Karnataka

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Shivamogga blast: Minister warns those into illegal mining

11:31 pm January 27, 2021

Bengaluru: Stringent action would be taken against those involved in illegal mining, Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani said on Wednesday. The warning comes days after the blast in a stone-crushing facility on the outskirts of Shivamogga. ”We have information regarding illegal mining activities. I have instructed the officials to prepare a list of […]

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Illegal quarrying or mining will not be allowed in the state: Karnataka CM

3:32 pm January 23, 2021

Bengaluru: After the explosion at a stone quarry near Shivamogga which led to loss of lives, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said illegal quarrying or mining will not be permitted in the state and necessary action will be taken against such activities. ”I’m going for spot inspection. Our Deputy Commissioner(of the district), […]

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Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah

4:08 pm January 17, 2021

Bengaluru : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said doubling farmers income was the biggest priority of the Narendra Modi government and that the three central farm laws would ensure manifold hike in their earnings. Since coming to power, the Modi government had increased the budget for the farm sector and also the minimum […]

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Free IAS coaching scheme for poor students launched in Kerala

8:02 pm January 16, 2021

Kochi: A scheme to provide free coaching to civil services and other competitive examinations to 10,000 meritorious but financially weak students across Kerala was launched by state Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday. Declaring open the ‘One School, One IAS’ programme being implemented by Vedhik Erudite Foundation with the support of sponsors, he said, ”This […]

16 lakh frontline workers in Karnataka to get COVID vaccine in first phase: CM

9:13 pm January 11, 2021

Bengaluru: About 16 lakh frontline workers in Karnataka will be administered COVID-19 vaccine in the first phase starting from January 16, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said on Monday. A second dose will be given 28 days after the first jab,he told reporters here after attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual meet with Chief Ministers […]