The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Karnataka can only wish but cannot build Mekedatu dam: Duraimurugan

Karnataka can only wish but cannot build Mekedatu dam: Duraimurugan

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Rainfall deficiency reduces, but spectre of drought remains

The pattern of southwest monsoon’s progress across the State is one of contrast with intense rainfall in the coastal belt while the rest of Karnataka is witnessing intermittent rain followed by prolonged dry spell.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Minister vows to address woes of rural co-operatives

Minister for Co-operation K.N. Rajanna has assured to initiate steps necessary to address woes plaguing the rural co-operatives in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Karnataka Budget | Excise duty on IML up by 20%, beer from 175% to 185%

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday increased the additional excise duty on Indian-made liquor (IML) by 20% on all slabs. Read more details about Karnataka Budget on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 8, 2023

₹100 crore set aside for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation

Karnataka Budget presented on Friday announced ₹100 crore for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation, a long-pending demand of the Christian community. They had been seeking the upgradation of the existing Council into Corporation.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Airstrips proposed in Dharmasthala, Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru; ecologists question move

Karnataka government has proposed to develop airstrips in Dharmasthala, Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru with the intention of “promoting tourism, industrial sector and support disaster management measures.”

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

State to offer ₹4 lakh life, accident cover to gig workers, but they demand more

Gig workers in Karnataka will be provided a life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh and accidental insurance of another ₹2 lakh, proposed the state Budget 2023-24, that was presented here on Friday.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

No bonanza for ‘Brand Bengaluru’

Contrary to expectations, the much hyped “Brand Bengaluru” initiative spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds charge of the city, seems to have added little new for the city in the Karnataka Budget that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented on Friday, July 7.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Amidst fear of drought, Budget reintroduces Krishi Bhagya climate resilient scheme

Amidst fear of drought looming large over Karnataka, the State Budget 2023-24 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed to reintroduce the erstwhile Congress government’s flagship scheme of Krishi Bhagya that seeks to turn dry-land farming into climate resilient through rainwater conservation measures.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Karnataka Budget proposes new 37 km of Namma Metro line from Hebbal to Sarjapur in Bengaluru

Karnataka government has proposed construction of a new metro line of about 37 km between Hebbal and Sarjapur at an estimated cost of ₹15,000 crore. The State government will be submitting a proposal to the Union government for approval.  

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023