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  Bengaluru, August 15 Karnataka will target one lakh new jobs, introduce artificial intelligence education in government schools and establish technology hubs across the State under its ‘Young Karnataka–New India’ vision, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday. Addressing the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru, Shivakumar announced the Chief Minister […]

  Bengaluru , August 13 A Karnataka bandh called for Thursday over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and the demand for a reservoir at Mekedatu is likely to have a limited impact, with several prominent organisations withdrawing their support. Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj announced the shutdown amid renewed tensions over the sharing […]

  Bengaluru, August 12 The Karnataka government has imposed a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine for one year. The prohibition applies to all districts and covers products sold in both packaged and unpackaged forms. It also includes tobacco […]

  Chennai, August 12 The DMK on Wednesday backed the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government’s resolution on delimitation, with Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin asserting that Tamil Nadu’s representation in Parliament must not be reduced under any future redrawing of constituencies. Speaking during the Assembly debate on the resolution moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, […]

  Bengaluru, August 12 The Karnataka legislature’s Monsoon Session is set for a stormy start on Thursday, with the Congress government facing an Opposition offensive over the Cauvery water dispute, the proposed Bidadi Township Project, recruitment controversies and a range of governance issues. The session begins against the backdrop of a Karnataka bandh called by […]

  Chennai, August 11 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday led a State-level mass anti-drug pledge in Chennai, urging young people to take the lead in the campaign against narcotics and help build a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Addressing students and other participants at a city college, Vijay said tackling drug abuse and […]

  Chennai, August 10 The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a special resolution moved by Chief Minister Vijay affirming that Tamil Thai Vazhthu should be sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other State-run bodies. The resolution received support from parties across the political spectrum, including the DMK, AIADMK, […]

  Chennai, August 10 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday announced enhanced incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers, raising procurement returns in a move aimed at cushioning cultivators against rising production costs and improving farm incomes. Making a statement under Rule 110 in the State Assembly, Vijay said the government would provide an additional […]

  Malappuram,August 10 An Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)-ruled grama panchayat in Malappuram district has passed a resolution urging the Kerala government to exclude women government employees from the recently introduced Priyadarshini free travel scheme on KSRTC buses, arguing that the benefit should primarily reach economically weaker sections. The resolution, moved by Welfare Standing Committee […]