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637 acres, 125 court cases: The great Dalit-Adivasi land grab in Rajasthan

On the outskirts of Jaipur, in a village named Machwa, an 86-year-old Dalit widow lives in a cluster of makeshift jhuggis. The settlement is built from uneven brick walls and patched with tarpaulin sheets and rusted tin roofs. Inside, her family of nearly 30 – sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren –…

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Gandhi Smriti turmoil: Courtroom battle, Vijay Goel’s controversial tenure, and BJP propaganda

Allegations and counter-allegations of corruption. A management tussle. And a courtroom battle. A mess has been brewing at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti – an institute under the Union culture ministry dedicated to preserving Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.

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DSS condemns ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal

Opposing the “One Nation, One Election” report submitted by the high-level panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, the Karnataka State Dalit Sangharsha Samiti alleged that the Modi-led BJP government was trying to dismantle the Constitution, with the objective of ‘One Nation, One Election’,

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In Rajasthan, an RSS group issues CAA eligibility certificates to Pak. Hindus

The CAA grants citizenship to members of six “persecuted” non-Muslim communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

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Nomadic tribes may field independent candidate in Kalaburagi

Kalyana Karnataka Alemari Are-Alemari Hindulida Vargagala Samudayagala Maha Samiti plans to field independent candidate in Kalaburagi.

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Himanta family’s grip on the headlines via Northeast India’s biggest media empire

On January 18, as the Congress party’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra passed through Assam, Rahul Gandhi addressed a public gathering in Jorhat.

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As DSS turns 50, its legacy of awakening Dalit consciousness still resonates in Karnataka

Dalita Sangharsha Samiti, that went on to play a significant role in shaping Karnataka’s political and cultural sensibilities, took shape in 1974 with its office in the Old Town of Bhadravathi in Shivamogga district with B. Krishnappa at the helm.

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Jai Bharat Maata Seva Samiti urges ECI to conduct free and fair elections

Jai Bharat Maata Seva Samiti on Friday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ban the sale of liquor and tobacco, and to shut down bars, clubs and pubs and dhabas to ensure free and fair elections across the country during the upcoming Parliament elections.

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After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

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SN Trust election not valid, says SNDP Samrakshana Samiti

While Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan has been elected as the secretary of the SN Trust once again, SNDP Samrakshana Samiti leaders have alleged that the election is a flagrant violation of the High Court verdict

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Samyukta Horata-Karnataka Samiti plans Raj Bhavan Chalo from Sunday

S.R. Hiremath, coordinator of Samyukta Horata-Karnataka Samiti, demands withdrawal of amendments to farm and labour laws, minimum wages, extension of employment guarantee schemes to urban areas. Samiti to organise Raj Bhavan Chalo and mega sit-in from Nov 26-28. AIKKMS, JCTU, Raita Sangha, ASHAs to participate. Samiti seeks electoral reforms, abolition…

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Bengaluru Kambala to make its debut on November 25 and 26 with 200 pairs of buffaloes

The first Bengaluru Kambala will be held at Palace Grounds on November 25 and 26, announced the Kambala samiti on Wednesday.

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Forum to resume protests against SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project in Kerala

This comes in the wake of a State committee meeting of the samiti held at Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. It was decided to hold zonal-level marches, dharnas, and discussions across Kerala this month in order to create awareness about the ‘real intentions’ behind the project.

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Protest brews against Kadamanthodu irrigation project in Wayanad

Kadamanthodu river dam project in Wayanad to face agitations. Samiti against proposed dam intensifying protests.

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Samiti to lodge complaint with KSHRC against Kalaburagi police, Priyank Kharge

The Koli-Kabbaliga Samanvaya Samiti would lodge a complaint with the State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) against the police inaction against the culprits who harassed Devanand Koraba of Madbool and forced him to die by suicide.

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Cauvery row: Jala Samrakshana Samiti to continue protest

The protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu will continue till water release is stopped, the Jala Samrakshana Samiti announced on Monday as the members observed a silent protest on Gandhi Jayanthi day.

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Campaign urging Centre to ban liquor to be launched in Kalaburagi tomorrow

KALABURAGINasha Mukta Bharat Jagruti Andolana Samiti to launch awareness campaign in Kalaburagi on Monday, urging Central govt. to ban liquor and introduce stringent laws to ensure de-addiction. Activists, progressive thinkers, farmers, Dalit Sangharsh Samiti, environmentalists, legislators to gather at Mahatma Gandhi statue to spread awareness about ill-effects of alcohol consumption.…

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‘Cauvery Kriya Samiti’ launches indefinite agitation

The Cauvery Kriya Samiti launched an indefinite agitation on Monday opposing the alleged injustice to Karnataka in the Cauvery dispute.

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Vellappally trying to manipulate SN Trust election: SNDP Samrakshana Samiti

SNDP Samrakshana Samiti alleges Vellappally Natesan of manipulating SN Trust election & violating norms. Samiti plans to approach court & launch protests to protect Yogam & Sree Narayana Trust. Govt. accused of protecting Natesan & aiding money laundering. Samiti to launch protests to awaken community.

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Thousands throng Thirukkudai Utsavam as 11 umbrellas leave for Tirupati

Eleven decorative umbrellas meant for the annual Brahmotsavam at Tirupati left the city on Saturday.

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Hunger strike demanding measures to solve land and housing issues in State

Landless in Karnataka launch hunger strike to demand measures to solve land/housing crisis. Late freedom fighter H.S. Doreswamy led 2018 campaign. Samiti demands reconstitution of committee led by Cabinet Minister, regularisation of Bagair Hukum lands, joint survey of contested claims, redistribution of PTCL lands, pattas for slum dwellers. High-level meeting…

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Jewargi Police accused of tampering with suicide case after Dalit man ends life following harassment by moneylender

Kalaburagi's Dalit Sangharash Samitigala Ikya Horata Chalana Samiti allege Jewargi Police obtained false statements from victim's family members, putting them under duress in attempt to portray 31-yr-old Dalit man's suicide due to harassment & assault by moneylenders as death by snakebite. Samiti demands thorough investigation & security for family.

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Samiti demands State govt. to roll back decision to utilise SCP/TSP funds for guarantee schemes

Kalaburagi Dalit Sangharsh Samitigala Ikya Horata Chalana Samiti accuse Cong. govt. of diverting SCP/TSP funds for five guarantee schemes. Samiti demand roll back of decision & urge CM to withdraw it during his visit to Kalaburagi on Sat.

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Series of programmes to mark golden jubilee of Janata Shikshan Samiti

JSS, established in 1944, marks its golden jubilee under new management. A series of programmes, incl. planting 500 saplings, free edu. to 50 students, free training to 50 for competitive exams, playground, sports training, refresher courses for govt. schoolteachers & SSLC student training, will be conducted.

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Tourism prospects of Aranmula brightens with govt. sanctioning boat service on Pampa river

The efforts of Aranmula, a central Travancore village renowned for its heritage and traditions, to work its way into the tourism map have received a fillip with the State government approving operation of motor boats on the Pampa river

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