Mangaluru: Teenager drowns in swimming pool in presence of friends

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March 25, 2019

Mangaluru, Mar 25: A teenager lost his life after diving into the Mangala Swimming Pool run by gthe Mangaluru City Corporation last evening.

The deceased has been identified as Yajnesh, 19, a resident of Maroli on the outskirts of the city. This is the first death reported from the pool after its renovation.

According to police, Yajnesh had visited the pool along with his friends. Around 5.30pm, he was found unwell in the water after a fun dive. Though he was rushed to hospital, he was declared brought dead.

On the basis of a complaint from his father, personnel of Barke police station have registered a case of unnatural death.

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This is the responsibility of Swimming Pool management to provide security to people who are not aware of swimming. they should provide proper safety jacket to the people. Only making money should not be their aim. They should appoint security personnel while people use the swimming pool.

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Karnataka CM and All Lawmakers Get 100% Salary Hike

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March 21,2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed Bills doubling the salaries of the chief minister, ministers, and legislators, adding an annual burden of ₹62 crore on the exchequer.

The CM's monthly salary will increase from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, while ministers will see a 108% hike, from ₹60,000 to ₹1.25 lakh. MLAs and MLCs will get ₹80,000 per month, up from ₹40,000, and their pension will rise from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill and the Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bill were passed without debate, as the Opposition BJP protested in the well of the House.

The Bills cited the rising cost of living as justification for the hike. The Assembly Speaker and Legislative Council chairperson will now receive ₹1.25 lakh per month, up from ₹75,000.

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Nandini milk price to increase by ₹4 per litre in Karnataka from April 1

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March 27,2025

The Karnataka government has announced that Nandini milk will become ₹4 costlier per litre starting April 1, 2025. This is the second price hike this year.

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna and Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said the increase is meant to support dairy farmers by covering the rising costs of producing and processing milk.

Officials also said that:

>> The extra money from the price hike will go directly to the milk producers.

>> The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.

>> The new price hike of ₹4 will apply to both 500 ml and 1-litre packets.

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