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Power outage complaints pour in from across Karnataka
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had warned that the State could face shortage of electricity and drinking water amid worsening drought conditions
Karnataka govt bans selfies, reels on college tours; caps travel at five days
Government colleges must now get department approval for all educational tours. Students are prohibited from taking selfies and shooting reels during these trips. Tour durations are capped at five days, and faculty must closely monitor students. Risky activities require certified experts and local safety clearances. Colleges must inform local police about all planned excursion details.
With southern States in the same boat, Karnataka turns to Assam for power
State procures 100MW of power daily under the ‘One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency’ system
Karnataka HC dismisses appeals by government and Namma Whitefield RWA Foundation claiming certain private lands as Pattandur Agrahara lake bed
A Division Bench upholds single judge’s order refusing to entertain petition filed 38 years after Land Tribunal granted occupancy right over land to private individuals
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.
Karnataka government decides to accord second official language status to Tulu for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts
Draft notification inviting objections/ suggestions to rename Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district to also be issued.
Open top double-decker bus takes Karnataka ministers in procession to Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru
While Cabinet meetings are normally held in the State capital Bengaluru, the Chief Minister shifted the venue to Mangaluru on the request of Health Minister U.T. Khader
Anti-anaemia campaign in Kalyan Karnataka
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a two-year anaemia campaign for Kalyana Karnataka. He also promised Rs 5,000 crore annually for the region's development. A Kalyana Karnataka Economy Mission will attract investments and create new economic opportunities. A Bio Economy Mission aims to raise farmers' incomes through product processing and value addition. The government plans to plant one crore saplings across the region over two years.
Homestay: Charting a smooth path for hosts & guests in Karnataka
As homestays mushroom across Karnataka’s tourist destinations, safety concerns and unauthorised establishments are putting the sector under scrutiny. The Tourism Department is now moving to streamline registrations, tighten regulations, and bring a new Bed & Breakfast policy, writes Rashmi Patil
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