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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.
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PM Modi praises Bihar's rich culture and history in a heartfelt letter to CM Nitish Kumar on Bihar Diwas.
Former Minister Semmalai urges parties to limit freebies and prioritize development for Tamil Nadu's future prosperity.
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Mizoram's civic body election heats up as parties finalize candidates and campaign strategies ahead of the April 21 polls.
Congress nominates Umesh Meti and Samarth Mallikarjun for Karnataka bypolls, keeping candidacies within influential families.
South Africa wins the toss and opts to bat in the fourth T20 match against New Zealand in Wellington.
High in the Nilgiris, a quiet ecological revival is underway. Once lost to plantations and invasive species, native grasslands and shola forests are slowly returning—bringing back wildlife, improving water security, and strengthening climate resilience. Driven by civil society groups, conservationists, and indigenous communities, this restoration story offers hope at a time when fragile ecosystems across India face growing threats.
Blasts and sirens sounded in Jerusalem as Israel warned of incoming Iranian missile threats amid escalating tensions.
275 former judges and officials criticize USCIRF's report on religious freedom, calling it biased and lacking credible evidence.
Jharkhand Police request Indian Army's help to safely defuse an active WWII-era bomb found near Subarnarekha river.