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Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], October 6 (ANI): Villagers in Karnataka's Shivamogga district have refused to participate in the state's ongoing caste survey, demanding the installation of a network tower in the area first. Karnataka's caste survey, officially known as the Social and Educational Survey, started on September 22 and is scheduled to conclude on October 7 (Tuesday). Shashikumar, a resident of the Barur Gram panchayat area, stressed that while he is not against the survey, getting ...Read More >
Mumbai: After eight years, a tree census will finally be conducted in Mumbai. The BMC has floated a tender for the work, which will also include the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) to detect tree roots. The project also includes assessment parks and playgrounds in Mumbai. The last tree census was carried out in 2018, which stated that Mumbai had 29.75 lakh trees. It is expected that the project will begin in early 2026, and the estimated cost will be over Rs 5 crore. Increase in Tree Cou ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday defended the Social and Educational Survey -- widely referred to as the "caste census" -- underway in the state, asserting that the data from the survey will help ensure equality in society. The CM also hit out at the opposition BJP, alleging that the party wants inequality to persist in society because it wants the supremacy of one community to continue. "This is a Social and Educational Survey. There is inequality in s ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Responding to the boycott calls by BJP leaders regarding the Socio-Economic and Academic Survey, popularly known as the caste census, undertaken by the Congress-led government in Karnataka, state Home Minister G. Parameshwara countered, "What if we tell people not to participate in the census conducted by the Centre?" Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, "There will naturally be confusions regarding the caste census survey. I request BJP leaders not to add to it. Th ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation (TCMC) has put the estimates of the number of stray dogs in the area at 46,286, at the conclusion of the corporation's first-ever DogPop Survey. Of these, only around 5,467 dogs (11%) were found to be already vaccinated. The numbers have, for the first time, put into context the scale of the task at hand for the civic body, in terms of the number of animal birth control surgeries and vaccinations that need to be done ever year. Zone 4 (Perungula ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday asked district officials to complete the socio-economic and Academic survey, known as the caste census, by October 7, stating unequivocally that the deadline will not be extended. He issued these firm instructions during a high-level video conference review meeting held in Bengaluru. Giving special focus to Bengaluru city, where the survey began on Friday, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure enumer ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 26 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the technical issues affecting the Social and Educational Survey -- widely referred to as the "caste census" -- have "almost been sorted out", and that the survey will now proceed in a full-fledged manner. He asserted that the survey would be completed within the stipulated period and stressed that there would be no extension. Concerns have been raised over the "slow pace of the survey", with technical glitches and se ...Read More >
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will launch a comprehensive citywide dog census on September 17 in response to the rising street dog menace. The enumeration drive will cover all 67 wards under the civic body's jurisdiction and continue till September 24. Massive Exercise Across the City According to BMC officials, the exercise will involve 420 teams, including Swachh Sathis, sanitation workers, and BMC officials. To ensure accuracy, all participants will undergo a three-day special ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will conduct a citywide stray dog census across all 67 wards from September 17. BMC officials said 410 teams, led by expert veterinarians and civic officials, will carry out the survey in two phases using scientific methods, as part of the civic body's plan to roll out an effective animal birth control (ABC) drive to contain the canine population in the city. "A total of 410 teams comprising veterinary experts, ward officers, Swachh Sath ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Backward Classes (BC) organisations and political parties, in a round-table meeting organised by the CPI State Committee, urged the Chandrababu Naidu-led government to conduct a comprehensive and scientific caste census as part of the national population census. They also demanded reservations for BCs in local bodies based on population proportions, similar to the Telangana model. The meeting, held in Vijayawada, called for unified statewide movements to press for BC rights and rese ...Read More >
BENGALURU: There is political pressure on the SIT not to touch those who conspired in the Dharmasthala case and the investigation is not proceeding as expected, nor according to police procedure, alleged former CM and Haveri BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai. Speaking to media in Bengaluru on Sunday, Bommai said after the complaint by the so-called "mask man" was found false, different complaints are being registered. "The SIT has responsibility and accountability. Let them submit a report soon and come o ...Read More >
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday made it clear that matters of law and order, including actions such as extradition, are under the jurisdiction of police, and that he would not interfere in that. Responding to questions about a few organisations demanding extradition of former MP Pratap Simmha over alleged controversial remarks about the Dasara inauguration, Siddaramaiah said, "I am not going to say anything about this. Police will act on this. If he has done any act which disturb ...Read More >
Chennai: PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday recalled the vanniyars who lost their lives in the week-long protest in Sept 1987 demanding reservation in education and employment. In an open letter to cadres, he said, "Social justice cannot be achieved without sacrifice, and the 21 martyrs are the guiding light for our struggle." He claimed DMK's inaction over the past four years had cost the vanniyar community thousands of seats in colleges, and govt jobs. He said Karnataka govt conducted a ...Read More >
