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Karnataka

Kabini, KRS reservoirs await monsoon boost as inflows fall

Mysuru Deficient rainfall in the Kabini and Cauvery catchment areas has led to a sharp decline in inflows into the state's two major reservoirs—Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS). Water storage in both reservoirs continues to remain well below their full capacity, raising con

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Karnataka

Mysuru franchise returns for second Maharani Trophy season

Mysuru NR Group, the makers of Cycle Pure Agarbathi and owners of the Mysore Warriors franchise, officially launched the women’s team for the second edition of the Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament in Mysuru on Monday. Promising Karnataka cricketer Shubha Satheesh has been a

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Karnataka

Farmers Association seeks action against illegal liquor sales

YADGIR The office bearers of the Karnataka State Farmers' Association and Karmika Sena district unit submitted a petition to the Excise Department, seeking action against alleged illegal transportation and sale of liquor in rural areas of the district. District president Po

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Karnataka

Mysuru University protest sparks tension among research scholars

MYSURU A tense argument broke out among research students at the University of Mysuru during a protest on Monday, leading police to intervene and restore calm. Students questioned whether the Researchers Association should participate in a demonstration supporting activist Son

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Karnataka

Disabled union protests for restoring monthly allowances

Honnappa Goolappa said the Rs 32,000 income limit was unrealistic, affecting poor families and causing thousands to lose monthly assistance RAICHUR Members of the Karnataka State Disabled and Guardians’ Union staged a protest at Tipu Sultan Park in Raichur on Monday, demand

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Karnataka

Karnataka invites global investors for growth partnerships

Minister Patil said Luxembourg seeks stronger Karnataka ties, praising Bengaluru’s technology sector, skilled workforce, industrial environment, and Silicon City status BENGALURU Karnataka has invited Luxembourg and Japanese companies to explore investment opportunities and

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Bengaluru

Hammigi barrage water reserved for drinking

GADAG Water available in Hammigi barrage under the Singhalur Etha Irrigation Project has been reserved only for drinking purposes during the 2026-27 season. Officials said limited water inflow has been recorded in the reservoir, and priority will be given to people and livesto

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Karnataka

GTTC job fair opens doors for youth

CHITRADURGA The Government Tooling and Training Centre will organise a job fair on July 22 in collaboration with Wipro Kawasaki to provide employment opportunities for unemployed youth and women. The event will be held from 10 am to 3.30 pm at the GTTC campus on Old Bangalore

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Bengaluru

Karnataka launches 'Bengaluru Hasirooru' green drive

BENGALURU The Karnataka government has launched a massive tree-planting movement to turn the tech hub green and reduce rising urban heat. Named "Bengaluru Hasirooru," this month-long campaign runs from August 15 to September 15. Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna B

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Bengaluru

Departmental reshuffle targets illegal mining networks

BENGALURU In the largest administrative reshuffle in the history of the Mines and Geology Department, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar ordered the mass transfer of 160 officers. The major decision aims to curb illegal mining activities, eliminate local monopolies, and bring c

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Bengaluru

Widespread rains and winds sweep across Bengaluru

BENGALURU Widespread monsoon rains accompanied by strong winds swept across Bengaluru, bringing welcome relief alongside temporary urban disruptions. Major city localities including Basavanagudi, Shanthinagar, Town Hall, Majestic, Jayanagar, and Malleshwaram, experienced stead

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Bengaluru

R. Ashok slams government over PRC scheme

BENGALURU Leader of Opposition R. Ashok has strongly criticized the Karnataka government’s launch of doorstep distribution for Permanent Resident Certificates (PRC), describing the move as a deeply concerning and unconstitutional development. Following the initiative's offi

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Bengaluru

State Muslim Alliance urges Congress to keep promises

BENGALURU The State Muslim Alliance has demanded that the Congress-led state government immediately fulfil ten major promises made during the 2023 assembly election campaign. Speaking at a press conference at the Bengaluru Press Club, Alliance Convener Suhail Ahmed Marur urged

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Bengaluru

TN opposition to Mekedatu unwarranted, says Khandre

BENGALURU Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has defended the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir, asserting that Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the project is completely unwarranted. Speaking to reporters at Vikas Soudha, Khandre emphasized that a

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Bengaluru

Karnataka shuffles senior IAS and IFS Officers

The Karnataka government reshuffled three senior IAS officers and one IFS officer to improve governance and service delivery. BENGALURU The Karnataka state government has officially issued new administrative transfer orders, shuffling three senior IAS officers along with on

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Bengaluru

Gowda reviews sapling survival rates in Bengaluru

Bengaluru Minister Krishna Byre Gowda warned civic officials over poor tree survival tracking, demanding strict digital accountability for an upcoming 64,000-sapling planting drive. BENGALURU Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has issued a stern warni

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Bengaluru

Hariprasad demands RSS transparency over CSR funds

KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad demanded accountability from the RSS following reported ₹668 crore ONGC CSR fund allocations. BENGALURU Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad has demanded full accountability from the Rashtriya Swayamsev

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