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Karnataka

Vijayapura: Conscience of Governance

VIJAYAPURA Adopting a deeply philosophical tone, the Chief Minister addressed the civil servants of Vijayapura with a reminder of the historical weight their positions carry. "We do not want to merely read or write history; we are here to create it," he proclaimed, invoking th

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Karnataka

Gadag: Combating dry spell

GADAG The cascading effects of the drought have taken a heavy financial toll on the agrarian communities of Gadag. Following a comprehensive three-day ground inspection by Cabinet Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy, the district reported estimated agricultural and horticultural dama

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Karnataka

Mandya: Growers in crisis

MANDYA The agricultural heartland of Mandya is confronting a severe climatic anomaly. During Tuesday's extensive virtual interaction, local officials presented a grim reality to the state leadership: the district is grappling with a staggering 70% rainfall deficit for the cruc

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Karnataka

Parameshwara promises support for drought-hit farmers

TUMAKURU Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday inspected drought-hit areas and drinking water facilities across Tumakuru district, urging officials to treat the situation as an emergency. In Gubbi, he visited a borewell drilled under the Emergency Action Plan gra

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Karnataka

CEO vacancy puts Gadag administration under pressure

Malinagaraya pujar CH NEWS Administrative work in Gadag district is facing difficulties as the Zilla Panchayat has remained without a permanent Chief Executive Officer for nearly a year. District Collector C.N. Sridhar is currently handling the additional responsibilities o

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Karnataka

Savita Samaj seeks Sachin Patil for Gadag Congress leadership

GADAG Gadag District Savita Samaj president Krishna H. Hadapada has urged Congress leaders to appoint Sachin D. Patil as president of the Gadag District Congress Committee. He said Patil's leadership could strengthen the party and help it perform well in upcoming local body

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Karnataka

Negligent Officials Will Face Action, Minister Warns

CHITRADURGA District In-charge Minister T. Raghumurthy warned officials that disciplinary action would follow if they neglected their duties or delayed public services. Speaking at the District Disaster Management Meeting at the Zilla Panchayat Hall on Tuesday, he asked off

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Karnataka

Madilu Organization expands support for rural schools

HUNSUR Madilu Rural Development Organization President and State Mahila Congress General Secretary Triveni D.M. said government school students from rural areas deserve strong support and equal opportunities. She made the remarks while distributing free uniforms to 160 stud

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Bengaluru

BJP calls Shivakumar ‘Rahul Gandhi’s caged bird’

CH NEWS BENGALURU BJP on Tuesday criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over the delay in allocating portfolios to newly inducted ministers. In a post on X, the BJP described Shivakumar as a “remote-controlled Chief Minister” and alleged that he was unable to take dec

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Bengaluru

FSL report widens probe into Renukaswamy case witness threat

CH NEWS BENGALURU A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report has widened the Kamakshipalya police investigation into alleged threats to a key witness in the Renukaswamy murder case, with investigators examining the possible involvement of additional persons. Sandeep, ide

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Bengaluru

CHRIST Vice Chancellor conferred honorary NCC Colonel rank

CH NEWS BENGALURU CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Vice Chancellor Dr Fr Joseph C.C. was conferred the honorary rank of Colonel of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) at a pipping ceremony held at the university’s Central Campus on Tuesday. Dr Fr Joseph is one of two candidat

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Bengaluru

7.85 lakh voters get enumeration forms in Bengaluru South

CH NEWS BENGALURU The electoral roll revision process in Bengaluru South is progressing with all voters receiving enumeration forms for verification. A total of 7,85,800 voters are registered in the Bengaluru South Assembly constituency, with enumeration forms (EFs) dist

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Bengaluru

Rotti family honoured for J&K-Kanyakumari cycling feat

CH NEWS BENGALURU The Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports felicitated entrepreneur Satveer Rotti and his sons Vinay Rotti and Sumant Rotti for completing a challenging cycling journey from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Youth Empowerment and Sports Department C

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Bengaluru

Food Safety Department inspects Indira Canteen kitchens

CH NEWS BENGALURU The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department on Tuesday inspected the kitchens of Indira Canteens in Bengaluru as part of its ongoing special food safety drive. Officials inspected Indira Gandhi Canteen kitchens at Gottigere in Bengaluru South and Li

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Bengaluru

Vidhana Soudha to turn musical stage for ‘Freedom Habba’

CH NEWS BENGALURU Vidhana Soudha will transform into a grand musical stage as Bengaluru celebrates Independence Day through ‘Freedom Habba’ on August 15. The special music collective, beginning at 6 pm, will bring together 10 popular artists on the steps of Vidhana Soudh

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Karnataka

CITU stages protest demanding implementation of minimum wages

CH NEWS KALABURAGI The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), along with the Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) and All India Agricultural Workers Union (AIAWU), staged a protest and Jail Bharo agitation, demanding immediate implementation of the final minimum wage notif

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