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BELAGAVI Tragedy struck a holiday trip to Shiroda beach in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, where seven members of a family from Karnataka drowned while swimming in the sea. The group of 11 had gone on a vacation, and four others managed to stay safe. Rescue teams recover
Candidates may update all information in their online application except their mobile number; to change a phone number, applicants must visit the KEA office in person Bengaluru The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has allowed candidates who have applied for the Karnat
Bengaluru Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticised the Congress‑led Karnataka government for ignoring the rising “I Love Mohammad” campaign, calling for immediate action. Speaking at Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru, former Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan sa
Bengaluru The funeral of veteran journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T.J.S. George, will be held with state honours, the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office announced on Saturday. George passed away on October 3 in Bengaluru at age 9
Hoax bomb threat at Israeli Consulate probed Bengaluru The Israeli Consulate in Bengaluru recently received a bomb threat, which police have confirmed as a hoax. The Karnataka Police on Saturday said they are investigating the matter. The consulate lodged a complaint on Sep
Bengaluru The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 423 crore belonging to a Bengaluru-based real estate firm and its promoter in a major fraud case. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Ozone Urbana Infra D
Belagavi Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused the BJP of being restless over the Congress government's popular ‘five guarantee schemes.’ He said the BJP is trying to mislead people with false claims. Responding to BJP leaders' allegations that the state
Bengaluru The Karnataka State Meteorological Department has warned that most districts across the state are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the week due to a weather system named ‘Shakti’ forming over the northern Arabian Sea. As of now, the system i
Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court has upheld key amendments to the Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 1964, and the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, concerning how civil appeals are handled in the state. The court confirmed that appeals from Civil Judge (Senior Division) rulings c
Udupi Four teachers from Udupi taluk have been suspended for failing to carry out duties related to the ongoing social and educational survey by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission. The suspended staff include Venkatesh P B from Government High School Shettibett
Bengaluru sees sharp rise in pedestrian deaths Bengaluru Bengaluru recorded 292 pedestrian deaths in 2023, the highest among 53 major Indian cities, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). These deaths made up nearly 9.5% of all pedestrian fatalities in these
The anti-land acquisition committee gave the government one week for de-notification; without action, they’ll intensify protests, holding village meetings and mobilizing local leaders Bengaluru Even after two months, the Karnataka government has not issued an official order
Rakshit Shetty, who won the Best Actor State Award for his outstanding performance in the film 777 Charlie, received heartfelt congratulations from Rishab Shetty, the lead actor of Kantara. Rakshit warmly thanked his close friend in response. The Karnataka State Film Awards fo
Congress leader backs Shivakumar’s authority, stresses unity, and slams BJP over ‘vote theft’ campaign. Bengaluru AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Friday dismissed reports of dissent within the state Congress following notices issue
Belagavi Leader of Opposition in Karnataka, R. Ashok, on Friday criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for failing to visit flood-hit areas in Belagavi district, saying they were instead planning to attend development project inaugurat
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal case against BJP MP Dr. K. Sudhakar, who was accused of seeking help from an IAS officer after the Election Commission’s flying squad seized ₹4.8 crore cash from a co-accused’s residence during the April 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
‘Neeriddre Nale’ Initiative to Build Water-Secure Karnataka The Department of Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development will launch an innovative campaign, “Neeriddre Nale – Water is Future”, on October 9 at the Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha, to promote water conservation a
The survey revealed overall progress of 63.46% in Shivamogga district, with Shivamogga city at 56%, Shikaripura 70%, Bhadravati 54%, Soraba 77%, Tirthahalli 57%, and Sagara 62%. Karnataka’s Congress government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has constitutionally conducted
