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कलाबुरगी में संशोधित न्यूनतम मजदूरी लागू करने के लिए CITU करेगा विरोध प्रदर्शन
कलाबुरगी। केंद्र भारतीय ट्रेड यूनियनों के जिला इकाई (CITU) ने 10 अगस्त को राज्य सरकार से संशोधित न्यूनतम मजदूरी लागू करने और श्रमिकों व किसानों से जुड़ी अन्य मांगें पूरी करने की मांग को लेकर कलाबुरगी में विरोध प्रदर्शन आयोजित करने की घोषणा की है। गुरुवार को कलाबुरगी में आयोजित एक प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में CITU…
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Karnataka: Kodagu district receives below-normal rainfall; Minister hopeful of rains in August
Kodagu district had so far recorded below normal rainfall compared to previous years, said Minister P. M. Narendraswamy. The newly-appointed Minister, who had been directed by Karnataka’s Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to visit Kodagu district to study natural calamities, however, expressed optimism of the region receiving good rainfall during August. Kodagu district is considered…
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ED’s search and seizure operations are not independent ‘civil actions’: Karnataka High Court
In a setback to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (August 5) declared that the search and seizure actions under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cannot be treated as independent civil proceedings detached from the criminal investigation that gives them birth. “Proceedings under Section 17 do…
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Bengaluru: Semiconductor ecosystem in spotlight
The 2026 edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO, Karnataka’s annual international nanotechnology conference and exhibition, began with a tribute to Bharat Ratna C.N.R. Rao, who was felicitated for his outstanding contributions to science and for his pioneering role in advancing nanoscience research in India. Accepting the honour on his behalf, his wife, Indumathi Rao, a science…
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Farmers’ groups protest over drinking water shortage in Kalaburagi, carry empty pots to highlight the issue
Members of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and other farmers’ organisations, along with residents, staged a protest outside the Kalaburagi City Corporation office on Monday, carrying empty pots to highlight the acute drinking water shortage in the city. The protesters, including members of the Karnataka Pranth Raitha Sangha, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and the All India Kisan Sabha,…
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KRS, Kabini water levels continue to rise amid heavy inflows
The water level in the KRS and Kabini reservoirs in the Cauvery basin continued to rise on Sunday as the dams recorded heavy inflows following widespread rainfall in their catchment areas. Karnataka rain: KRS reservoir Water level rising in KRS reservoir, in Mandya district of Karnataka, on August 3, 2026. South Karnataka has been receiving…
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Decision on declaring drought by August end, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Stating that the State will decide on declaring a drought in rain-deficient regions across Karnataka by August end, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday (August 2, 2026) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to meet after the Parliament session. So far, Karnataka has received 35% of the normal rainfall, he added. < p…
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Karnataka rain: Holiday for primary schools, anganwadi centres in Koppa, Sringeri taluks and Balehonnur hobli
Primary schools and anganwadi centres in Sringeri, Koppa, and Balehonnur hobli in N.R. Pura taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka will remain closed on August 1 following heavy rain across the region. The respective taluk tahsildars issued the order declaring a holiday. The order applies to government, aided, and unaided primary institutions. School administrators have…
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NEET row: Student from Karnataka’s Haveri alleges OMR-sheet mix-up, complains to NTA
Bindhushree J. Pawar, a NEET UG-2026 aspirant from Hangal in Haveri district has alleged a mix-up in OMR sheets, as a result of which her score has been shown as -11 instead of the 663 marks that she expected. According to the NEET aspirant, she was expecting a score of 663 as per the answer…
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FIR against four persons for dumping garbage at cleared blackspot in Bengaluru
The police have registered an FIR against four persons for allegedly dumping garbage at a blackspot that had already been cleared and beautified by the Bengaluru North City Corporation. According to the complaint filed by Shwetha Charanraj, Assistant General Manager, Sarvajnanagar Division, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), the incident occurred on July 16 at…
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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar. Source