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CM promises more irrigation projects in Karnataka

He laid the foundation stone for the Budihal Peerapur irrigation project, whose estimated cost is ₹1,060 and inaugurated the projects already completed at Devatkal village in Shorpuar taluk on March 19

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3 Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath workers booked for making death threats to K'taka HC judges over hijab verdict

Three Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ) functionaries have been booked for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Karnataka high court's verdict on the hijab row, police said. Full story

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Eight dead, over 20 critically injured as bus overturns in Karnataka

As many as eight people died and more than twenty were injured critically on Saturday as a bus overturned near Pavagada, Tumakuru district.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on March 19, 2022

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70%-80% parents fear learning loss in children: NCEE survey

BENGALURU: A survey in three states - Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana - by the National Coalition on Education Emergency found 70% -80% parents feel their kids' ability to read and write during the pandemic declined, stayed the same or unable to assess it.

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Moral Science for Karnataka kids likely from 2023-24, says minister BC Nagesh

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government is considering including Moral Science as a subject in schools from 2023-24 academic year.

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Karnataka to seek early clearance of DPR, says CM Basavaraj Bommai

BENGALURU: The all-party meeting, convened by Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai to discuss inter-state water disputes on Friday, decided to speed up necessary clearances for the Mekedatu and Kalasa-Banduri projects from the Union government.

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Bhagavad Gita is for all: Karnataka Education Minister

With Gujarat set to introduce the Bhagavad Gita in the school syllabus as part of "moral science", Karnataka too is mulling over the option, if approved by experts, in the next academic year.

The Hindu

More than half the districts in Karnataka report zero COVID-19 cases for days

However, experts caution against letting the guard down

The Hindu

Pending irrigation projects: CM ready to lead all-party delegation to Centre if need be

Bommai holds meeting of floor leaders and former irrigation Ministers on Mekedatu, UKP, Mahadayi, and river-linking projects

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Parents see decline in learning, behavioural changes in children during Covid-19 pandemic: Study

In Karnataka, 80% of households surveyed by the NCEE said their child’s ability to read and write had declined, stayed the same or could not be determined

The Hindu

SC has not approved plan for restoration of environment in three mining-hit districts: Karnataka Government

Total size of the plan is ₹24,999 crore

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Top news developments in Karnataka on March 18, 2022

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today

The Hindu

Several Muslim-run establishments stay shut

In response to a bandh call by Muslim organisations to protest against the High Court order on the hijab row, shops and commercial establishments run by Muslim proprietors remained closed on Thursday in some parts of Karnataka, including in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Bengaluru. The day passed off peacefully.

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‘Karnataka has suffered shortfall of ₹44,500 cr. in Central share’

Krishna Byre Gowda accuses Centre of converting tax as cess so that it need not share revenue with States

The Hindu

Consensual agreement for medical course seat sharing can’t be treated as law or order for reserving H-K quota seats: HC

The consensual agreement between the State Government and the Association of Minority Professional Colleges in Karnataka for seat-sharing in medical colleges cannot be treated as a ‘law’ or an ‘order’ for reserving seats under provisions of the Karnataka Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission in the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Order, 2013, said…

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HC dismisses plea against re-employment of retired govt. servants

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday dismissed a PIL petition, which had questioned the action of the State Government in reappointing retired Government servants to various posts on temporary basis contrary to its own circular not to re-employ retired public servants.

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Hijab verdict: Muslim shops stay closed across Dakshina Kannada

MANGALURU: The Trading capital of the city Bunder in Dakshina Kannada, central market and a few other parts of the city, which form the central business district, remained shut on Thursday due to the voluntary bandh call given by Muslim leaders against the high court verdict on hijab row in…

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Hijab ban in classroom: Fresh plea in SC challenges Karnataka HC verdict

A fresh plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear a Hijab inside the classroom saying Hijab is not a part of the essential religious practice in the Islamic faith.

The Hindu

Hijab controversy: Bandh in Yadgir and Raichur, but minimal impact in other parts of north Karnataka

Little impact in Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot and Dharwad districts

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Top news developments in Karnataka on March 17, 2022

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today

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Essentially flawed: On the Karnataka High Court’s hijab verdict

Karnataka HC ruling on hijab fails to recognise the need for reasonable accommodation

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha member demands special grants for Kidwai to set up proton therapy facility

Congress member from Karnataka L. Hanumanthaiah has demanded special grants for the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO) in Bengaluru to establish a full-fledged proton therapy facility.

The Hindu

War of words over charges of reduction in State’s Central share of taxes

The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a war of words between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress members, with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah leading the charge, over the allegations of reduction in Karnataka’s Central share of tax revenue.

The Hindu

Double-engine govt. and increase in revenue collection have put State back on track after COVID-19: CM

The NDA Govt. has given more funds to Karnataka than UPA Govt., Bommai said

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