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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: State to set up two microsites to accelerate digital health adoption

Karnataka sets up two microsites in Belagavi and Mysuru to enable private healthcare providers to participate in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Microsites are clusters of healthcare facilities offering digital health services. NHA launched 100 Microsites Project to facilitate ABDM adoption. State Health Commissioner Randeep D. appeals to private healthcare…

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Shashil Namoshi demands CBI inquiry into frauds in Kanva, Vashista cooperative societies

BJP leader Shashil G. Namoshi demands CBI probe into frauds worth ₹1,500 crore in Sri Kanva Souharda Credit Cooperative Society and ₹350 crore in Sri Vashista Credit Souharda Sahakari Limited. He claims hundreds of people from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu have been victimised. He urges Union govt…

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‘Ghar wapsi’ of a few BJP MLAs on the cards in Karnataka?

After three months of the Congress party’s spectacular victory in Legislative Assembly elections, there are now strong political indications that a few “dissenting” opposition BJP MLAs who had earlier defected from the Congress to the BJP, are possibly exploring returning to the ruling party in Karnataka.

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KSCPCR to study mobile phone addiction among children in Karnataka

K. Naganna Gowda, Chairperson of KSCPCR, told The Hindu, “...during Covid-19 and post-pandemic, schools were conducting classes online. Children are now addicted to mobile phones. Even if Covid-19 pandemic is eradicated from India, there are no signs that this mobile obsession will end.”

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Karkala police book 2 Bajrang Dal leaders for provocative speech in coastal Karnataka

In the speech, Bajrang Dal Mangaluru division joint convenor Puneet Attavar said, “...the hand with which a Muslim slaughters cows should be separated from his body. Activists should take a vow today to accomplish this”.

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Jumbo Strides: Using tech to mitigate human-animal conflict

A bunch of researchers from Karnataka are leading initiatives that strive to mitigate instances of conflicts with the help of technology. The Hindu looks at four such efforts in this series

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Karnataka’s Kunbi women farmers hope to bring climate-resilient tubers to urban dining tables

The establishment of Kali Farmer Producer Company and a recent chef residency programme are helping the Kunbi community in north Karnataka promote sustainable and responsible sourcing by showcasing their native tuber dishes to create a larger market for local produce, addressing the challenge of lack of demand and reshaping our…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 16, 2023

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Taming trunks and tempers: Research initiatives from the State to mitigate conflicts

A bunch of researchers from Bengaluru and Karnataka are leading initiatives that strive to mitigate instances of human-elephant conflicts with the help of research, data, science, and technology.

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Siddaramaiah warns those disturbing social harmony

CM Siddaramaiah warns against disturbing social harmony, urges people to uphold principle of harmonious life. He promotes Karnataka development model of inclusiveness, criticizes divide-and-rule policy. He expresses concern over wealth inequality, promises five guarantee schemes for social justice. Urges Centre to give Karnataka its due share of taxes. #Karnataka #IndependenceDay…

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Price of rice rises by 15% due to erratic rainfall in Karnataka, hike in MSP

For people in the predominantly rice-consuming regions, the last few weeks have been tough as the price of rice has increased on an average by 15%.

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DKS says Karnataka will release 10 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday (Aug. 15) said that Karnataka would release 10 tmcft of Cauvery river water to the neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

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Patriotic fervour marks Independence Day celebrations in North Karnataka

Patriotic fervour marked Independence Day celebrations in North Karnataka. District in-charge Ministers hoisted the national flag and announced new schemes. In Belagavi, a 10-km flyover and a new Deputy Commissioner's office will be constructed. In Vijayapura, an airport and power distribution sub-centres will be set up. In Bagalkot, 11 lift…

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77th Independence Day: Mahadevappa highlights Karnataka govt.’s programmes for Mysuru

On India's 77th Independence Day, Minister H.C. Mahadevappa paid tribute to freedom fighters and highlighted Karnataka govt's programmes for Mysuru district. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Gokhale, Tilak, Bose, Azad and Ambedkar's role in the struggle, and the contribution of freedom fighters from Karnataka. Govt schemes like Shakti, Gruha…

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Rajeev Gowda appointed Vice-Chairperson with Cabinet rank of SITK

M.V. Rajeev Gowda has been appointed the Vice-Chairperson with a Cabinet rank of the State Institute For The Transformation of Karnataka

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Karnataka Today newsletter: CM issues stern warning to those disturbing communal harmony, and more

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Belagavi may be divided into 3 districts, says Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi

The sheer size of the district makes administration tough and makes access to officials difficult for residents of far-flung areas.

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5 guarantees introduced to follow principle of social justice, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said: “During colonial era, the British rulers plundered the country but now the resources are being accumulated by a few capitalists. In this situation, can development be possible?”

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 15, 2023

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Morning Digest | President Murmu urges citizens to move ahead with harmony, Tamil Nadu moves SC for immediate release of Cauvery water by Karnataka; and more

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Tamil Nadu moves SC for immediate release of Cauvery water by Karnataka

Tamil Nadu government moves SC seeking Karnataka to release 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to meet pressing demands of standing crops. TN urges SC to direct Karnataka to ensure stipulated releases for Sept 2023 and make good shortfall of 28.849 tmc ft water during current irrigation year.

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Hunger strike demanding measures to solve land and housing issues in State

Landless in Karnataka launch hunger strike to demand measures to solve land/housing crisis. Late freedom fighter H.S. Doreswamy led 2018 campaign. Samiti demands reconstitution of committee led by Cabinet Minister, regularisation of Bagair Hukum lands, joint survey of contested claims, redistribution of PTCL lands, pattas for slum dwellers. High-level meeting…

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Government PU lecturers oppose student-strength based restriction for transfer

Karnataka govt. restricts transfer of lecturers if less than 40 students enrolled per subject in PU college. After objections, DPUE postponed transfer counselling, but resumed on Aug. 14. 82 principals & 2,397 lecturers applied for transfer. Restriction imposed to share workload equally; DPUE to provide guest lecturers for colleges with…

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Slugfest over contractors’ pending bills between Shivakumar and Ashwath Narayan

DK Shivakumar and CN Ashwath Narayan in political slugfest over allegations of corruption. Shivakumar to show evidence in two days. Narayan demands his sacking and wants case to be handed to Lokayukta. Shivakumar says will investigate to help genuine contractors. Narayan alleges 15% commission for projects in Karnataka. Verbal duels…

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