Karnataka

Cauvery dispute: K'taka releases more water to TN after Tribunal's order, farmers continue protest

Following the order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) and the Supreme Court, the Karnataka government on Thursday increased the quantum of release of water from the KRS Dam in Mandya district amid protests by farmers.

Aug 31, 2023

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge reach Mysuru for Griha Laxmi scheme launch

AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday arrived in the city to attend the mega launch of the ambitious Griha Laxmi scheme in the state.

Aug 30, 2023

Cauvery dispute: K'taka's interest would be protected, says DyCM Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Tuesday that the interest of Karnataka would be protected in connection with the Cauvery issue.

Aug 29, 2023

K'taka govt to launch Griha Laxmi scheme Aug 30, Kharge to inaugurate - CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will attend the mega launch event of the Griha Laxmi guarantee scheme under which women heads of BPL families will get Rs 2,000 monthly allowance.

Aug 28, 2023

Cauvery Dispute: SC refuses to pass any interim direction on water release issue

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any interim direction on the plea filed by Tamil Nadu demanding the release of Cauvery water from Karnataka dams.

Aug 25, 2023

Thirty lifts operated illegally in B'luru high-rise asked to shut down; residents raise safety concern [details]

The Inspectorate's directive is aimed at both the builder and the landowners. The order points out that 30 OTIS elevators are being operated without proper authorization in two towers.

Aug 17, 2023

Lokayukta raids underway at 48 locations across Karnataka

Karnataka Lokayukta on Thursday was simultaneously raiding 48 locations across the state, targeting the residences and offices of government officers.

Aug 17, 2023

Cow vigilante, Hindu activist booked under Goonda Act, arrested in Bengaluru [Details]

The Karnataka police department has booked Puneeth a.k.a Puneeth Kerehalli, a Hindu activist, under the Goonda Act and arrested him, police said on Saturday.

Aug 12, 2023

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi in Delhi

For the first time since assuming charge as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi.

Aug 3, 2023

K'taka govt all set to launch Gruha Jyothi free power scheme on Aug 5; 1.42 cr households to benefit

The ruling Congress in Karnataka is all set to launch Gruha Jyothi scheme which will provide upto 200 units of free electricity to every residential household, on August 5.

Aug 1, 2023

Minor girl found dead at govt-run hostel in K'taka

A minor girl student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a government-run hostel in Koppa town of this district on Thursday.

Jul 27, 2023

Heavy Rains in Karnataka: 5 dead, Kushalnagar and Belagavi inundated; Alert issued for week ahead

Five people have lost their lives due to rain related tragedies in different regions of Karnataka as heavy rain threw life out of gear and flood water inundated the residential areas of Kushalnagar and Belagavi cities.

Jul 25, 2023

High alert for heavy rains issued in Karnataka for week ahead; all DCs asked to be prepared [details]

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Monday said that a high alert has been issued for the week ahead in the state amid prospects of heavy rains and the District Collectors have been asked to be in a state of preparedness, he said.

Jul 25, 2023

'U are in Karnataka, learn Kannada': Picture with message written on auto goes viral

A user on Twitter has shared a picture of an autorickshaw with an inappropriate message written on it, stating that everyone should know Kannada if they are in the state and not show "attitude" as they come to "beg" there.

Jul 24, 2023

Karnataka Cong leader Hariprasad raises banner of revolt, challenges CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka infighting has come out in open with the Congress MLC and influential leader B.K. Hariprasad, who missed the cabinet berth, challenging the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and calling upon the backward classes to unite to know the conspiracy against them.

Jul 22, 2023

Rs 35,410 crore required for guarantee schemes, resources will be mobilised in the budget: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that people are happy about his government's guarantee schemes, which require Rs 35,410 crore funding, and action has also been taken to mobilise resources in the budget.

Jul 21, 2023

Son kills father over property sale, buries body near highway in Raichur

In a shocking incident, a man killed his father, stuffed his body into a gunny bag and buried it near a highway in this district of the state, police said on Friday.

Jul 21, 2023

Karnataka govt to start registration for Griha Lakshmi scheme, Congress says it's world biggest DBT scheme for women

The Congress on Wednesday said that it will be launching the party's Griha Lakshmi scheme, which was announced in the run up to the assembly elections earlier this year, in Karnataka to transfer Rs 2,000 each to 1.11 crore women head of families.

Jul 19, 2023

BJP's act of sabotaging 'Anna Bhagya' scheme in K'taka backfires, says Congress

Congress on Tuesday once again targeted the Centre saying that its attempts to sabotage the Anna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka through unreasonable restrictions on sale of rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) has backfired with extremely low offtake of the cereal.

Jul 11, 2023

K'taka Jain monk murder case: Trusted men resort to brutality to evade loan repayment [Details]

Horrific details are emerging from the investigation of Jain monk Acharya Shree 108th Kamakumara Nandi Maharaja murder case.

Jul 11, 2023