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SC allows criminal proceedings against K'taka mining firm MD for illegal export of iron ore in 2009-10

The Supreme Court on Monday junked a petition by the Managing Director of Canara Overseas Ltd challenging criminal proceedings initiated against him and others for alleged illegal export of iron ore from Karnataka's Belekere port in 2009-10, and causing a loss of Rs 3.27 crore to the state exchequer.

Nov 30, 2021

1.73% of Recorded Forest Area encroached: Govt

Of the total 7,67,419 sq km recorded forest aea (RFA) in the country as per the 2019 data, as much as 13,294.77 sq km - amounting to 1.73 per cent - is under encroachment, with Madhya Pradesh and Assam witnessing most encroachments, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Nov 30, 2021

Omicron, third wave fears make many rush to vaccination centres in K'taka

The people of Karnataka, who did not take Covid vaccine shots despite several appeals, are now thronging the vaccination centers amid fears of new Covid variant Omicron and the outbreak of a possible third wave of the pandemic.

Nov 30, 2021

India offers vaccines to Omicron-affected nations bilaterally or via Covax

India has offered 'Made in India' vaccine supply and other help to the countries dealing with new Covid variant 'Omicron' in Africa.

Nov 30, 2021

Despite Omicron fears, India logs 6,990 Covid cases, less than 10k for 4th straight day

India reported 6,990 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours though fears of new Omicron variant have put authorities on high alert in the country

Nov 30, 2021

20 students test Covid positive in Belagavi, K'taka on high alert

Authorities are on high alert after 13 students of a government-run residential hostel in Hassan and seven medical college students tested positive

Nov 30, 2021

After K'taka Police 'ban' on his show, Munawar Faruqui hints at quitting

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui on November 28 hinted that he may not do any more shows, a day after his scheduled event on Sunday in Bengaluru was cancelled by police

Nov 30, 2021

Symptoms of Omicron Variant "Very Mild", Different from Delta, Says South African Doctor Who Raised Alarm [Details]

Dr. Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association, said that the symptoms noted in patients with Omicron-caused COVID-19 are different from those brought on by other VOCs such as the Delta variant; including no reports of loss of smell or taste.

Nov 30, 2021

Huge relief for depositors of failed co-op bank, over 15K claims settled; Tejasvi Surya lauds Modi govt [details]

Tejasvi Surya, Bengaluru South MP, lauded Modi government for the historic achievement, where depositors of failed cooperatives have gotten their deposit insurance in the shortest possible duration.

Nov 30, 2021

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua in ICU; daughter debunks death rumours [details]

In a statement released on Instagram, Mallika Dua shared an important update on her father Vinod Dua's health, who was hospitalized with COVID earlier this year.

Nov 30, 2021

No lockdown in Karnataka; CM, health minister squash rumours amid Omicron scare [details]

As Omicron variant of COVID-19 has instilled new fear in people's minds about another lockdown, both K'taka CM and health minister have come forward to set the record straight.

Nov 30, 2021

"I'm disappointed"; Omar furious over Azad's statement on Article 370 [details]

Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that there was no point to raise the demand for restoration of the Article as the same was already discussed in Parliament.

Nov 30, 2021

BJP Says Statehood to J&K Only After Selective Killings Stop [details]

Political parties demand granting of statehood before announcing assembly elections in J&K.

Nov 29, 2021

Doctor who alerted government about Omicron variant details symptoms of infection

WHO has warned that the spread of Omicron virus could result in serious consequences

Nov 29, 2021

Bajrang Dal disrupts Christian prayer meet in K'taka; police intervenes [watch]

A viral video of Bajrang Dal members forcing church-goers out of prayer hall in Karnataka's Hassan district has drawn severe flak.

Nov 29, 2021