Bengaluru, May 31: The Karnataka government has enforced stricter tobacco control measures, increasing the fine for public use of tobacco products from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000 and raising the legal age for purchase from 18 to 21. The changes come after President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the

Mangaluru, May 29: The state government has issued orders to establish a Special Task Force (STF) to counter disruptive communal elements in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga districts. Communal clashes have occurred repeatedly in the coastal districts, affecting law and order and tarn

Mangaluru/Udupi, May 29: In a significant reshuffle of IPS officers, the state government has announced major changes in the police leadership of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts. Udupi superintendent of police Dr Arun K has been transferred and posted as the new superintendent of police

Bengaluru, May 29: In a significant legal setback to the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed the state government's order to withdraw 43 criminal cases, including those related to the 2022 Hubballi riots. The decision to drop these cases was

Bengaluru, May 29: Covid-19 cases are once again on the rise in the state, with 42 new positive cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. With this, the total number of infections has increased to 253. One Covid-related death was reported in the state today. Since January 2025, a total of two de

Bengaluru, May 29: Chief minister Siddaramaiah visited senior Congress leader and MLC B K Hariprasad at his residence in Bengaluru on Thursday morning and reportedly held a serious discussion on the prevailing situation in the coastal region. During the meeting, they are said to have discuss

Bengaluru, May 25: For the first time in history, the public will be allowed to view the Assembly Hall of Vidhana Soudha. The guided tour of Vidhana Soudha was officially launched on Sunday, May 25, by the Tourism department and the department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. Speakin

Bengaluru, May 26: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall accompanied by strong winds across Karnataka until May 28, marking the onset of the monsoon in the state. The forecast affects coastal regions, southern and northern interior districts including Benga

The Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare on Friday, May 23, issued a fresh COVID-19 advisory in response to a gradual uptick in cases across the state, with a significant concentration in Bengaluru. So far in 2025, 35 COVID-19 cases have been reported statewide, of which 32 have been de

Bengaluru, May 24: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for six districts in Karnataka on Saturday May 24 due to the possibility of heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across the coastal and Malnad regions. The districts under red alert include Uttara Kannada,

Bengaluru, May 21: The Indian Youth Congress has filed a police complaint against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya and Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, accusing them of circulating false and inflammatory content online. Based on the complaint by Shrikant Swaroop B N, head of the Yout

Chitradurga, May 18: Union minister of state for railways V Somanna on Saturday assured that efforts are underway to merge the Konkan Railway with Indian Railways. Speaking to reporters, he said that the matter was taken up soon after he assumed office as union minister. A meeting was held i

Vijayapura, May 18: In a key announcement ahead of the new academic year, minister for school education and literacy Madhu Bangarappa confirmed that state-run schools across Karnataka will&n

Bengaluru, May 5: Chief minister Siddaramaiah announced the commencement of a state-wide internal reservation survey for Scheduled Castes (SCs), aimed at collecting comprehensive and scientific data to resolve existing reservation-related issues. The three-phase survey begins on Monday May 5, a

Bengaluru, May 3: Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa has assured SSLC students who failed or scored low marks in the 2025 exams that they will have two more chances to improve their scores. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, May 2, following the declaration of t

Bengaluru, Apr 20: In a swift response to public concern, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has initiated the removal of advertisements promoting tobacco, cigarettes, and alcohol from its buses, following directions issued by the Chief Minister’s Office. The action

Belagavi, Apr 20: In a bizarre and heartwarming twist during the SSLC answer paper evaluation process in Karnataka, a student's emotional plea accompanied by a Rs 500 note has gone viral, capturing the attention of educators and netizens alike. The unusual incident was reported from a va

Bengaluru, Apr 17: In a welcome move for parents, the Karnataka government has relaxed the age criteria for class 1 admissions for the current academic year, following recommendations from the State Education Policy Commission. A temporary report on easing the age limit has been submitted, and