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Karnataka agrees to release 3 tmcft Krishna water to Telangana amid drought
Karnataka has decided to release 3 tmcft of Krishna water to Telangana to assist with irrigation needs. This decision follows discussions between Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Telangana officials regarding water shortages. Telangana is currently facing severe water scarcity affecting about 5.5 lakh acres of crops. Meanwhile, Karnataka is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit, leading to 177 drought-hit taluks.
BJP leader asks Karnataka to learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting interests of farmers
Accusing the Karnataka government and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of failing to protect the interests of the State with respect to the Cauvery, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad remarked that the State should learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting its share of water as well as its farmers during distress
Vijayendra seeks ₹5 lakh farm loan waiver for drought-hit farmers in Karnataka
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra demanded a waiver of crop loans of up to ₹5 lakh for farmers affected by the severe drought in Karnataka
Karnataka special session: Indi Congress MLA’s resignation over drought status embarrasses government
The Speaker told the House that he had rejected Mr Patil’s resignation, as it did not comply with the rules; Describing Patil’s resignation as an emotional response, Shivakumar said the Indi MLA had been pacified
Karnataka High Court cautions State government against upgrading compassionate appointees to higher posts in contradiction of norms
The cases involved Sathish V. Gulla and Sandeepkumar Vinayakarao Kulkarni, whose fathers, both working as Bandh Peons in the office of the Assistant Director of Land Records, died in harness in 2017.
KSOU offers 65 courses; admissions open till October 15
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has opened admissions to 65 courses for the current academic cycle, with October 15 being the last date to apply
₹2,186.20 crore dues from Centre adding to financial distress of gram panchayats in Karnataka, says Minister
Acknowledging that many gram panchayats in the State are facing financial problems, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Centre of meting out injustice towards Karnataka by not releasing ₹2,186.20 crore recommended by the 15th Finance Commission to gram panchayats in the State for 2025-2026
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