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Karnataka

Villagers oppose solid waste disposal unit near Melanahalli

HuliyaruStrong opposition has emerged from villagers in Huliyaru against the proposed construction of a solid waste disposal unit planned by the Huliyaru Town Panchayat near Melanahalli village in the hobli. The resistance came to the fore when Tahsildar M. Mamatha visited the pr

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Karnataka

Illegal African catfish farming sparks public anger

ChintamaniGrowing public discontent has been reported in Chintamani taluk, where residents allege that authorities are turning a blind eye to the continued practice of banned African catfish farming. The illegal activity is reportedly taking place unabated around Chinnasandra vil

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Karnataka

Court sentences POCSO convict to 12 years in prison

A Ramanagara court sentenced a man to 12 years imprisonment in a decade-old POCSO sexual assault case. RamanagaraIn a significant judgment reinforcing accountability for crimes against children, the District Additional and Sessions Court in Ramanagara has sentenced a man to 12

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Karnataka

Fmr MLA recalls efforts to bring Hemavati irrigation project

Former MLA A. Manjunath highlighted sustained efforts and political challenges behind bringing the Hemavati irrigation project to Magadi. MagadiFormer MLA A. Manjunath has reiterated that significant and consistent efforts were made to bring the much-needed Hemavati Irrigation

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Bengaluru

ED attaches ₹8.07 crore assets in Valmiki scam

Bengaluru In connection with the alleged misuse of funds from the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties worth ₹8.07 crore belonging to former minister B. Nagendra. Acting under provision

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Bengaluru

I never said I would serve only 2.5 yrs: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday firmly dismissed rumours about any power-sharing arrangement within the ruling Congress government, asserting that he was elected to serve a full five-year term. Speaking during a debate in the Legislative Assembly on i

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India

Parliament adjourns sine die as winter session concludes

Winter Session adjourned amid VB-G RAM G protests; Speaker reviews BJP privilege notice against Opposition MPs over alleged disruptions during parliamentary proceedings New Delhi The Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday, concluding amid intense Oppo

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India

B’desh sees fresh violence after pro-democracy activist’s death

Sharif Osman Hadi’s death in Singapore sparks violent protests across Bangladesh, targeting media, political residences, and prompting heightened security nationwide Dhaka Fresh violence broke out across Bangladesh early Friday after Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent activist

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Bengaluru

Kannadigas win: Railway exams now allowed in Kannada

Bengaluru railway exams previously excluded Kannada, unlike Hubballi and Mysuru, seen as unfair to local candidates BENGALURU Railway recruitment exams in Bengaluru will now allow candidates to write in Kannada, marking a major win for Kannadigas after a long-standing deman

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Bengaluru

Police propose strict safety guidelines for IPL

Police will enforce proper parking, pick-up/drop-off, separate queuing areas, and clearly separated entry and exit routes with six-foot gates and proper stairways for the 32,000-capacity stadium BENGALURUBengaluru Police are preparing to issue detailed safety guidelines to the

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Karnataka

Valmiki Scheme: Landowners asked to submit consent letters

Authorities have directed landowners willing to sell land under the Valmiki Corporation scheme to submit consent letters. ChitradurgaThe District Manager of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation has issued a notice calling upon landowners will

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Karnataka

Ten e-bikes handed over to boost rural healthcare

Ten electric bikes were handed over to the Health Department to strengthen rural outreach services in Chikkaballapura district. ChikkaballapuraIn a significant boost to rural health services, ten electric bikes were handed over to the District Health and Family Welfare Departm

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Karnataka

Authorities move to dissolve defunct Souharda cooperatives

Authorities have initiated steps to dissolve inactive Souharda cooperative societies in Chitradurga district under the Karnataka Souharda Act. ChitradurgaThe Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Chitradurga Sub-Division, has initiated action to wind up several Souhard

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India

Cong demands CM Vijayan to apologise over police brutality

Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan apologise for failing to act on a 2024 complaint about the alleged brutal assault of a pregnant woman and her family by police personnel. Satheesan said the Chief

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India

Lok Sabha achieves 111 percent productivity this session

Sixth session of 18th Lok Sabha ended Friday with record productivity, debates, multiple bills passed, and legislative activity New Delhi The Sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which began on December 1, concluded on Friday, with Speaker Om Birla highlighting the House’s

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Karnataka

Idol of Malatesh Devara vandalised near Gundenahalli

HaveriAn incident of vandalism involving the idol of Malatesh Devara has been reported near Gundenahalli village in Byadagi taluk of Haveri district, causing outrage and distress among local residents. The incident came to light on Thursday, when devotees and villagers noticed da

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Karnataka

Clash erupts over Waqf Board property in Masti village

KolarTension prevailed in Masti village of Malur taluk in the district following a violent confrontation between two groups over a disputed Waqf Board property. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Masti police station and involved a long-standing dispute over nea

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