The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai seeks report on unused leased industrial land

BENGALURU: Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has asked officials to submit a report on land leased to companies but was never used for its intended purpose.

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Karnataka polls: 2 former CMs, their sons and two seats

BENGALURU: Although assembly elections are a year away, two high profile constituencies — Shikaripura in Shivamogga and Varuna in Mysuru — are already in focus as they involve the prospects of former chief ministers BS Yediyurappa and Siddaramaiah.

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Karnataka: After contractors, Lingayat seer says govt taking a cut

BENGALURU: A day after a prominent Lingayat seer in North Karnataka claimed the state government takes a 30% commission on grants sanctioned for mutts, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said he is willing to order a probe into the allegations.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

Five feared dead in mishap at fishmeal plant in Mangaluru

Mangaluru: Five persons died in a mishap reported from a fish meal plant in Bajpe Police Station limits.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

935 cops in Karnataka faced action for poor prosecution since 2019

BENGALURU: Not all cases filed by the police department end up in convictions. Recently, the Karnataka high court observed that it's the quality - and not the quantity - of evidence that matters under the Indian Evidence Act and acquitted a man charged with attacking a policeman in plainclothes.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022

Karnataka: Of 828, 550 Smart City projects worth 5,200 crore completed

BENGALURU: Karnataka has implemented more than 66% of its 828 Smart City projects spread across seven places, including Bengaluru, while another 262 are a work in progress, as per a mid-March review by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022

Karnataka: Post KS Eshwarappa’s exit, CM Basavaraj Bommai makes case for cabinet expansion

BENGALURU: The resignation of senior minister KS Eshwarappa seems to have made the job of chief minister Basavaraj Bommai to rejig his cabinet much easier. However, party insiders said the BJP high command is still weighing options despite being supportive of revamping the council of ministers.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022

Odisha, Karnataka play out thrilling 3-3 draw in Santosh Trophy

MALAPPURAM: Odisha and Karnataka played out a six-goal thriller in the opening game of Group B in the final round of the 75th Santosh Trophy National Football Championship on Sunday.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022

Cadets peddle bicycles for a cause

The team will cover 1,800 km through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala before concluding the expedition in Mysuru on April 23

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2022

Karnataka official lauds Sri City’s ‘amazing growth’

Additional CS takes a tour of the cluster on Sunday

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2022