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Karnataka’s Mines and Geology Department sets ₹11,000-crore revenue target; geologists to be assigned district-wise goals
With an annual revenue target of ₹11,000 crore for the current financial year, the Department of Mines and Geology will assign district-wise revenue and operational targets to geologists, Secretary of the MSME and Mines and Geology Department Rohini Sindhuri said
Meeting with MPs in Delhi ‘major success’: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar
The meeting, which took place, demonstrated "there is strength in unity" and reinforced the need for leaders across parties to work together for development.
Siddaramaiah makes brief visit to Mysuru
NITI Aayog member Balasubramaniam visits Karnataka Tribal Research Institute
Waterways Leisure Tourism to explore cruise services from Mangaluru
“As part of the Karnataka Government’s efforts to promote cruise tourism in the State, the Department of Tourism has initiated consultations with leading cruise operators,” Secretary of the Department of Tourism
Karnataka govt. sets up panel for recruitment reforms
Bengaluru: Karnataka Lok Bhavan open for public visit on August 16, 17 and 18
All visitors will mandatorily undergo frisking before entering the premises of the Lok Bhavan.
DK Shivakumar's Unending Cabinet Troubles, Upset Minister Shoots Stinker
Zameer Ahmed refused the role of District Incharge Minister
Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra demands withdrawal of ban on gutka in Karnataka, cites impact on arecanut farmers
B.Y. Raghavendra said that if the ban order was not withdrawn immediately, the BJP would hit the streets to protest against the government
Cooperative forums of Shivamogga to stage protests opposing draft ESA notification
Khader recalls ‘painful’ suspension of 18 BJP MLAs during tenure as Karnataka Assembly Speaker
Health and Family Welfare Minister and former Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader admitted that the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs for six months was one of the ‘most painful episodes’ of his tenure as Speaker
Karnataka releases ₹170 crore towards pending salaries of transport employees
Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the release of ₹170 crore towards pending salaries of employees of the State’s four transport corporations, ahead of the Varamahalakshmi festival
Karnataka BJP MLA’s daughter booked for slapping woman police sub-inspector after spat over skipping temple queue
According to the complaint, Aishwarya allegedly sought permission to enter the sanctum directly without standing in the queue.
22 officers from Karnataka Police, Fire, Home Guard departments receive President’s Medal
Karnataka minister seeks to skip I-Day flag-hoisting duty, BJP demands his removal
Karnataka minister seeks to skip I-Day flag-hoisting duty, BJP demands his removal
BJP seeks dismissal of Minister over decision to skip flag hoisting in Vijayanagara district
The Minister informed the CM that he was not in a position to take up the responsibility of hoisting the flag in Vijayanagara district as he needed to focus on preparations for the forthcoming polls to various local bodies
Separate Industrial Security Force battalion sought for Kalyana Karnataka
Karnataka State Industrial Security Force currently has four battalions headquartered in Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Dharwad and Mysuru.
Holding a rally without permission? New Karnataka bill proposes jail term
In an effort to maintain safety during public events, Karnataka is drafting new rules that could impose fines and elevate penalties to three years in prison for unauthorized protests. The proposed legislative measures aim to bolster crowd control and reduce risks of stampedes. Notably, certain events, including weddings and funeral processes, will be exempt, emphasizing a commitment to both public order and the preservation of individual freedoms.
VTU to establish two Centres of Excellence on campus
The centre will include 3D printing machines, designing facilities and new technologies
Southern states have talent and potential to turn the country into an economic powerhouse: Shivakumar
Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambition of turning India into an economic powerhouse could be achieved only if the southern states remained united, given their “extraordinary” talent and potential
BJP, JD(S) stall House proceedings for second day demanding Nagendra’s resignation
The BJP and JD(S) stalled proceedings in both Houses of the Karnataka legislature for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the dismissal of planning and statistics minister B Nagendra over his alleged involvement in the multi-crore rupee embezzlement case in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation (KMVSTDC)
PU guest lecturers' honorarium fixed at ₹14,000: Minister
BJP disrupts Karnataka Assembly again, demanding list of drought-hit taluks, exit of Nagendra from Cabinet
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok said the government had neither reviewed the situation nor prepared a list of taluks facing severe drought following a deficit monsoon
₹56.5-crore road project to Sidilu Mallikarjuna Swamy Hill launched
One year on, how has the Greater Bengaluru Authority fared?
