The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

State’s share of green energy rockets in past fiscal

BENGALURU: Despite an acute shortage of coal in the country, Karnataka has largely been insulated from the crisis thanks to an increase in green energy generation. In the past fiscal, Karnataka saw a huge spike in green energy – from solar, wind, and mini-hydel power plants – which has ensured…

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2022

Karnataka: BJP plots strategy to beat rivals in Vokkaliga belt

BENGALURU: Traditionally seen as the stronghold of Congress and JD(S), a triangular fight appears in the offing in Old Mysuru region as the BJP is determined to make inroads in the Vokkaliga belt in next year’s assembly elections.

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2022

1,500 Karnataka schools closed in Covid years, says association

BENGALURU: Around 1,500 small private schools have closed in Karnataka in the Covid years, claims Recognised Unaided Private Schools Association (RUPSA). The association says that enrolment dipped after schools remained shut during the pandemic.

The Times of India · Apr 25, 2022

Santosh Trophy: Karnataka seal dramatic semis date with Kerala

MALAPPURAM (Kerala): Karnataka notched up an emphatic 4-0 win over Gujarat to set up a semifinal clash against hosts Kerala in the 75th Santosh Trophy on Monday.

The Times of India · Apr 25, 2022

Malaria: Karnataka elevated from pre-elimination to elimination phase

April 25 is observed as World Malaria Day

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022

Covid 4th wave concerns: Karnataka govt makes masks, social distancing mandatory

BENGALURU: Amid fresh Covid-19 concerns in different parts of the country and apprehensions about a possible fourth wave of the pandemic, the Karnataka government on Monday decided to issue guidelines making wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing compulsory.

The Times of India · Apr 25, 2022

Bengaluru: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti accuses school of imposing Bible on non-Christian students

BENGALURU: After the Hijab controversy in Karnataka, an order by a private school making Bible mandatory for students has triggered a fresh row. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, a right-wing organisation, on Monday accused a Bengaluru school of making it mandatory for all students to carry Bible.

The Times of India · Apr 25, 2022

Top news developments in Karnataka on April 25, 2022

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022

Bommai, Jagan and Aditya Thackeray: State leaders line up for WEF's Davos annual meet

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S. Bommai and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy are expected to be in Davos for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2022

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022

COVID-19 guidelines to be issued after meeting with PM: Bommai

Karnataka on Sunday recorded 60 new COVID-19 cases

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022