The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Shekhawat asks State to tackle uranium contamination in drinking water

Representatives from six States, two UTs participate in southern meet in Bengaluru

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2022

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka on top against Pondicherry; Railways gain control vs J&K

CHENNAI: Karnataka were on top against Pondicherry at the end of the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2022

Tamil Nadu will prevent Karnataka from moving ahead with Mekedatu project, says Duraimurugan

Tamil Nadu Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on Saturday said the Karnataka government’s move, allocating ₹1,000 crore for the Mekedatu project, was against the principle of cooperative federalism, as the case was pending before the Supreme Court.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2022

FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub in Dharwad

The Dharwad police have registered an FIR against journalist and author Rana Ayyub for allegedly describing anti-hijab protesters in Karnataka as “Hindu terrorists” during a television interview.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

An election year Budget amidst fiscal struggle

There are new schemes galore in the Budget for most of which no fund allocation has been made

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

Karnataka reports 233 new cases, six deaths

Karnataka on Friday reported 233 new cases of COVID-19 taking the State tally to 39,42,068. Bengaluru Urban recorded 163 cases. The day’s Test Positivity Rate in the State reduced to 0.48%.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

Sparking the scientific curiosity among children

During the pandemic, when children, especially those in government schools, were struggling in the absence of regular classes on campus, several institutes and research organisations in Karnataka stepped in to help bridge the gap

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

Industrial sector remains sluggish for five years

Economic survey report underlines need for supporting the sector

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

₹1,000 cr. set aside for Mekedatu project

The BJP Government in Karnataka, which is under pressure to act on the proposed ₹9,000-crore Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project in the wake of the recently-concluded padayatra by the Opposition Congress, has allocated ₹1,000 crore for the project in the State Budget presented on Friday.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

Key Budget proposals for north Karnataka districts

Set of measures that can boost monument-centric tourism announced

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022