Restructuring of the civic body was envisaged to address micro-level issues through decentralisation of the administration
SIR notice: While West Bengal netas paid for flight tickets for their voters, what will those in Karnataka do?
Congress, BJP and JD(S) argue that gap between issue of a notice and date of hearing leaves them with little time to identify voters, inform them, or make arrangements for those who are not in live outside the State
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces ‘Tr’ prefix for teachers on Teachers’ Day: 'They truly earned this'
The prefix is similar to professional titles such as ‘Dr’ for medical doctors, ‘Er’ for engineers and ‘Prof’ for professors.
Desi Soppu Mela begins in Mysuru
Over 200 rare indigenous greens on display; ‘Berake Soppu’ and ‘Seegae Soppu’ draw special attention
‘Praja Seva’ will make government more responsive to people: Priyank Kharge
Resolve public grievances without delay, Minister tells officers of Hassan
1,511 candidates selected at job mela in Mysuru
Protesters seek dust-, pothole-free Hubballi
18 passengers escape as KSRTC electric bus catches fire near Mysuru
Praja Seva campaign launched in Hanagal
Karnataka High Court directs State government to fix technical difficulties in Kaveri 2.0 portal for registering perpetual leasehold properties
A software system is a means for implementation of the law. It cannot become a source for extinguishing or restricting substantive rights, the court said
Praja Seva campaign launched in Dharwad by Santosh Lad
Days when people had to run from dept. to dept. to get routine work done should end, says Karnataka Chief Minister
Praja Seva department, he promised, would bring officials and elected representatives directly to people to address grievances
‘Praja Seva’ will be model initiative for country, say Ballari MLAs
Initiative to take government services to people’s doorsteps and ensure time-bound redressal of local grievances
B-to-A Khata conversion rebate window ends with 80,412 applications; only 12% of total beneficiaries
Bengaluru North City Corporation received the highest number of applications at 23,354, generating ₹144.9 crore in revenue
Solar power to reach 1,900 anganwadi centres in Karnataka
Women commission chairperson visits McGann Hospital, Women Police Station in Shivamogga
Ensure government cases do not weaken due to system lapses: Priyank Kharge
Measures to revise school timings in Bengaluru City: Madhu Bangarappa
Surprise inspection by Forest Minister exposes irregularities at Bengaluru pollution testing lab
Belagavi airport to get four-lane road
The existing road will be widened into a four-lane road and there is minimal need for land acquisition. We will expedite the land acquisition process: Belagavi Deputy Commissioner
‘Nava Sankalpa Bakery’ and ‘Bakery on Wheels’ launched at Bengaluru central prison
The programme aims at generating additional revenue for govt. through the sale of bakery products while helping inmates prepare for life after their release
With southern States in the same boat, Karnataka turns to Assam for power
State procures 100MW of power daily under the ‘One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency’ system
After viral gridlock, traffic police and residents take up temporary road repair at Whitefield in Bengaluru
A Tulu promise: Why DKS is trying a different language in BJP's coastal bastion
A Tulu promise: Why DKS is trying a different language in BJP's coastal bastion
CM hints at possible milk price hike, as promises meeting soon dairy farmers’ demand
Karnataka bans selfies, reels on college tours
Karnataka High Court stays circulars withholding payment of salaries based on revised minimum wages for outsourced and contract employees
Nambike Nakshe 2.0 launched in Bengaluru, building approvals to be automated
Nambike Nakshe 2.0 will initially be implemented on a pilot basis in selected areas.
Bengaluru passengers welcome government move against advance tipping, drivers seek fairer fares
The government has directed cab aggregators to stop offering advance tipping options before a ride is booked, describing the practice as misleading and unfair.
