The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka Coffee prices surge in Karnataka, benefiting growers like Sanketh Appaiah who invest in assets like new vehicles. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
The heat soars and rain disappears in Bengaluru’s dry, thirsty summer Though IMD had forecast that many parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, would witness above normal maximum temperature during the summer months of March, April, and May, the weatherman had also predicted a high probability of above-normal rainfall in March over a few districts of south-interior Karnataka, which includes Bengaluru. In… The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024
India Open Jumps | Nayana bags long jump gold with personal best mark Nayana James wins women's long jump gold with a personal best at 3rd Indian Open Jumps Competition. The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024
Bengaluru, the parched IT capital of India Households in Bengaluru, dependent on water supply from the Cauvery river or water tankers, are preparing for the current water crisis to worsen as the city stares at a long, hot summer. The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024
Fire incident at deodorant unit raises questions on safety The fire at a deodorant unit at Ramasandra in Kumbalagodu in which three persons were charred to dead, has now put the safety of workers in the informal sector back in the spotlight, apart from the risk such units present to those near them. The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024
Karnataka’s troubled trekking trails Overcrowding and environmental concerns lead to a temporary ban on trekking in Karnataka's Kumara Parvatha and other paths. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
IND vs AFG | India will look to fine tune winning combination ahead of World Cup India and Afghanistan face off in the final T20I match, providing an opportunity for players to showcase their skills. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Art unites all at a packed Chitra Santhe For 21 years now, the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat (KCP) has organised a date with art for Bengaluru in the form of the Chitra Santhe and without fail, patrons show up in large numbers and encourage artists The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024
Siddaramaiah announces ₹50 lakh grant to Chitrakala Parishat at Chitra Santhe Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a grant of ₹50 lakh to the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat (KCP) on Sunday after inaugurating the 21st edition of the Chitra Santhe, organised by the parishat. He said that the government was committed to the development of art The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024
Curtains on Bengaluru’s first Kambala as coastal sport draws lakhs of people Lakhs of people gathered at Palace Grounds on Sunday for the second and final day of Kambala, the slush track buffalo race organised by the Kambala Committee of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod (Kerala) districts and the Bengaluru Kambala Committee The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023
From coast to capital, Bengaluru Kambala makes a splash Kambala: A traditional sport of Karnataka, first documented in 1970 that involves racing of buffaloes in slushy paddy fields, begin at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru Kambala is the first in the State capital, part of an effort to popularise it & promote breed conservation The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
Bengaluru Kambala: a raging success tempered by teething troubles Even the rains couldn’t dim the spirit of Bengaluru’s first ever two-day kambala, or slush track buffalo race from coastal Karnataka, which saw the attendance of lakhs of Tuluvas residing in the city, at the Palace Grounds The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
Krishi Mela 2023 sees 15.60 lakh visitors; captures wallet share of ₹5 crore Krishi Mela in Karnataka receives encouraging response from farmers despite drought-like situation. Farmers purchased items worth ₹5 crore and 150 farmers were honoured for their best practices. The crop museum showcased diverse technologies and on-the-field experience. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
ICC World Cup | Consistent India has dished out fireworks India's Men in Blue have criss-crossed the country, adapting to different terrain, to reach Bengaluru for their final league game of the World Cup against the Netherlands. The team has been consistent, with Rohit Sharma's electric starts and Virat Kohli's prime mover role, and the fast bowling troika of Bumrah,… The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 Augmenting fire brigade, fire safety survey of commercial establishments to prevent further fires in Bengaluru Augmenting fire brigade, building new fire stations and a survey of all commercial establishments for fire safety are among the measures being initiated by the State government to prevent further fires in the city.
The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023 How Bengaluru’s football youth leagues are trying to kickstart a grassroots revolution D. Vignesh, a city lad, found The Amateur League (TAL) which provided a platform to test his football skills in an 11-vs-11 setting. With 10-12 guaranteed matches, Vignesh progressed to join the Sports Authority of India and play for India at the junior level. In 2020-21, he was part of…
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Tiger claws: Forest Dept. raids houses of Darshan, Jaggesh, and Nikhil The Forest Department simultaneously raided residences of film actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Jaggesh, actor-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and film producer ‘Rockline’ Venkatesh here, besides that of Vinay Guruji in Shivamogga on Wednesday.
The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023 Ecosystem in Cauvery’s birthplace cries for attention amidst 42% deficit in Southwest monsoon rainfall The dwindling storage in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin reservoirs due to drought prevailing in the State has caused concerns in the downstream areas, besides typically escalating the legal tussle over inter-State sharing of the river water. But the plight of the sensitive ecosystem of Kodagu, which is the main catchment area as…
The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023 Free ride, free spirit: What Shakti scheme means to women in Karnataka Women in Karnataka benefit from free bus travel under the Shakti scheme, saving money & gaining freedom. Travellers share their experiences, while some are skeptical & others worry about the toll on the exchequer.
The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023 Global coffee world descends on Bengaluru at WCC Bengaluru hosts 5th World Coffee Conference, a global event to cultivate knowledge, promote collaboration & facilitate networking among coffee professionals. Coffee Board of India, Tata Consumer Products, Nestle India, International Coffee Organisation, and stakeholders from 80 countries attend. Dome-shaped coffee museum showcases coffee plantations in Western Ghats & journey of…
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023 Bengaluru: Strike hits morning commute; while some schools opt for online classes, others declare holiday The private transporters’ strike hit commuters in the morning as autorickshaws, cabs, and vehicles ferrying children to schools went off the roads as part of the strike. Though the strike was called off later in the afternoon, cab and autorickshaw services resumed only partially, continuing to posing hurdles to commuters.
The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023 Flower show at Lalbagh draws more than 90,000 visitors over weekend Bengaluru Bengalureans kept their bi-annual date with the city’s floral extravaganza, as thousands thronged the Lalbagh Botanical Garden during the weekend to witness the flower show organised ahead of Independence Day
The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023 Success lives up to her name and billing in Usha Stud Golden Jubilee Bangalore St. Leger Dr. A.C. Muthiah’s Success (Suraj Narredu up) won the Usha Stud Golden Jubilee Bangalore St. Leger, the chief event of the races held in Bengaluru on Sunday (July 23). The winner is trained by Vijay Singh.
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 Jamari wins the Betway Bangalore Summer Derby in an emphatic manner P. Shroff-trained Jamari (C. Umesh up) won the Betway Bangalore Summer Derby, the stellar attraction of the races held in Bengaluru on Sunday (July 16). The winner is owned by Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd. rep by. Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy & Mr. Z.K. Dhunjibhoy, Mr. Rama Seshu Eyunni, Mr.…
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023 Asian Athletics: Tajinderpal Singh Toor keeps gold, Parul Chaudhary wins maiden Asians title; silver for Shaili Singh T. Singh Toor retains Asian shot put gold; Parul, Shaili win gold, silver. India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor retained his Asian shot put gold despite a groin injury, while Parul Chaudhary and Shaili Singh won gold and silver respectively in the women's 3000m steeple chase and long jump. Japan's Sumire Hata…