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Karnataka Today newsletter: C.P. Yogeshwar and Nikhil Kumaraswamy to clash in Channapatna bypolls, and more
In what promises to be a thriller in the bypolls, Channapatna Assembly constituency will witness a mega battle as Nikhil Kumaraswamy has been named the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate to take on C.P. Yogeshwar, who filed his nomination on a Congress ticket on October 24.
This will be Mr. Nikhil’s third foray into electoral politics. In 2023, he lost in Ramanagara constituency during the Assembly elections in Karnataka. Earlier in 2019, he lost the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency to independent candidate Sumalatha. Mr. Yogeshwar is seen as a turncoat in politics, but has won five times from Channapatna Assembly constituency. Interestingly, he lost the last two elections (2018 and 2023) to H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Meanwhile, the Congress announced the candidature of Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan for the bypolls in the Shiggaon constituency. He would contest against BJP’s Bharath Bommai, son of former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and MP.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the building collapse at Babusapalya in Bengaluru on October 22. Of this, ₹2 lakh will come from the Labour Department and ₹3 lakh from the BBMP. He also assured that the government would fully cover the medical expenses of the injured.
The building, located in a revenue area, was reportedly constructed without proper authorisation. The work continued despite a notice being issued to halt the illegal construction. The Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) responsible for overseeing the area has been suspended, and notices have been issued to the relevant division and executive engineers.
After two years since its grand relaunch, Golden Chariot, the luxury train owned by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), is being revamped again to attract more guests.
The train, which was rolled out in 2020, was revamped in 2022 post-pandemic with new amenities. However, the train made only one trip owing to heavy haulage charges and insufficient number of bookings. Now, the IRCTC has announced six dates between December 2024 and March 2025 for two packages — Pride of Karnataka (5 Nights/6 Days) and Jewels of South (5 Nights/6 Days)
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The Govindapura police have successfully traced an 84-year-old man suffering from dementia who had gone missing last month, following a sustained 25-day search operation across the city.
First randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs held in Dindigul, Theni districts
Madras High Court permits Dayanidhi Maran to summon Union Telecom Secretary as witness in illegal telephone exchange case.
President of Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission A.K. Naveen Kumari has called upon consumers to check for quality certifications like ISI on products before purchasing them.
Students and women’s self-help groups in Madurai engage in vibrant voter awareness campaigns promoting 100% voting participation.
India pledges 60% non-fossil fuel power by 2035, targeting 47% emissions reduction per GDP unit and enhanced carbon sinks.
Supreme Court rules land acquisition compensation and interest must uphold constitutional guarantees, unaffected by financial burdens.
Election officials accept 23 nominations for Bagalkot bypolls, rejecting three, with polling scheduled for April 9.
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Congress signals a "friendly fight" with allies in select Puducherry Assembly seats ahead of the April 9 elections.
Airstrike in western Anbar kills 7 Iraqi soldiers, injures 13, prompting condemnation for violating international laws on medical facilities.
Plaque unveiled in Bengaluru honors 11 victims of RCB stampede, emphasizing safety responsibility for future events.