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Karnataka sets up committee headed by retired judge Nagamohan Das to probe 40% bribery allegation against previous BJP govt.

The Karnataka government has set up a committee headed by retired High Court judge H.N. Nagamohan Das to probe the “40% commission” allegation levelled by the Karnataka State Contractors’ Association during the previous BJP regime. The committee has been asked to submit the report in 30 days.

The Hindu

Writers, educationists, student organisations oppose PPP model development of government schools in Karnataka

Writers, educationists, and student organisations have opposed and condemned the Karnataka government’s plan to develop government schools at the rural level in association with private schools under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiaitve.

The Hindu

Three Mysuru students attend debate camp in the U.S.

Five Karnataka students, incl. three from Mysuru, receive scholarships to attend Cornell Univ. Int'l Summer Debate camp. Avni Baliga & Gowri S. Nayak recognised as best-transformed debaters. 46 students from Mysuru, Bengaluru, Mangaluru, & Udupi participated in 5-day workshop hosted by VIIS. VIIS offers customised courses to universities & facilitates…

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Ramadoss demands all-party meeting to discuss Karnataka’s decision to appeal against Water Authority’s order

S. Ramadoss urges TN govt to call all-party meeting to discuss way forward after Karnataka refuses to release Cauvery water. He condemns DK Shivakumar's plan to appeal against CWMA order of 10,000 cusecs in 15 days, as Kuruvai crops need 50 tmc. He calls Karnataka govt two-faced for saying 10…

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Protests against release of water to TN

Karnataka farmers protest release of Cauvery water to TN: KRRS, Karnataka Sena Pade stage demonstrations; farmers urge Govt to stop release, threaten State-wide agitation; Agri Min says Govt committed to protecting farmers' interests, releasing water to irrigation canals.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: India’s first 3D printed post office opens in Bengaluru, and more

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Nirdiganta to present its Bengaluru premiere of Gayagalu on Sunday

Gayagalu, a play on the human tragedy of war, is directed by Shripad Bhat, co-directed by Shwetharani Hassan, with music by Anush Shetty and art by Khaju Guttala. It has a team of 15 artistes from across Karnataka.

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Will Karnataka’s plan to start Govt-run ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?

Ride-hailing applications are typically owned and operated by private companies, with some exceptions like the Namma Yatri auto-hailing app that is operated by drivers’ union. Now, the Karnataka government wants to develop a ride-hailing app

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How safe is drinking water in Karnataka

People dying and falling sick after drinking contaminated water and the government suspending lower-level officials for negligence is common in Kalyana Karnataka region. However, repeated occurrences of such incidents demonstrate poor action on the ground to prevent such tragedies.

The Hindu

Desinghu Desinghu creates national record in 100m freestyle

NEW DELHI: Dhinidhi Desinghu of Karnataka set a national record in the 100m freestyle for Group II girls on Thursday at the 39th Sub-junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023.

The Times of India

Three new national records on opening day of sub-junior, junior National Aquatic Championships

The opening day at the 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha witnessed three new national records being created. Read further on Dynamite News :

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Karnataka government’s decision to discontinue NEP politically motivated, says Dharmendra Pradhan

NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday expressed disappointment over the Congress-ruled Karnataka government reported decision to discontinue National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 and said it is “politically motivated”.

The Times of India

Assam's Jananjoy smashes NR in 100m butterfly

Jananjoy J Hazarika of Assam smashed the national record in the 100m butterfly for group I boys during the opening day of 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships being held at Indoor Aquatic Centre of Kalinga Sports Complex in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Karnataka’s ‘Koosina Mane’ creches | Redefining childcare

“Koosina mane” child homes or creches are aimed at providing healthcare, nutrition, and safety for children whose mothers are employed under MGNREGA and other mothers living in the vicinity.

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SCSP/TSP money being used for guarantee schemes opposed

The Dalit Sangarsha Samithi (Ambedkar Vada) and Dalitha Hakkugala Samithi, Karnataka, jointly held a round-table conference to oppose the alleged diversion of a portion of the funds reserved for the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) to implement guarantee schemes.

The Hindu

Don’t heed to rumours on guarantees, says Karnataka government

Amid rumour mongering over the status of the five guarantee schemes of the Congress-led Karnataka government, including of the Shakti scheme being withdrawn, the government has clarified that these are false and that the schemes will continue.

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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: State to set up two microsites to accelerate digital health adoption

Karnataka sets up two microsites in Belagavi and Mysuru to enable private healthcare providers to participate in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Microsites are clusters of healthcare facilities offering digital health services. NHA launched 100 Microsites Project to facilitate ABDM adoption. State Health Commissioner Randeep D. appeals to private healthcare…

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Shashil Namoshi demands CBI inquiry into frauds in Kanva, Vashista cooperative societies

BJP leader Shashil G. Namoshi demands CBI probe into frauds worth ₹1,500 crore in Sri Kanva Souharda Credit Cooperative Society and ₹350 crore in Sri Vashista Credit Souharda Sahakari Limited. He claims hundreds of people from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu have been victimised. He urges Union govt…

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‘Ghar wapsi’ of a few BJP MLAs on the cards in Karnataka?

After three months of the Congress party’s spectacular victory in Legislative Assembly elections, there are now strong political indications that a few “dissenting” opposition BJP MLAs who had earlier defected from the Congress to the BJP, are possibly exploring returning to the ruling party in Karnataka.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: State to study mobile phone addiction among children, and more

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KSCPCR to study mobile phone addiction among children in Karnataka

K. Naganna Gowda, Chairperson of KSCPCR, told The Hindu, “...during Covid-19 and post-pandemic, schools were conducting classes online. Children are now addicted to mobile phones. Even if Covid-19 pandemic is eradicated from India, there are no signs that this mobile obsession will end.”

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Karkala police book 2 Bajrang Dal leaders for provocative speech in coastal Karnataka

In the speech, Bajrang Dal Mangaluru division joint convenor Puneet Attavar said, “...the hand with which a Muslim slaughters cows should be separated from his body. Activists should take a vow today to accomplish this”.

The Hindu

Jumbo Strides: Using tech to mitigate human-animal conflict

A bunch of researchers from Karnataka are leading initiatives that strive to mitigate instances of conflicts with the help of technology. The Hindu looks at four such efforts in this series

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Karnataka’s Kunbi women farmers hope to bring climate-resilient tubers to urban dining tables

The establishment of Kali Farmer Producer Company and a recent chef residency programme are helping the Kunbi community in north Karnataka promote sustainable and responsible sourcing by showcasing their native tuber dishes to create a larger market for local produce, addressing the challenge of lack of demand and reshaping our…

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