Karnataka ranks third in NITI Aayog’s electric mobility index 2025
Delhi topped the overall rankings with a score of 84, followed by Maharashtra with 78. Karnataka secured 73
II PU exam, marks card fee and others up by 50% from this academic year in Karnataka
Varthur-Sarjapur road joins ORR as one of Bengaluru’s most congested stretches
BMTC inspects 7-metre buses as it plans 200 midi buses despite past revenue concerns
The move comes at a time when the corporation has historically faced both safety concerns involving midi buses and financial challenges associated with operating smaller buses.
C.V. Raman Nagar residents urge MLA to oppose elevated corridors project in Bengaluru
Decision on Kasturirangan report after considering people’s opinions, discussion in legislature: CM Shivakumar
D.K. Shivakumar said the Siddaramaiah government had rejected the draft notification in the past too, but the Centre had issued it once again
OFC menace persists in Bengaluru as new GBA regulations remain pending
Even busy stretches in the city, such as Hosur Road, Mysore Road, Indiranagar 100 Feet Road, Brigade Road, Bannerghatta Road and Koramangala 80 Feet Road (Ganesh Temple), have cables hanging low, bunched to trees, snapped and lying on footpaths and roads.
H.K. Patil threatens to resign if Gadag is not declared drought-hit
State Tourism Department to launch ‘Active Karnataka’ adventure sports initiative on World Tourism Day
Five tuskers enter final race for Dasara ‘ambari’ task
Sakrebailu Elephant Camp near Shivamogga reopened after safety measures in place
Belagavi: Technology Business Incubator inaugurated at Visvesvaraya Technological University
Dubai investors show interest in Karnataka tourism, says K.J. George
Actor Ravichandran to inaugurate Srirangapatna Dasara on October 15
We need to be cautious while implementing AI tools in libraries, says former V-C
At one time, around 35 librarians worked at the Karnataka University library. But now, only two are currently serving, says B.D. Kumbar, former Vice-Chancellor of Davangere University
Hubballi: Seer discharged from hospital
Karnataka Examinations Authority considers introducing three-layer OMR sheets for recruitment exams to prevent malpractices
As per the proposal, the original sheet is to be submitted to the KEA after the exam concludes. Second copy will be the student copy and is handed over to the candidates, while the third copy is to be stored in the strong rooms at the offices of the Deputy Commissioners in the respective districts
Mysuru rolls out ‘Yatri Mitra’ tourist patrol
The service is aimed at preventing tourists from being misled by touts who allegedly provide false information about tourist attractions and services
Free health check-up camp for 110 women pourakarmikas
Two-day Gandhi Santhe draws good response at Heggodu
Drought damages 84,656 hectares of coconut plantations in Karnataka; impact may last for three years
According to the Horticulture Department officials, among all crops that have surveyed in past months, coconut has recorded the highest crop loss, followed by onion and other vegetables
Travel operators seek one-month tax waiver for out-of-State tourist vehicles during Mysuru Dasara
In a representation to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh and the Transport Commissioner, the association requested that tourist transport vehicles arriving from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa and Maharashtra be exempted from the applicable taxes and permit fees during the festival period.
Karnataka HC sets aside selection lists of teachers for illegally altering norms mid-recruitment process
The bench directed the selection and recruitment authorities to issue appointment orders to the selected candidates within three months after preparing the selection list as per the original norms
BLDE PGHCET gets research grants for vision sensors and sign language tools
This is under the ‘Karnataka Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Higher Educational Institutions’ (K-FIST-L1)
Dy. CM acknowledges pressure on finances due to guarantee schemes
On September 26, Municipal Administration Minister H.C. Balakrishna spoke on the challenge of implementing the guarantee schemes
Contractors stage protest in Shivamogga seeking the release of dues
The younger generation should adopt Bapuji’s principles: Belagavi City Corporation Commissioner
Mahatma Gandhi’s life and ideals continue to serve as a guiding light for society, and his very life stands as a message, says BCC Commissioner
Kambala all set to make debut at Mysuru Dasara
Event to add coastal flavour to the celebrations; traditional coastal folk sport set to get international exposure with Dasara attracting many foreign tourists, says Yathindra
Karnataka SSLC Exam Fees Hiked By 5% For Academic Year 2026-27: KSEAB Issues Circular
Karnataka SSLC exam fees hiked by 5%
Ex-serviceman’s agricultural land plea leaves Karnataka HC with ‘heavy heart’
The Karnataka HC set aside a 2022 order granting five acres to ex-serviceman Vemanna G, citing amended rules that provide a residential site instead.
