Bengaluru, Dec 28: Karnataka is witnessing a marked intensification of cold conditions this winter, with data indicating that the trend extends well beyond seasonal variation. Nearly half of the state’s districts have recorded extreme drops in minimum temperatures over the past two decade

Chitradurga, Dec 25: In a horrific road accident, over nine passengers were burnt alive after a private sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a truck on National Highway–48 near Gorlattu Cross in Hiriyur taluk of the district in the early hours of Thursday. According

Mangaluru, Dec 25: In a significant push to improve rail connectivity between the coastal and capital regions of Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the introduction of Vande Bharat Express servi

Bengaluru, Dec 22: In view of the increase in seasonal flu cases across the state, the health department has issued a set of guidelines to hospitals and health officials. The department has cautioned that there is a higher risk of seasonal flu cases rising from December, January through Marc

Bengaluru, Dec 11: In a significant setback to the state government, the Karnataka High Court has quashed the order directing the closure of Jan Aushadhi centres operating within government hospital premises. The government’s directive, issued on May 14, had halted the functioning of t

Belagavi, Dec 11: The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 in the Legislative Assembly, aiming to curb hate speech across the state. After the Question Hour, home minister Dr G Parameshwara introduced the Bill, which was s

Mangaluru, Dec 10: Not everyone gets the opportunity to see the satellites and rockets of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) up close. However, with the intention of providing complete information to the public, models of ISRO’s satellites and rockets will soon be on display at

Belagavi, Dec 9: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday unveiled the world’s second-largest Khadi national flag on the steps of Suvarna Soudha, marking a significant moment of patriotic celebration in Karnataka. The massive tricolour, crafted as a tribute to the nation’s unity an

Mangaluru, Dec 7: Unpredictable weather in Dakshina Kannada—marked by alternating spells of rain, heat, and cold—has led to a rise in chickenpox cases among schoolchildren, with many students reportedly missing school for weeks. In response, the Health Department has issued an ad

New Delhi, Dec 2: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday sought to signal unity amid ongoing speculation over a leadership change in the state Congress, stating that they would continue to run the government together. The two leaders met over b

Mangaluru, Nov 29: Mangaluru International Airport will enable connectivity to Mumbai with the operationalization of India’s newest greenfield airport – Navi Mumbai International Airport from December 25. IndiGo will commence a daily direct service between Mangaluru and Navi Mumbai

Udupi, Nov 28: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared his happiness on social media ahead of his scheduled visit to Udupi’s Sri Krishna Math on Friday, November 28. In his post, the prime minister said, “It is an honour to visit Udupi’s Sri Krishna Math tomorrow, N

Mangaluru: Police have arrested a man from Belthangady who had been missing for a long time in several criminal cases, including the murder of advocate Naushad Kashimji. The arrest was made by a team led by the ACP of the Mangaluru North subdivision. The accused is T Dinesh Shetty, also known as Din

Udupi, Nov 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the temple town of Udupi has been confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The Prime Minister’s Office has written a letter to the state chief secretary regarding the visit of the Prime Minister to Udupi on Novem

Bengaluru, Nov 20: The state government has issued an order announcing that victims injured in stray dog attacks will receive compensation of Rs 5,000, while families of those who die due to such attacks will be provided Rs 5 lac. Of the Rs 5,000 compensation for those injured, Rs 1,500 will

Puttur, Nov 11: Motorists travelling between Bengaluru and Mangaluru on National Highway 75 are set to face an additional toll soon, as a new toll plaza at Bajattur village near Uppinangady is nearing completion. The BC Road–Addahole four-lane project has entered its final phase, with the

Hubballi, Nov 9: India’s railway network has achieved a remarkable milestone with the Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction in Karnataka being officially recognized as the longest railway platform in the world. The platform, stretching an impressive 1,507 metres, has earned a place

Udupi: 08 November,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A passenger travelling on the Mangala Express has been booked by the Konkan Railway authorities for pulling the emergency chain to retrieve his mobile phone that had fallen from the train window.   According to reports, the incident took pl