Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Congress president Mallikjarjun Kharge announced 10 more promises under two guarantees of ‘Shramik Nyay’ and ‘Hissedari Nyay’ for the Lok Sabha elections, on March 16. These include constitutional amendment to raise the 50% cap on reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, and national minimum wage of ₹400 per day, which will also be minimum for all MGNREGA workers nationally.
Congress party has already announced 15 guarantees as part of Kisan Nyay (justice for farmers), Yuva Nyay (justice for youth) and Mahila Nyay (justice for women), with each Nyay having five points. The announcement of two more guarantees takes the total promises to 25.
The Seventh Pay Commission, headed by former chief secretary K. Sudhakar Rao, submitted its final report to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 16. The commission recommended a 27.5% hike in pay to Karnataka government employees.
Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Kalaburagi in north Karnataka, activists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration in front of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue at Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi. The police broke up the protest, and took the protesters to an unknown location.
The controversy over barring entry of Dalits into the Beereshwara temple in Cheeranahalli in Mandya taluk in Karnataka was resolved during a discussion among representatives of various castes in the village. Dalits, who had stayed away from the temple due to practice of untouchability, entered the premises in the presence of government officials and performed puja.
The water crisis in Bengaluru is unlikely to have an impact on the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), which is located in the outskirts of the city.
The BBP, which is home to around 99 species and more than 2,300 animals, will not be affected by the water scarcity, which is a result of deficit rains and depleting groundwater levels.
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Nearly 50% of Dakshina Kannada’s shoreline has been eroded, the highest among the three coastal districts of Karnataka, according to a study for the period 1990-2018 by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR).
Sambhal mosque controversy
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Bengaluru publishers face backlash over new quality affidavit rule for pending dues, sparking demands for fairness and transparency.
Indian space program milestones, satellite launches, private sector initiatives, and upcoming missions summarized by space enthusiast Pradeep Mohandas.
RMC Chennai predicts cyclonic storm, leading to exam postponements and school closures in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Controversial statement by Chandrashekhar Swami calls for stripping Muslims of voting rights for peaceful coexistence, sparking outrage.
VIT Chennai partners with Vijaya Electronics to develop cutting-edge DC motor for specific application, aiming for transformative impact.
In October 2024, RGIA recorded nearly 2.5 million passengers, a 22% increase compared to October 2023.