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Allegation of ‘40% commission’: Karnataka High Court stays proceedings till government explains why enquiry was not completed within 30 days

HC Karnataka stays proceedings of one-man commission probing 40% commission in contracts under BJP govt, till Govt explains why enquiry not completed in one month. Petitioners allege scrutiny of works due to change in govt & hardship due to non-payment of dues. Court adjourns hearing till Dec 19.

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Air traffic from Kerala likely to surpass pre-pandemic levels this fiscal

Kerala, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu witness 57.7%, 57.2% & 56.8% of pre-pandemic air passenger traffic in first 6 months of FY. Kerala has highest int'l passengers (50.28 lakh), followed by TN (36.53 lakh) & Karnataka (23.56 lakh). NRKs pushing int'l traffic in Kerala. Demand for air travel increasing, likely to…

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Mobile app-based beat system to be introduced to protect Karnataka government land from encroachment

Village accountants are mandated to visit all government land in their jurisdiction once in three months to verify if there is any encroachment.

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Woman assaulted, tied to a pole and stripped after son elopes with girl in north Karnataka

The boy and girl belong to the same community.

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Karnataka Assembly adopts 5 bills amidst din due to dharna by combined Opposition

Opposition BJP and JD (S) members went to the well of the House demanding sacking of Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed over his remarks related to the Speaker’s chair.

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Someshwara beach in Byndoor is being given a new look by Tourism Department, upcoming star in coastal circuit of Karnataka

The scenic Someshwara beach at Paduvari in Byndoor is undergoing massive infrastructure upgradation to enhance its tourism potential at an estimated cost of ₹15 crore.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 11, 2023

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Karnataka MPs failed to use fully utilise MPLAD funds, says Congress spokesperson

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson M. Lakshmana said the annual allocation for MPs from Karnataka under the MPLAD scheme was ₹144 crore. But, only ₹60 crore had been released so far this year, he claimed, and questioned when MPs from Karnataka will secure release of the remaining funds.

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Reconsider quantum of reservation given to various communities under 32% quota, forum urges govt.

Karnataka State Most Backward Classes Vigilant Forum urges govt. to reconsider 32% reservation given to various communities as it is unscientific. Forum will urge CM to implement survey report for benefit of deprived classes. SC held survey must cover entire population to identify backward classes. Forum urges CM to consider…

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21.15 lakh applications received under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, says Skill Ministry

Over 21 lakh people applied for PM Vishwakarma Scheme, highest from Karnataka. 43% of applications from tailors, 22% from masons, 9% from carpenters. Scheme provides training, financial assistance, market linkage for 18 trades. 17,758 candidates ready for training from 21 States. Target to cover 6 lakh beneficiaries in FY 2023-24.…

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Natural vegetation on nearly 12,850 sq. km in the Cauvery basin has been lost, says a research paper

In Cauvery basin, natural vegetation cover decreased by 46% in 50 years (1965-2016). Karnataka lost most (75%), TN (20%). Reasons including inappropriate cropping patterns, inefficient water use, over-exploitation of groundwater, etc. Solutions: integrated mgmt, restrictions on water-intensive crops, enrichment of catchment, organic farming, effluent treatment plants.

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Government to make efforts to secure stolen idols, artifacts, says H.K. Patil

Minister Patil to make serious attempt to recover stolen idols, artifacts of Karnataka. Govt to revise protected monuments list by adding 500 more. New tourism policy to be unveiled by Jan 2024 to promote heritage, wildlife, natural beauty. MLAs, MLCs, DCs to prioritize tourism promotion, amenities creation.

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Top Congress Minister has held talks with BJP on joining the party with 50 others after Lok Sabha polls, claims H.D. Kumaraswamy

H.D. Kumaraswamy hints at collapse of Congress government in Karnataka after 2024 Lok Sabha polls; claims a Congress leader has held talks with BJP.

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Passion fruit cultivation woos farming community in Wayanad

Binu Thomas, a farmer from Wayanad, found success in passion fruit cultivation after recurring losses in ginger. He now cultivates the crop on 5 acres of rented land, earning an average profit of ₹2.5 lakh a year. The low cost of production, low pest attacks and steady demand make passion…

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KEA to train students to fill online applications and take part in online counselling for CET

To ensure students do not make mistakes while filling online applications and during online counselling for the Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional courses like engineering, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has launched ‘CET Vidyarthi Mitra’, which will train Class 12 (II PUC) Science stream students across the Karnataka.

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High Court permits Yakshagana performance from dusk to dawn, subject to adherence to noise pollution rules

HC Karnataka permits Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple to perform Yakshaganas from dusk to dawn, subject to adhering to Noise Pollution Rules. Petitioner questioned DC's endorsement restricting performance to 5pm-12.30am. Petitioner argued practice of performing Yakshagana is from dusk to dawn. Petitioner gave undertaking to adhere to decibel norms, court asked…

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After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

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13 arrested in ISIS terror conspiracy case following NIA raids in Maharashtra, Karnataka

A total of 13 people were arrested in the ISIS terror conspiracy case from Maharashtra's Pune on Saturday following searches by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at 44 locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIA cracks down on Islamic State module in 2 States, arrests 15

13 people arrested in Pune in ISIS terror conspiracy case following searches by NIA at 44 locations in Karnataka & Maharashtra. Raids conducted in close coordination with police forces of both states. Accused pledged to violent extremist ideology of Al-Qaeda & ISIS, formed terrorist gang & recruited youth to wage…

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Technical glitch in website threatens NAAC accreditation of many government degree colleges

Many Government First Grade Colleges in Karnataka are struggling to make an online application for the National Assessment and Accreditation Council accreditation and submit their self study report document, owing to a technical glitch in the website of Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka

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Karnataka should capitalise on China +1 strategy: Gunjan Krishna

The China+1 strategy is gaining prominence and a lot of investment is going to South-East Asia and therefore it is crucial for industries in Karnataka to work together to capitalise on these openings, urged Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial, Development & Director Industries & Commerce

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Event at Belagavi to mark 25 years of State being named Karnataka

A cultural extravaganza has been organised on the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha premises on December 12 to mark the golden jubilee of the renaming of the State.

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Carcasses of tiger, cub found in Gundlupet, south Karnataka, poisoning suspected

While the traditional sampling methods can detect traces of poison for 72 hours, it does not yield any result in case of carcasses that are more than 72 hours old. In this case, it is likely that the carcasses are about 48 to 72 hours old. Hence, sources suggested that…

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Apple's Production In India To Get A Boost With Tata Group's New iPhone Assembly Plant

Tata Group is looking to construct the factory in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The Indian conglomerate presently oversees an iPhone manufacturing unit that it took over from Taiwanese supplier Wistron in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

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