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Plan expenditure may fall short by Rs. 1,187 cr.
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The State Government is expected to fall short of its budgeted plan expenditure commitments by Rs. 1,187 crore in the current year, according to revised estimates.
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India NMDC to invest upto $3.9 bln in 2nd steel plant
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India's top iron ore miner NMDC is planning to set up a 2-million tonne steel plant in Karnataka with an estimated investment of Rs 160-180 billion rupees ($3.5 billion-$3.9 billion), a senior company official said.
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Shimoga buries its dead, curfew extended
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While there was no fresh breakout of violence, Shimoga city continued to be tense on Tuesday as bodies of the two men killed in Monday’s mob fury and police firing, were buried amid tight security.
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BSY blackens Revanna’s record on purchase of coal
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Almost a year after Janata Dal (S) legislator H.D. Revanna charged that Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa had caused the state exchequer a loss of Rs 500-600 crore by approving purchase of coal at a high price
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Water crisis likely to worsen in city this summer
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If you are already worried about the irregular water supply in your area, be prepared for worse this summer. With the shortage of power in the State, water supply to the city is likely to reduce by at least 20 million litres a day (MLD), which is the average usage by 50,000 households.
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Congress welcomes High Court’s directive on BBMP polls
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The Congress party on Tuesday hailed the High Court’s refusal to grant more time to the State Government to hold the much-delayed polls to the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
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Resource shortfall casts a shadow on Karnataka budget
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The Karnataka government can expect more trouble from the Opposition when Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa presents his budget for Karnataka for 2010-11 on Friday.
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Karnataka out of list of naxal-hit States
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The State Government on Tuesday said the naxalite killed in an encounter with the police in Udupi district carried a reward of Rs. 3 lakh on his head.
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Steps to tackle power crisis in State announced
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The State Government on Tuesday announced a series of steps — short-and long-term — to overcome the power crisis gripping the State. The larger aim is to make Karnataka a power surplus State in about three years from now.
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Concern over holding Hindu Samajotsava in Shimoga
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Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said that normality had returned to Shimoga and Hassan cities, which witnessed widespread violence on Monday following protests by Muslims over the publication of an article in the Sunday edition of a Kannada daily.
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Armoury theft case cracked
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Sleuths of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) have succeeded in cracking a two-year-old theft case at a private armoury in Kalasipalya.
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Naxals running out of supplies’
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A day after Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) personnel shot dead a 35-year-old Naxalite in Udupi district, the ANF and police from Shimoga and Theerthahalli are combing parts of Sringeri, Bidaragodu, Agumbe and nearby vicinity for other Naxals on the run.
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Lessons from a trial by fire
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week after the fire at Carlton Towers, which claimed many lives, the city has been left asking if more could have been done to mitigate the tragedy.
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Metro not to wait for underground stretch to commence operations
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Notwithstanding the anticipated delay in completion of the underground stretch of Namma Metro that is critical for the full-fledged operations under Phase 1
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Lorry operators unhappy with budget proposals
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The All India Motor Transport Congress has termed February 26 as black day for the road transport industry in the country saying the Union Budget has dealt multiple blows to the industry
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HC rejects plea for more time for BBMP polls
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The State Government on Monday suffered a major embarrassment as the Karnataka High Court rejected as flimsy and unacceptable its interlocutory application (IA) seeking extension of time till May to hold elections to the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
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Large-scale mining takes its toll on Bhimasamudra lake
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Rampant mining and neglect have taken a toll on the Bhimasamudra lake, one of the few ancient lakes in the district.
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CET for central varsities from this year?
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The newly established 13 central universities across the country under Central Universities Act in 2009 are planning to adopt a national-level common entrance test to admit students for the academic year 2010-11, said Professor A.M. Pathan, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Karnataka
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Government to amend laws related to high-rises In The Legislature
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The Leader of the House in the Legislative Council V.S. Acharya has said that the Government will bring in amendments to the existing laws and bylaws pertaining to high-rise buildings
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Bengaluru loses green shade
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Bengalureans, who have always enjoyed a stroll in the shady avenues of the city, are now being discouraged from going on their customary walks as its large, shade-giving trees are fast disappearing from the roadsides in many localities, says a new study.
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Ride on Metro train by January 2011
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There is some good news for Bengalureans who are hoping that Namma Metro Rail project will be completed at the earliest. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) will be commissioning operations of Reach One and Three of the Metro by 2011.
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Details about fire safety norms sought
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The Cartlon Towers mishap has made the city police commissioner issue an order directing all high-rise building owners to submit details about safety norms in their respective buildings.
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Shimoga burns, CM appeals for peace
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Chief Minister B.S.Yeddyurappa warned of taking stern action against all elements who disrupt peace and communal harmony, as top Muslim religious leaders, expressed solidarity with the BJP
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Bribe: Complainant missing, Sampangi off the hook
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The seven member Legislative Committee probing the bribe charges against BJP MLA from Kolar Gold Fields, Y. Sampangi has recommended that the complainant be admonished for not appearing before the panel to provide evidence.
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Bangalore's Carlton Towers sealed after fire, cases booked against owners
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The charred Carlton Towers in Bangalore were sealed a day after a major fire broke out on Tuesday claiming nine lives and injuring about 50 people, a fire brigade official said Wednesday.
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