Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has directed the revenue department to conduct a land audit and survey within a 100km radius of Bengaluru to clear alleged encroachments by resorts and homestays on government land. The move comes after a complaint regarding the illegal possession of around 6,000 acres by various resorts.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expresses pride as the Hoysala architecture gems of Belur, Halebid, and Somanathapura are included in UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites.
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Gowri Habba is a festival celebrated in South India, particularly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It revolves around the worship of Goddess Gauri and is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Married women fast and offer prayers for a harmonious married life.
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The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana targets Rahul Gandhi, calling him an outdated leader. The Congress plans to announce its guarantees for poll-bound Telangana and release a chargesheet against the BRS government on September 17. However, the BRS claims that the Congress schemes are already implemented by them. With Telangana set for a three-cornered contest, the Congress faces tough competition from the BRS and the BJP.
Bengaluru traffic police has issued a traffic advisory for the public to plan accordingly after Karnataka State Private Vehicles Owner Association’s call for ‘Bengaluru Bandh’ on Monday. The advisory warns of disruptions in operation of taxis, maxi cabs, private buses, and auto rickshaws. The protest is in response to the Karnataka government’s Shakti scheme that allows women free travel on non-premium government buses.
A religious mutt in Karnataka has expressed strong disapproval of Tamil Nadu minister Udhyanidhi Stalin’s comments on Sanatan Dharma. The mutt’s head stressed responsible speech and restraint for those in power. Hindu outfits have filed cases against the minister for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Karnataka’s IT/BT Minister reiterated the importance of equality among religions. Read more on The Economic Times for detailed insights.
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BJP shows trust in top state leadership for forthcoming assembly elections, endorsing Shivraj Chouhan, Raman Singh, and Vasundhara Raje. The party adopts a collective leadership approach and does not campaign solely on leaders’ names. Amit Shah extols Chouhan’s leadership in Madhya Pradesh’s development, but refrains from declaring him CM face. Collective leadership reiterated by Narendra Singh Tomar. Read more on The Economic Times.
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Two MLAs and three former MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka skipped a crucial party meeting called by national general secretary BL Santhosh. The meeting was supposed to discuss the importance of enrolling new voters in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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Karnataka has received only 488 mm of rainfall, which is 26% below the normal average of 660 mm for the period June 1 to August 30. This deficit in rainfall has raised concerns about potential crop loss. Find out more about the situation in this article.
Karnataka’s government is likely to revise its IT export targets due to the prevailing economic downturn. Previously, the state had aimed to achieve $150 billion by 2026. The decision comes as the BJP-led government reassesses its economic goals in light of the current challenges. The state’s IT industry has been significantly impacted by global uncertainties and the COVID-19 pandemic. Further details can be found in the article.
