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Dakshina Kannada administration forced to withdraw circular that suggested schoolchildren debate whether caste-based reservation should continue

Dakshina Kannada district admin forced to withdraw circular listing 'Is there a need to continue caste-based reservation in India?' as debate topic for schoolchildren. Activists, economists condemn, demand legal action against DDPI. DDPI directs nodal officers to withdraw topic, activists demand disciplinary action. Prathibha Karanji, talent-hunt competition, underway across State.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Voters in Dakshina Kannada up from 17.37 lakh to 17.85 lakh, reveals revised draft list

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.P. Mullai Muhilan said that as per the revised draft list, the district had 17,85,835 voters of which 9,12,369 are women, 8,73,389 are men and 77 are transpersons.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Karnataka bandh | Dakshina Kannada, Udupi remain unaffected

Karnataka bandh call had no effect on Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, as buses operated normally, educational institutions, shops and business establishments remained open. Private city buses in Mangaluru and Udupi operated without disruption.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets MLAs of three districts

In a move to douse discontentment among the ruling party MLAs over the denial of development grants, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday held meetings with MLAs of three districts of Bengaluru Urban, Kolar and Dakshina Kannada.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Siddaramaiah’s ire over dip in education and health indices score of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi surprises many

The recent ire of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against district officials for what he said was a fall in the education index and health index of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in the last five years has surprised many. Because Dakshina Kannada and Udupi were ranked second and fourth, respectively, in the…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Yet another moral policing incident in Dakshina Kannada, and more

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Mangaluru Smart City projects are lagging, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada Dinesh Gundu Rao said here on Tuesday that Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) is lagging in implementing the projects taken up under the Smart City Mission, especially pertaining to waterfront development

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Congress to launch protests in Dakshina Kannada seeking end of violence in Manipur

Congress to launch protests in Dakshina Kannada from July 24 to demand end of violence in Manipur. Protest to be held in taluk HQs for 3 days, followed by mammoth protest in Mangaluru on July 29.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Wind storm damages hoardings, electric poles in Mangaluru

Wind storm in Mangaluru caused damage to electric poles, trees, hoarding, transformer & roofs of houses. Fire & Emergency services, MESCOM staff worked to restore power supply. Widespread rains in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi & Uttara Kannada districts, highest of 170.5 mm in Kodikani.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Heavy rain results in increase in inflow in dams

Heavy rain in Belagavi and surrounding areas led to increased inflow into reservoirs on the Krishna and its tributaries. Inflow into the Lal Bahadur Shastri Reservoir on the Krishna at Almatti increased to 13,000 cusecs, with 25.4 tmcft of water and a live storage of 7.7 tmcft. Inflow into the…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023