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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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Completing 100 days in office, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reiterates govt commitment to fulfilling pre-poll guarantees

BENGALURU: As the Congress government in Karnataka completed 100 days, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday sought people's cooperation to lead the "chariot of development" along with the execution of the five election guarantees.

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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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Daily Dose Ep 1439: Modi names Moon landing spot ‘Shiv Shakti’, 9 dead in train fire

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

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Monsoon not the only factor plaguing onion farmers

For 3 yrs, onion growers in Karnataka have faced low returns due to unpredictable weather. This yr, 40% of farmers in Chitradurga decided not to grow onions. Govt's 40% duty on exports further discouraged farmers. To pacify farmers, govt announced record price of ₹2,410/quintal for onions. Farmers now await this…

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ICMR-NITM orientation training programme for govt. officers from Karnataka and Goa in Belagavi today

ICMR-NITM to host one-day orientation training on “Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance” in Belagavi for officials from Karnataka & Goa. Aim is to strengthen outbreak investigation activities in the region. Scientists from ICMR-NIE, Chennai & ICMR-NIV, Pune to interact with participants. ICMR-NITM has identified outbreaks of cholera, hepatitis, diphtheria…

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Buying onions might leave Bengaluru consumers teary-eyed unless weather plays nice

Tomato prices recently dropped, but onion prices may soon rise due to delayed monsoon in Karnataka. In APMC, prices have jumped 50-60% in 15 days, while retail markets have seen prices rise from ₹30 to ₹40-45 per kg. 40% of farmers in Chitradurga have decided not to grow onions due…

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BRS’s rout in the upcoming Assembly polls is certain: Bandi Sanjay

Bandi Sanjay, BJP National General Secretary & Karimnagar MP, alleges K. Chandrasekhar Rao hurriedly announced BRS candidates list to keep party's flock together. Sanjay claims BRS will deny B-forms to several candidates, including those facing allegations. He further accuses BRS of funding Congress ticket aspirants. Sanjay predicts BRS will face…

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Prime Minister’s roadshow in Bengaluru cancelled

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow that had been planned by the BJP Karnataka unit, on the occasion of his visit to ISRO on Saturday to congratulate scientists for the success of Chandrayaan-3, stands cancelled. This comes within a day of the party State unit announcing the event.

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HOCKEY | Air Force rides on Kerketta’s hat-trick to beat Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu

. Indian Air Force (IAF) won 4-3 against Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN) in 94th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup. CAG outclassed PNB 6-2 & Hockey Karnataka held Indian Railways 1-1. IAF's Manip Kerketta's hat-trick & Ponnanna's save in last seconds secured win. CAG's organised play & Karnataka's defence earned them…

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