RSS events at Central University

Members of Samyukta Horata Karnataka strongly condemn Central University of Karnataka's decision to host RSS events on campus. They took out a 25-km padayatra from Kalaburagi to the university.

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Police start aerial surveillance to check Maoist menace in Wayanad

Police launch aerial surveillance in Kambamala, Wayanad to check Maoist menace. Using helicopters, drones, Thunderbolts, and forces from TN & Karnataka, police are gathering intel, ensuring security, and foiling attempts to draw youth into movement. Sortie lasted 1hr 40min, will continue in coming days.

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Conditions becoming favourable for the onset of northeast monsoon

SW monsoon withdrawing faster than expected; favourable conditions for NE monsoon. Criteria for onset met in one week. SW monsoon withdrawal almost crossed Maharashtra, Karnataka. Isolated thundershowers in E Kerala due to remnants of SW monsoon. Scattered rain in N India due to western disturbance. Average onset date of NW…

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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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