Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.
Despite a cap on water tanker prices by the district administration in Bengaluru, water tanker loads of 12,000 litres continue to cost over ₹2,000. The cap has had little effect on water tanker prices on the ground and enforcement has been almost nil, complain residents.
When there were many lakes in Bengaluru, drilling to 100 feet would result in striking water, but now it has gone down to 1,800 feet and there is still no water, said T.V. Ramachandra from IISc.’s Energy and Wetlands Research group. Bengaluru’s green cover has been depleting over the years and that there has been a loss of wetlands and vegetation cover.
The High Court of Karnataka has ordered keeping in abeyance all actions in respect of a short-term tender invited for the ₹8,005 crore Sharavathy Pumped Storage and Hydro Electric project in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada district, and directed all the parties to maintain status quo.
The State government on Wednesday claimed before the High Court of Karnataka that litigating associations of certain private unaided schools are opposing the board exams for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 owing to “vested interests” as many of their member-schools don’t teach lessons from the State government-prescribed textbooks.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlights significant progress in Kerala's key sectors under the Left government's second term.
Airfares soar as IndiGo cancels flights, causing disruption for travelers at Mangaluru International Airport.
Deadline nears for Telangana's Waqf Portal registrations, with over 40,000 institutions registered amid calls for an extension.
Allegiance Group to iinvest ₹1,000 crore to establish an India-Taiwan Industrial Park in Karnataka.
India and Russia strengthen Arctic and nuclear cooperation, committing to joint efforts on new sea routes and energy projects.
BJP leader K. Surendran accuses Kerala government of shielding expelled MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil amidst ongoing rape allegations and political tensions.
All IndiGo flights at Bengaluru airport are cancelled until 11.59 p.m. on December 5; passengers advised to check status.
CWMA Chairman states Mekedatu dam's feasibility is unestablished, returning the project file to the Central Water Commission.
The tragic death of a Vizag woman uncovers a major organ-trafficking network in Andhra Pradesh, exposing exploitation of vulnerable communities.
Minister Vangalapudi Anitha pledges government support for physically challenged children, ensuring equal educational opportunities and necessary facilities.
Congress criticizes Modi government over IndiGo flight cancellations, linking chaos to a monopoly model harming competition in aviation.