The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Leader of Opposition from South brings back to life issue of poor representation of North Karnataka

The appointment of a BJP leader from South Karnataka as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly has raised dust and ruffled feathers in the party, days after party president was also picked from a Southern district.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Musical play on Pt. Basavaraj Raguru in Dharwad on Nov. 24

As part of the golden jubilee celebrations of renaming of Karnataka “Karnataka Sambhrama-50”, a musical play on the life of legendary vocalist Pandit Basavaraj Rajaguru will be held in Dharwad on November 24.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Tourists need better facilities at Hampi, says High Court

Stating that the World Heritage Site of Hampi needed better tourism infrastructure and facilities for tourists, the High Court Karnataka on Saturday requested the Advocate-General to convey its suggestion to the State government to take necessary steps as tourism would also yield good revenue to the exchequer.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

GKVK releases new fruit, flower, and three ragi varieties

Krishi Mela 2023 that opened here on Friday witnessed the commercial releases of five new crop varieties, a flower, a fruit, and three millets, to the farming community in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Drought-hit farmers in State lost crops worth ₹33,000 crore: Siddaramaiah

Farmers in Karnataka have incurred crop and harvest losses of a whopping ₹33,000 crore so far this year due to drought, erratic weather conditions, and other vagaries of nature, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Friday.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Vijayendra and I will work as jodettu: Ashok

R. Ashok & B.Y. Vijayendra to work as "jodetthu" to strengthen BJP; will tour State like B.S. Yediyurappa & ensure BJP's victory in LS, BBMP & Assembly polls. Duo to free State from Congress' "maladministration" & ensure lotus blooms again. #Karnataka #BJP #LokSabhaPolls

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Amid voices of discontent from some North Karnataka leaders, BJP picks Ashok as Leader of the Opposition

BJP chooses Ashok as LoP in Karnataka Assembly, signals Yediyurappa group's control. After 6 months, BJP selects Ashok, a Vokkaliga MLA, as LoP to ensure Vokkaliga leadership not ignored. Central leadership may be trying to put responsibility of LS polls on newly appointed State president. Discontent among a section of…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Karnataka records 34% Northeast monsoon deficiency

After a poor Southwest monsoon season, the Northeast monsoon, which arrived in Karnataka in October, has also failed to gain pace, resulting in 34% deficient rainfall in the State, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru.  

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Karnataka: Senior JD(S) leader C M Ibrahim suspended for anti-party activities

BENGALURU: Senior JD(S) leader C M Ibrahim was suspended from the party on Friday by the outfit's president H D Deve Gowda citing "anti-party activities."

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

Cong. leaders misleading Telangana people after failing to keep promises in Karnataka: Harish Rao

Cong. leaders misleading Telangana people after failing to keep promises in Karnataka: Harish Rao

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023