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

Bengaluru, June 5: An FIR has been filed against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and event organisers DNA Entertainment Networks in connection with the stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 and injured 56 during RCB’s IPL victory

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