CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT
Bengaluru breaks 133-year record for single-day rainfall in June
Bengaluru breaks 133-year rainfall record with 111 mm on June 2, affecting multiple districts. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to inspect rain-affected areas.
Karnataka SSLC 10th Result 2024 now live: Check toppers, pass percentage, how to check score, and other details
SSLC 10th Result 2024 Karnataka: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is gearing up to announce the Karnataka SSLC Result 2024 shortly. Students who appeared for the Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exams 2024 can expect to access their results on the official websites at karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in/english. Here's how to check results, date, time, pass percentage, and other details.
Orange alert: Karnataka State Disaster Management cell issues animated advisory
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has released a series of animated shorts in Kannada to educate people on safety measures during extreme temperatures. This initiative aims to reach a wider audience and ensure that safety measures are easily understandable.
In old Mysuru region, Shivakumar and Gowdas fight for Vokkaliga leadership
This time, the JDS first family also has the heft of the BJP. The former prime minister and his son have been campaigning for both JDS and BJP candidates. The region accounts for 11 seats, and how it votes will determine the relative strength of the two camps, and Shivakumar's own clout in his party as he nurses chief ministerial ambitions.
Karnataka govt in search of water sources for industries, companies view summer with trepidation
Karnataka's industrial areas, including Bengaluru, face an acute water shortage crisis, impacting the growth of the state's industries. Industries Minister MB Patil highlighted the severe drinking water problems in areas like Bengaluru, Chikkaballapura, Tumkuru, and Kolar, affecting daily demand. The state received its lowest rainfall since 1973 in the previous year, raising concerns about water availability for industries. The minister emphasized the need for a reliable water supply, and industry representatives called for effective policies to address the impending water crisis collectively.
Nearly 35,000 gods in Karnataka to become property owners
Karnataka's state government expedites registration of 34,563 temples' immovable assets to prevent misuse and resolve ownership disputes. In Bengaluru, 10 major temples, with 156 properties registered in the last six months, lead the initiative. The state's absolute ownership ensures proper utilization and curbs individual control. Historical grants of valuable land to temples underscore the significance.
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Don't panic, says Karnataka govt as Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapura dist
The Karnataka Health Department has issued an advisory in response to the detection of the Zika virus in a mosquito species in Chikkaballapura district. The advisory emphasizes that there is no need for undue panic. Instead, it urges people to seek medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility in the event of experiencing fever. This measured response aims to ensure public awareness and timely treatment, mitigating the spread and impact of the Zika virus.
Zika virus detected in mosquito species in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district
Health awareness is being created; people have been made to understand the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in and around houses. Mosquito fogging is being done near the area where the Zika virus was detected and the revenue department has also been urged to cooperate with the health department and take necessary action to contain further spread of the virus.
BJP will lock power firms if Karnataka govt fails to give 7 hours of supply to farmers: Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has warned that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will lock the offices of the Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM) and hold protests if the state government does not ensure a continuous seven-hour power supply in three phases to farmers. Bommai criticized the current Congress government for not releasing grants to the Energy Department, resulting in a lack of power supply to farmers.
Heavy rain alert for north, coastal Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert for three districts — Bidar, Vijayapura and Kalaburagi. The three districts have been reeling under severe drought.
What's the impact of an erratic monsoon on the fields? A ground report
Farmers in parts of the country have had to face an erratic southwest monsoon—excess rain in July followed by a record-dry August. ET travels to three states to gauge the impact on the fields.
After tomatoes, humble banana may pinch your pocket; Prices cross Rs 100 in Bengaluru
The price of bananas in Bengaluru has climbed to Rs 100 per kilo due to fluctuations in demand and supply. Bengaluru is largely reliant on Tamil Nadu for much of its banana supply and a fall in availability has resulted in hike in wholesale prices.. A rise in demand is anticipated due to forthcoming religious festivals. Some farmers have suggested middlemen and traders are driving up the price.
Heavy rains lash many parts of Karnataka, allaying fear of drought
Heavy rains, accompanied by high-velocity winds, continued to lash several parts of the twin coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on Sunday. With the monsoon intensifying in the coast once again, several trees were uprooted in the two districts damaging houses and electric poles since Saturday, officials said.
