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Our govt takes action to contain incidents of communal violence: K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said his government takes strict action to contain incidents of communal violence quickly, in the backdrop of stone-pelting incidents in the district headquarters town of Shivamogga during a religious procession on October 1. He dismissed allegations by some BJP leaders that incidents of communal violence are on the rise after the Congress government came to power in May. "What job do they (BJP) have other than making allegations? Their only job is to make allegations. Allegations are not true. False allegations," Siddaramaiah told reporters here He said some miscreants who indulged in stone-pelting incidents have been arrested, and legal action is being initiated against them. "In our government, we take strict action to contain communal incidents quickly. Whoever indulges in communal incidents, strict action is taken against them", the Chief Minister said. A group of miscreants indulged in stone-pelting incidents in two localit

Carpooling not banned, using non-commercial vehicles for it are: Karnataka

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has clarified that carpooling has not been banned but using non-commercial private vehicles with white number plates for such purposes is illegal. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he said, "Carpooling is not banned, it is a false news. First, let them take permission. When they have not taken the permission where is the question of banning? Everyone should follow the rules and regulations." "It is illegal to use non-commercial private vehicles with white number plates for carpooling purposes. Commercial Vehicles with yellow number plates, can be used for carpooling by following appropriate guidelines," the Minister added. The State government is slated to hold a meeting with carpooling aggregators on Tuesday to discuss the issue.

Siddaramaiah govt lacks will to protect water rights of Karnataka: Bommai

Bommai also slammed the Karnataka government for not highlighting the issues that would have led to getting Karnataka a favourable decision from CWMA and the Supreme Court

Sec 144 imposed after stone pelting during Eid Milad procession in K'taka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the situation is now under control and 40 people have been arrested so far in connection with the incident

Cauvery water dispute: Farmers' woes mount as Karnataka, TN struggle

DAM IF YOU DO, DAM IF YOU DON'T: The Cauvery water tussle isn't just a farm matter; it's also the lifeblood of two cities steering their state economies

Cauvery water row: Karnataka govt to file review petition before SC, CWMA

The Karnataka government will file a review petition before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Supreme Court on Saturday. On Friday, the CWMA endorsed the direction of its assisting body, Cauvery Water Regulation Committe (CRWC) asking Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "We do not have water and therefore cannot release water". The chief minister spoke to reporters at his Home-Office 'Krishna' after a meeting with retired Supreme Court judges and former Advocate Generals of the state. Siddaramaiah said they have given some opinion and suggestions. It was suggested to form an expert advisory committee to the government exclusively regarding the irrigation projects of the state. "Data collection and advisory work should be done by the committee. The committee should advise the government and provide information to the legal team about inter-state water disputes," he said about the suggestion aired in the ...

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Bandh over Cauvery row disrupts normal life in Bengaluru and parts of state

The Karnataka bandh called by the 'Kannada Okkoota' to oppose release of water to Tamil Nadu received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the State on Friday, disrupting normal life. Authorities have clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code in Bengaluru Urban, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Ramanagara and Hassan districts, and declared a holiday for schools and colleges there. 'Kannada Okkoota' is an umbrella organsation of Kannada and farmers' outfits. A Bengaluru bandh was observed over the same reason on Tuesday. Most of the shops, business establishments and eateries in Cauvery basin districts such as Mandya in southern part of the State downed their shutters. Private vehicles were off the roads in those areas. The state-owned transport corporations operated very few buses in the southern districts fearing a backlash. The bandh evoked a mixed response in other regions of the State. Protestors set fire to a portrait of Tami

Karnataka Bandh: Schools closed, flights cancelled, Section 144 imposed

A statewide 'bandh' has been called in Karnataka to protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Cauvery Water row: Schools, colleges to remain closed today in Bengaluru

Meanwhile Deputy Commissioner Dayanand KA also informed that a holiday has been declared for all schools and colleges in Bengaluru City on Saturday

Cauvery issue: Karnataka bandh on Sept 29 likely to disrupt normal life

Normal life is likely to be affected, especially in the southern part of the state, with pro-Kannada and farmers' organisations calling for Karnataka Bandh' on Friday to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Kannada Okkuta', an umbrella organisation for Kannada outfits including factions of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Kannada Chalavali (Vatal Paksha) and various farmers' bodies have given a call for the statewide dawn-to-dusk shutdown. There will be a massive protest procession from Town Hall to Freedom Park in the city, in which people from all walks of life are likely to participate, the organisers said. They have said that the bandh is for the entire Karnataka and that they will try to shut highways, toll gates, rail services, and also airports. The opposition BJP and JD(S) too have extended their support to the bandh, as also hotels, autorickshaws and hail riders associations in Karnataka. "Autorickshaw Drivers' Union and Ola Uber Drivers and Owners' Association .

Cauvery Water dispute | Why are Tamil Nadu & Karnataka fighting

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are again at odds over Cauvery water distribution. As political parties amplified the debate, the Supreme Court has refused to interfere. Watch the video to find out

Karnataka to challenge Cauvery Water Authority decision in SC: Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah further said that he had prayed at Mahadeshwara temple for more rain as 194 taluqs have been announced drought-prone

Steadily receiving water from Karnataka, hope to realise full quantum: TN

Tamil Nadu is continuing to receive water from Karnataka and as of today, the state has received 7,000 cusecs of water, state Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan said on Tuesday. Initially, Karnataka provided 2,500 cusecs of water per day and the quantum was increased to 3,000 cusecs per day. "We are steadily reviving water from the Cauvery and hope to realise the full quantum," Duraimurugan told reporters here. As per the Supreme Court order, Tamil Nadu is yet to receive 11,000 cusecs water, which he said is likely to be provided by tomorrow. As per the direction of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee that was upheld by the Supreme Court, Karnataka should release 5,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from September 13, the minister said. This means the 15-day period ends tomorrow. Despite protests in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government is releasing water, Duraimurugan said. He said that at the meeting of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee today, Tamil N

Bengaluru Bandh today: Section 144 imposed; what's open and what's closed

More than 175 organisations from across the state have declared support for the bandh and said that they stand in solidarity with the farmer groups

Bengaluru Bandh tomorrow: Section 144 to be imposed; schools, colleges shut

Bengaluru Urban District Collector KA Dayanand has announced a public holiday for all schools and colleges in the city in view of the Bandh

Google, Walmart ask Bengaluru staff to work at home amid state water row

The dispute over who gets access to the water has been a source of friction between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for more than a century

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Cong list of candidates for LS polls in Karnataka likely before Jan: Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday claimed that following the BJP and JD(S) deciding to forge an alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, several leaders from both parties have contacted him expressing their displeasure and wanting to join the Congress party. The state Congress President also indicated that the Congress' list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls is likely to be finalised before January. "Following the BJP-JD(S) alliance, several BJP and JD(S) leaders have expressed their displeasure and are talking to me. I will have to discuss with the Chief Minister, some cabinet colleagues and party leaders. I have told them (BJP-JD(S) leaders) after discussion I will get back to them," Shivakumar said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "Several BJP-JD(S) leaders -- those who had won or lost -- have expressed their desire to join Congress, stating that they are not happy with the alliance, as they were not consulted. I will first consult within (Congress).

Karnataka charges Rs 513 for a liquor bottle that costs Rs 100 in Goa

According to a report, Karnataka levies an 83 per cent tax on the actual price of a liquor, which makes it costly compared to the other states