Bengaluru, Aug 16: Karnataka will soon roll out its own state-specific education policy, replacing the National Education Policy (NEP) introduced by the Centre. Chief minister Siddaramaiah said the new framework, based on recommendations of a commission led by Prof Sukhadeo Thorat, proposes a t

New Delhi, Aug 3: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has issued a clarification regarding the case of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is facing the death penalty in the war-torn country of Yemen. Responding to recent developments, the MEA stated that the case is extremely sensitive and t

Bengaluru, Aug 2: In a landmark judgment, a special court in Bengaluru on Saturday sentenced former member of Parliament and suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment for the rape of a 48-year-old domestic worker. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lac and directed that Rs 7 lac

Bengaluru/Mangaluru, July 27: In a bid to press for various long-pending demands, including wage revision and release of 36 months’ arrears, the joint action committee of KSRTC workers’ unions has called for a hunger strike at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on July 30. The Mangaluru d

Mangaluru (Karnataka): Ahmed Siddibapa, the alleged co-founder of the banned terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, was produced via video conference before a court here on Thursday, marking the resumption of trial in a 2008 terror case registered under Ullal Police Station.   Ahmed was the mai

Mangaluru, July 20: The coastal belt of Karnataka has been witnessing intense and continuous rainfall in recent days, and this year, more than 50% of the region’s average monsoon rainfall has already been received just halfway into the season. Typically, the monsoon season in the regio

Puttur, July 17: Vehicular movement on National Highway 75 between Mangaluru and Bengaluru has come to a complete standstill following a landslide near Mannagundi in Kokkada village close to Nelyadi in Kadaba taluk on Thursday, July 17. Due to the landslide, mud from adjacent hills has spill

What can passengers now carry on KSRTC buses? Under the new policy, passengers are now allowed to carry not only personal luggage but also large household items such as refrigerators, washing machines, iron and aluminium pipes, tyres, and even domesticated animals and birds, subject to certain co

Mangaluru, Jul 10: A long-cherished dream of the coastal fishing community is all set to become a reality as Karnataka’s first-ever sea ambulance is expected to be ready by the next fishing season in 2026. The fisheries department will soon commence the construction of the multi-crore eme

Mangaluru, Jul 5: The state government has issued an order to newly introduce English medium classes alongside other mediums in 4,134 government primary schools from the academic year 2025–26. Accordingly, approval has been granted to start English medium classes in 115 schools in Dakshin

Mangaluru, July 3: The Karnataka transport department has made it mandatory for all commercial electric vehicles, including those operating on battery, methanol, and ethanol fuels, to obtain valid permits. A fresh order has been issued to this effect. Earlier, as per Section 66(3)(n) of the

Bengaluru, July 2: Karnataka deputy chief minister and state Congress president D K Shivakumar on Wednesday, July 2 dismissed speculation about internal dissent within the party, asserting that there is no disgruntlement and that there is no reason for discord as long as Siddaramaiah remains th

Mangaluru, June 30: Directors of four airports in Karnataka, including the Mangaluru International Airport, received bomb threat emails on Sunday morning warning of possible blasts at the respective airports, reports said. The airports in Mangaluru, Hubballi, Belagavi, and Bengaluru were the

Bengaluru, Jun 28: Beginning July 1, smart meters will be compulsory for all new and temporary electricity connections in several interior districts of Karnataka. Consumers will be required to pay Rs 4,998 for the installation of smart meters. According to the guidelines issued by the Karnat

Bagalkot, June 26: In an unusual but decisive move, the Jamkhandi municipal council in Bagalkot district has begun rounding up donkeys that have been causing widespread public nuisance in the town. The civic body has not only detained the animals but also imposed a hefty fine of Rs 20,000 per d

Puttur, Jun 26: Traffic was severely affected on National Highway 75 near Mannagundi, close to Nelyadi, following a landslide that led to road blockage. A long queue of vehicles was seen halted due to the disruption. In addition to the highway, the Ichlampady–Mandka road was also block

Bengaluru, June 24: In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of online misinformation and hate speech, the Karnataka government has introduced the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention and Regulation) Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to criminalise hate speech an

Bengaluru, June 21: In a bold move to crack down on digital misinformation, the Karnataka government is preparing to introduce one of the most stringent laws in the country targeting fake news on social media. Under the proposed Karnataka Fake News and Misinformation (Prohibition) Bill, 2025