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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…

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%.

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

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

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?”

Top news developments in Karnataka on August 15, 2023

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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.

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…