KSRTC to install 100 ADAS systems in buses across Karnataka
The ADAS units will combine cameras, sensors, GPS and connectivity features to monitor both the road environment and the driver’s behaviour.
R.R. Nagar residents protest against construction of Nandini milk booth on rangamandira premises
#THTalksBengaluru: Ask your questions to BDA Chairman N.A. Haris
Karnataka DIG frees murder convict using fake SC papers, 'sexually exploits' his wife
Somashekhar, a deputy inspector general of Karnataka Prisons, was arrested for serious corruption allegations. The officer was involved in the illegal release of a murderer using forged Supreme Court documents. Additional accusations include sexually exploiting the convict's wife and granting unlawful paroles. He allegedly bypassed prison protocols to favor the convict, which violated established regulations. The investigation highlights extensive misconduct within the prison system during 2018.
Cadaveric organ retrieval workshop held at Gadag medical college
Two drunken men assault police personnel in Doddaballapur
Heavy-duty weighbridge inaugurated at APMC
Siddaramaiah launches development works worth ₹183.78 crore in Varuna
KERC to hold public hearings on draft electricity supply regulations in Belagavi, Sirsi and Hubballi
‘Save Guruganga’ campaign reaches Bidar
CM: AI training in govt schools to start from Class 6
Karnataka is considering extending artificial intelligence training in government schools to Class 6, with Chief Minister D K Shivakumar asking officials on Monday to work with the Information Technology department and private companies to expand the programme.
Karnataka’s pending dues: ‘Good news’ after talks with Finance Minister, says Shivakumar
Drop Nandini milk price hike proposal, Mysuru hoteliers urge CM
Traffic restrictions on Basava Nagar Main Road from October 10
Contraflow bus lanes, pick-ups and drops at office premises suggested at mobility symposium
Is Karnataka's New Alcohol Tax Hurting Revenue? Liquor Body Sounds Alarm
Karnataka became the first Indian state to implement an Alcohol-in-Beverage-based excise duty system.
Karnataka School Examination And Assessment Board Releases Tentative SSLC, 2nd PUC 2027 Exam Timetable
Students can submit their objections regarding the tentative timetable till October 22, 2026.
Expired products, unhygienic conditions: Karnataka FDA uncovers violations at several ice cream units
The FDA collected 70 samples of ice cream, milk, milk powder, flavouring substances, sugar, food additives and other raw materials for laboratory testing.
NIMHANS launches online course to train faculty as student well-being ambassadors
The initiative is among the steps towards implementing Karnataka’s student mental health policy for higher education
Expired products seized during inspection of ice cream units in Karnataka
Officials found unhygienic conditions at a unit in Raichur, and labelling violations at units in Bengaluru and Mysuru
Dasara book chariot sets out to promote Kannada literature
Additional Regional Commissioner Dr. P. Shivaraju expressed concern over the growing attraction of the younger generation towards digital media, and urged them to cultivate the habit of reading books
Karnataka HC pulls up KPSC, transport authorities over false certificates on training in non-existing heavy vehicles with petrol engine
Court found that KSRTC, BMTC have lied blatantly in their certificates that some candidates were trained on repairing HGV and HPV fitted with petrol-powered engine
Mysuru: Judicial Department, MCC join hands for cleanliness drive
Karnataka Information Commission imposes ₹50,000 penalty on five officials for RTI lapses
Parking fees in Jayanagar applicable only to major commercial roads: South Corporation Commissioner
Mahisha Dasara: City police imposes ban orders around Mahishasura’s statue atop Chamundi Hills
Mysuru to dazzle during Dasara with 146 km of illumination, 3,500 drones
199 roads, 123 circles and 80 installations to be illuminated from October 11 to 31
Elaborate security for Dasara; ambulances, fire and rescue teams to be kept on standby
Karnataka HC quashes orders bringing Hanuman birthplace temple under Muzrai department
The Karnataka High Court has quashed state government orders bringing a temple known as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman under the state’s religious endowments department
KSTDC rolls out Ambari double decker bus rides and special tour packages for tourists visiting Mysuru for Dasara
Jalahalli Cross underpass project gets fresh push with GBA Chief Commissioner’s inspection
KSRTC to operate over 3,000 special buses for Dasara
The special services will operate in addition to its existing Karnataka Sarige, Rajahamsa, Sleeper, Airavat, Airavat Club Class, Ambari Dream Class, Pallakki Sleeper and Ashwamedha services.
