The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Parliament proceedings | India has 482 recognised medical colleges: Health Ministry informs Lok Sabha

There are a total of 482 recognised medical colleges in the country, with Karnataka having the maximum at 56, MoS for Health and Family Welfare informed the Lok Sabha.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: SITs to probe irregularities in BBMP projects sanctioned by BJP, and more

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Karnataka CM, Dy. CM hold meeting with Congress legislators; promise release of funds in phased manner

CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar held marathon meetings with MLAs and district in-charge Ministers of 6 districts to ensure unity in Congress ahead of LS elections. Discussed releasing funds for development works in constituencies, financial constraints faced by govt, and not interfering in MLAs' constituencies.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Zameer visits Mumbai to examine slum rehabilitation model

Minister Khan visited Mumbai Slum Rehabilitation Authority's residential complex, which is being constructed under public-private-partnership model. He collected info and instructed Karnataka authorities to study if similar model can be implemented in Slum Dev Board & Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corp projects.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Parameshwara drawing flak for curbing moral policing, says KPCC spokesperson

Home Minister G. Parameshwara had become the target of the Opposition for not only protecting the law and order situation in the State, but also for taking decisive steps to curb moral policing, said Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson H.A. Venkatesh.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Railways are taking up works worth ₹45,000 crore in State, says Pralhad Joshi

Under PM Modi's leadership, Indian Railways is experiencing unprecedented growth, said Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in Alnavar. ₹45,000 crore of development works are being taken up in Karnataka alone, far higher than the ₹900 crore of 2008-2009. Stations are now clean and trains are on time. Alnavar's upgrade was long-pending,…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Farmers’ body opposes release of water to T.N.; seeks release of water to irrigation canals

Opposing the release of water from reservoirs in the Cauvery basin to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the Federation of Karnataka State Farmers’ Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar has urged the State government to instead release water to irrigation canals to facilitate sowing of paddy in the State.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

No scope for holding talks with Karnataka over Cauvery issue: T.N. Water Resources Minister

TN Min. Duraimurugan: No scope for talks with Karnataka over Cauvery water. Tribunal verdict final; if issue, move court. TN parties firm in protecting rights. Stalin govt. making efforts to secure water, but no response from PMO/Union Min. of Jal Shakti.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Top Karnataka news developments today

PM virtually lays the foundation stone for Mangaluru Junction Railway Station improvement. Karnataka news available.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

In Frames | The march of the Mudhols

The slim and sturdy Mudhol hounds are recognised as a native dog breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources. It needs courage to enter the Canine Research and Information Centre at Thimmapur, near Mudhol, in Karnataka. A pack of Mudhol hounds bark fiercely at any unfamiliar face.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023