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

Kalaburagi, Apr 16: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday assured that the Karnataka government will not allow any community to be wronged or sidelined in the name of the caste census, reiterating that the survey was conducted purely on socio-economic grounds. Addressing reporters at Kala

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has mandated a dress code for candidates writing the Common Entrance Test (CET) between April 15 and April 17. The dress code is as follows: men/women — half-sleeve attire, preferably collarless. For men, it is “simple pants with minimal/no p

Hubballi, Apr 13: In a dramatic turn of events, the man accused of abducting and killing a five-year-old girl in Hubballi was shot dead by police on Sunday after he allegedly attacked officers while in custody. The suspect, who identified himself as 35-year-old Ritesh Kumar from Patna, Bihar

Bengaluru, Apr 13: The caste census report submitted to the Karnataka government has pegged the Muslim population in the state at 18.08% and recommended increasing their reservation to 8%, sources revealed on Sunday. The Backward Classes Commission's report, formally handed over to the s

Bengaluru, Apr 6: The Karnataka High Court has called on the Parliament and state legislatures to move towards enacting a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that such a law would promote gender equality, strengthen secularism, and uphold individual dignity. A bench led by Justice Hanchate San

Mangaluru, Mar 18: In a move to enhance passenger comfort, the Indian Railways has announced that two trains connecting Bengaluru with the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada will be upgraded with modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches. This change follows the ear

Mangaluru, Mar 11: Coastal Karnataka is reeling under a severe heatwave, forcing residents to endure sweltering conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that temperatures may rise above 40°C in the coming days, posing potential health risks to the public. Currently,

Bengaluru, Mar 5: The state is experiencing intense heat this year. With temperatures expected to rise significantly between March and May, the health department has issued guidelines urging children, labourers, and the general public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. The a

Bengaluru, Mar 5: The Congress-led Karnataka government is considering a proposal to introduce a 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts, aligning with existing reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Communities, and Backward Classes. The move has sparked criticism from the oppositi

Bengaluru, Mar 4: Deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar announced a dedicated meeting with all legislators from the coastal region to gather insights and promote tourism, focusing on health, education, religious, and commercial sectors. Speaking during the question hour in the legislative assem

Bengaluru, March 4: More than 12,500 students were absent across Karnataka on the second day of the II PU examinations held on Monday for the Mathematics paper. No cases of malpractice were reported at any of the examination centres. Officials stated that the implementation of web streaming

Bengaluru: Hazrat Maulana Shah Qadri Syed Mustafa Rifai Jeelani Nadwi Saheb passed away on Thursday, February 28. A public viewing (Deedar) will be held at Masjid-e-Qadria, Millers Road, Bengaluru, from Thursday after Maghrib until Friday Zuhr. The funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) will take place

Mangaluru/Udupi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave/yellow alert for the coastal regions of Karnataka, warning of a significant rise in temperatures. The alert predicts hot and humid conditions in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada districts on February 26

Bengaluru, Feb 24: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has instructed the state’s transport department secretary to speak to his counterpart in Maharashtra regarding the recent targeting of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses in the neighbouring state. This c

Bengaluru, Feb 22: Tensions flared in the border district of Belagavi on Saturday following the assault on an RTC bus conductor by a group of individuals, allegedly because he requested them to speak in Kannada. In response, Kannada organisations staged a protest, blocking the Belagavi-Bagal