Karnataka wins award for highest under-construction wind power capacity of 9 GW
KSRTC promises steps to ensure reserved seats for senior citizens on buses
Meeting discusses reserving 20% of seats for the elderly, enabling online booking reservations, empowering conductors to fine violators, with further considerations on lowering step height and relocating elderly seats.
Karnataka HC notice to govt. on BDA’s plan to construct new building for its headquarters by demolishing existing one
More taluks to be added to drought list by Karnataka
While the State has already declared 217 taluks out of 240 in the State as drought-hit, ground truthing exercise is being undertaken in the rest 23
Karnataka govt. writes to SLBC instructing against adjusting Gruha Lakshmi amount for loans
Money already deducted towards loan dues without clear written consent of beneficiaries should be immediately re-credited to respective women’s accounts
Karnataka seeks wider price caps beyond cancer medicines on other high-cost life-saving drugs
Health Minister U.T. Khader said price rationalisation should translate into direct savings for patients, and urged the Union government to extend similar measures to other essential medicines where high treatment costs place a burden on patients.
Water released from Ganekal reservoir for drinking purposes
Bidar DC orders criminal cases against two fake doctors
Former MLA visits waste management plant at Vidyaranyapuram following complaints of stench
Doctors’ body seeks release of pending salaries for govt. medical college teachers
8,000 philately passports sold in a matter of few hours across Karnataka
According to the Karnataka Postal Circle officials, travel enthusiasts, philatelists and others lined up in queues of several hundred metres long as early as 2 a.m. on October 11, 2026
Karnataka’s coffee cultivation area remains stagnant: KPA chairman
Indian coffee planters are struggling due to a lack of State subsidies, long-term low-cost capital for drip irrigation, and a shortage of climate-resilient varieties
Hassan SP inspects hotel, notices violations
VTU offers minor degrees for skill enhancement and develop entrepreneurship
Karnataka Pre-University Principal Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended Till October 24
Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the KEA's official website.
Karnataka considering law for action against pvt hospitals withholding bodies
The proposed legislation aims to prevent hospitals from making payment a condition for handing over bodies
Fresh petition submitted to CM seeking permission for businesses in Mysuru to operate till 1 a.m.
Mysuru to become headquarters of South Karnataka Postal Region
Priest killed in suspected leopard attack in Magadi; villagers demand action
The deceased, Shivaswamy, was a priest at the village’s Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple. He had gone to his field around 6.30 a.m. to pluck flowers when the incident occurred.
