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Agarbathi Industry Growth BENGALURU Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated AIAMA Expo 2025, India’s largest international conference and exhibition dedicated to the agarbathi (incense) industry, organized by the All Ind
Plant processes 600 tonnes daily, aims to handle 500 tonnes of dry waste soon. BENGALURU CH News Around 200 tonnes of sorted dry waste are being sent daily to the Bidadi Waste-to-Energy Plant, said Kari Gowda, Chief Executive Officer of Bengaluru Solid Waste Management L
Committee suggests inflation-linked user charges, broader tax base, and efficient asset monetization. BENGALURUThe Resource Mobilization Committee (RMC) has, in its final report, recommended rationalizing user charges in public services and establishing a mechanism to automati
BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has sought the government’s clarification on whether a body can be cremated or buried on private land without the owner’s permission, observing that such actions could lead to serious legal and social complications. The direction came whil
BENGALURU Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy paid a surprise visit to the Kempegowda Bus Stand following complaints from passengers about poor parking conditions and water stagnation during rains that hampered vehicle movement. Responding promptly, the Minister had earlier
State records ₹14,395 crore in September collections amid consumer push for billing Bengaluru Karnataka has emerged as the top-performing state in GST revenue growth during the Dasara festival season, recording a 10 percent rise in September collections. The impressive surg
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on November 8 to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains, marking another step in India’s modern rail expansion. Officials said this initiative aims to make rail travel faster, more comfortable, and accessible
CM noted farmers seek parity with Maharashtra’s rates and directed ministers to hold talks. Kolar Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that the responsibility of fixing sugarcane prices lies with the Central Government, not the State Government. Speaking to the media after
Karachi Cricket South Africa has called up wicketkeeper batter Rubin Hermann for the rest of the ODI series against Pakistan, after young star Dewald Brevis hurt his shoulder while fielding during the third T20I in Lahore. Brevis will not return to play in the ODIs now, but he
Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru have appointed former Tamil Nadu spinner Malolan Rangarajan as the head coach of their women’s team ahead of the fourth Women’s Premier League season next year. He replaces Luke Williams, who was head coach in 2024, after first serving as
Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP-led union government to "strangle" the very democratic system it is meant to safeguard, citing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations about 25 lakh fake
Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court has clarified that in cases with multiple issues, the plaintiff retains the right to lead evidence first, even if the burden of proving certain issues rests on the defendant. Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty made this observation while allowin
Bengaluru Rural Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister and District In-charge Minister K.H. Muniyappa inaugurated a newly introduced boating facility at a small lake near the historic Devanahalli Fort. The initiative, launched by the local municipal body, aims to
WOMEN SLAM SIT BengaluruThe Karnataka State Women’s Commission has once again intervened in the Dharmasthala Burude case, where numerous skeletons were reportedly found buried in the village. Expressing dissatisfaction with the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) probe, the com
Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has demanded urgent government intervention to ensure sugarcane farmers receive a fair price of ₹3,500 per tonne Bengaluru Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Siddarama
BENGALURU The Cubbon Park police have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds from the EPFO Staff Credit Co-operative Society, which was formed 61 years ago exclusively for EPFO employees. The accused have been identified as CEO Gop
BENGALURU Kirloskar Ferrous Industries is set to invest Rs 3,000 crore in Karnataka over the next three years, announced Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil. The investment aims to strengthen regional industrial infrastructure, create employment, and drive inclus
BENGALURU As speculation intensifies over a possible change in Karnataka’s Chief Minister post, the BJP has taken a jibe at the Congress, dubbing the anticipated leadership shuffle the “November Revolution.” The ruling party appears divided, with tensions simmering between Chi
