Monthly Archives: August 2022
Free medicine kits given to cancer patients in Bengaluru
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Poor lifestyle habits, alcohol, drugs and tobacco consumption have led to a rise in cancer cases, said Dr C Ramchandra, director, Kidwai Memorial...
Health, education road map needed in Karnataka
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The Karnataka Health Vision Group released its report titled ‘Advancing People’s health in Karnataka: Vision for Progress’ on Wednesday. It is a roadmap...
Congress leader Siddaramaiah’s brother Ramegowda passes away
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Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah's younger brother Ramegowda passed away late on Friday due to health issues.
Ramegowda was 64.
He was undergoing treatment...
Whale shark conservation campaign to flag off on August 30
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On the occasion of International Whale Shark Day, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) will launch – ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ – along...
Vijayapura districts Kavalgi hit by three tremors in one day
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VIJAYAPURA: In a span of 24 hours, three more low-intensity earthquakes between magnitudes of 2.6 to 3.9 on the Richter Scale were recorded...
Bommai does a B S Yediyurappa, doles out largesse for Tigalas
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Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, in an apparent attempt to woo the backward Tigala community for the BJP, ahead of the BBMP and assembly...
Trouble for Bommai? Karnataka school associations write to PM on graft in education department
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At least two Karnataka school organisations have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on alleged corruption within the School Education and Literacy Department.
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Karnataka govt withdraws appointments to 21 trusts, foundations
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In an embarrassment, the Karnataka government Thursday withdrew the appointment of chairpersons and members to 21 literary and cultural trusts and foundations after...
NEP in Karnataka schools from November, pilot in 20K anganwadis
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Karnataka is likely to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) in school education from November.
In the first phase, NEP will be rolled...
40% cut: Boycott works, Kumaraswamy tells contractors
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Former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy advised contractors on Thursday to boycott works in protest against the huge cuts they claim they have...
