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Karnataka insurance fraud probe gets dedicated police team

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Bengaluru: A dedicated Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up by the Karnataka government to investigate complaints relating to fraudulent claims made before insurance companies across the state. The formation of the specialised unit comes in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court in SLP (Civil) No. 5582/2023. The apex court had directed states to establish special teams at the state level for dealing with complaints involving fraudulent insurance claims. As per the order issued by the Karnataka government on Wednesday, September 23, the SIT will be headed by an Inspector General of Police (IGP). A Superintendent of Police (SP) from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), nominated for the purpose, will be part of the team. The composition of the unit includes a Deputy Superintendent of Police and three Police Inspectors, who will be nominated by the Director General and Inspector General of Police. The SIT has been given jurisdiction throughout...
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Nandini price revision sought as dairy unions flag rising costs

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Bengaluru: A demand for a Rs 8 to Rs 10 per litre increase in Nandini milk procurement and retail prices has been placed before Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar by Karnataka’s cooperative milk producers’ unions, which cited higher feed, fodder, veterinary and maintenance expenses. The delegation met Shivakumar at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday and explained the difficulties being faced by dairy farmers. The Chief Minister sought detailed information from officials on the proposal instead of announcing an immediate revision. Shivakumar asked for data covering the last 10 years on the increase in cattle-feed prices and the cost involved in producing one litre of milk. He also sought district-wise details of milk production, procurement by cooperative unions and the quantity sold through channels outside the unions. Officials have also been asked to submit comparative figures on milk procurement and selling prices in neighbouring states. The information will be examined before th...
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Car removed from his Assembly spot, Siddaramaiah grills DCP

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Bengaluru: A brief confrontation reportedly took place at Vidhana Soudha after former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah found that his car had been moved from its usual location near the Kengal Gate while he was returning from the Assembly. Siddaramaiah, who had completed his participation in the legislative proceedings, exited through the western side of the building. As he reached the steps and proceeded towards the gate, he expected his vehicle to be ready for him. The car, however, had been shifted to a designated parking area by police personnel following instructions from Vidhana Soudha DCP Yogesh. Siddaramaiah was reportedly surprised to find that the vehicle was not at the location where it is normally kept. After waiting for some time, Siddaramaiah called the DCP and questioned him over the decision. He reportedly expressed anger at the police arrangement and asked why the vehicle had been removed without prior intimation. During the interaction, Siddaramaiah is sai...
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KPSC veterinary recruitment probe traces cash trail

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Bengaluru : The CID investigation into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission’s recruitment of veterinary officers has uncovered a substantial money trail involving candidates, middlemen and officials, with investigators examining alleged payments made to secure government jobs. The probe has so far questioned around 40 candidates and traced financial transactions linked to the recruitment process. Investigators have also examined accounts allegedly used to receive money from aspirants. According to investigation details, around Rs 92 lakh was deposited into accounts linked to the suspected network, prompting the authorities to freeze the accounts. The investigation has also focused on alleged use of recruitment money for expensive jewellery . The CID told a Bengaluru court that funds allegedly collected from aspirants were used to purchase gold and diamond jewellery for a female friend of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who had served...
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Mysuru Dasara: Now, book Jamboo Savari, drone show online

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Mysuru: The Mysuru district administration has started online ticket sales for major events of Dasara 2026, allowing visitors to plan their participation. Tickets for the Jamboo Savari, Torchlight Parade and Drone Show, along with Gold Cards, are now available through the festival’s official website. The online facility has been activated on mysoredasara.gov.in as the city prepares for the annual Dasara celebrations. The administration said the website will provide access to ticket booking and Gold Card purchases from Monday. The Jamboo Savari remains one of the principal attractions of the festival. Visitors and tourists will be allowed to watch the grand procession from the Mysuru Palace premises with valid entry tickets. Separate booking facilities are available for the Torchlight Parade and Drone Show. The district administration has retained the rates for tickets and Gold Cards at the same level as last year. Visitors can therefore make their bookings through the offi...
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Vande Mataram ends after 2 stanzas in Karnataka Assembly, Council

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Bengaluru : The BJP legislators recited the full version of Vande Mataram at the beginning of the Legislative Assembly and Council proceedings on Monday, September 21, when the recording that was officially played in the House ended after two stanzas. The Karnataka government convened a three-day special legislative session to discuss severe drought prevailing in the state as well as the implications of Dr Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats. The session at the Legislative Assembly started with Vande Mataram but it ended after rendering two paragraphs. Soon after that, Speaker G S Patil allowed condolences to the prominent people. Subsequently, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar started paying tribute to former MLA R B Shiriyannavar who died on August 27. Agitated over the issue, the BJP MLAs raised slogans and started reciting the full version of Vande Mataram. Similarly, at the Legislative Council, the BJP members continued reciting the remaining stanzas of the...
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Over four lakh Ganesha idols immersed across Bengaluru in a week

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Bengaluru : Bengaluru witnessed a steady flow of Ganesh idol immersion processions on Sunday, September 20, with more than four lakh idols reportedly immersed across the city over the past week following the festival celebrations. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has made arrangements at more than 40 locations to facilitate the immersion of idols. Major lakes and designated immersion points, including Ulsoor Lake, Sankey Tank and Yediyur Lake, have been equipped to handle the large number of devotees arriving with idols. Special arrangements have also been made for the immersion of large-sized idols. Three cranes have been deployed at key locations to assist organisers in safely lowering bigger idols into the designated immersion facilities. The immersion ceremonies have been marked by festive scenes across several parts of Bengaluru . Devotees accompanied the idols in processions, with drums and traditional musical instruments adding to the celebrations. Groups of...
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