Tag: Karnataka

Karnataka Approaches Supreme Court For Release Of Funds To Tackle Drought

March 23, 2024 admin

The chief minister said the state government released Rs 650 crore from our treasury. Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding a direction to the Centre to immediately release grants under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state, which is…

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Jofra Archer ‘Plays’ For Karnataka, Breaks Sussex Batter’s Stump. Watch

March 15, 2024 admin

Jofra Archer played as a substitute bowler for the Karnataka team against Sussex.© X (Twitter) England pacer Jofra Archer turned up for a Karnataka team during a two-day practice match against County side Sussex at the KSCA Ground in Alur, near Bengaluru. Archer, who plays County cricket for Sussex, played as a substitute for the…

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Umpire Gives Out In Domestic Match Despite Keeper Dropping Catch. Old Video Viral

March 14, 2024 admin

The fan urged the BCCI to investigate the incident and penalise the umpire.© X (Twitter) A huge controversy erupted during the Under-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy final between Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. An umpiring decision has caught the attention of the fans after Karnataka opener Prakhar Chaturvedi was given out caught-behind by the on-field umpire,…

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After State Win, Cold Feet In Karnataka Congress Over National Battle

March 7, 2024 admin

Bengaluru: Karnataka’s ruling Congress is having trouble finding candidates to field in the Lok Sabha elections. Sources told NDTV that several ministers of the state — which is also the home state of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge — have already turned down the request to contest. Reason: No one wants to leave positions of power…

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Amid Water Shortage In Bengaluru, Karnataka’s Latest Move To Manage Crisis

March 5, 2024 admin

Around 4,000 private tankers are operating in the city. (Representational) Bengaluru: Drought in parts of Karnataka has created a water crisis in Bengaluru and areas near the capital city. Residents in the city have been urged to use water judiciously and the Karnataka government has decided to take over private water tankers to manage the…

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Karnataka Chief Minister, Several MLAs Get Bomb Threat Mail, Probe Ordered

March 5, 2024 admin

The Bengaluru City Crime Branch police have registered the case. Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah along with many other cabinet ministers received a threat e-mail on Tuesday. The threat was specifically sent to prominent figures including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and the state Home Minister G Parameshwara. The email was sent…

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Mumbai Increase Lead To 415 On Day 4 Of Ranji Trophy Quarterfinal vs Baroda

February 26, 2024 admin

Hardik Tamore delivered the goods with a fine 114 as Mumbai took control of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Baroda, taking an overall lead of 415 at stumps on the fourth day on Monday. Having obtained a slender lead of 36 runs in the first innings which might eventually send Mumbai into the…

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BJP Alleges Karnataka “Eyeing” Temple Income, Minister Ramalinga Reddy Defends Move

February 22, 2024 admin

Ramalinga Reddy said the provision was not new but has existed since 2003 Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday defended the state government’s move to collect funds from temples having gross income of Rs 10 lakh. The Transport and Hindu Religious Endowments Minister’s reaction came after the BJP mounted an attack on the government…

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Common man may get a peek into Chandrayaan-3 at Bengaluru Tech Summit

November 25, 2023 admin

Priyank Kharge (right), Karnataka Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, on November 25, 2023 addresses the media on the Bengaluru Tech Summit. Photo: Special Arrangement One of the highlights of this year’s edition of Karnataka’s annual tech exposition, Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), scheduled to begin on November 29, will be…

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Dash of dandiya and garba in Dasara celebrations in Bengaluru

October 20, 2023 admin

According to organisers in Bengaluru, every event draws in at least a thousand persons from all walks of life. | Photo Credit: Arivarasu M The energetic rhythms of dandiya and garba have taken Bengaluru by storm, with a variety of clubs and dance academies hosting these festive gatherings at multiple locations across the city as…

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