Karnataka

Retired B'luru University professor dies by suicide; NSUI alleges conspiracy [details]

Professor Kumar is an eminent professor who taught Mass Communications for more than three decades but was reportedly upset after being overlooked for the post of VC.

Nov 9, 2020

Former IAS Officer Sasikanth Senthil takes political plunge, set to join Congress in TN

Former Karnataka-cadre IAS officer of 2009 batch, S Sasikanth Senthil, who resigned from civil services in 2019, will join the Congress in Tamil Nadu. Senthil will join the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC).

Nov 8, 2020

After Delhi, Karnataka bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali | Details inside

Amid the ongoing pandemic, the Karnataka government has decided to ban firecrackers in the state ahead of the Diwali festival. Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa said the government banned firecrackers over coronavirus fears.

Nov 6, 2020

Day after bypolls, Karnataka hikes power tariff by 40 paise

Just 24 hours after polling ended for two Assembly seats in the state, the KERC announced a hike in power tariff by 40 paise per unit with an average increase of 5.4 per cent against the Electrical Supply Companies' (Escoms)

Nov 5, 2020

Karnataka bypolls: Sira registers 44%, RR Nagar 26.5% turnout in 6 hrs

The by-polls to twin seats in Karnataka saw voter turnout of 44.13 per cent in Sira constituency and 26.58 per cent in Rajarajeshwari Nagar assembly seat till 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Nov 3, 2020

Karnataka bypolls: Voting underway at RR Nagar, Sira seats in Bengaluru, Tumakuru

Voting for bypolls to two seats in Karnataka commenced on Tuesday morning amid tight security following Covid pandemic norms. Voting began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 pm

Nov 3, 2020

No toilets in govt-aided school in Karnataka's Surigenahalli; staff, students defecate in open

In the absence of toilets at a school located in a remote village in Karnataka, students and teachers are forced to defecate in the open. After the issue was taken up on Twitter, authorities swung into action to help the school.

Oct 31, 2020

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Karnataka cop responsible for tackling betting racket, arrested for running one himself

The crime surfaced after Karnataka police arrested a betting racket ring leader and he later dared the officials to arrest a head constable in district crime bureau who ran a bigger racket

Oct 30, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa hints at expanding cabinet after Assembly by-elections | Details inside

Putting speculation to rest, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday said he would expand the cabinet after the twin Assembly by-elections on November 3 in the southern state.

Oct 30, 2020

Karnataka MLC elections: Polling begins for four seats amid COVID pandemic, flood fury

Polling for four legislative council seats got underway in Karnataka on Wednesday, October 28 amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Oct 28, 2020

Video of woman being felicitated shared with false claims

Fact-check: No, she is not an IAS officer nor is she linked to Hathras victim [viral video truth here]

Unrelated video of a Senior Associate at a marketing firm in Hyderabad is being shared as Hathras victim felicitated for topping her exams, whereas another theory suggests that she is IAS Annies Kanmani Joy.

Oct 27, 2020

Coronavirus update: New COVID cases plunge, recoveries spike in Karnataka

For the 10th day on trot, new Covid cases in Karnataka plunged to 3,130, while recoveries shot up 8,715 by the end of Sunday.

Oct 27, 2020

Karnataka colleges reopen: All degree, engineering diploma classes to resume from Nov 17 | Details

Karnataka colleges that have been shut since March due to the ongoing Pandemic are reopening from November 17 abiding by govt guidelines.

Oct 23, 2020

'Even COVID couldn't stop Rs 10,000 Cr scam, CM BSY must resign': AAP Karnataka

Aam Aadmi Party Karnataka launched a major attack against the BJP-ruled Yediyurappa Government in Karnataka over indulging in a massive Rs 10,000 crore alleged corruption scam and negligence in managing Corona in the state.

Oct 22, 2020

Breaking: Massive fire breaks out at two shops in Dakshina Kannada's Vitla area; fire tenders rushed

Fire breaks out at two shops in Vitla area of Dakshina Kannada. Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot

Oct 20, 2020

Wear helmet or lose your driving license for three months | All you need to know

Now riding a two-wheeler without a helmet will now attract a three-month driving license suspension. The decision to come down heavily on errant riders was taken by the state transport department.

Oct 20, 2020

Breaking: Major fire breaks out at dosa eatery in Bengaluru's Basavanagudi; no casualties reported

A major fire broke out at Bengaluru's iconic Kottureshwara Davangere Benne Dose eatery at Basavanagudi. Visuals from the location were shared on social media.

Oct 19, 2020

Karnataka rains: CM Yediyurappa reassures relief aid to flood-hit districts

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday reassured financial compensation to the people of north Karnataka reeling under flash floods after heavy rains battered the region last week.

Oct 19, 2020

Karnataka Deputy CM Govind Karjol's son critical due to COVID, airlifted for further treatment

Karnataka DCM Govind Karjol's son Dr Gopal Karjol is in a critical state. He has been air lifted to KIIMS Hospital Hyderabad for further coronavirus treatment

Oct 18, 2020

Dasara 2020: Covid-hit Mysuru to witness low-key celebrations, tourist spots to be shut

Tourist spots in and around Covid-hit Mysuru in Karnataka would remain shut from October 17 to November 1 to restrict entry of visitors to the city during the Dasara fest to contain the virus spread, an official said.

Oct 16, 2020

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