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Tension in Shivamogga following murder of 26-year-old, Home Minister appeals for calm

Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa alleges that recent statements of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar on the saffron flag issue had ‘instigated’ the perpetrators of the crime

The Hindu

Karnataka reports 1,001 Covid-19 cases, 18 deaths

BENGALURU: Covid-19 cases in Karnataka declined from 1,137 cases on Saturday to 1,001 cases on Sunday while 18 deaths took place today. These took the total infected and fatalities till date to 39,36,586 and 39,795, said the State Health Department. A bulletin said 1,780 people were discharged. The total recoveries…

The Times of India

Karnataka reports 1,001 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths

Karnataka on Sunday reported 1,001 new cases of COVID-19, the maximum of which were from Bengaluru Urban with 485.

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Data | Hijab row: Why the ban is a double blow for Muslim girl students

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, the share of Muslim girl students in the 6-17 age group attending schools in 2019-20 was significantly lower than their Hindu and Christian counterparts in almost all States except Kerala

The Hindu

COVID-19 third wave: Over 70% of January deaths in Karnataka were in ICUs

Over 70% of the 645 COVID-19 deaths reported during January happened in ICUs and over two-third were due to comorbidities, especially in those aged above 60 years, according to an initial assessment of the district death audits by the Karnataka Health Department

The Hindu

Ahead of Karnataka Budget, farmers flag agricultural issues in Mysuru

State Sugarcane Cultivators Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar urged the Government to ensure that the forthcoming Budget should be pro-farmer in scope so as to bail them out of financial crisis.

The Hindu

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka-Railways match ends in a draw; J&K start with win over Pondicherry

CHENNAI: Karnataka and Railways played out a draw in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match while Jammu and Kashmir began on a winning note, trouncing Pondicherry by eight wickets on Sunday.

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Top Karnataka news developments for today

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

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Karnataka panel recommends ‘Cut Waste Task Force’, performance appraisal for officials

Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission-2 suggests immediate payment of compensation for land acquisition, merger of several departments

The Hindu

Amruth housing scheme in 27 gram panchayats of Mandya in Karnataka

Karnataka Development Programme review meetings at all taluk centres soon

The Hindu

Karnataka CM blames ‘outside forces’ for hijab row

Home Minister says ‘extremist forces’ are responsible for clashes on campuses

The Hindu

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka secure first innings lead; J&K in command vs Pondicherry

CHENNAI: Karnataka secured the first innings lead against Railways despite a ton by Arindam Ghosh (105) and Mohammad Saif's knock of 84 on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match here on Saturday.

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Top Karnataka news developments on February 19, 2022

Key news developments in Karnataka on February 19, 2022

The Hindu

Better-than-average winter in Mumbai a balm for Covid-hit Tibetan sweater-sellers

MUMBAI: Winter is going but the ice-breakers keep coming. "Are you from Assam?" asks a woman mounting the backseat of a bike after purchasing a bunch of woolen caps and socks from Recho Pelmo. "I'm Tibetan," replies the 65-year-old hawker from Karnataka.

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Hijab not essential religious practice, Karnataka government tells HC

BENGALURU: Wearing the hijab is not an essential religious practice of Islam and preventing its use did not violate Article 25 of the Constitution, which guarantees religious freedom, Karnataka government told the high court on Friday.

The Hindu

Headscarf and a social fabric in tatters

The controversy over disallowing girls in hijabs in classrooms, citing a uniform dress code, is no longer confined to Karnataka’s coastal districts. K.V. Aditya Bharadwaj explores the genesis of the row in Udupi and the context of its rapid spread across the State

The Hindu

Birders record 251 species in Karnataka on day one of count

The first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) began on a high note with citizens recording 251 bird species across Karnataka. In Bengaluru alone by Friday evening, 161 species were recorded as per data logged in by participants.

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Seed money to be given to 7,500 SHGs in Karnataka to start micro enterprises: Minister

On the occasion of the country celebrating 75th years of Independence, Karnataka Government had approved a ₹75 crore plan to provide seed money to SHGs

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Girls in Karnataka want both hijab and education: ‘Won’t be allowed to go to school if we do not wear hijab’

Say their parents would not send them to schools if they give up the hijab

The Times of India

Hijab not an essential religious practice of Islam: Karnataka govt to HC

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Friday contended before the high court that the hijab is not an essential religious practice of Islam.

The Hindu

Hijab controversy: Boys at two more colleges in coastal belt of Karnataka stay away from classes

Students at Milagres college in Udupi district stated that it is not proper on the part of the management to prevent hijab-clad girls from attending classes after the interim order of the High Court of Karnataka as they were being allowed to wear hijab earlier

Reuters

In hijab row, critics say India's BJP looking for votes in southern state

A series of religious laws promoted by India's ruling Hindu nationalist party in the southern state of Karnataka, including a ban on the wearing of hijabs, is raising concerns the divisive measures will stoke sectarian tensions more prevalent in the country's north.

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SC asks if States can settle dispute over Krishna water allocation through mediation

Karnataka seeks constitution of a Bench

The Hindu

Top news developments in Karnataka on February 18, 2022

News developments in Karnataka to watch out for today

The Times of India

Karnataka hijab row: BJP brass steps in to quell controversy

BENGALURU: The central BJP leadership has taken serious note of developments stemming from the hijab row in Karnataka and has asked the local leadership and the state government to convey a clear message to stakeholders that the party is not against Muslim women and enforcement of dress code is left…

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