The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Karnataka government preparing framework for fact-check body: Minister Priyank Kharge

Editors Guild of India (EGI) has expressed concerns over the proposed fact-check unit of the Karnataka government.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

No student wants free medical seats offered by SMSIMSR college in Karnataka

The seats come with the condition of working at the institute for 5 years.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

JD(S) MP and ex-PM Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna's election declared null and void by Karnataka High Court

BENGALURU: In a big set back for JDS MP Prajwal Revanna,the Karnataka high court on Friday set aside his election from Hassan parliamentary constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, on the ground of indulging in corrupt practices in the form of non disclosure of income in the affidavit filed…

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

The right to stay connected to the forest

Division, 74, of the Hakki Pikki tribe, holds a land title deed to a two-acre plot given by the Karnataka govt. after six decades of struggle. The Wildlife Act, 1972, and BNP's declaration as a National Park led to criminalisation of these communities. Activist Madhu Bhushan found a 1962 document…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Karnataka invites CWMA to visit its reservoirs in Cauvery basin

Karnataka has invited the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to visit the reservoirs across the Cauvery in the State to understand the ground reality and know the water distress that is being faced.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Career growth of KAS officers bleak in Karnataka as only 56% promoted to IAS against 93% in Tamil Nadu

The career growth prospects among Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officers in Karnataka is “very bleak” as only 56.8% of KAS officers are promoted to the IAS cadre, as against 93% of the same cadre officers in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Govt providing zero power supply against zero bill: Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel

MANGALURU: The government has presented ‘kattala (darkness) bhagya’ along with the Gruha Jyothi scheme in the state, mocked BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

HOCKEY | Defending champion IOC knocked out by Central Secretariat

Defending champ IOC knocked out of hockey tourney by Central Secretariat; Army, PNB, Karnataka, Railways reach semis.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

‘Prepare for death’: In Karnataka, a string of letters targeting progressive writers and liberals

Several prominent Kannada writers have been receiving threats via post since April last year. The letters are handwritten, and the writing seems similar, according to writers who spoke to this reporter.

Newslaundry · Aug 31, 2023

Asked Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water from Aug. 29 for 15 days, Cauvery Water Management Authority tells SC

Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directs Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from Aug 29 for 15 days; TN seeks enhancement in quantum of water.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023