- India
Brother-sister duo to contest LS polls from different parties in Karnataka, AP
Bengaluru: In a unique twist of political fate, the brother-sister duo of B. Sriramulu and J. Shantha have ventured into the electoral arena in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, albeit in different…
- India
Karnataka farmer digs up pond to quench thirsty animals, tackle water crisis
Haveri: In the heart of Hurulikoppi village in Savanur taluk of Haveri district, a beacon of hope has emerged amidst the parched lands, transforming Prakash Barki into a local hero affectionately known…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru: CCB police unravel Rs 4 crore KPSC membership scam
Bengaluru: In a revelation, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru has unearthed a massive scam where a notorious gang duped an individual of Rs 4 crore under the guise of providing…
- India
Karnataka govt yet to form committee to survey interstate border with AP
Bellary: The Karnataka government, which had said in the Belagavi Legislature session in December 2023 that it would appoint an expert committee to review the survey conducted to demarcate the inter-state border…
- India
Karnataka revolutionalises health care through digitalising Ayushman Bharat
Mysore: The Department of Health and Family Welfare is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize healthcare through a digital platform, enabling seamless access to medical services across the state. With the introduction…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru car washes struggle due to water crisis, many forced to shut
Bengaluru: The capital city of Karnataka, also known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, is currently grappling with a severe water shortage, leading to widespread restrictions on the use of drinking water.…
- India
Karnataka: BJP faces heat in 3 constituencies after declaring LS candidates
Bengaluru: The discontent within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks is escalating as aspiring candidates who missed out on tickets are expressing their dissent, particularly in the constituencies of Chitradurga, Raichur, and…
- India
Karnataka: ‘Free power’ beneficiaries to pay in summer as consumption spikes
Bengaluru: Amidst the scorching heatwaves sweeping across Karnataka, household electricity consumption has surged by a staggering 30 percent in comparison to the same period last year, raising concerns among ‘Griha Jyoti’ beneficiaries…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru: BWSSB launches use of AI, IoT to protect water level in borewells
Bengaluru: In the wake of dwindling groundwater levels exacerbated by insufficient rainfall, Bengaluru, the bustling metropolis of Karnataka, is grappling with a mounting drinking water crisis. As the scorching summer descends upon…
- India
With rising summer heat, diarrhea cases in Karnataka also go up
Bengaluru: As temperature soars across the state, Karnataka grapples with a concerning surge in diarrhea cases, with over 30,000 cases reported over the past month. The scorching heat and hot air have…
- India
Karnataka: Selection of candidates a headache for BJP, Congress
Bengaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC President DK Shivakumar held a meeting, for discussions on candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, in New Delhi on Wednesday, March 21. Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep…
- Bangalore
Karnataka HC overturns criminal charges against 375 accused of rioting
Bengaluru: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka has overturned the criminal charges against 375 individuals accused of participating in a riot in Padarayanpur during the Covid-19 lockdown period, where…
- Bangalore
33.15 percent of government job posts lying vacant in Karnataka
Bengaluru: The state government of Karnataka has sanctioned a total of 7.72 lakh posts across various departments. However, a recent report reveals that only 5.16 lakh of these posts have been filled,…
- Telangana
Vishnu idols found in Krishna river are at least 400 years old: Officials
Raichur: The mystery surrounding the discovery of Lord Vishnu idols in the Krishna River on the Telangana border has finally been unraveled, shedding light on centuries-old history. The research conducted by the…
- India
Karnataka GPs in crisis as Centre withholds Rs 3,000-crore statutory grant
Bengaluru: As the current financial year draws to a close, Karnataka’s Gram Panchayats face a daunting challenge as the balance of the 15th Finance Commission’s statutory grant from the Center, totaling Rs…