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No discussion on ballot papers at cabinet meet: HK Patil

Bengaluru, Sep 11 (UNI) Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil today said the state cabinet did not discuss on ballot papers for conducting the local body elections.
Addressing reporters after the meeting, Patil said the cabinet meeting was confined to matters concerning farmer relief and compensation.
“There was no discussion on ballot papers or anything related. The focus remained on assistance for farmers and families affected by recent calamities,” he said.
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Village officer's 'Stop memo' directing halt to bridge construction at ‘Kumbh Mela’ site triggers row in Kerala

15 Jan 2026 | 12:19 AM

Kozhikode, Jan 14 (UNI) Ahead of the ‘ Kumbh Mela’ festival in Kerala’s Malappuram, on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river, the Thirunavaya village officer has issued a stop memo for the construction works on the Bharathapuzha river.
The village officer’s stop memo has triggered a controversy ahead of the proposed ‘Kumbh Mela’ on the banks of the Bharathapuzha, to be started next week.
Despite the stop memo, the organisers asserted that the event will go ahead as scheduled.

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Met office cautions of fog formation over Chennai airport due to low solar heating

14 Jan 2026 | 10:13 PM

Chennai, Jan 14 (UNI) The Met office on Wednesday evening cautioned of highly likelihood
of fog farmation over Chennai airport and surrounding areas due to low solar heating and high
moisture levels resulting in poor visibility during the night and early morning hours for the next
three days till January 17 thereby affecting road traffic, flight operations and rail services.

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Joint session from Jan 22, Governor to address House

14 Jan 2026 | 9:46 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (UNI) Karnataka Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs HK Patil on Wednesday announced that a joint session of the State Legislature will be convened from January 22, during which the Governor will address the House.

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Thousands witness Makaravilakku, Makara Jyothi at Sabarimala

14 Jan 2026 | 9:21 PM

Sabarimala, Jan 14 (UNI) Thousands of devotees thronged the Lord Ayyappa temple on Wednesday evening to witness the sacred Makaravilakku rituals and the much-awaited Makara Jyothi Darshan, marking the spiritual culmination of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.

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Don’t engage in character assassination on social media, warns Telangana DGP

14 Jan 2026 | 9:04 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) Telangana Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy on Wednesday warned that strict legal action will be taken against those indulging in character assassination and spreading false content on social media platforms.

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