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Politics12 Aug, 15:56

Actor Prakash Raj claims name removed from Bengaluru voter list during revision

Actor Prakash Raj has claimed that his name was removed from the electoral rolls in Bengaluru during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise in Karnataka. The actor, who previously contested a Lok Sabha election from the city, expressed concern over the integrity of the process and the alleged mass deletion of voters. Election officials have clarified that the actor was not arbitrarily removed but was marked as shifted after a house-to-house verification indicated he no longer resides at his registered address.

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Crime & Justice13 Aug, 23:17

Mobile phone seized from Prajwal Revanna in Bengaluru Central Prison

Former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence for rape, was found in possession of a mobile phone, charger, and pen drive during a surprise inspection by the Central Crime Branch at Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. Following the discovery, authorities suspended an assistant superintendent and issued a show-cause notice to the prison superintendent. A new FIR has been registered under the Karnataka Prisons Act, and Revanna has been moved from his VIP cell to a general barracks with other inmates.

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Health13 Aug, 12:01

Karnataka government bans sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products for one year

The Karnataka government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine. The order, issued by the Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration on August 10, aims to protect public health. The prohibition applies to both packaged and unpackaged products, including those sold separately that are intended to be mixed by consumers.

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Politics10 Aug, 09:20

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces compensation for Bidadi township land acquisition

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Sunday that the state government will offer over Rs 3 crore per acre to farmers for land acquisition related to the Bidadi Township project. The announcement follows opposition from the BJP and JD(S), who have launched a three-day protest march against the project. Shivakumar stated that the government is not forcing any land acquisition and offered to discuss the matter during the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature.

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Politics6 Aug, 05:35

Congress leaders work to resolve Karnataka cabinet expansion dissent

Following the recent cabinet expansion in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders are working to address grievances from party MLAs who were not included in the ministry. Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala arrived in Bengaluru on Wednesday to join Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in efforts to placate disgruntled legislators and restore internal party stability.

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Politics9 Aug, 20:39

Basavaraj Horatti resigns as Karnataka Legislative Council Chairperson

Basavaraj Horatti, the chairperson of the Karnataka Legislative Council, resigned from his position on Friday. The resignation followed discussions with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who had indicated that the Congress government intended to move a no-confidence motion against him if he did not step down. While Horatti stated he was complying with the request of the ruling party, some opposition leaders have alleged that he was pressured into the decision. Horatti is expected to continue in his role until the next chairperson is elected, with the monsoon session of the House scheduled to begin on August 13.

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Politics5 Aug, 06:36

Karnataka CM warns disgruntled MLAs following cabinet expansion

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned disgruntled MLAs that he will accept their resignations within minutes following their dissatisfaction over the recent cabinet expansion. The warning comes as supporters of legislators denied ministerial berths staged protests in Bengaluru, with some party workers and MLAs threatening to resign from their positions.

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