Karnataka

Gram panchayat libraries to be converted into digital schools in K'taka; help poor take online classes

In Karnataka, gram panchayat libraries are being converted into digital classrooms for the poor. Suresh Kumar, the Minister of Education, had already convened talks to expedite the project's implementation.

Jul 13, 2021

"Our next Chief Minister": Followers receive returning former Union Minister Sadananda Gowda

Former Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda was greeted with a loud reception from his fans at the Kempe Gowda International Airport and near his home as "Victory to our Future Karnataka Chief Minister"

Jul 10, 2021

Karnataka to adopt Central Tenancy Act in its entirety: Revenue Minister Ashoka

Karnataka is considering adopting the Model Tenancy Act proposed by the Union government. Revenue minister Ashoka informed reporters that the state administration aims to streamline the existing Tenancy Act after analysing revenue department initiatives here.

Jul 9, 2021

Inter-state bus service between Karnataka and Kerala to resume

After a two-month hiatus, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will resume inter-state bus service to Kerala. To stop the virus from spreading, the KSRTC halted interstate bus operations.

Jul 9, 2021

Karnataka waives property tax worth Rs.9 Cr on all single-screen theatres

Due to lockdown and no audience to visit the theatres during the Covid time, many theatres are on the verge of shutting down

Jul 8, 2021

Yes Bank fraud case: Karnataka police obtains crucial evidence

The Cubbon Park police of Bengaluru, looking into Rs 712 crore fraud allegations against Nitesh group of real estate companies, have secured crucial documents in connection with 'project diversion', 'refinancing' and 'not showing timely progress of projects' after securing the loans from Yes Bank.

Jul 7, 2021

Karnataka to hold Class 10 exams on July 19, 22 across state

A strict Covid safety protocol will be implemented to conduct these examinations safely, said Karnataka Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar

Jul 6, 2021

Lockdown extended in Karnataka's Covid-hit Kodagu district

The state government has extended the lockdown in the district of Kodagu by another two weeks to reduce COVID cases below 5 per cent.

Jul 5, 2021

Karnataka mandates negative RT-PCR report for all travellers from Kerala

Karnataka on Thursday issued fresh special surveillance measures for travellers from Kerala, asking them to produce a negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours or vaccination certificate of at least one dose of Covid vaccine compulsorily.

Jul 2, 2021

With 3,203 new Covid cases, Karnataka recoveries at 14,302 show flattening of curve

As evidence of the curve flattening, with 14,302 patients discharged, recoveries were four times the 3,203 new Covid cases in Karnataka in a day, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Jul 2, 2021

Karnataka makes written exams must for college principals and faculty, no interviews

Karnataka has decided to recruit principals and faculty in state-run colleges through written exams and not interviews, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Wednesday.

Jul 1, 2021

Karnataka: 4 brothers washed away due to heavy current in Krishna river

On Monday, four brothers went to the Krishna river to wash their clothing and were washed away in the Athani taluk of Belagavi district. A police report has been filed.

Jun 29, 2021

Yediyurappa to write letter to Kerala CM not to rename border villages

Following Kerala's decision to rename some of its villages in bordering areas, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said on Monday that he will write to his counterpart, Pinarayi Vijayan, urging him not to do so.

Jun 29, 2021

After brief operation, revived N-plant of MAPS in Tamil Nadu shut down again

After briefly restarting electricity generation on Sunday, the Unit 2 of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCILMadras )'s Atomic Power Station (MAPS) shut down owing to a steam leak. MAPS shut down around 4.35 p.m.

Jun 28, 2021

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Covid Impact: Karnataka growers dump mangoes on roads as demand slumps, prices crash

Hundreds of distressed mango growers in Karnataka's Kolar district have been dumping mangoes on roads near Srinivasapura over a week due to steep fall in demand and crash in their prices, traders said on Sunday.

Jun 28, 2021

B'luru police officers open fire to nab murder suspect; swift thinking helps successful arrest

The police in this town opened fire on a criminal named Mohammed Saleem in order to render him immobile and apprehend him. Saleem was on the run, according to the authorities, after killing another criminal.

Jun 24, 2021

Karnataka reports 3,709 new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 139 deaths

With 8,111 patients discharged in a day, recoveries continued to outnumber 3,709 new Covid cases across Karnataka, while 139 succumbed to the infection, said the state health bulletin on Tuesday.

Jun 23, 2021

BMTC resumes service without complete vaccination

Karnataka unlocks after 55 days; Hotels open, buses ply in 17 districts including Bengaluru

As the number of covid cases decreases, 17 Karnataka districts reopen partially after a nearly 55-day hiatus.

Jun 21, 2021

Red alert in coastal Karnataka as heavy monsoon rain predicted today

on Friday as southwest monsoon turned vigorous the weather office issued a red alert, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in three coastal districts of Karnataka over the next 48 hours.

Jun 19, 2021

Karnataka reports 5,783 new Covid cases, 138 deaths; Bengaluru remains epicentre

Bengaluru remains the state's epicentre with 73,844 active cases as the state reported 5,783 fresh cases in 24 hours and 138 deaths