State news

Kundapur: Vandse govt school makes history with Karnataka’s first ‘AI Teacher’

Kundapur, Apr 12: The Government Model Higher Primary School in Vandse, under the Byndoor educational block, has once again garnered statewide attention by becoming the first government school in Karnataka to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot teacher named ‘Iris’. T

No cyclone, no low pressure; humidity to decide Karnataka rains, says IMD

Bengaluru, Apr 11: As expected, summer showers have begun bringing relief from the heat in several parts of the state. However, further rainfall will largely depend on an increase in atmospheric humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has clarified that there is currently no likelihood o

Youth Cong leader Fairoz Pathan killed in Karnataka’s Dharwad

Dharwad (Karnataka), Apr 11 (PTI) A Youth Congress leader was allegedly killed by unidentified assailants after barging into his residence in the city, police said on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Fairoz Pathan, they said. The incident took place at his house in the Hashminagar area

IMD issues alert on rising heat, humidity in Coastal Karnataka till April 12

Mangaluru, Apr 10: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of rising heat and humidity levels across Coastal Karnataka, with conditions expected to persist until April 12. According to the IMD, coastal districts such as Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kan

Karnataka 2nd PUC result out: Princilla secures highest marks in Science stream, here's a list of stream-wise toppers

Bangalore, 09 April: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has declared the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026, today, April 9, 2026, at 3 PM. This year, approximately 7.10 lakh students appeared for the 2nd PUC examinations conducted between February 28 and March 17, 2026. T

‘Do not give bribes’ boards mandatory in Karnataka govt offices

Bengaluru, Apr 9: In a firm step to curb corruption in government offices, the state government has directed that ‘Do not give bribes’ boards be mandatorily installed in all its offices across Karnataka. Chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh has issued the directive, stating that the

Green signal for beach resorts on 92 coastal stretches, but CRZ norms pose hurdles

Mangaluru, Apr 6: The union ministry of environment, forest and climate change has approved Karnataka’s Coastal Zone Management Plan based on the recommendation of the National Coastal Zone Management Authority. While this move is seen as a boost for tourism development, confusion and reg

Transport department dismisses rumours, clarifies HSRP mandatory for old vehicles

Bengaluru, Apr 5: The State Transport Department has issued a formal clarification putting an end to ongoing social media rumours suggesting that High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) are no longer mandatory for older vehicles. In a press release issued on Sunday, April 5, the department con

Jazeera Airways to operate Kuwait-Mangaluru flights from Apr 9

Mangaluru, Apr 2: In a major boost to international connectivity, Jazeera Airways has announced the launch of special twice-weekly flights between Kuwait and Mangaluru via Dammam, with services set to commence from April 8. Jazeera Airways on Wednesday announced the launch of four new destin

Heatwave alert in Karnataka; govt office timings changed in 9 districts

Bengaluru, Apr 2: With temperatures rising sharply across Karnataka, the meteorological department has issued a warning that the intense heat is likely to continue in the coming days, particularly in North Karnataka where scorching conditions are expected to impact daily life. In Bengaluru,

Karnataka govt relaxes 6-year age limit for class 1 admissions

Bengaluru, Mar 26: The state government has announced a relaxation in the minimum age limit of 6 years for class 1 admissions in Karnataka, applicable for the academic year 2026–27. Making the announcement during the Assembly session on Thursday, primary education minister Madhu Bangar

Karnataka draft policy proposes social media curbs for school children, caps mobile use at one hour

Bengaluru, Mar 24: In a significant step to curb rising digital addiction among students, the state government has released a draft policy on responsible digital usage. The draft policy has been formulated following the budget announcement by chief minister Siddaramaiah, and the government i

CM Siddaramaiah writes to Centre over acute LPG crisis, seeks 50,000 cylinders

Bengaluru, Mar 20: Amidst a worsening pan-India fuel shortage, Karnataka chief minister (CM) Siddaramaiah has once again reached out to the Union government, seeking immediate intervention to address the severe LPG scarcity gripping the state. In a formal letter addressed to union minister f

Mangaluru to get Russian crude on Mar 21 as 7 China-bound tankers turn to India

New Delhi, Mar 19: A Russian crude oil tanker is set to dock at New Mangalore Port on March 21, even as at least seven vessels originally bound for China have reversed course and are now headed to India amid escalating disruptions in global oil supply chains. The rerouting of these tankers,

Karnataka govt prioritises essential LPG supply amid commercial shortages, warns against hoarding

Bengaluru, March 13: Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa has assured residents that domestic LPG supply remains adequate, even as commercial cylinders for hotels wi

Air India Express announces daily Mangaluru–Sharjah flights, releases revised schedule

Mangaluru, Mar 13: Taking into account the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East, Air India Express has announced a new flight schedule from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) to Sharjah and Delhi. The revised schedule will be applicable from March 16 to March 28. Under the

Karnataka govt reduces I PU pass marks to 33 per cent

Bengaluru, Mar 12: Following the recent changes implemented for SSLC and II PU, the department of school education and literacy has officially lowered the minimum passing marks for I PU students from 35 to 33 per cent effective from this academic year. The order, is set to benefit approximat

Karnataka to provide one LPG cylinder per household a month, assures food minister Muniyappa

Bengaluru, Mar 12: There is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in Karnataka, and each household will now receive one cylinder per month, instead of every 25 days, food minister K H Muniyappa assured on Wednesday. The announcement followed a query by Congress MLA H D Ranganath during zero