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Karnataka Today newsletter: High Court bans all mining activity within 20 km radius of KRS dam, and more
The Karnataka High Court has banned all types of mining and quarrying activities within a 20-km radius of the historic Krishnarajasagar (KRS) dam in Mandya district. The ban will be in force till the completion of a study by experts, as per provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2022, the court said without fixing any deadline.
A division bench passed the interim order by suo motu taking cognisance of possible danger to the KRS dam due to mining activities within a 20-km radius. The ban will apply even to those mining activities within 20-km radius for which permissions were already granted by government authorities, or already operating in the area, or were permitted on HC orders in earlier rounds of litigation.
The South India Content Summit 2024 will be held at the Grand Lalit Ashok on January 9. The Hindu is the media partner for the event, which aims to understand the rapid transformation and remarkable growth of the content creation industry in south India. It is being organised by Fourth Dimension Media Solutions.
The summit will kick off with two leadership sessions, offering deep insights about visionary leadership, industry trends, and effective strategies. These sessions and discussions aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the content ecosystem, encouraging collaboration and innovation within the south Indian content creation space.
Two headmasters of government higher primary schools in Afzalpur taluk of Kalaburagi district have been suspended pending departmental enquiry following allegations that they issued fake caste certificates and transfer certificates to seven students.
The headmasters allegedly used whitener and changed their original caste from Kabbaliga to Talawar. The alteration was also found in their transfer certificates. During an enquiry, the headmasters blamed each other for the misdeed.
An 18-year-old girl from Aramane Koppa in Hosanagar taluk of Shivamogga died in a private hospital at Manipal in Udupi district on January 8. Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is suspected to be the cause of her death.
Uddhav Thackeray calls for appointing Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly, stressing the need for constitutional compliance ahead of the Winter Session.
Shashi Tharoor highlights English's significance in India, emphasizing its enriched lexicon through Indian word borrowings at a literature festival.
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.
Sunali Khatun returns home to West Bengal after being detained in Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing struggles for repatriation and justice.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel for the first time to strengthen ties amid recent tensions over the Gaza conflict.
A study reveals rising heat amplifies health risks for women in seven Indian states, impacting physical, mental, and economic well-being.