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Karnataka

Jayanti Preparations

Grand celebration planned for Kanakadasa jayanti – DC VenkateshChitradurga Deputy Commissioner T. Venkatesh has directed officials to make elaborate preparations for the grand celebration of Kanakadasa Jayanti, scheduled for November 8 at the district headquarters. Presidin

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Karnataka

Freedom fighter V.N. Reddy passes away at 103

Tumakuru Veteran freedom fighter from Pavagada, V.N. Narasa Reddy (103), passed away at his residence due to age-related ailments. Known for his fearless contribution to India’s independence struggle, Reddy played a daring role in opposing British rule. During the freedom m

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Karnataka

Take strict steps to curb drug influx into district: DC

Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has called for coordinated efforts from all departments to prevent drug abuse among youth and stop narcotics from entering the district. Mandya Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has stressed the urgent need to implement strong prevent

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Karnataka

‘Gnyanam 2025’ special programme inaugurated in UdupiUdupi

A special programme titled ‘Gnanam 2025’ was organized by Udupi Poornaprajna Evening College on Tuesday at the college auditorium. Inaugurating the event, Udupi MLA Yashpal A. Suvarna said that educational institutions play a vital role in nurturing individuals with knowledge,

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Karnataka

Kannada rajyotsava celebration on Nov 1 in Chikkaballapur

Chikkaballapur The Chikkaballapur District Administration will celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava on November 1 at 9 a.m. at the Sir M. Visvesvaraya District Stadium. Higher Education Minister and District In-charge Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar will hoist the national flag and inau

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Bengaluru

I chose this cap myself: CM

BENGALURU Not only should there be a change in the new P-cap being given to the state's police personnel, but there should also be a change in the profession by improving efficiency. Through this, crimes in the society should be reduced, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a s

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Bengaluru

Honour for achievement

‘Director Ratna’ for Rajendra Singh Babu BENGALURU Kannada film Director SV Rajendra Singh Babu was presented with the 'Director Ratna’ award in the presence of stars and artists to celebrate his 50th year as a film director. The closing ceremony of the five-day SVR 50

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Bengaluru

‘Install meters in easily accessible locations’

BENGALURU With the shift from manual meter reading devices to optical port probe devices, the Energy Department has suggested installing meters at a height of 5 feet in places that are easily accessible to consumers. A senior official of the energy department said that the

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Bengaluru

Why are Assam youths leaving state for work?:  Priyank asks Sarma

BENGALURU A war of words broke out between Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge on Monday over investments in their respective states for the setting up of semiconductor plants.It all started with Kharge reportedly telling a news channel t

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Bengaluru

GBA crematorium staff yet to get salaries for 8 months

The families of 145 members have to borrow money from friends and relatives to eat two meals a day. BENGALURU Electric crematorium staff in Greater Bengaluru have not been paid since February 2025. The 'direct payment' of Rs 10,500 to 145 grave diggers and electric cremator

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India

Congress demands digitally identifiable voter list

Bhopal The Congress party has called for the implementation of digitally readable voter lists and mandatory Aadhaar card verification, following the Election Commission of India's announcement of a Special Intensive Revision campaign aimed at overhauling Madhya Pradesh's elect

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