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Karnataka Today newsletter: Private transporters’ strike inconvenience commuters in Bengaluru, and more

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Karnataka Government will resume distribution of free sanitary pads to school, college girls from October 2023, says Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Separately, government launched a pilot project for distribution of menstrual cups to students in in Dakshina Kannada and Chamarajanagar districts. It is part of the government’s initiative on improving reproductive health by maintaining menstrual hygiene. At the same time, menstrual cups will contribute to reducing environmental pollution.

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Practically not possible to meet private transporters’ demands, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

The Congress government in Karnataka had launched the Shakti scheme, which provides free travel for women in State-run KSRTC buses, for the benefit of women travellers. “But private transporters are demanding that the government compensate their losses since women are no longer availing their services,” the CM said.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on September 11, 2023

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Syed Naseer Hussein felicitated on being appointed to CWC

CM Siddaramaiah warns of plan to destroy India's pluralistic culture. Congress will protect India's secular heritage & Constitution. KPCC president & Dy CM Shivakumar say minorities relieved after Congress govt. Syed Naseer Hussein, elected to RS from Karnataka, instrumental in mobilising Opp. parties.

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HDK accuses DKS of extorting ₹100 per sq. ft from builders

Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy attack Congress govt. Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of extorting ₹100/sq ft from builders. Deve Gowda blames Siddaramaiah & Rajanna for his 2019 LS defeat. Parameshwara invited him to contest from Tumakuru. Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy question Congress' role in BJP coming to power in Karnataka.

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Deve Gowda acknowledges he met top BJP leaders over alliance

JD(S) and BJP alliance in Karnataka confirmed by HD Deve Gowda; PM Modi and HD Kumaraswamy to decide seat-sharing. Gowda defends alliance, citing need to protect regional party and State's interests. Siddaramaiah attacked for questioning JD(S)'s secular credentials.

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PMK suggests Parliamentary poll in 2024, pan-India Assembly elections in 2026

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss, said in Dharmapuri on September 10 that control of dams in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu should be given to the Cauvery Water Management Authority .

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Top news developments in Karnataka on September 10, 2023

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka on September 10, 2023

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Farmers’ body demands immediate intervention of State, Central governments

KRRS, in association with Hasiru Sene, demand govt. intervention to address farmers' issues incl. cost of farming, price fall, debt, WTO benefits & BT mustard. They protested illegal land acquisition in Devanahalli & met CM Siddaramaiah to discuss their demands.

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Cauvery: Farmers shift protest from KRS to Srirangapatna as rate of water release comes down

Karnataka has reduced outflow from KRS dam to 3,302 cusecs. Farmers shifted protest from dam site to Srirangapatana, awaiting CWMA decision post-Sept 12 & State govt's reaction. Karnataka released more than 5,000 cusecs as per CWMA directives & will wait for further action.

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Student whose letter CM posted on X meets him in Hubballi

CM Siddaramaiah met Asha Nehru Patil, a class IX student, at Hubballi airport. She had written a thank you letter to him after he announced a scheme to distribute egg, banana and chikki to class IX and X students. CM thanked her for her concern and said her letter had…

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Fiscal position stable, no need to fear: Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah assures Karnataka's financial position is stable & that the State has sufficient funds for all development programmes & the Mahadayi project. He urges people not to pay heed to misinformation campaign about fund scarcity due to 5 guarantee schemes. #Karnataka #Funds #Development

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Youth for Governance Mysuru fellows explore Legislative bodies

.Karnataka stands out as a beacon of hope for youth engagement in democracy. GRAAM, PRIA, and HSF have launched a year-long fellowship in Mysuru to increase youth participation in governance. Y4G fellows recently visited Vidhana Soudha and interacted with bureaucrats, including Dr. Shalini Rajneesh. She encouraged the fellows to engage…

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SSF Samvidhan Yatra enters Kerala, to conclude in Bengaluru today

SSF's Samvidhan Yatra, a nation-wide rally, entered Kerala on Saturday, raising the slogan "We the People of India". Led by scholars, the rally was warmly welcomed at the State border. It has passed through 20 States and dozens of backward villages, starting from Srinagar and concluding in Bengaluru. Grand Mufti,…

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‘Health of Democracy’ an important issue for India-U.S. relations, says U.S. White House officials

The “health of democracy” is an important issue for the India-U.S. relationship, said senior U.S. White House officials, adding that U.S. President Joe Biden raised these issues in every meeting he has held with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on September 9, 2023

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka on September 9, 2023

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Bommai leads BJP delegation to KRS, asks govt. to stop release of water to T.N.

The former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai led a delegation of BJP leaders to KRS reservoir near here to examine the “ground situation” and appealed to the State government to immediately stop releasing water to Tamil Nadu.

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Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL seeking reinvestigation into Soujanya murder case

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday refused to entertain a PIL petition seeking a fresh or reinvestigation into the 2012 case of rape and murder of 17-year-old Soujanya, who was a student of SDM College, Ujire near Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district.

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Steel Ministry urged to restore iron ore supply to RINL from NMDC’s mines in Chhattisgarh soon

NMDC directive to RINL to source its requirement from its mines in Karnataka involves an additional expenditure, BJP Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao tells Union Minister of Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia, and calls for preferential treatment to the steel plant in Visakhapatnam. Sounding an alarm, he says that RINL is…

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Stoppage for all Express trains sought at Yadgir Railway Station

Yadgir Karnataka Rakshana Vedike urges Guntakal Railway Division to provide stoppage for all Express trains at Yadgir. Vedike activists cite Yadgir's high revenue earning potential and poor facilities, including no proper platforms and illumination, as reasons for stoppage. They also urge authorities to provide an escalator to connect the foot…

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Govt. decides to set up 188 new Indira canteens in State

Govt. to open 188 new Indira canteens in Karnataka, incl. 35 in Kalyana Karnataka region. ₹220 crore allocated for new canteens, ₹20 crore for repairs. Menu to reflect local cuisine. Tax dues to ULBs ₹150 crore, incl. ₹48 crore to Kalaburagi City Corp. Proposal to issue B khata to site…

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Not worried over BJP-JD(S) alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he is not bothered about the poll alliance between the Opposition parties BJP and the JD(S) in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, claiming that the people will back the ruling Congress party.

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Daily Dose Ep 1450: G20 leaders arrive in Delhi, BJP wins 3 seats in bypolls

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from New Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Hong Kong.

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