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RTE: Govt. to hike fees paid to schools
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RTE: Govt. to hike fees paid to schools

March 2, 2017

Law Minister T.B. Jayachandra yesterday said that the tuition fee for seats under Right to Education (RTE) Act in private unaided schools will be hiked from the academic year 2017-18. Reimbursement for primary classes has been increased to Rs. 16,000 from Rs. 11,000 per child per year. For nursery classes, the refund would go up…

Classical Kannada Centre stays in Mysuru
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Classical Kannada Centre stays in Mysuru

March 2, 2017

To be housed temporarily in Mysore University campus The issue over shifting the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada from Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in Mysuru to Bengaluru has ended with the Centre being retained in Mysuru by CIIL authorities. Announcing this during the inauguration of the two-day ‘Visioning Workshop and…

Bandipur Forest Fire: Injured staff discharged from hospital
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Bandipur Forest Fire: Injured staff discharged from hospital

March 2, 2017

Three Forest Staffers including a Range Forest Officer (RFO), who suffered burn injuries while trying to extinguish fire that had broke out at Bandipur recently and were admitted to a private hospital in city for treatment on Feb. 19, have been discharged from the hospital on Feb. 27. The forest staff, who were discharged, are…

Ex-Dy. Mayor T. Devaraj passes away
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Ex-Dy. Mayor T. Devaraj passes away

March 2, 2017

Former Deputy Mayor T. Devaraj (59) passed away at a private hospital here last night following heart attack. A resident of Brindavan Extension, he leaves behind his wife Sukanya, a daughter, 3 sons and a host of relatives and friends. Devaraj was elected as a Corporator for 3 terms and had served as Deputy Mayor…

Depressed security guard attempts suicide
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Depressed security guard attempts suicide

March 2, 2017

A security guard, who was depressed over being made to run about for his job, allegedly attempted suicide at Vidyaashram College premises in Jayalakshmipuram here yesterday. The security guard, who attempted suicide by pouring petrol on himself and setting fire, has been identified as 55-year-old Shivanna, a native of Holenarasipur in Hassan district. It is…

People will bring back JD(S) to power, says Deve Gowda
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People will bring back JD(S) to power, says Deve Gowda

March 2, 2017

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, exuding confidence of his party returning to power in Karnataka, urged party workers to forget the past and work hard for strengthening the party. “I have travelled far and wide in Karnataka and people have told me that this time, JD(S) will come to…

Vatal Nagaraj calls Karnataka Bandh on April 7
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Vatal Nagaraj calls Karnataka Bandh on April 7

March 2, 2017

Accusing the Union Government of  displaying a step-motherly attitude against the State with regard to water disputes, Kannada Chaluvali leader Vatal Nagaraj has called for Karnataka Bandh on April 7. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, Vatal Nagaraj alleged that the Centre was not responding to the State’s water woes and irrigation projects. The bandh…

KRS REALITY CHECK – 2: Enhancing Garden Aesthetics
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KRS REALITY CHECK – 2: Enhancing Garden Aesthetics

March 2, 2017

By S.T. Ravikumar (Continued from Feb. 28) Very soon, the Brindavan Gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam will attract thousands of tourists every day as it will be converted into a major tourist attraction, enhancing its aesthetic appeal. By further beautifying the garden, the State Government is hoping to double or treble the…

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