For the first time in the country, Karnataka has developed a House Listing App that uses electricity meter readers to map every household in the state. The Karnataka government is all set to begin its enumeration for the new caste census -- officially called the Social, Economic and Educational Survey -- using technology, teachers and a strict timeframe. Around seven crore people living in two crore households will be surveyed, with the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes carrying o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): India has launched the first phase of four projects in nine partner countries for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the aegis of the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative. The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. Also Read | Tragedy at Cleethorpes: UK Teen Dies After Swimming on Full Stomach of Pizza and Chips, Coroner Warns of Hidden Dangers of Swimming Too Soon After Eating. As per the MEA, the pr ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former CM Ashok Gehlot acknowledged Thursday that BJP's campaign focusing on the 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case contributed to his govt's electoral defeat in 2023.The case involved the brutal killing of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, who was beheaded inside his shop on June 28, 2022, by two assailants who filmed and shared the act on social media. The accused, Mohammad Riyaz Akhtari and Ghaus, were arrested within four hours after the crime.The murder occurred against a backdrop of es ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025 ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 19 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday hailed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, stating that he raised the issue of caste census, following which the Union Government are conducting it. He mentioned that India cannot become a world leader until untouchability is removed from society. Also Read | DK Shivakumar's Escort Vehicle Overturns in Mandya: Vehicle in Karnataka Deputy CM's Convoy Overturns on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, 5 Injured. Th ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 19 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday hailed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, stating that he raised the issue of caste census, following which the Union Government are conducting it. He mentioned that India cannot become a world leader until untouchability is removed from society. The Congress leader held a meeting of the Congress OBC Cell on Saturday at the State Congress Office (PCC) in Jaipur. Along with Ashok Gehlot, the National Chai ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Following heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and other parts of the state, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to remain vigilant and take proactive measures. The Chief Minister has asked the GHMC, HMDA, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Energy and Police wings to work in coordination during rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit areas. In his directive, Revanth Reddy also ordered the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disast ...Read More >
Srinagar: Searches are being carried out by Jammu and Kashmir Police's counter-intelligence wing at multiple locations in the Valley in connection with a terror case, officials said. The searches by Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) are underway at 10 locations across four districts of the Kashmir Valley, the officials said. Searches are being conducted to locate terrorist sleeper cells and recruitment modules. The CIK searches are being conducted in six locations in Ganderbal, two in Budgam ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The villages across the state are buzzing with excitement as hopeful candidates prepare for the upcoming local elections. Various party leaders are actively seeking votes, while leaders from the Backward Classes (BC) are focusing on forming alliances in several villages to strengthen their chances. In addition, key party leaders and influential figures are being approached for election tickets, with reports indicating that some have requested tickets for their wives this time.Party le ...Read More >
Mangaluru: As a preparatory step for the Fifth Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025), the department of fisheries (DoF), ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, govt of India, launched a nationwide validation and georeferencing of marine fishing villages through ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The Mangalore Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI will carry out the process for the coastal districts of Karnataka.This census is undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya ...Read More >
Kochi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a preparatory step for the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025), the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Friday launched a nationwide validation and geo-referencing of marine fishing villages through ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). MFC-2025 is being undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with CMFRI serving as the nodal agency for implementation across ...Read More >
The AICC OBC Advisory Committee has requested the central government to implement the Telangana model of caste survey in the upcoming national census. The committee also aims to relax the 50% reservation cap for OBCs. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah mentioned Rahul Gandhi's influence on the caste census decision. He also spoke about a previous socio-economic survey ordered during his tenure. The AICC OBC Advisory Committee on Wednesday urged the Centre to adopt the Telangana model of the social, ed ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcement of free electricity up to 125 units, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that whatever schemes the Congress party is giving in Karnataka, the entire country is following it. Speaking to the media, Shivakumar emphasised that in the entire country, Congress Party has stood for the welfare of the people. After independence, till today, whenever the Congress Party is in power, ei ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Cadres of both governing Congress and opposition BJP in Karnataka are in a quandary as their parties are increasingly mirroring each other in political messaging. From OBC welfare to farmers' rights, both parties are deploying similar strategies in what is now being seen as a 'battle of borrowed themes'.On Wednesday, Congress organised a national OBC convention in Bengaluru, pushing for inclusion of data on social and educational backwardness in the upcoming nationwide caste census. T ...Read More >
Mysuru: Mysuru district has seen a significant rise in dog bite cases in the last six months. The district reported 9,428 dog bite cases from Jan to June this year. The department of health has stepped up efforts to raise awareness against dog bite cases like rabies, a notified fatal viral disease that poses a serious public health concern.According to sources, of the 9,428 dog bite cases reported in the district, 1,763 cases were children between 1 and 12 years old, 840 were adolescents between ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent comments on the caste census, calling them misinformed. In an interview with TNIE, Shah had dismissed Telangana's exercise as a "survey", while asserting that the BJP-led Central government was conducting a "proper census". Reacting sharply, Mahesh Kumar Goud accused Shah of lacking even the basic understanding of constitutional provisions r ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud has launched a strong counter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent comments on the caste census, calling them misinformed. In an interview with The New Indian Express, Shah had dismissed Telangana's exercise as a "survey," while asserting that the BJP-led Centre was conducting a "proper census." Reacting sharply, Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the Union Minister of lacking even a basic understanding of ...Read More >
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