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Implementation of guarantee schemes proof of political will to fulfil poll promises: Siddaramaiah

Unmindful of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocking the guarantees and warnings that the Karnataka government would go bankrupt if it implements the schemes, the Congress fulfilled its promises and successfully launched three guarantees, he said. The fourth is being launched on August 30.

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Music director Hamsalekha to inaugurate 2023 Mysuru Dasara

Karnataka government has already announced that the celebrations would be grand this year.

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Panel asks Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee recommends Karnataka release 5000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN for 15 days. TN sought 24000 cusecs, Karnataka offered 3000. Heated discussion at hybrid meeting. Karnataka appealed against recommendation, TN to respond at CWMA meeting. Karnataka CM to discuss with legal team, Irrigation dept.

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Working in isolation is no option in an increasingly converging world of technology, says Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru is forging global alliances to foster innovation, investment & knowledge exchange. Karnataka is taking bold steps to create a dynamic ecosystem of shared ideas, learning & growth, said Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj. State is ranked #1 in software exports & Bengaluru is…

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Suggestions collected from writers and artists for year-long programmes to mark golden jubilee celebration of Karnataka

Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi chaired a preparatory meeting organized by the Department of Kannada and Culture and the Kannada Development Authority to interact with writers and artists from the Kalaburagi division and collect their suggestions on celebrating ‘Karnataka Sambhrama-50’ a year-long programme to mark the 50th anniversary…

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Committee will be formed to plan year-long Karnataka Sambhrama-50 celebrations: Shivaraj Tangadagi

A committee will be formed to plan the year-long celebrations of ‘Karnataka Sambhrama-50’ to mark the golden jubilee of the renaming of the State as Karnataka, Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi has said.

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Report suggests cluster approach to decarbonise MSMEs, experts point out the need for MSME policy for energy efficiency

Industrial sector highest energy consumer in Karnataka; BEE, KREDL release 'Karnataka State Energy Efficiency Action Plan'. Plan suggests cluster-wise approach for MSMEs, potential energy savings of 0.02-0.05 MTOE by 2031. Report suggests energy-efficient IGBT-based induction furnaces, coating on kilns, PAT scheme & Green Hydrogen for DCs for energy savings of…

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Cauvery water: Siddaramaiah instructs officials to prioritise welfare of Karnataka farmers

CM Siddaramaiah directs WRD to prioritise welfare of Karnataka farmers from Cauvery water. He expresses disapproval of "on and off" system, calls for distress formula. He stresses need to protect crops & drinking water, directs engineers to ensure tail-end farmers get water. He cautions officials on farmers' suicides, asks them…

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Increased penetration of EVs in Karnataka by 2031 can result in energy savings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Energy Efficiency Action Plan

Karnataka's draft 'State Energy Efficiency Action Plan' report reveals potential energy savings of 2.23 MTOE and 6.99 MtCO2 in moderate scenario and 3.30 MTOE and 10.34 MtCO2 in ambitious scenario by 2031 due to increased EV penetration. Report suggests strategies for energy savings in buildings, transport, industry, agriculture and municipal…

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KRRS urges Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to declare drought in Karnataka for 2023-24

Delegation of KRRS farmers urged CM Siddaramaiah to declare drought in Karnataka due to poor monsoon rains. They asked Centre to abide by State's decision and release funds. Last 19 yrs, State faced 11 droughts & 4 floods, causing difficulties to farmers. KRRS also sought amendments to Sugar (Control) Order…

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Karnataka nominee Raghunath Viswanath Deshpande takes oath as member of TTD trust board

Raghunath Viswanath Deshpande was sworn in as a member trustee of the reconstituted trust board of TTD on Monday. He was nominated from Karnataka and was honoured with laddu, memento and theertha prasadams of the deity after taking the oath in front of the deity at Bangaru vakili.

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Karnataka will seek Central aid after declaring drought: CM

The Cabinet sub-committee had met once and discussed the situation in Karnataka following rain deficiency. Based on its report, the Cabinet will take a call on declaring drought in places where rainfall was deficient. The State will seek relief from the Centre as per the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)…

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1.33 crore women enrolled, Gruha Lakshmi is one of India’s biggest schemes, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Around one lakh persons are expected to attend the launch the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, by Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge, in Mysuru on August 30.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 28, 2023

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Sections of educationists, parents oppose NCF proposal of conducting board exams twice a year

Opposition to NCF proposal of conducting board exams twice a year by educationists and parents due to lack of clarity and potential to create exam pressure. NCF aims to make board exams ‘easier’ and assess understanding and competencies. Karnataka to file objection to Ministry of Education, while NEP withdrawal in…

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Inter-divisional transfer leaves 464 schools in Kalyana Karnataka with no permanent teachers

Kalyana Karnataka region faces teacher shortage crisis as govt allows inter-divisional transfer of teachers, leaving 464 schools with zero teachers. Raichur worst-hit with 981 transfers & only 4 teachers coming in. Koppal & Yadgir also affected. Govt to appoint guest teachers temporarily & 13,000 permanent teachers soon. Activist calls for…

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‘Vigilant observation and prompt action required with active surveillance during disease outbreaks’

ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine (ICMR-NITM) held an orientation programme for officials of the State governments of Karnataka and Goa, on the ‘Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance with special reference to outbreaks of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases’ in Belagavi on Sunday.

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Puneeth’s eye donation inspired nearly 1.28 lakh to pledge eyes in last two years; 3,989 eyes collected

Eye donation and pledging in Karnataka got a big boost in the last two years following Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s donation that gave the gift of sight to four people. Under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment, the National Eye Donation fortnight is observed annually from…

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Karnataka sets up enquiry commission to probe alleged COVID-19 irregularities during BJP regime

The commission will investigate purchase and procurement of medicines, COVID-19 management equipment, Rapid Antigen Test kits, besides purchase and distribution of ventilators and oxygen maintenance by the Health and Medical Education departments. It will also enquire into the deaths due to oxygen crisis and other issues that had made national…

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Floriculture turns a profitable venture in Wayanad

This Onam, Wayanad district in Kerala is tapping its tourism potential with innovative floriculture projects set up by civic bodies, farmers groups, and other organisations. The Sulthan Bathery Municipality has launched a project to attract tourists to the town, while a tribal group in Noolpuzha has set up a garden…

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‘Bellada Parishe’ in Mandya on August 28

Mandya hosts unique 'Bellada Parishe' initiative to promote jaggery production. It is organised by Ministry of Food Processing, Karnataka govt, KAPPEC, KABDC, district admin & zilla panchayat. Farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, jaggery producers to benefit from event. Exhibition, scientific info from CSIR-CFTRI, NIFTEM, IIMR. Focus on organic jaggery production to help…

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HC commutes death penalty of 70-year-old convict as he was kept in solitary confinement illegally for 10 years

Karnataka HC commutes death penalty of Saibanna to life sentence due to inordinate delay in mercy plea process & illegal solitary confinement for 10 yrs. Liberty to submit application for remission to State govt.

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Representatives of four States find place in the 24-member new TTD Trust Board

While a majority of the nominees belong to Andhra Pradesh, the Government of Maharashtra is successful in securing four berths in the board as against three each by the governments of Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and two by Karnataka. Six of the 24-member trustees have retained their berths in the…

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