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Karnataka’s new rules for New Year 2022 celebrations. Here are the guidelines

Karnataka’s new rules for New Year 2022 celebrations. Here are the guidelines

Karnataka’s new rules for New Year 2022 celebrations. Here are the guidelines

The Bengaluru Live 22 December 2021

BENGALURU: Karnataka has prohibited Mass gatherings from December 30 to January 2. The decision comes amid rising...

Media persons protest against restriction on entry to Suvarna Soudha Belagavi Suvarna Soudha

Belagavi Suvarna Soudha

Media persons protest against restriction on entry to Suvarna Soudha

The Bengaluru Live 22 December 2021

BELAGAVI: Members of various media organisations, especially television, staged a protest in front of ‘Suvarna Soudha’ here,...

Omicron: Karnataka asks districts to step up surveillance Omicron covid 19

Omicron covid 19

Omicron: Karnataka asks districts to step up surveillance

The Bengaluru Live 22 December 2021

BENGALURU: In the wake of 19 Omicron cases being detected in the State, the Karnataka government on...

Mild earthquakes hit parts of Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka Chikkaballapura map

Chikkaballapura map

Mild earthquakes hit parts of Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka

The Bengaluru Live 22 December 2021

BENGALURU: Two back-to-back mild earthquakes hit parts of Chikkaballapura district bordering Bengaluru on Wednesday morning, official reports...

CM indicates he will continue as Minister in-charge for Bengaluru development Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai

CM indicates he will continue as Minister in-charge for Bengaluru development

The Bengaluru Live 21 December 2021

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday indicated that he will continue to remain Minister in-charge...

Karnataka govt offers free bus passes to women working in garment factories in Bengaluru

Karnataka govt offers free bus passes to women working in garment factories in Bengaluru

Karnataka govt offers free bus passes to women working in garment factories in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru Live 21 December 2021

BENGALURU: In recognition of the contributions of women working in garment factories in the city, the Karnataka...

Karnataka assembly passes four bills Belgaum assembly session view.

Belgaum assembly session view.

Karnataka assembly passes four bills

The Bengaluru Live 21 December 2021

BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Four bills, including one to specify a separate rate of property tax for industrial buildings in...

Karnataka CM enhances relief to farmers for crop damage due to rains

Karnataka CM enhances relief to farmers for crop damage due to rains BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday announced enhanced relief to farmers whose crops have been damaged due to rains and floods in the state, which would put an additional burden of about Rs 1,200 crore on the exchequer. He said, within the financial limitations the government has decided to come to the rescue of farmers even amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation. ''After looking at the documents, we felt that the relief had to be enhanced. As per NDRF norms Rs 6,800 per hectare was given for dry land cultivation, for this state government will add Rs 6,800 per hectare, which means Rs 13,600 per hectare will be given. For irrigated land as per NDRF norms Rs 13,500 per hectare is given, we will add Rs 11,500 per hectare for it, totalling up to Rs 25,000 per hectare. For horticulture crops Rs 18,000 per hectare was being given, we will add Rs 10,000 and give Rs 28,000 per hectare ,'' Bommai said. Speaking in the assembly, he said, this will benefit farmers cultivating in about 12.69 lakh hectares, and will put an additional burden of about Rs 1,200 crore on the exchequer. ''We will manage it,'' he said. ''Our government has come to the rescue of farmers in distress....we will immediately give the enhanced amount to farmers who have got the relief till now, and as and when survey happens, other farmers will also get this relief,'' he added. The Chief Minister was replaying the debate on the rain and floods that ravaged several parts of the state this year, causing damage to crops and properties. Pointing out that there has been rains all over the state this time, Bommai said even in the districts that were usually drought prone like Kolar and Chikkaballapur, the lakes had breached due to rains, and there has been damage to crops. The government ordered officials to immediately conduct the crop joint survey and upload the information on the ''Parihara'' app on day-to-day basis and within 48-hours after it is uploaded, relief should be provided to them. ''For the first time in Karnataka's history within 48 hours after the joint survey report, relief have been provided to affected farmers. A total of Rs 969 crore relief has reached over 10 lakh farmers. It is a record,'' Bommai said. The state government has provided relief to crop loss and damage to houses and also Rs 10,000 to those whose houses were submerged, among others, Bommai said, adding, the government has ensured that there are no issues concerning providing relief.

Karnataka CM enhances relief to farmers for crop damage due to rains

The Bengaluru Live 21 December 2021

BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday announced enhanced relief to farmers whose crops have been...

No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30 to Jan 2 due to COVID-19, rising Omicron cases in Karnataka

No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30 to Jan 2 due to COVID-19, rising Omicron cases in Karnataka

No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30 to Jan 2 due to COVID-19, rising Omicron cases in Karnataka

The Bengaluru Live 21 December 2021

BELAGAVI: Keeping in view the COVID-19 situation and the rising number of cases of Omicron variant of...

Water from Hidkal dam to be released for Khariff season

Hidkal Dam

Water from Hidkal dam to be released for Khariff season

The Bengaluru Live 21 December 2021

BELAGAVI: Karnataka Water Resources Minister Govind Karjol on Tuesday said water from the Hidkal dam will be...