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‘A stereotypical Kannadiga image that submerges other worlds of Karnataka hasn’t emerged yet’: Chandan Gowda

Deities that get chastised by people, anthropomorphic animals and syncretic cultures, tales that almost transform Sir M. Visvesvaraya into a modern myth, Kuvempu’s disagreements with Nehru... Another India by Chandan Gowda is a collection of essays that gently nudges the reader to take notice of the rich cultural vision we…

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Karnataka Rajyotsava | A name lost and found over millennia

Karnataka Rajyotsava: Name of State dates back to Before Common Era; references to it found in Mahabharata, Mricchakatika, Kathasaritsagara; word a compound of ‘Kar’ or ‘Kal’ and ‘Nadu’ or ‘Natu’; Vijayanagara Empire, called Karnataka Samrajya, played emotional role in State’s unification struggle.

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Karnataka Rajyotsava | Push for ‘correcting’ of name began early in North Karnataka

Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, has been living up to the expectations of its people.Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, was named Mysore State despite disappointment of non-Mysoreans. After Devaraj Urs became CM, the proposal gained political strength and was passed unanimously.

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Karnataka Rajyotsava | Plaque marking the renaming of Karnataka missing for decades

Karnataka Rajyotsava: Govt urged to probe lost commemoration stone. History enthusiast Suresh Moona calls for investigation to track down granite plaque unveiled by former CM Devaraj Urs at Kanteerava Stadium in 1973. Stone may have been lost during mid-90s renovation.

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Kannada Rajyotsava 2023 | Fifty years of ‘Karnataka’

On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, The Hindu delves into archival material, historical records, anecdotes as well as first-person accounts from senior State leaders to trace the journey of Karnataka’s formation and fifty years of its renaming

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CM calls BJP’s drought study tour a ‘farce’ for petty political gains

Terming Karnataka BJP’s drought study tour as ‘farce’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday accused the saffron party of using the drought situation for “petty political gain.”

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Permit Rajyotsava celebrations at Chamarajpet Idgah maidan if there is no legal impediment, High Court tells Karnataka govt.

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday directed the State government and the Bengaluru Urban District Administration to permit Chamarajpet Nagarikara Okkuta (CNO) to hold three-day Rajyotsava celebrations at Idgah Maidan, Chamarajpet, from November 1 to 3.

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KCR asks party ranks to take BRS manifesto widely into people

KCR urges BRS activists to promote manifesto; reminds people of State's progress & warns against false promises of Cong & BJP. He cites Karnataka's example of not fulfilling power supply promise & asks if people want 24x7 supply or 3-hr supply promised by Cong. He asks people to support BRS…

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Karnataka’s heart attack management programme is now Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyothi scheme

Karnataka’s ongoing heart attack (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction -STEMI) management project at taluk level — taken up to avoid delay in providing diagnosis and treatment to heart attack patients in rural areas — will now be called the Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyothi scheme.

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ISRO Chairman Somanath, golfer Aditi Ashok among 68 people, 10 organisations chosen for Rajyotsava Award

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath, golfer Aditi Ashok, and retired Supreme Court judge V. Gopala Gowda are among the 68 people and 10 organisations selected for the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award - 2023 by the Karnataka government for their contributions in different fields. The committee headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah selected the…

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‘Regional diversity: a quest for equitable recognition within Indian Union’

Celebrating 50 years of Karnataka, PM Modi's call to eliminate regionalism contradicts India's Constitution, which upholds diversity. Regionalism is not divisive, but the bedrock of unity, reflecting the multiplicity that binds our nation. Karnataka's identity has layers of belonging, pride, and history. BJP's ideology of "one nation, one language, one…

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Telkur demands CBI probe into KEA examination scam

Former legislator and BJP State spokesperson Rajkumar Patil Telkur demanded a CBI inquiry in an alleged cheating in the competitive examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for recruitment to various posts last week.

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Maratha reservation protest: KKRTC temporarily suspends operations in Maharashtra after bus is torched, KSRTC follows suit

Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has temporarily suspended its operations in Maharashtra after one of its buses was set ablaze on Monday by protesters amidst the ongoing reservation for Maratha reservation.

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Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah visits farmers’ protest site in Mandya

CM Siddaramaiah visits Mandya to protect farmers' interests in Cauvery dispute. Assures not to sacrifice farmers' interests for power. Arguing before CWRC & CWMA that Karnataka unable to release water due to drought. Govt. will make efforts to ensure drinking water & save crops. Released ₹50 cr for Mysugar revival…

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Palliative Day observed in Mysuru

Mysuru celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on Oct 31. Theme was “Compassionate Communities: Together for Palliative Care”. SVYM, MMCRI & Dept. of Health & Family Welfare organised a march to spread awareness on palliative care services. SVYM played an important role in drafting & approval of Karnataka's palliative…

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Drawing flak over moving Bengaluru’s waste to neighbouring districts, D.K. Shivakumar asks BBMP to find long term solution

After the Karnataka government’s plan to find 100-acre land parcels in Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban and Ramanagara districts drew criticism, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asked the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to come up with long-term solutions for handling waste in the city.

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We have no water to release for Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Close on the heels of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) recommending that Karnataka release 2,600 cusecs of Cauvery waters a day for 15 days from November 1, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who holds Water Resources portfolio, on Monday asserted that the State did not have any water to…

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Farmers stage protest seeking 12-hrs power supply during day

Members of Karnataka Prantha Raita Sangha (KPRS) along with farmers from different taluks staged a demonstration in front of the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM) office of Monday demanding uninterrupted power supply for 12 hours during day time to rural feeders.

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BJP leaders to go on district tour to assess drought

BJP to tour Karnataka to study drought; 17 teams led by senior leaders to visit all 31 districts; teams to visit goshalas; BJP MPs & legislators to be part of teams; no water in reservoirs, agricultural fields dried up; scarcity of drinking water; borewells dried up; govt still collecting taxes;…

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State seed corporation signs MoU with ICRISAT to access drought and disease-resistant varieties

KSSC, ICRISAT ink MoU to introduce drought, disease-resistant varieties to benefit farmers in Karnataka. KSSC to get access to new seed varieties from ICRISAT; MoU valid for 3 yrs; Varieties to be validated by VRDC, KSSC & State agri univs; FICCI reps meet Agri Min to discuss reforms.

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Cauvery panel asks Karnataka to release 2,600 cusecs for Tamil Nadu

CWRC orders Karnataka to release 2,600 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from Nov 1-23; TN to get 5.16 tmc ft over 3 wks; Mettur dam level at 54.83 ft. #Cauvery #Karnataka #TamilNadu #CWRC #MetturDam

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Lokayukta sleuths conduct raids at multiple locations in Kalyana Karnataka

The Lokayukta police, on Monday, conducted surprise raids at multiple premises belonging to public servants across Kalyana Karnataka region.

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Organs of 40-year-old road mishap victim donated

Rajesh K.K., a 40-yr-old from Akki Hebbal, Mysuru, was declared brain dead after a road accident. His organs were donated to save 8 lives & improve 50 more. ZCCK has facilitated 899 multi-organ & 2,352 tissue donations in Karnataka since 2007.

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