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06 Mar, 2025

Private transport unions threaten strike, demand ban on bike taxis

The protest led by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations and supported by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) highlighted rising frustration over the government’s inaction on key issues impacting private transport workers.

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06 Mar, 2025

Mysuru Lok Adalat to resolve over 21,000 pending cases

Among the cases set for resolution are 1,478 motor vehicle accident cases, 1,360 criminal cases, 5,011 cheque bounce cases

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06 Mar, 2025

Women's Commission acts on BRIMS hospital sexual assault

During Women’s Commission chairperson Dr Nagalakshmi Chaudhary's visit to BRIMS, Lakshmi, a Group 'D' employee with over ten years of service, approached Dr Chaudhary in distress, pleading for justice.

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06 Mar, 2025

Farmers oppose 400KV line from Kadakola to Basthipura

Karnataka Kavalu Pade President Mohan Kumar Gowda said the power line will affect their agricultural work, as they cannot grow any crops under the line

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06 Mar, 2025

Youth sentenced to 20 years for raping minor girl

Jeeva, 20, a resident of Bhakshi Garden in Cottonpet, was arrested after a complaint was filed on 5 May, 2024

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06 Mar, 2025

Court reserves verdict on Ranya Rao’s bail

A search of her Lavelle Road residence led to the recovery of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and cash totalling Rs 2.67 crore, bringing the total recoveries to over Rs 17.29 crore.

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07 Mar, 2025

Budget must support Brand Bengaluru, say experts

As Chief Minister Siddaramaiah prepares to unveil the state budget on 7 March, the question looms – will it be another branding exercise or a real blueprint for fixing Bengaluru’s broken infrastructure?

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07 Mar, 2025

Guarantee schemes to get bigger share in budget

With the 2025-2026 budget expected to exceed Rs 4 lakh crore, up from Rs 3.71 lakh crore in 2024–25, allocations for the five guarantee schemes are also likely to surpass Rs 52,000 crore due to an anticipated rise in beneficiaries.