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Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister

Karnataka urges drought review team from the Centre to assess impact of rainfall deficit on agriculture. While the State is expecting ₹4,860 crore from the Centre, the estimates losses in agriculture is pegged at ₹30,432 crore. The 10-member team will be touring 13 drought-hit districts till October 8.

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Cauvery row | Karnataka files petition before CWMA seeking review order on releasing 3,000 cusecs water to Tamil Nadu

D.K. Shivakumar said the government has been making all the preparations to go ahead with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the river Cauvery in Kanakapura.

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Health experts seek ban on firecrackers across all festivals, occasions in Karnataka

Edward and Cynthia Institute of Public Health urges Karnataka govt. and State High Court to ban firecrackers to combat climate change. Suggests 300% tax increase, strict regulation of timings and silent hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Top developments from Karnataka today

Here are the top news to watch out from Karnataka today, October 5, 2023

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‘We know the pain’: freed India coffee workers lead way from bonded labour

Thousands of families are trapped by debts on plantations in south-west Karnataka, despite the practice supposedly being abolished in the 70s

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Year-long programmes being planned to mark 50 years of Karnataka getting its name

To mark 50 years of Mysore state being named Karnataka, the government will hold year-long celebrations from November 1, 2023, till November 1, 2024, under the title “Hesarayitu Karnataka, Usiragali Kannada.”

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High Court imposes ₹5 lakh cost on Karnataka govt. for not responding to petition on city’s public toilets for three years

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday imposed a cost of ₹5 lakh on the State government for failing to respond for the last three years and despite a specific direction issued by the court on August 8 to file response within three weeks on a PIL petition, which had…

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KIC slaps fine on police for not giving details of CCTV footage, directs State police chief to ensure implementation of SC guidelines

The Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) not only imposed a penalty of ₹25,000 on a station house officer of Nangli police station for not providing information about CCTV cameras in the station, but also directed the State police chief to comply with the Supreme Court order on installation of CCTV cameras…

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10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State.

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Nijo Gilbert to lead Kerala in Santosh Trophy; ten new faces in the squad

Nijo Gilbert to lead Kerala in 77th Santosh Trophy. Ten players to make debut. Group A: Kerala, Goa, Chhattisgarh, J&K. Rain affected preparations. Friendly vs Muthoot FC, Lakshadweep on Oct 7. Six groups, winners to final phase in Arunachal Pradesh. Three best second-placed teams, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh in main…

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CTCRI to organise brainstorming session on Chinese potato on Friday

The event would bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, academicians, extension professionals, Chinese potato growers, input dealers, traders, and other end-users from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

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Nearly 12,000 students to take part in Yuva Sambhrama

Yuva Sambhrama, a platform for college students to showcase their talent, begins in Mysuru on Oct 6. 12,000 students from 400+ institutions will participate in cultural events. 50 teams will perform daily, with themes such as freedom struggle, gender equality, Karnataka folk arts, fake news, and education. Inauguration by district…

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Karnataka’s Vidwath Kaverappa trying to emulate McGrath’s accuracy and Steyn’s pace

Vidwath Kaverappa, 24, is a stickler for accuracy, modelling his bowling on Glenn McGrath. He idolises Dale Steyn and is trying to incorporate his run-up into his own. He is working on increasing his pace and was fast-tracked into the Karnataka State squad when Prasidh Krishna was drafted into the…

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Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to meet on October 12

CWRC to meet Oct 12 to review Cauvery basin situation. TN to demand Karnataka wipe out 12.185 tmc ft shortfall. TN received 45.2 tmc ft, incl. 13.6 tmc ft in Sept. Mettur dam storage at 9.4 tmc ft, may close in a week. TN to urge Karnataka to make good…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 4, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 4, 2023

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Karnataka caste census: Report likely to be submitted in November, but unlikely to be publicised before LS polls

Amid clamour to publicise the Socio-Economic Survey (popularly called Caste census) conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes in 2015-2016, dominant caste groups are coming together to oppose the report, which is likely to be submitted in November this year.

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Jagrita Nagarikaru condemns action against news portal

Jagrita Nagarikaru, Karnataka, a forum of progressive intellectuals and activists, have expressed shock over police action against those associated with NewsClick portal on Tuesday and said that “such acts constitute a conspiracy to silence the voices of individuals who dissent.”

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Sorry to note that govt. did not bother to respond to court’s notice on visually-challenged person’s plea even after a year: Karnataka High Court

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday said it was sorry to note that the State government and its public transport corporations did not bother to respond to a PIL petition, filed by a 27-year-old visually-challenged person, even after a year since the court issued notice to the authorities on…

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Karnataka’s caste census too will be released ‘when time comes’: Ministers

Welcoming the release of the findings of the caste survey by the Bihar government, Minister for Backward Classes Shivaraj Tangadagi and Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa said the caste census conducted in Karnataka too will be released at an appropriate time.

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Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka

Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka, believes it essential for welfare & dev. He claims data ready for release & urges govt to do so. He believes Opposition irrational about law & order in Shivamogga & objects to Bommai's stand against Cauvery water release.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 3, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 3, 2023

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Invest in your home State, Patil urges Kannadiga entrepreneurs in U.S.

M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, who is currently on a 12-day business exploratory tour with his officials to the United States, called on the Kannada associations in America to invest in Karnataka.

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High Court dismisses PIL petition on ‘Siddapura Lotus Pond’ land row

Karnataka HC dismisses PIL alleging illegal allotment of land from 'Siddapura Lotus Pond' in Bengaluru. Records show pond exists only on survey no. 8, making contention of petitioner insignificant. BBMP asked to examine laws applicable to buffer zone while considering application for plan sanction. #Karnataka #Bengaluru #PIL #Siddapura #LotusPond #IllegalAllotment…

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Shivashankarappa has been misled on postings to Lingayat officials, says KPCC spokesperson

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson M. Lakshmana has claimed that veteran Congress leader and All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha chief Shamanur Shivashankarappa has been misled on the issue of postings to Lingayat officials in the party’s government in the State.

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Govt. to hold meeting with carpooling aggregators today

Karnataka govt to hold meeting with carpooling aggregators; no ban on carpooling in Bengaluru. Transport Minister Reddy clarifies carpooling apps need license & yellow-board vehicles to operate. MP Surya urges govt to take back ban, says it encourages congestion.

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