Karnataka: Election officials check helicopter in which D K Shivakumar's family travelled
The pilot sought to know the need to check the helicopter when the Election Commission has been informed that this was not a vehicle on the election duty. "We have already given the letter (Election Commision)," the pilot was heard saying in a video which went viral.
PM Modi inaugurates free-of-cost medical college & hospital in Karnataka
The SMSIMSR hospital has been established by Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, an official release said. Situated in a rural area and established with a vision of de-commercialising medical education and healthcare, SMSIMSR would provide medical education and quality medical care -- completely free of cost to all, it said.
HC dismisses PIL against Isha Foundation's Chikkaballapur centre
A division bench consisting of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Ashok S Kinagi dismissed the petition which insisted that the project would harm the environment around the Nandi Hills, the ecosystem and streams. The court said it would separately record the reasons for the dismissal of the petition.
Cyclone Mandous effect: Rains and cloudy skies in Bengaluru and neighbouring districts
"Generally cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain is very likely. Surface winds are likely to be strong at times. Mist is very likely during early morning hours in some areas. Maximum and minimum temperatures very likely to be around 24 and 19 Degrees Celsius respectively," India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for the next 48 hours, issued earlier on Saturday said.
3.3 magnitude earthquake hits an area 70 kms outside of Bengaluru
Updates on any loss/damage was not immediately available. Further details are awaited.
Curbs to be further eased in 19 districts in Karnataka from Monday
All shops will remain open till 5 pm. Hotels, clubs and restaurants without air conditioners will be allowed to operate with 50 per cent occupancy.
People coming from Kerala, Maharashtra to be monitored closely for COVID-19 in Karnataka: Health Minister
People coming to Karnataka from neighbouring Kerala and Maharashtra, which have seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, will be monitored scrupulously with special attention in the border districts.
Units in industrial estates in Bengaluru can open, no curbs on movement of workers
A number of industries not just in Bengaluru urban and rural districts, but also in the neighbouring districts of Ramangara, Chikkaballapura, Kolar and Tumakuru had decided to go for a week-long lockdown as many of their workers travelled from Bengaluru urban and rural districts that went into a lockdown on Tuesday evening.
Nine more staff of Nanjangud pharma company test Covid-19 positive
The source of infection has continued to remain a mystery. The state health department is yet to ascertain how the first patient, who was working in the quality assurance division of the pharma company, contracted the virus. The first patient although has recovered, is under quarantine in a government isolation facility in Mysuru.
Karnataka does math for contingency plan
The Covid-19 contingency plan that ET has seen shows that as much as 0.15% of Bengaluru’s population may get the infection. While other “hotspot” districts may report infection in 0.14% of their population, the statewide figure could be 0.11%.
Electronic manufacturing clusters to come up in four districts, says K'taka Industries Minister
The ESDM clusters will be developed at Chikkaballapura, Mysuru, Kolar and Dharwad (Hubballi) districts under the cluster development programme.
Bypoll numbers show BJP making inroads into old Mysore region
Several districts including Chikkaballapura and Mandya have witnessed BJP's victory with a strong referendum. Some feel foray a temporary phenomenon, but party leaders insist they will use opportunity to deepen presence. The BJP’s first breakthrough in the Old Mysore region happened in the 2018 by-election to the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency.
Shivakumar locks horns with BSY over medical college ‘shift’
Congress leader DK Shivakumar has got into a bitter fight with chief minister BS Yediyurappa over what he feels “snatching away of a government medical college granted to his constituency of Kanakapura," right after walking out of Tihar jail in the money-laundering case. Earlier Shivakumar said he would lay down his life to retain the college.
One-size-fits-all policy won’t work for job creation in Bengaluru
Panellists ask policymakers to take a leaf out of China’s success story and build sector-based clusters and incentivise job creation for a better future. Some sectors such as garments could be moved outside of the city so that workers can cut their cost of living.
Karnataka spots opportunity in US-China standoff
The state industries department has proposed a capital investment subsidy of 40% for investments in two manufacturing clusters in Chikkaballapur and Mysuru districts.
Senior Cong ministers should quit, make way for young MLAs: Dr. K. Sudhakar, MLA (Cong), Chikkaballapur
Second-time Congress MLA Dr.K.Sudhakar (Chikkaballapur) is among the handful of MLAs the party is struggling to win over.
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