The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

CTCRI to organise brainstorming session on Chinese potato on Friday

The event would bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, academicians, extension professionals, Chinese potato growers, input dealers, traders, and other end-users from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Nearly 12,000 students to take part in Yuva Sambhrama

Yuva Sambhrama, a platform for college students to showcase their talent, begins in Mysuru on Oct 6. 12,000 students from 400+ institutions will participate in cultural events. 50 teams will perform daily, with themes such as freedom struggle, gender equality, Karnataka folk arts, fake news, and education. Inauguration by district…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Karnataka’s Vidwath Kaverappa trying to emulate McGrath’s accuracy and Steyn’s pace

Vidwath Kaverappa, 24, is a stickler for accuracy, modelling his bowling on Glenn McGrath. He idolises Dale Steyn and is trying to incorporate his run-up into his own. He is working on increasing his pace and was fast-tracked into the Karnataka State squad when Prasidh Krishna was drafted into the…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Sorry to note that govt. did not bother to respond to court’s notice on visually-challenged person’s plea even after a year: Karnataka High Court

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday said it was sorry to note that the State government and its public transport corporations did not bother to respond to a PIL petition, filed by a 27-year-old visually-challenged person, even after a year since the court issued notice to the authorities on…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Karnataka’s caste census too will be released ‘when time comes’: Ministers

Welcoming the release of the findings of the caste survey by the Bihar government, Minister for Backward Classes Shivaraj Tangadagi and Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa said the caste census conducted in Karnataka too will be released at an appropriate time.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka

Satish Jarkiholi favours caste census in Karnataka, believes it essential for welfare & dev. He claims data ready for release & urges govt to do so. He believes Opposition irrational about law & order in Shivamogga & objects to Bommai's stand against Cauvery water release.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Top news developments in Karnataka on October 3, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 3, 2023

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Invest in your home State, Patil urges Kannadiga entrepreneurs in U.S.

M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, who is currently on a 12-day business exploratory tour with his officials to the United States, called on the Kannada associations in America to invest in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

High Court dismisses PIL petition on ‘Siddapura Lotus Pond’ land row

Karnataka HC dismisses PIL alleging illegal allotment of land from 'Siddapura Lotus Pond' in Bengaluru. Records show pond exists only on survey no. 8, making contention of petitioner insignificant. BBMP asked to examine laws applicable to buffer zone while considering application for plan sanction. #Karnataka #Bengaluru #PIL #Siddapura #LotusPond #IllegalAllotment…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Shivashankarappa has been misled on postings to Lingayat officials, says KPCC spokesperson

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson M. Lakshmana has claimed that veteran Congress leader and All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha chief Shamanur Shivashankarappa has been misled on the issue of postings to Lingayat officials in the party’s government in the State.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023