- Bangalore
Internal strife rocks Karnataka Public Service Commission; secy seeks govt intervention
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is grappling with internal conflicts as rift between the chairman, certain members, and the secretary escalate, prompting the state government’s involvement. In a letter addressed…
- Bangalore
Karnataka cabinet approves social security Bill for transport workers
Bengaluru: In a bid to extend social security to an auto rickshaw, taxis, maxicabs, lorries, buses, and other vehicle workers, the Karnataka Cabinet has given the green light to the ‘Karnataka Motor…
- Bangalore
Karnataka to provide 10 more units of free power to low-consumption users
Bengaluru: In a move to further support consumers under the ‘Griha Jyoti’ scheme, the Karnataka state cabinet has approved modifications that will provide additional benefits to those using less than 48 units…
- India
Karnataka: Arecanut cultivation surges transforming agricultural landscape
Bengaluru: In a significant shift in traditional horticultural practices, arecanut cultivation is witnessing a remarkable surge in Karnataka, filling the pockets of farmers and reshaping the state’s agricultural landscape. The state’s Horticulture Department…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: 14-year-old swimmer finds place in Nobel Book of World Records
Mangaluru: Shafin Mustafa, an eighth grader studying at Prestige International School Jeppinamogaru, Mangaluru, has not only mastered the art of swimming but has achieved the extraordinary feat of floating on water without…
- India
Govt school headmaster sponsors Delhi tour for 35 girl students
Kalburgi: Breaking the traditional mold of school trips, a group of government school girls from the border region of Mundargi in Akkalakote taluk in Maharashtra recently embarked on a unique adventure— a plane…
- Bangalore
Karnataka launches ‘Darakhastu Podi’ campaign to address land-related Issues
Bengaluru: In a bid to simplify and expedite the resolution of land-related issues and provide relief to citizens, particularly farmers, the Karnataka government has launched the ‘Darakhastu Podi’ campaign. The revenue department…
- India
Karnataka: VSD seedless grapes find market in US, gulf countries
Belagavi: Sachin Shivappa Doddamala, a progressive farmer from Basaragi village in Jatta taluk, Belagavi district, has emerged as an agricultural innovator, independently cultivating a unique grape variety known as VSD grapes. Breaking…
- India
Congress’ free electricity scheme: Unpaid bills pose challenge in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Griha Jyoti Yojana, a flagship scheme of the Congress government in Karnataka, aimed at providing up to 200 units of free electricity to home consumption consumers, faces a challenge as a…
- Bangalore
Temples in Karnataka face shortage of facilities
Bengaluru: The Karnataka state government is facing accusations of neglecting the basic facilities in ‘A’ grade temples despite raking in an average revenue of one thousand crores annually. The Mujarai department, overseeing…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: KPSC members’ refusal to attend meetings paralyzes recruitment
Bengaluru: In a significant development at the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), six members have declared their decision to abstain from attending any commission meetings until the secretary issues the appointment order…
- Bangalore
Karnataka expands MSIL chit business to stimulate rural economy
Bengaluru: In a bid to invigorate the rural economy and promote safe investment and savings among the public, the Karnataka government has decided to extend the MSIL chit business across the state.…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Lokayukta raises alarm over delayed prosecution sanctions in corruption cases
Bengaluru: The Lokayukta Registrar has raised an alarm over the prolonged delay in obtaining prosecution sanctions for officials accused of illegal wealth accumulation, corruption, and bribery in Karnataka. In a letter addressed…
- Bangalore
Karnataka govt embarks on land record digitization to curb fraud
Bengaluru: In a significant move to combat fraud and forgery in property transactions, the Karnataka government has launched a comprehensive digitization initiative aimed at bringing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility to land records…
- Bangalore
Karnataka grappling with major shortage of doctors in govt hospitals
Bengaluru: Karnataka is grappling with a significant shortage of doctors in government hospitals, particularly in rural areas, resulting in more than 1,500 permanent doctor positions lying vacant. This dearth of medical professionals…