Mysuru to be promoted as global hub for art and culture, says Shivakumar
Conference on Constitution and democracy in Mysuru on November 26 and 27
Karnataka Chief Minister to lay foundation stones for lift irrigation projects in Bagalkot on Oct. 17
NHAI begins overpass construction at Sadahalli Junction on NH-44
Project on Bengaluru’s Airport Road aims to improve traffic flow; completion targeted for mid-2027
Dhamma Jyothi Yatra to be held in Kalaburagi on October 14
Tamil Nadu wants Namma Shale app that flagged infrastructure issues in 1,300 government schools across Karnataka
The baby who became the face of KSRTC’s Airavat Club Class buses
Nearly two decades after a simple advertising photograph was taken, a sleeping baby in a stroller continues to travel across Karnataka and other neighboring States on KSRTC’s luxury buses. Bengaluru-based commercial photographer Senthil Kumar Muruganandhan recalls how the memorable image came to life
Report sought on police action against SIR protest in Bengaluru, there will be no double standards: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
This comes a day after Bengaluru police detained over a 100 persons for trying to march to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Union Minister inaugurates Shilpa Samagama Mela 2026 at Dasara Exhibition
Brain damage to toddler: Health Department refers medical negligence case against hospital to Karnataka Medical Council
During the procedure, the toddler suffered a cardiac arrest in the operation theatre and subsequently sustained severe brain injury due to lack of oxygen.
Karnataka CM urges Czech firms to invest beyond Bengaluru, explore energy, aerospace sectors
Karnataka CM urges Czech firms to invest beyond Bengaluru, explore energy, aerospace sectors
KPS schools to transform education in Karnataka: Madhu Bangarappa
1,250 schools to be established in first phase; 2,500 planned across State
Prison products will get attractive packaging, wider market: Home Minister
Mr. Kharge stressed the need to create a stable market for prison-made products and improve their quality, packaging and marketing strategies to generate greater demand.
Restore seven hours power supply to pumpsets in Yadgir, GESCOM urged
Yadgir is reeling under severe drought, mounting drinking water crisis and acute fodder shortage, among others, says samiti
Karnataka generates record 2.04 crore person-days of rural employment since July
Raichur tops districts with 24 lakh person-days; 87,164 new job cards issued this year
Karnataka will strengthen finances of local bodies: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Government to frame guidelines for ‘People’s Plan’; proposes ward-level meetings and GST revenue share for local bodies
After nudging BDA for lapses in litigation management, Karnataka HC directs it to strictly enforce newly framed guidelines
UNESCO team to visit Hampi on Oct. 24
It will carry out inspection with focus on conservation and management of heritage monuments
Prashanth to carry golden howdah in this year’s Jamboo Savari
Dhananjaya named reserve ambari elephant; Abhimanyu will be Nishane elepahant
Karnataka police reopen 2012 case against surrendered Maoist as rehabilitation promises remain unfulfilled
The development comes amid reports that Kotehonda Ravindra, one of the surrendered Maoists, has gone on a hunger strike in a Keralam prison despite having fallen ‘seriously ill’.
IAS officer, booked for abusing, attacking cops at Bengaluru pub, transferred
Vikas Marmat, an IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh, has been transferred following an incident at a Bengaluru nightclub. This incident involved an inspection by the police to check for underage drinking. During the inspection, Marmat allegedly abused police officers after they requested age verification from women. He has been named the primary accused alongside three others who were also booked in the case.
The right to protest, and limits in Bengaluru | Explained
In Bengaluru, where traffic congestion is a daily concern, protests on public roads came under judicial scrutiny in 2021, but the police have intervened in gatherings that organisers say were not even protests
Police head constable and daughter die in road accident in Belagavi
They were on a motorbike when they were hit from behind
Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages
Superintendent of Mysuru district police Mallikarjuna Baladandi claims that information about an alternative route has been communicated to villagers
Karnataka orders 30-day probe into illegal panchayat bank transactions after merger
Karnataka orders 30-day probe into illegal panchayat bank transactions after merger
Bengaluru hotels body seeks dry day rollback, warns of ₹500 crore losses: ‘Unnecessary hardship’
Bengaluru hotels body urges K'taka govt to withdraw dry day order, cites projected business losses
Karnataka rejects Shubha Shankar's clemency plea in 2003 fiancé murder case
Karnataka rejects Shubha Shankar's clemency plea in 2003 fiancé murder case
Karnataka Police seized drugs worth ₹850 crore, arrested 32,000 people in three years: Priyank Kharge
As many as 200 police personnel to participate in National Motorcycle Rally; seven-member biker team to spread anti-drug awareness across Karnataka
