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Karnataka’s COVID orphans rebuild their lives with hope and resilience

233 COVID-19 orphans in Karnataka, incl. 116 girls, have lost parents; 4 in childcare institutions; 60 turned 18 last month; 15 more by end of yr. Harshita & Kumar T., Lasya N. Gowda, Syed Altamash & Javeriya Arfath, Hemanth M., Shifana M.M. are among them. Govt. provides benefits, but philanthropy…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

CM inaugurates Yaragol dam to provide water to Kolar

CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated Yaragol dam in Kolar district, built to supply water to 3 taluks. The project cost ₹308.46 crore and will benefit 45 villages. He also launched other development projects worth ₹2,197 crore. Ministers, MP, MLAs and the president of the Kolar-Chikkaballapur Milk Union Limited were present.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Gang of eight arrested for abduction and murder of PU student

Eight, incl. five juveniles, arrested for abduction & murder of 17-yr-old PU student. Grudges over girl issue led to killing. Two of accused shot by police while trying to escape. Family & friends of accused to face action. Police conducting special drive to create awareness & keep minors away from…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Is it time to reopen Bengaluru’s HAL Airport or build a third aerodrome?

Bengaluru's population and industry demand two fully functional commercial airports, but the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will exceed its capacity by 2032-33. A 2020 proposal to build a third airport between Bengaluru and Mysuru is critical to support high value-add industries and decongest Bengaluru. Poor rail and road connectivity, plus…

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

No festive cheer for tomato growers; virus attack adds to farmers’ woes

After experiencing record highs, even the beginning of festivities has not brought any relief for tomato growers as the current price for a box of tomato is just ₹50 to ₹120 at the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Sabarimala pilgrims from Karnataka injured in accident near Erumely in Kerala

Sabarimala pilgrims injured in bus accident near Erumely, Kerala. Bus was travelling from Kolar, Karnataka to Sabarimala. Driver lost control while negotiating sharp curve. Injured rushed to hospitals in Kottayam & nearby. Traffic disrupted; probe underway. Boards installed to caution drivers; vehicles from neighbouring states often violating safety norms.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

BEML agitation to enter 1,000th day on Thursday

Employees at BEML units at Kanjikode, Kolar, Mysuru, and Bengaluru have been on an agitation since January 6, 2021. It was on January 4, 2021, that the Union government invited letters of interest for selling the PSE.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Kolar MP, and MLA clash in public programme, file FIR, and counter FIR

Two FIRs filed against MLA & MP after verbal battle at public meeting in Kolar. Heated arguments ensued between MP & police. Balaji R. alleged MLA hurled abuses & threatened MP. Narayanaswamy said MP accused him of sitting with land grabbers. Police gathering video recordings & questioning officials. MP to…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

After record highs, tomato prices crash to ₹10 per kg in Karnataka wholesale markets

The prices of tomatoes that had touched nearly ₹200 per kg in July

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Farmer arrested for killing daughter over her suspected relationship with boy from different community in Kolar

The Kolar Rural police on Sunday arrested a farmer who had allegedly stamped his 19-year-old daughter to death over her alleged relationship with a boy from a different community and buried her body in his field at Thotli village on the outskirts of Kolar district on Friday.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023