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K'taka CET, NEET UG 2023 Seat Allotment Result for Round 2 released

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced Karnataka CET, NEET UG 2023 seat allotment result on September 4, 2023 on the official website of KEA at kea.kar.nic.in

Top Karnataka BJP leader meets DK Shivakumar, discusses "political issues"

According to sources, however, the two leaders met and held discussions over pending bills of Adamya Chethana, an organisation headed by Tejaswini Anantkumar

States use off-Budget borrowing to foot power subsidy bills: CSEP

According to the report, the aggregate loss of 68 discoms increased by 66 per cent to Rs 50,281 crore in FY21

Karnataka Governor congratulates Isro on successful launch of Aditya-L1

The successful launch of ISRO's maiden solar mission came on the heels of the historic lunar landing mission - Chandrayaan-3

Karnataka govt to decide on announcing drought-hit taluks on Sep 4: CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state government will decide on declaring taluks beset by deficit rainfall as drought-affected areas on September 4. He said 113 taluks have already been identified as hit by drought, and 73 more may get added to the list where a joint survey will be carried out. "There has been deficit rainfall this year. In June, there was about 56 per cent shortage in rainfall. Then in July, there was near normal rainfall, but again there was shortage in rainfall in August," Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to reporters here, he said there is a cabinet sub-committee under the leadership of the state Revenue Minister to review the drought situation, which has already held three meetings, and they are once again meeting on September 4. "As many as 113 taluks have been identified for drought and joint surveys are being done. On September 4, a decision will be arrived at on declaring them as drought-hit as per norms. Another 73 taluks too are fac

SC to hear on Sept 6 Cauvery water-sharing dispute between K'taka, TN

Earlier, the Supreme Court had said that it doesn't possess any expertise on this issue and sought a report from the CWMA on the quantum of release made by Karnataka

Bata India to introduce VRS for worker at its Southcan Unit in Karnataka

Footwear company Bata India will introduce a voluntary retirement scheme for all eligible workers at its Southcan unit located in Karnataka, the company said on Thursday. "The Board of Directors of Bata India Limited has today, ie on August 31, 2023, considered and approved introduction of a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for all eligible workmen at the Southcan Unit in the state of Karnataka," Bata India said in a regulatory filing. Bata India said that it believes that implementation of the VRS will be mutually beneficial to the workmen and the company. "Status of implementation of the aforesaid VRS and financial impact thereof will be ascertained and communicated in due course, as per the Company's Policy for Determination of Materiality of an Event or information," the filing said.

Commercial flight operations take off at Shivamogga airport in Karnataka

Flight operations took off at Shivamogga airport in Karnataka on Thursday with an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru landing here. Karnataka Minister M B Patil, former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, and Lok Sabha member from Shivamogga B Y Raghavendra were among those who were onboard the flight to this district headquarters town. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shivamogga Kuvempu airport on February 27 this year, coinciding with the 80th birthday of Yediyurappa. Shivamogga is the home district of the Karnataka BJP strongman, a four-time Chief Minister. The flight departed at 9.55 a.m. from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru and touched down at Kuvempu airport here at 10.45 am, officials said. They said the Kuvempu airport at Sogane, 15 km from Shivamogga city, has become the first to be operated and maintained by the state government through its Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation. "To facilitate air travel for ordinary citizens,

Commercial flight operations begin at Shivamogga airport in Karnataka

Flight operations took off at Shivamogga airport in Karnataka on Thursday with an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru landing here. Karnataka Minister M B Patil, former chief minister and veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, along with Lok Sabha member from Shivamogga B Y Raghavendra were among those who were onboard the flight to this district headquarters town. "This is a historic moment," said Patil, the Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister, before boarding the flight in Bengaluru. "Tickets have been booked for the next three weeks in advance. There is good demand," Patil said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shivamogga airport on February 27, coinciding with the 80th birthday of Yediyurappa. Shivamogga is the home district of the Karnataka BJP strongman, a four-time CM. The new airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. The passenger terminal building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour, officials said. The .

Cong to replicate work done by its govt in Karnataka across India: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the party has honoured the key pre-poll promises made to the people in Karnataka and that the "work" carried out by the Siddaramaiah-led government would be replicated across the country. Seeking to fulfill another key pre-poll promise, the Congress government in Karnataka on Wednesday launched the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme offering a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to about 1.1 crore women who are heads of their households. AICC President M Mallikarjun Kharge, who launched the scheme, was present along with party MP Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar at the public function held on Maharaja College grounds and attended by tens of thousands of people. "We have kept our word on our promises" Gandhi said. "We never make false promises" The former AICC President added, "The work we have done in Karnataka will be replicated across India." The 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, rolled out amid fanfare, is one of t

K'taka govt launches 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, to benefit 11 mn women

Seeking to fulfill another key pre-poll promise, the Congress government in Karnataka on Wednesday launched the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, offering a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to about 1.1 crore women who are heads of their households. AICC President M Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar were among those present at the public function on Maharaja College grounds, attended by tens of thousands of people. "Gruha Lakshmi" scheme, rolled out amid fanfare, is one of the five pre-poll 'guarantees' of the Congress, which ousted the BJP from power in the May Assembly elections. Earlier, the CM had said that his government has already implemented three of the five 'guarantees' (pre-poll promises) -- 'Shakti', 'Gruha Jyothi' and 'Annabhagya' -- and noted that 'Gruha Lakshmi' is the fourth one. The government has earmarked Rs 17,500 crore for the 'Gruha Lakshmi' programme in the current financial year. The fifth guaran

