- Bangalore
Karnataka: Kitchens struggle as garlic price touches Rs 400/kg
Bengaluru: Consumers across Karnataka are reeling under the escalating prices of garlic, with both planted (country) and hybrid varieties reaching unprecedented highs. In the retail market, planted garlic now costs a staggering…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Haveri man turns his bakery into haven for birds
Haveri: In an era dominated by technology, where the very existence of several bird species hangs in the balance, one man in Haveri has risen as a ray of hope for our…
- India
Savanur farmers overcome hardships to cultivate export-quality betel
Haveri: Savanur, renowned for its spicy food preparation, has carved a niche in the cultivation of high-quality betel leaves. The favorable climate in Savanur taluk in Haveri district of north Karnataka supports…
- Bangalore
Will Congress govt establish Gram Swaraj in Karnataka?
Bengaluru: Despite the Karnataka State Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act being amended in 2016, the long-awaited realisation of the ‘Gram government’ remains unfulfilled due to the government’s delay in formulating appropriate…
- Bangalore
Poll results defer Karnataka BJP leaders’ plans to join Congress
Bengaluru: In the wake of the landslide victory secured by the BJP in three out of four state assembly elections, Karnataka’s BJP leaders are collectively breathing a sigh of relief. The outcome…
- Bangalore
Karnataka initiates survey along AP border to prevent encroachment
Bengaluru: In a strategic move to safeguard its land interests, the state government has set in motion a plan to demarcate the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border line. This decision, rooted in the need…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru: Manhole cleaning robots displayed at Municipalika 2023
Bengaluru: The ‘manhole cleaning robot’ exhibited at the Municipalika International Conference 2023 attracted thousands of visitors in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday. The two-day conference was organised in a bid to explore…
- India
Karnataka govt mandates location tracking, panic button for public service vehicles
Bengaluru: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the safety and security of passengers, especially women and children, the state government of Karnataka has issued an order mandating the installation of Vehicle…
- India
Karnataka’s Hakki Pikki community finds livelihood abroad
Shimoga: In a unique turn of events, the Hakki Pikki community from Sadashivpur village in Shimoga taluk, who once lived in the forest and engaged in traditional bird hunting, have transitioned to…
- India
Karnataka govt’s pilot door-to-door health checks underway in Chikmagalur
Bengaluru: In a pioneering initiative under the state government’s prestigious ‘Griha Arogya Yojana’, a comprehensive plan has been devised to conduct household visits for blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer screenings. The pilot…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Garuda CCTV cameras to check man-wild conflict, poaching
Mysore: In a pioneering initiative, advanced Garuda CCTV cameras are being installed in the Nagarahole Sanctuary area to monitor poacher activity and prevent human-animal conflicts. This marks the first implementation of a…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru gearing up for Kambala, Karnataka’s traditional buffalo race
Bengaluru: Silicon City is gearing up for the historic event of Kambala, the traditional buffalo race, making its debut in the capital. The event is set to take place on November 25…
- India
Kolhapuri chappal makers in Karnataka demand government aid
Bengaluru: In Karnataka and Maharashtra, Kolhapuri chappals enjoy widespread popularity. Despite being named after Kolhapur in Maharashtra, these traditional leather sandals are exclusively manufactured in Karnataka. However, the lack of proper marketing…
- Bangalore
Delay in Bengaluru Corp Board appointments sparks discontent
A storm is brewing within the corridors of power in Bengaluru as appointments to various boards and corporation bodies face prolonged delays. Until late Tuesday night, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief…
- India
Karnataka: Plastic waste turned into footpath tiles in Mysore
Mysore: The persistent challenge of single-use plastics has found a creative solution in Mysore, where the Municipal Corporation has successfully converted non-reusable plastic waste into interlocking tiles for footpaths. This eco-friendly initiative…
