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170 from Karnataka still in Jammu & Kashmir; families recall close call with terrorists
Families from Karnataka narrowly escaped the Pahalgam terrorist attack, recounting their harrowing experiences. Over 50 tourists from coastal Karnataka were saved by a last-minute change of plans. The Karnataka government is providing assistance to the 170 state residents currently in Kashmir and announced compensation for the families of the two victims killed in the attack.
Lingayat-Vokkaliga joint fight likely against Karnataka caste census
Karnataka's Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities, represented by AIVM and Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha, are uniting against the state government's socio-economic survey, alleging it misrepresented their populations. They plan to form a joint action committee to resist the census, potentially lobbying ministers, launching protests, and filing a legal challenge. AIVM intends to conduct its own independent caste survey in December.
Karnataka Transport Department clarifies on panic buttons, VLTDs malfunction claims
This move follows a spate of complaints and viral social media videos in which cab drivers alleged that the VLTDs in their vehicles were not operational and, more critically, not linked to the department’s Command and Control Centre located in Shanthinagar.
‘We feel like we’ve been spared by divine grace,’ says Bengaluru tourist stranded in Kashmir after deadly terror attack
The Hindu spoke to stranded Karnataka tourists in Kashmir and the families of the victims killed in the terror attack
Karnataka government to bring back 40 stranded tourists on special flight
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announces ₹10 lakh compensation to the family of the victims
Various organisations stage protests in Kittur Karnataka districts against terrror attack
They condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir and seek strict action against the perpetrators
Centre’s intelligence failure led to Pahalgam terror attack, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah condemns the terror attack, which claimed the lives of, among others, two persons from Karnataka,
Karnataka sets up helpline for tourists stranded in Kashmir after terror attack
Relatives and friends can contact the Tourism Department through the following helpline numbers: 080-43344334, 080-43344335, 080-43344336, and 080-43344342
