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Karnataka Today newsletter: Gruha Jyothi to benefit 2.14 crore domestic consumers, and more
The Congress government’s flagship electricity scheme – Gruha Jyothi – is expected to benefit 2.14 crore domestic consumers across Karnataka. Around ₹13,000 crore would be required by the government to fulfil the promise of 200 units of power for free.
Speaking to mediapersons, Energy Minister K. J. George said the guidelines for people who have either shifted houses or moved into a new house — who have not lived in the place for one year — would be announced in the next two days.
Late on Tuesday, the government also released guidelines for Gruha Lakshmi, which promises ₹2000 a month to women who are identified as heads of families in Antyodaya, BPL or APL cards. The rider, however, is that the woman or her husband should not be paying income tax or filing GST. Action will be taken against those furnishing wrong information, the GO warned.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayanand has suspended two inspectors for implicating a doctor in an Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) case in 2022.
While one inspector filed an FIR against the doctor and was later transferred, the other officer, who replaced him, filed the chargesheet against the doctor.
A 15-year-old tigress, named Netravathi, died at Pilikula Biological Park in Mangaluru on June 7. Netravathi was injured in a fight after Reva, a six-year-old tiger, tried to mate with her on June 4.
While staff of the zoo managed to separate the two animals and were treating the tigress for her injuries, she collapsed and died around 9.45 a.m. on Wednesday. Officials suspect that the tigress might have suffered a cardiac arrest.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty
Shooting begins for the biopic on Gummadi Narasaiah, highlighting the life of the former Yellandu MLA in Telangana.
Honey Rose hopes that she will be able to prove herself as an actor with 'Rachel'
Karnataka police chief issues strict guidelines to combat misconduct and restore integrity within the police force amid rising incidents.
NEERI proposes a management plan to combat untreated sewage discharge in Edappally and Thevara-Perandoor canals, enhancing water quality.
Muslims remember Babri Masjid demolition day
Cyclone damage in Thanjavur's Cauvery delta threatens sugarcane yields, raising concerns for farmers ahead of Pongal celebrations.
Police Commissioner praises home guards for their vital role in maintaining law and order during the 63rd Raising Day celebrations.
Governor to inaugurate Telangana Global Rising Summit 2025, focusing on investments and economic growth with key global speakers.
Advocates urge Karnataka Chief Justice to establish a High Court Bench in Mangaluru to improve access for coastal litigants.
Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru emphasizes the need for accessible justice at the grassroots level during a legal awareness camp.
Minister requests additional allocation of parboiled rice from FCI