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Karnataka

Gadag plot owners face legal action for neglect

Malingaraya Pujar CH NEWS Officials in Gadag-Betageri have warned vacant plot owners to clean and protect their properties, as unused sites are increasingly becoming dumping grounds and breeding places for mosquitoes and other pests. The civic authorities said neglected

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Karnataka

Chitradurga to launch Neer Lab for water security

CH NEWS, CHITRADURGA Chitradurga Zilla Panchayat will formally launch Neer Lab on Independence Day to strengthen data-based planning and improve rural drinking water services. District In-charge Minister Raghu Murthy will inaugurate the facility. Officials said its Programm

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Karnataka

Bhoomi Puja held for Gandhi statue in Devanahalli

CH NEWS, DEVANAHALLI Social Welfare Minister and Bengaluru Rural district in-charge Minister K.H. Muniyappa performed the bhoomi puja for a Mahatma Gandhi statue at the District Administration Building premises. The project aims to keep Gandhi’s ideals alive and introduce h

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Karnataka

Mandya officials told to ensure accurate crop data

CH NEWS, MANDYA Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Nandini K.R. has instructed officials to conduct crop harvest surveys accurately and scientifically amid reduced rainfall this year. She said reliable survey data would help assess actual crop yields, farmer losses and

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India

Karur stampede: SC stays order against jobs

Slug: KARUR-JOBS-ORDER NEW DELHI The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order that had cancelled Tamil Nadu government's decision to provide compassionate employment to families of victims of the Karur stampede. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chan

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India

Shivraj launches digital food subsidy system

BLURB- The initiative aims to make food subsidy delivery more transparent, secure and efficient while expanding digital payments and ensuring benefits reach eligible beneficiaries directly. Chandigarh  Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a Central Bank

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India

Kerala plans AI-powered flood resilience system

INTRO- Kerala is planning an AI-powered flood resilience system to improve early warnings, strengthen disaster preparedness and help authorities respond faster to extreme weather and flooding. Thiruvananthapuram Kerala is planning a technology-driven flood resilience sys

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Bengaluru

Gutka ban will harm farmers, says Vijayendra

Bengaluru Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President B.Y. Vijayendra has strongly criticized the state government's recent decision to ban gutka, warning that it threatens the livelihood of millions of arecanut farmers and creates unnecessary panic across agricultural belts.

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Bengaluru

"Son of the soil": DK praises Deve Gowda

Bengaluru Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda in the Vidhan Parishad, acknowledging his lifelong struggles and monumental contributions toward the welfare of the farming community and the overall development of Karnataka.

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Bengaluru

Ensure National flag flies at home: Shobha Karandlaje

Bengaluru Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has called upon citizens to honor the country's freedom fighters by enthusiastically participating in the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement, urging people to proudly hoist the national flag at every home. Speaking at the launc

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Bengaluru

Parking crisis: B’luru streets now a toll road?

Bengaluru A major political storm has erupted in Bengaluru following the Karnataka government's release of the draft Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Parking Rules, 2026, which proposes heavy annual fees for residents parking their vehicles on public roads outside their homes

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Karnataka

Job Card Melas to begin across state from August 15

SHIRAHATTI Job Card Melas and awareness campaigns will be held at Gram Panchayat level across Karnataka from August 15 to help rural families access employment opportunities, Shirahatti Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer Ramanna Doddamani said. He said the campaign aims to p

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News

Kannada Sena protests Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

MANDYA The district unit of Kannada Sena staged a protest against the proposed release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. The organisation urged the State and Central governments to reconsider the decision, saying several parts of Karnataka are facing drought and farmers

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Karnataka

Court seizes Gadag office equipment over dues

Malingaraya Pujar CH NEWS A court-ordered seizure at the Gadag District Administration Building on Thursday has drawn attention to years of delay in paying a contractor for completed government works. Electronic office equipment was seized after the Gadag Additional Dist

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Karnataka

August 31 deadline looms for power scheme applicants

CHITRADURGA The August 31 deadline is the final day for eligible beneficiaries to secure electricity connections under the illegal-regular scheme through the BESCOM Nagar sub-division. Those who had earlier paid Rs. 50 can apply again by paying a Rs. 10,000 penalty along with

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Bengaluru

Vikasa Soudha canteen sealed over unhygienic conditions

CH NEWS BENGALURU The Food Department has sealed the canteen at Vikasa Soudha after officials reportedly found serious hygiene violations, including cockroaches in food plates. The canteen, frequented by ministers and IAS officers, came under inspection as the department

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