Karnataka govt to launch women financial aid scheme 'Gruha Lakshmi' today

The Congress government in Karnataka is all set to launch 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, offering monthly aid of Rs 2,000 each to about 1.1 crore women heads of family, at a function in Mysuru on Wednesday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar offered prayers on Tuesday at the famous Chamundeshwari temple in the district headquarters town of Mysuru, where the scheme would be launched by AICC President M Mallikarjun Kharge at the function that would also be attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. "As many as 1.1 crore women heads of households will be given Rs 2,000 every month," Siddararamaiah told reporters in Mysuru, his home district on Tuesday. The government has earmarked Rs 17,500 crore for 'Gruha Lakshmi' programme in the current financial year. 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme is one of the five pre-poll 'guarantees' of the Congress, which ousted the BJP from power in the Assembly elections held in May. Around one lakh people are expected to gather at the public func

Karnataka govt all set to launch women financial aid scheme tomorrow

Fulfilling another key pre-poll promise, the Congress government in Karnataka would launch 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, offering monthly aid of Rs 2,000 each to about 1.1 crore women heads of family, at a public function in Mysuru on Wednesday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar offered prayers on Tuesday at the famous Chamundeshwari temple in the district headquarters town of Mysuru, where the scheme would be launched by AICC President M Mallikarjun Kharge at the function that would also be attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. "As many as 1.1 crore women heads of households will be given Rs 2,000 every month," Siddararamaiah told reporters in Mysuru, his home district. The government has earmarked Rs 17,500 crore for 'Gruha Lakshmi' programme in the current financial year. 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme is one of the five pre-poll 'guarantees' of the Congress, which ousted the BJP from power in the Assembly elections held in May. Asked if implementing the 'guarantee

We will safeguard interests of state: Shivakumar on Cauvery water dispute

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Shivakumar said, "Let the hearing finish. We will put forth our arguments and we will safeguard the interests of the state."

No action has been taken: JDS targets Siddaramaiah over Cauvery dispute

He further said, "In response to the all-party meeting called to discuss the Cauvery issue, HD Kumaraswamy participated and provided suggestions on behalf of the JDS

K'taka govt set to launch 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, Kharge, Rahul to attend

The Karnataka government will launch on Wednesday a scheme offering Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to more than one crore women who are heads of their households, in the presence of AICC president M Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the district headquarters town of Mysuru, officials said on Monday. According to officials, about 1.08 crore potential beneficiaries have enrolled for the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, one of the five pre-poll 'guarantees' of the Congress, which ousted the BJP from power in the May Assembly elections. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in Mysuru today that about one lakh people would gather at the function, where the scheme would be launched by Kharge, while he would preside over the event and Gandhi would be present. He said it's government function and added that Kharge and Gandhi would attend the event in their capacity as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, and as member of the Parliament, respectively. "It's not a

Tomato prices decline in Karnataka to Rs 20 per kg as supply improves

From a high of Rs 140 per kg in the wholesale market a few weeks ago, the prices of tomatoes have come down sharply in parts of Karnataka to about Rs 20 as supply of the commodity has improved substantially, officials said on Monday. In the Mysuru APMC (Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee) yard, for example, tomato prices were down to Rs 14 per kg on Sunday. "Last week, the average price of tomatoes was Rs 18 to Rs 20 per kg as the supply has improved," Mysuru APMC Secretary M R Kumaraswamy told PTI over telephone when contacted. Market sources said the supply of the commodity has improved by two to three times compared to last month leading to sharp decline of their prices. "The highest price of tomatoes at the wholesale rate at Mysuru APMC was Rs 140 per kg last month," Kumaraswamy said. Retail prices of tomatoes are now ruling around Rs 30 in the State, he added.

K'taka govt's 100 days: CM reiterates commitment to fulfil poll promises

As the Congress government in Karnataka completed 100 days, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday sought people's cooperation to lead the "chariot of development" along with the execution of the five election guarantees. Riding on its pre-poll guarantees, the Congress swept to power winning 135 seats in the 224-member Assembly as it dislodged the ruling BJP. The saffron party secured only 66 seats while the JD(S) came a distant third with 19. "Our government has completed 100 days of coming to power today. In the last Assembly elections, the voters of the state placed their trust and confidence in us and our candidates won in 135 seats and allowed the formation of a secure government with full majority. We are making good use of this opportunity given to people and making sincere efforts to fulfil their expectations," Siddaramaiah said in a social media post. The Chief Minister said along with the implementation of guarantees and executing development projects, his government is ...

Editors Guild voices concern over K'taka decision to set up fact-check unit

The Editors Guild of India on Sunday voiced concerns over the decision of the Karnataka government to set up a fact-checking unit to monitor "fake news" on social media platforms. The Guild insisted that efforts to check such content have to be by independent bodies that are not under the sole purview of the government lest they become tools to clamp down on voices of dissent. Any such monitoring framework should follow principles of natural justice, including giving prior notice, right to appeal and judicial oversight, the Guild said in a statement here. It said such fact-checking units should also be set up with due consultation and involvement of all stakeholders, including journalists and media bodies, so that press freedom is not tampered with. The Guild has already filed a petition in the Bombay High Court, challenging the amendments to the IT Rules 2023 that allow the setting up of a 'fact-checking unit' under which the executive will have the sole authority to determine wha

Preparation underway at HAL airport in Bengaluru to welcome PM Modi

Preparations are underway at HAL airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his two-nation visit to South Africa and Greece