Karnataka Cabinet rejects mercy pleas of fiancé, her partner in 2003 Bengaluru techie murder case
Karnataka Cabinet rejected mercy petitions filed by Shubha Shankaranarayana, D Arun Verma, who are serving life sentences for the December 2003 murder of 27-year-old fiancé
Karnataka declares 226 taluks drought-hit as losses may top Rs 60,000 crore
Karnataka declares 226 taluks drought-hit as losses may top Rs 60,000 crore
A.T. Ramachandra Naik is in-charge V-C of Bidar veterinary university
Karnataka Cabinet rejects mercy petitions of Shubha and Arun in Ring Road murder case
The case, dating back to 2003, involved the murder of 27-year-old software engineer B.V. Girish. The conspiracy was hatched by Shubha, to whom he was engaged to marry
Protect Mysuru’s heritage from bulldozers, real estate interests: B. Suresh
Heritage walk highlights need to preserve over 129 historic buildings
Karnataka: State-wide food safety drive targets sweet outlets ahead of festive season
125 samples collected, notices issued to 10 units
Government’s decision to celebrate birth anniversary of Madhwacharya welcomed
Fix sugarcane prices before starting harvesting, mills told
Sugar factories in Kalaburagi are directed to clear pending dues and make payments to farmers within a stipulated period
CESC warns against unauthorised drone filming at Dasara show
Four-day drone show from October 17
KPRS says fix sugarcane price at ₹5,500 per tonne
University of Liverpool opens campus in Bengaluru; 300 students enrolled
Elephants to take part in Jamboo Savari reach Shivamogga
KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat transferred
The orders come days after the Bengaluru police booked the IAS officer and three others in connection with alleged assault on a police inspector
Parameshwara: Losses due to drought are estimated to be ₹60,000 crore to ₹70,000 crore
Ramalinga Reddy seeks report on tiger and elephant deaths in Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Health Minister rules out withdrawal of hospital billing transparency order
Landing-price disclosure will depend on Supreme Court order; itemised bills and display of treatment charges to continue, says Khader
Karnataka HC shocked as staff nurse gets ₹10,000 salary for 16 years despite court orders
Court seeks explanation for prolonged delay by authorities in issuing caste validity certificate
Gruha Jyothi survey: Bescom asks owners of locked, vacant houses to submit documents by Oct. 31
Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka Governor, second woman to hold the post in State
Former MP and Kargil war widow succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot; second woman to hold the post
Sudha Yadav sworn in as the new Karnataka Governor
Sudha Yadav was sworn in as the new Governor of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.
KERC seeks public feedback on draft electricity supply regulations for consumers in Karnataka
Final rules to incorporate suggestions and objections, says Chairperson P. Ravi Kumar
KEA examinations: DC directs officials to ensure free and fair conduct
Tulunadu’s rich heritage to be showcased during Mysuru Dasara
Karnataka HC upholds constitutional validity of law on ‘prohibited’ and ‘regulated’ areas around ancient monuments
The court ruled that the restrictions imposed through Sections 20A, 20B, and 20C in “prohibited” and “regulated” areas, which extend up to a 200-metre radius from the protected monuments, are constitutionally valid and do not infringe upon citizens’ fundamental rights.
Dharwad all set to publish final electoral rolls on October 27
Kalaburagi Information Commission Bench disposes of 3,694 cases in a year
80 public information officers fined ₹7.78 lakh; 35 applicants awarded ₹96,000 in compensation
Hescom to hold grievance redressal meeting in Belagavi
Karnataka seeks Centre’s intervention to resume new LPG connections, with 36,000 applications pending
36,000 applications pending in State as of August 2026, says Minister Rizwan Arshad
Town planning official caught taking ₹3 lakh bribe in Yadgir
Prison inmates set up stall at Dasara exhibition in Mysuru
Bakery items prepared by prisoners delighted visitors to the stall
Haveri University circular on compulsory attendance for Ayudha Puja draws protest
A group of writers, academics, journalists and social activists has urged the Chief Minister and the Higher Education Minister to intervene
Following several complaints, BMTC launches crackdown on buses making unofficial stops on Nagawara flyover
For months, BMTC buses had been making unofficial stops on the steep flyover ramps to pick up and drop off tech professionals travelling to and from Manyata Tech Park
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urges protesting farmers to return home for festival
Committee to visit sugarcane farmers in four to five days, says Union Minister
Hallikar bull owners resort to road blockade in Mysuru
Scheduled Caste federation welcomes Karnataka High Court decision
Karnataka High Court directs authorities to protect Hubballi’s Mayuri estate residents from impacts of sugarcane farmers’ protest
The petitioners contended that protests, rallies, and dharnas were being conducted within their residential locality, denying them their rights under Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21.
