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BJP protests Karnataka bus fare hike, apologises to passengers by giving roses

In a symbolic protest against the recent 15% hike in bus fares, BJP workers distributed roses to male bus passengers at Majestic bus stand on Friday, wearing masks of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. The protestors fell at the passengers’ feet, claiming to apologise on behalf of the Congress government for the fare increase.


50 elephants electrocuted in four years in Karnataka

Karnataka has witnessed the tragic deaths of 50 elephants over the past four years due to electrocution, with the Madikeri division reporting the highest number of such fatalities. In this division alone, eight elephants were electrocuted, while another 12 deaths were recorded within the state's tiger reserves, underscoring the urgent need to address this issue.


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Farmer leader G.C. Bayyareddy passes away

G.C. Bayyareddy, a prominent CPI(M) leader and president of the Karnataka Pranta Raitha Sangha, passed away on Saturday at Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru. Bayyareddy, who was suffering from respiratory issues, was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit but succumbed despite medical efforts.
Scholar, Writer Prof. Muzaffar Assadi passes away at 63
Sri Rama Sena trains cadres to use firearms, camps organised, 186 cadres trained in state: Report

Bagalkot: The Sri Rama Sena has allegedly rendered firearm and martial arts training to its cadres for six days in a Todalbagi village in Jamkhandi taluk.

 
CM Siddaramaiah rules out change of guard as minister hosts dinner for him, cabinet colleagues

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said there is no change of guard in the offing in the state and also ruled out any cabinet reshuffle.

 
Andhra delegation visits KSRTC office to study 'Shakti' Scheme

Bengaluru: A delegation from the Andhra Pradesh government visited the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Central Office on Friday to study the various public services with a focus on the 'Shakti' Scheme offered by the corporation.

 
Prez Murmu urges families to encourage women to speak up about their health issues

Bengaluru: President Droupadi Murmu urged people on Friday to encourage women in their households to openly discuss their health-related issues.

 
Min. Satish Jarkiholi hosts dinner for Karnataka CM, cabinet colleagues giving rise to speculations

Bengaluru: Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi hosted a dinner for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleagues at his residence, giving rise to speculations about the new Congress state president.

 
Free for women, costlier for men: K'taka assembly LoP R. Ashoka on 15 percent bus fare hike in state

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s decision to implement a 15 percent hike in bus fares across all four State-run transport corporations has sparked protests from the BJP and dissatisfaction among commuters.

 

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