The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

BRS government entrusted paddy stocks worth ₹22,000 crore to rice millers without any security, says Uttam

N Uttam Kumar Reddy criticises "distorted" policy of BRS government, exploring sale of rice to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and taking steps to rescue Civil Supplies Corporation.

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

Schools in Karnataka complain of lack of staff and funds to clean toilets

As per the revised allocation, a government school that has up to 50 students is eligible for ₹20,000 per annum for maintenance. A school that has up to 100 students is eligible for ₹28,000 per annum, up to 500 students ₹33,000, and above 501 students, the sum is ₹45,000 per…

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

Farmers keep wishing for drought as their loans would be waived, says Karnataka Minister

He said at the convention, “Due to drought, the Chief Minister has distributed seeds and fertilisers free of cost. Now farmers wish for repeated droughts so that they can get their loans waived. But that is not right. Because climatic conditions are such, there will be a drought once every…

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

Top news developments from Karnataka today

Here are the top news to watch out from Karnataka today, December 24, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

BJP picks ‘young and aggressive’ team of office-bearers in Karnataka

Over a month after B.Y. Vijayendra was appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief in Karnataka, the high command revamped the party organisation and approved a new list of office-bearers on Saturday

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

For now, we’ll play the role of a kingmaker in Andhra Pradesh, says newly-appointed AICC in-charge Manickam Tagore

For now, we’ll play the role of a kingmaker in Andhra Pradesh, says newly-appointed AICC in-charge Manickam Tagore. Buoyed by the party’s victory in Karnataka and Telangana, the leaders and cadres of the Congress party in Andhra Pradesh are upbeat.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

KSDL ties up with 670 farmers for commercial cultivation in 3,586 acres

The State-run Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. (KSDL), which is facing a shortage of sandalwood oil essential for its flagship brand “Mysore Sandal” soap, has tied up with 670 farmers for commercial cultivation of 3,586 acres, largely in dry regions of north Karnataka, including Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, to reduce its…

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

COVID-19: Active cases touch 271; TPR crosses 5% in Karnataka

Karnataka reports 271 active COVID-19 cases; 86% in Bengaluru; 8 discharged. Minister inspects COVID-19 preparedness in hospitals.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

State seeks COVID-19 TAC’s recommendations on vaccination guidelines

Health Department seeks COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee's recommendations on guidelines for vaccination drive in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

No curbs on Christmas or New Year, says Minister

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao advises no curbs on Christmas/New Year celebrations, increased vigilance in districts bordering Kerala.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023