Year: 2021

J Ravishankar (IAS-2001) is new Karnataka Excise Commissioner

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J Ravishankar (IAS-2001) is new Karnataka Excise Commissioner

Atul Chaturvedi 10 July 2021

Appointment follows predecessor M Lokesh’s repatriation to home state of UP  BENGALURU:The Karnataka government has appointed 2001...

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Slapgate! Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar caught on camera slapping ‘enthusiastic’ party worker

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Slapgate! Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar caught on camera slapping ‘enthusiastic’ party worker

Atul Chaturvedi 10 July 2021

DKS’s ‘physical’ response happened in Mandya on Friday when a Congress worker tried to put a hand...

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Rowdyism thrives in Bengaluru’s Central Jail!

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Rowdyism thrives in Bengaluru’s Central Jail!

Atul Chaturvedi 10 July 2021

Saturday morning raid by CCB sleuths at Parapanna Agrahara unearths knives, mobiles, ganja BENGALURU: When anti-social elements...

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Zika Virus Disease: Karnataka intensifies vector control measures

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Zika Virus Disease: Karnataka intensifies vector control measures

The Bengaluru Live 10 July 2021

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Health Department has instructed officials to intensify vector control measures in the state, in...

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Karnataka: 2.5 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

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Karnataka: 2.5 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

The Bengaluru Live 9 July 2021

BENGALURU: Karnataka achieved another milestone on Friday as more than 2.5 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been...

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Deadline for Karnataka CET application extended to July 16

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Deadline for Karnataka CET application extended to July 16

Atul Chaturvedi 9 July 2021

CET fee can be paid till July 19: DyCM BENGALURU: The last date for submitting online applications...

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51.12% of students & staff vaccinated in Bengaluru govt degree colleges: DyCM

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51.12% of students & staff vaccinated in Bengaluru govt degree colleges: DyCM

The Bengaluru Live 9 July 2021

Among staff in Bengaluru govt degree colleges, over 80% are inoculated BENGALURU: The Department of College Education...

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Bengalureans, don’t expect BBMP elections for at least 1.5 years!

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Bengalureans, don’t expect BBMP elections for at least 1.5 years!

Atul Chaturvedi 9 July 2021

Ward delimitation panel headed by BBMP chief has not met even once in 6 months Matter pending...

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Anjum Parwez (IAS-1994) set to head Bengaluru Metro

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Anjum Parwez (IAS-1994) set to head Bengaluru Metro

Atul Chaturvedi 9 July 2021

Parwez, a native of Bihar, will be seventh MD of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation BENGALURU: Anjum Parwez,...

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New Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot to be sworn-in on July 11

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New Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot to be sworn-in on July 11

Atul Chaturvedi 9 July 2021

BENGALURU: Thawarchand Gehlot will be sworn-in as Governor of Karnataka on July 11 at 10-30 A M...

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