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Karnataka govt so far released Rs 324-cr for relief works in drought-hit districts

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May 9, 2019

Bengaluru, May 9: The Karnataka Government has released Rs 324 crore for relief works in drought prone districts in the State, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Krishna Byregowda, said here today.

Briefing newsmen after Cabinet meeting here, he said that the cabinet has decided to release Rs 2 crore to each of the 176 Taluks affected in the State to ensure proper supply of drinking water, creation of jobs and fodder for live stocks to avoid distress sale of cattle by the farmers.

Stating that the State government has released Rs 2800 crore towards works relating to provide drinking water projects, he said that “this year we have released Rs 201 crore for emergency works for supply of drinking water”.

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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