MCC reopens pedestrian subway on Sayyaji Rao Road
Hubballi: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai seeks early decision on sugarcane prices
Sugarcane farmers on protest path again to seek fair share in sugar and ethanol revenues
Sugarcane farmers are undertaking the ‘Hubballi Chalo’ padayatra, putting focus again on many long-unresolved issues
Woman undertrial caught while trying to smuggle ₹11,500 cash into Parappana Agrahara Central Prison
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar promises meeting of all stakeholders after Dasara
The Chief Minister narrated all the steps that the State government had taken to address the issues raised by the protesting farmers and also that of the Centre.
‘Cabinet decision on Bangalore Turf Club land for High Court this month’
Karnataka mandates online registration of physical RTI applications within 2 days
Karnataka mandates online registration of physical RTI applications within 2 days
One person with alleged terror links arrested, says K'taka Home Minister
One person with alleged terror links arrested, says K'taka Home Minister
Karnataka to bring all citizen services online, under Sakala
New guidelines mandate Kannada application forms, digital payments and SMS and WhatsApp updates on application status
Karnataka extends online RTI filing to all Bengaluru One, Karnataka One and Grama One centres
Physical applications must be uploaded to RTI portal within two days; failure to meet deadline will attract Sakala provisions
Drone show lights up Mysuru’s night sky
The drone show, which added a touch of modern technology to the Dasara celebration, began with a visual depicting Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar welcoming people to the Dasara festivities
Karnataka brings government employees’ services under Sakala Act; hefty fines for delays and malicious complaints
Following recommendations from the seventh report of the Administrative Reforms Commission-2, time-bound delivery of internal staff services has been extended across all field-level departments and organisations
Grand illumination, drone show trigger traffic chaos in Mysuru
The worst congestion was reported in the city centre, particularly around the Mysuru Palace and Dasara Exhibition grounds, where the spectacular illumination drew large crowds
150 buffalo pairs race as Kambala debuts at Mysuru Dasara
The event features 150 pairs of buffaloes and is being held for the first time as part of the Dasara celebrations
First Jamboo Savari rehearsal held at Mysuru palace
The rehearsal included a demonstration of the flower-showering ritual on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari
Hassan Minister holds meeting on temple premises to finalise expenses for Hasanamba festival
The Minister says expenditure should be kept to a minimum this year because the State was facing severe drought, and asked officers to be vigilant about the money spent on arrangements.
Animal sacrifice banned at Bishtadevi Fair in Khanapur
Karnataka makes app-based night-time attendance mandatory for doctors at taluk hospitals, PHCs
The government has also made it mandatory for contract and outsourced employees working in all government departments, offices, boards, corporations, authorities and government-aided institutions
Karnataka revises penalties for officials, false grievances under new Act
Shivakumar told not to engage in scaring sugarcane farmers
Kurubur Shantakumar asks Ministers and legislators to give up their salary and allowances to compensate drought-hit farmers
Karnataka extends ration card e-KYC deadline to November 10
‘Take action against police personnel using fake social media accounts to post objectionable comments against dept. and higher-ups’
Despite drought and diseases, farmers around Bengaluru achieve good pomegranate yield
Foreign object on runway forces flight to abort landing at Bengaluru airport
Karnataka makes night-time location tracking mandatory for government staff
Karnataka makes night-time location tracking mandatory for government staff
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