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BJP, TMC question Stalin for not taking up the Cauvery issue with Congress

TN BJP, TMC accuse CM Stalin of lethargic attitude towards Cauvery issue due to alliance with Congress. BJP State President Annamalai says DMK reaching out to PM Modi to complain about alliance partners. TMC President Vasan alleges Karnataka govt continuing efforts to construct dam at Mekedatu without clearance. Urges TN…

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Four districts of Karnataka part of National Family Planning programme’s pilot on introduction of new contraceptive options

Karnataka's Health Dept. is introducing two new contraceptive options - subdermal single rod implants and subcutaneous injectables - in four districts, incl. Bengaluru, to reduce maternal and infant morbidity/mortality. 10,008 implants & 20,000 injectables have been received. Training & micro plan being developed for facility readiness.

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BBMP officer arrested for accepting bribe to issue khata

B'lore Lokayukta Police arrested Nataraj, a BBMP official, for taking ₹5 lakh bribe to issue khatas for 79 flats. Manjunath, of Mukunda Developers, had complained to Lokayukta Police. A trap was laid and Nataraj was arrested after ₹5 lakh bribe was handed over. On raiding his residence, 900 gms gold,…

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What is wrong if a delegation from the State government meets the PM demanding Karnataka’s pending dues: Priyank Kharge

Hitting back at former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai over his remark that the Congress-led State government was controlled by the party’s high command Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge has said that all the 25 BJP MPs from Karnataka are puppets in the hands of the BJP…

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TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene in Cauvery issue, advise Karnataka to release water

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advise Karnataka to immediately release Cauvery water. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Drone surveillance at select SSLC exam centres in Karnataka

During the SSLC exams of the 2022-23 academic year, malpractices were reported, particularly in the north Karnataka region. Around 60 invigilators were suspended, and many students were debarred.

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CM Stalin urges PM Modi to instruct Karnataka to release Cauvery water to T.N.

Flagging the “grim scenario” faced by the farmers of Cauvery delta in saving their kuruvai paddy crop, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting his immediate intervention in instructing Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu’s due share of Cauvery water, and to further clear the…

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Kavadigara Hatti: 1 more death takes toll in Karnataka village to 4

Since August 1, four persons have died in the village, and nearly 140 persons are under treatment in various hospitals in Chitradurga district. Villagers suspect consumption of contaminated water

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Karnataka HC says it’s ‘high time’ that courts ‘bestow supervisory jurisdiction’ on media

The Karnataka High Court has suggested that it’s “high time” for the courts to “bestow its supervisory jurisdiction on the print and electronic media” on certain occasions.

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Bringing a slice of Dalit life on stage

‘Daklakatha Devi Kavya’, one of the recent productions in Kannada theatre, tells the rarely heard tale of the little known community of Dakkaligas, a nomadic people. Based on K.B. Siddaiah’s long narrative poem (khanda kavya), the play, directed by K.P. Lakshman, a graduate of the Intercultural Theatre Institute Singapore, received a…

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28% of high schools and 32% of primary schools lack access to drinking water: Report

Govt schools in Karnataka lack basic facilities: 28% high schools, 32% primary schools lack access to clean drinking water; 35.27% schools have teachers for all prescribed subjects; 12% primary, 10% high schools lack library facility; 41% high schools, 67% primary schools lack computer facilities; 28% schools lack electricity; 84% primary,…

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State quota medical seats increases by 553

Karnataka's MBBS/BDS seats for 2023-24 increased by 553 to 11,595. KEA announced revised seat matrix with 572 All India Quota seats in govt. colleges, 4,982 govt. quota seats, 2,501 deemed universities quota seats, 2,512 private management, 767 NRI quota and 261 others. NMC approved 3 new medical colleges with total…

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112 human casualties due to elephant attacks in Karnataka in last 4 years

Elephant attacks in Karnataka have caused 112 deaths in 4 yrs. District-wise data shows highest casualties in Chamarajanagar. Govt has adopted multi-pronged strategy to prevent human casualties incl. District Elephant Task Force, animal trackers, radio-collaring elephants & using drones. Long-term mitigation incl. railway barricades & proactive steps by Forest Dept.

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Govt eyes ₹ 2,854 crore CSR funding for education sector

Karnataka Govt. seeks to increase CSR spending in education, skilling of youth. Identified needs: solar-based smart classrooms, skills on wheels, multi-skills labs, teaching, nutrition, apprenticeships, digital library, sports equipment. CSR funds increased from ₹876 crore (2016-17) to ₹2,940 crore (2020-21). Challenges: 61 lakh students in 55,000 schools, 14.65% dropout rate,…

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At Cauvery Authority’s meet on Aug. 11, T.N. may raise shortfall in water release and press for its share

TN to urge Karnataka to make up shortfall in Cauvery water at CWMA meet on Aug 11; TN had requested CWMA to direct Karnataka to release water; TN apprised of CWMA's decision on Mekedatu project; AIADMK's OPS urges CM Stalin to use good offices with Congress to ensure Karnataka releases…

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Dakkaligas are among the most marginalised

Spread across a few districts in central Karnataka and a few places in north Karnataka, Dakkaligas are a small community. There are 462 families with a population of about 1,800, as per the private survey conducted by people of the community. A good number of families are in Tumakuru, Chikkaballapura,…

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Karnataka CM meets PM Modi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Mr. Siddaramaiah met Mr. Modi in the Parliament complex. This is his first meeting with the Prime Minister since becoming the Chief Minister in May 2023.

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Karnataka Chief Minister asks Centre to hold air show during Dasara in Mysuru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and requested him to hold an air show by the Indian Air Force in Mysuru during Dasara celebrations from October 15 to 24.

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Water supplied to Kavadigara Hatti unfit for consumption, as per biological analysis of samples in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had instructed the DC to probe the incident and suspend the officers responsible. As per his instructions, the DC has constituted a team of officials to conduct the inquiry.

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Pandemic effect: Student learning achievement continues to be poor in Karnataka

According to the State Achievement Survey 2022-23 (SAS), which was conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy recently, high school students lag behind those from primary schools in learning achievements.

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