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Karnataka BJP: Appointment of Leader of Opposition after August 15, says Basavaraj Bommai

BJP leader and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on August 10 said the BJP Central leadership would take up the process of appointment of Leader of Opposition for the Karnataka Assembly after August 15.

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HC stays proceedings in money laundering case against Bineesh Kodiyeri

Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of former Kerala State secretary of CPI(M) Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, had petitioned the High Court of Karnataka to stay proceedings in a money laundering case against him. The Court granted the interim order and directed ED to file statement of objection. Further hearing adjourned.

The Hindu

Shakti scheme: No smart cards, Karnataka RTCs to opt for passes

Shakti scheme, launched in June, has seen 36.14 crore women passengers travel for free in State-run buses. CeG declined proposal for smart cards, so RTCs to issue Shakti passes resembling regular bus passes. Passes to be distributed at bus stands/depots with valid ID card. Registration for Shakti passes delayed due…

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ICC World Cup 2023: Renovation works in full swing at Chinnaswamy Stadium

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has begun remodelling work in preparation for the ICC World Cup 2023, which will be held in October and November.

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Karnataka Cabinet decision: Sunflower oil to replace palm oil in anganwadi centres

The State Cabinet has decided to switch over from palm oil to sunflower oil to prepare nutritious food at anganwadi centres run under the ICDS across Karnataka.

The Hindu

Karnataka Cabinet withdraws cases registered against Chief Minister, Deputy CM, and Congress leaders for violation of COVID-19 protocols

The Karnataka government on August 10 withdrew nine police cases registered against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Bengaluru Rural constituency Congress MP D.K. Suresh, and other Congress leaders for violating COVID-19 protocols while undertaking a padayatra on January 9, 2022.

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Mysuru hosts CII’s first family business conclave

CII Karnataka organised its first Family Business Conclave 2023, focusing on managing change and expectations. Speakers discussed distinct challenges and opportunities, emphasising on governance, succession planning, leadership transitions, trust and values. The conclave concluded with the importance of building a strong family business culture, embracing innovation and charting successful growth.

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Renuka Sukumar assumes charge as Police Commissioner of twin cities

Renuka Sukumar, new Police Commissioner of Hubballi Dharwad, will take all steps to maintain law and order by involving senior police officials and public. She is a 2011 batch Karnataka cadre officer and has earlier served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in the twin cities. She is determined to handle…

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Cab driver arrested for assaulting woman in Bhoganhalli

A 25-year cab driver was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in Bhoganhalli, Karnataka, police said on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Rerouting Kanyakumari-Katra Himsagar Weekly Express via Konkan network would save 20 hours of travel time for Mangaluru passengers

By re-routing Kanyakumari-Sri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra (SVDK)-Kanyakumari Himsagar Weekly Express via the Konkan Railway network.

The Hindu

FCI urges wheat flour mills in Karnataka to participate in e-auction to get benefit of lower price

FCI official explained that Karnataka is predominantly a rice-consuming State, but is increasingly becoming a wheat consumer as well following an influx of people from wheat-eating States.

The Hindu

161 of Karnataka’s elephants sighted in private lands: census

Of the 6,395 estimated elephant population in Karnataka in 2023, 161 pachyderms were sighted within private lands such as coffee estates, says the interim report on Asian Elephant population and demography estimates – 2023.

The Hindu

Right now, our grouse is not corruption, but non-clearance of pending bills, says D. Kempanna, president of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association

Contractors are again on a collision course with the Karnataka government. While the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractors have stopped work, demanding immediate clearance of pending bills, contractors across the State have also warned that they may tread the same path if bills are not cleared soon. The pending…

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KEA allows SMSIMSR to fill 50% government quota medical seats with zero fee

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) allows Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (SMSIMSR) to fill 50% of govt. quota medical seats with zero fees & 5 yrs service condition. NMC permits 100 seats for 2023-24, 40% govt. quota, 40% private/payment seats with zero fee, 15% NRI & 5%…

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Karnataka govt. plans year-long programmes from November 1 to mark golden jubilee of State’s renaming

Karnataka has decided to hold year-long celebrations from November 1 to mark the golden anniversary of its renaming from the erstwhile State of Mysore. Announcing this at a press conference in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said the nature of the year-long programmes would be finalised…

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‘Spider Sabu’ arrested in Kozhikode

Police arrest 'Spider Sabu' in Kozhikode after tracking him from Belthangady, Karnataka. He had committed several burglaries in and outside Kerala. He was released from life imprisonment due to pandemic relaxation, but went into hiding and shifted base.

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Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last census, touching 6,395

The number of elephants in Karnataka has increased by 346, from an estimated 6,049 in 2017 to 6,395 now, which is the highest in the country, according to an interim report on Asian Elephant population and demography estimates — 2023. Their population range is estimated to be between 5,914 and…

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Over 2 lakh devotees from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka take part in Adi Krithika festival in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh

Around two lakh devotees from several parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu thronged the hill shrine of Lord Muruga at Gudivanka in Gudipala mandal of tri-State Kuppam junction on August 9 (Wednesday) to take part in the ‘Adi Krithika’ celebrations. The annual festival is considered a significant fusion of the…

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Despite AICTE nod, colleges not interested to offer 3-year evening engineering course for working professionals again

AICTE made a U-turn from four years ago when it stated that if any working professional is interested in engineering courses, they should join regular colleges through lateral entry

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High Court dismisses PIL plea against Mysuru City Corporation’s deicsion to demolish 137-year-old Devaraja Market building

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday dismissed a PIL petition which had questioned the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) decision to demolish the dilapidated 137-year-old Davaraja Market building and construct a new building in its place.

The Hindu

Telangana tops in recovery of lost, stolen mobile devices under CEIR

Telangana ranks #1 in India for recovery of stolen/lost mobile devices, with 67.98% success rate. 5,038 devices recovered in 4 months, 1,000 in 16 days. Karnataka (54.20%) and Andhra Pradesh (50.90%) follow. 55,219 mobile devices blocked, 11,297 traceability reports received.

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