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Nearly 12,000 students to take part in Yuva Sambhrama

Yuva Sambhrama, a platform for college students to showcase their talent, begins in Mysuru on Oct 6. 12,000 students from 400+ institutions will participate in cultural events. 50 teams will perform daily, with themes such as freedom struggle, gender equality, Karnataka folk arts, fake news, and education. Inauguration by district…

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Karnataka’s Vidwath Kaverappa trying to emulate McGrath’s accuracy and Steyn’s pace

Vidwath Kaverappa, 24, is a stickler for accuracy, modelling his bowling on Glenn McGrath. He idolises Dale Steyn and is trying to incorporate his run-up into his own. He is working on increasing his pace and was fast-tracked into the Karnataka State squad when Prasidh Krishna was drafted into the…

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Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to meet on October 12

CWRC to meet Oct 12 to review Cauvery basin situation. TN to demand Karnataka wipe out 12.185 tmc ft shortfall. TN received 45.2 tmc ft, incl. 13.6 tmc ft in Sept. Mettur dam storage at 9.4 tmc ft, may close in a week. TN to urge Karnataka to make good…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 4, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 4, 2023

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Karnataka caste census: Report likely to be submitted in November, but unlikely to be publicised before LS polls

Amid clamour to publicise the Socio-Economic Survey (popularly called Caste census) conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes in 2015-2016, dominant caste groups are coming together to oppose the report, which is likely to be submitted in November this year.

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Jagrita Nagarikaru condemns action against news portal

Jagrita Nagarikaru, Karnataka, a forum of progressive intellectuals and activists, have expressed shock over police action against those associated with NewsClick portal on Tuesday and said that “such acts constitute a conspiracy to silence the voices of individuals who dissent.”

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Sorry to note that govt. did not bother to respond to court’s notice on visually-challenged person’s plea even after a year: Karnataka High Court

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday said it was sorry to note that the State government and its public transport corporations did not bother to respond to a PIL petition, filed by a 27-year-old visually-challenged person, even after a year since the court issued notice to the authorities on…

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Karnataka’s caste census too will be released ‘when time comes’: Ministers

Welcoming the release of the findings of the caste survey by the Bihar government, Minister for Backward Classes Shivaraj Tangadagi and Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa said the caste census conducted in Karnataka too will be released at an appropriate time.

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Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka

Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka, believes it essential for welfare & dev. He claims data ready for release & urges govt to do so. He believes Opposition irrational about law & order in Shivamogga & objects to Bommai's stand against Cauvery water release.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 3, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 3, 2023

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Invest in your home State, Patil urges Kannadiga entrepreneurs in U.S.

M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, who is currently on a 12-day business exploratory tour with his officials to the United States, called on the Kannada associations in America to invest in Karnataka.

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High Court dismisses PIL petition on ‘Siddapura Lotus Pond’ land row

Karnataka HC dismisses PIL alleging illegal allotment of land from 'Siddapura Lotus Pond' in Bengaluru. Records show pond exists only on survey no. 8, making contention of petitioner insignificant. BBMP asked to examine laws applicable to buffer zone while considering application for plan sanction. #Karnataka #Bengaluru #PIL #Siddapura #LotusPond #IllegalAllotment…

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Shivashankarappa has been misled on postings to Lingayat officials, says KPCC spokesperson

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson M. Lakshmana has claimed that veteran Congress leader and All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha chief Shamanur Shivashankarappa has been misled on the issue of postings to Lingayat officials in the party’s government in the State.

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Govt. to hold meeting with carpooling aggregators today

Karnataka govt to hold meeting with carpooling aggregators; no ban on carpooling in Bengaluru. Transport Minister Reddy clarifies carpooling apps need license & yellow-board vehicles to operate. MP Surya urges govt to take back ban, says it encourages congestion.

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Allocation of funds in Karnataka gram panchayats influenced by the elite, says World Bank research paper

Though the Karnataka government has taken many legislative measures to decentralise powers to rural local bodies during the last three decades, fund allocations in gram panchayats (GPs) are most influenced by the elite, according to a research paper of the World Bank. Men and ‘upper’ caste individuals in GPs ensure…

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Mekedatu project is a remedy to Cauvery dispute between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu: Prasad

Chamarajnagar MP and former Union Minister V. Srinivas Prasad on Monday observed that Mekedatu project is the only solution to the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Another dam for impounding surplus Cauvery water is the best possible solution to put an end to the dispute that…

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This Khadigram hosted inter-caste wedding of Gandhiji’s grandaughter

BelagaviHudli, a quaint village, is associated with India's history. It was home to Karnataka Kesari Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, a follower of Gandhi, who declared it a Khadigram in 1923. Gandhi's granddaughter's wedding was held here. The village follows Gandhian principles of simple living and self-reliance. There are no liquor shops…

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State govt. mulls legal measures against those who spread misinformation about Gandhi

Karnataka government has said it is considering legal measures to tackle defamatory misinformation about Mahatma Gandhi, especially on social media

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Bengaluru police file suo motu case against West Bengal man for objectionable post demeaning people of Karnataka

Kodigehalli police registered a suo-motu case against Nilay Mondal from West Bengal for posting derogatory comments against people of Karnataka on social media.

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Farmers detained for rail roko bid in Nagapattinam against Karnataka government

Farmers in Nagapattinam attempted to stage a rail roko to protest Karnataka govt's failure to release Cauvery water. They demanded Union govt to pressure Karnataka & CWMA to comply with SC orders & take control of dams. Police detained protestors & hunger strike planned.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 2, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka on October 2, 2023

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V. Balasubramanian’s memoir set for release in Kannada

Fall from Grace - Memoirs of a Rebel IAS Officer, the autobiography of V. Balasubramanian, an officer of the 1965 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) belonging to the Karnataka cadre, is ready to have a release in Kannada, following the popularity of the English book since its release…

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TSRTC to ply 5,265 special buses for Bathukamma, Dasara

These special buses are scheduled to run from Hyderabad and Secunderabad to all parts of Telangana, as well as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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More than 2,000 individuals undertake cleanliness drive in and around Ulsoor lake

As part of the nationwide Swachhta Hi Sewa Abhiyaan, over 2,000 individuals comprising Army personnel, their families, children, NCC students, BBMP personnel, and conservancy staff conducted a cleanliness drive in and around Ulsoor lake under the aegis of headquarters Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area on Sunday.

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