Karnataka enforces stricter tobacco rules: Fine raised to Rs 1,000, legal age increased to 21
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
Saudi Arabia denies lifting alcohol ban before 2034 World Cup
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has refuted recent media reports suggesting an end to its long-standing ban on alcohol. On Monday, Reuters reported that a Saudi official dismissed claims that the kingdom was preparing to lift the 73-year-old prohibition, citing Saudi media outlets. The
Vidhana Soudha guided tours to begin June 1; public entry at Rs 50 announced
Bengaluru, May 25: For the first time in history, the public will be allowed to view the Assembly Hall of Vidhana Soudha. The guided tour of Vidhana Soudha was officially launched on Sunday, May 25, by the Tourism department and the department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. Speakin
Property registration above Rs 30 lac now requires mandatory PAN submission
Bengaluru, May 25: The Karnataka Department of Registration and Stamps has made it mandatory for both buyers and sellers to submit their Permanent Account Number (PAN) details while registering property valued at Rs 30 lac and above. Without PAN submission, the registration will not be processe
Bengaluru sees 32 of Karnataka’s 35 COVID-19 cases in 2025, no deaths reported
The Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare on Friday, May 23, issued a fresh COVID-19 advisory in response to a gradual uptick in cases across the state, with a significant concentration in Bengaluru. So far in 2025, 35 COVID-19 cases have been reported statewide, of which 32 have been de
Rain alert: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in over 10 states, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Goa and
Bengaluru, May 24: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for six districts in Karnataka on Saturday May 24 due to the possibility of heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across the coastal and Malnad regions. The districts under red alert include Uttara Kannada,
Rain alert: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in over 10 states, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Goa and
تیز ہواؤں، گرج چمک اور سیاہ بادلوں نے ملک کے کئی حصوں کو اپنی لپیٹ میں لے لیا ہے۔ محکمہ موسمیات (IMD) نے خبردار کیا ہے کہ اگلے 48 گھنٹے کچھ ریاستوں میں انتہائی خطرناک ہو سکتے ہیں۔ درخت اکھڑ سکتے ہیں، بجلی گر سکتی ہے اور فصلیں تباہ ہو سکتی ہیں۔ کیرالہ میں مانسون کی آمد کے ساتھ ہی خطرے کی آوازیں بڑھ گ
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 60 as international criticism mounts
غزہ میں اسرائیلی فوج کی بمباری جاری ہے۔میڈیا رپورٹ کے مطابق،بیتی شب سے ہوئے حملوں میں کم سے کم60 فلسطینی جاں بحق ہوئے ہیں۔ فلسطینی محکمہ صحت کے حکام نے بتایا کہ اسرائیل نے گھر اور ایک پناہ گاہ کونشانہ بنا کر بمباری کی جس میں کم از کم 60 افراد ہلاک ہوگئے ہیں۔ اسرائیل کا دعویٰ ہے کہ ، حماس کے ہاتھو
Rs 30-Crore drinking water project underway in Bhatkal under AMRUT 2.0 Scheme
Bhatkal, May 15: With the summer season intensifying and drinking water shortages affecting daily life, a major drinking water supply project is currently being implemented in Bhatkal under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme. The project, with an estimated
IPL 2025 to resume on May 17, final set for Jun 3
Mumbai, May 13: The BCCI has confirmed that the remainder of the TATA IPL 2025 season will resume on May 17, following a brief suspension earlier this month due to a security scare near Chandigarh. The tournament was paused on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was
Bhatkal: New Shams School records 100% pass in ICSE Grade X exams
Bhatkal: 06 May,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) New Shams School, Bhatkal, has once again achieved a remarkable academic feat by securing 100% results in the ICSE Grade X examinations for the academic year 2024–25. All 83 students who appeared for the exams have successfully passed, continuing t
Faster UPI payments from June 16: Status checks, refunds in 10 seconds
Mumbai, May 4: Starting June 16, UPI payments are set to get significantly faster, with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announcing sweeping changes to improve transaction response times. The aim is to enhance user experience by making payments smoother, quicker, and more relia
Uttara Kannada: Karavali Utsav 2025 postponed due to unavoidable circumstances
Karwar: The much-anticipated Karavali Utsav 2025, scheduled to be held from May 4 to May 8 in Uttara Kannada district, has been postponed, according to an official statement released by the district administration. Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada, Lakshmi Priya K, announced the po
Karnataka State SSLC Board results 2025 to be declared on May 2
Bengaluru, May 1: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is all set to announce the results of the SSLC (Class 10) Exam-1 for the academic year 2025 on Friday, May 2. Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa will formal announce the results in the press conferenc
Protests against the Waqf Amendment Act will continue: All India Muslim Personal Law Board announces to launch a lights off movement on April 30
نیو دہلی : 25 اپریل 25 (پریس ریلیز) وقف قانون 2025 کے خلاف آل انڈیا مسلم پرسنل لا بورڈ کی ہدایت کے مطابق پر امن احتجاج کا سلسلہ ملک بھر میں جاری ہے، احتجاج کا ایک رائج طریقہ تھوڑی دیر کے لیے روشنی بجھا دینا بھی ہے یہ ایک علامت ہے کہ ہم ظلم کے خلاف ہیں ، ہم بیدار ہیں اور اپنے حق کے حصول کی جد وجہد کے
SSLC buzz: Student slips Rs 500 in answer sheet, says ‘My love is in your hands'
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
Saudi Haj portal reopens to accommodate additional 10,000 Indian pilgrims
سعودی عرب نے ہندوستانی نجی حج زائرین کے لیے دوبارہ نُسُک پورٹل کھولنے پر رضامندی ظاہر کی ہے، تاہم یہ سہولت صرف 10 ہزار زائرین تک محدود ہوگی۔ منیٰ میں جگہ کی کمی کے باعث سعودی حکومت نے پرائیویٹ ٹور آپریٹرز کے لیے مختص کیے گئے زونز منسوخ کر دیے تھے۔ واضح رہے کہ حج کا ایک اہم مرحلہ منیٰ میں قیام کا ہوت
Karnataka caste census pegs Muslim population at 18.08%, recommends 8% reservation
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