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Parliament WINTER Session KOHIMA: Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said planned disruptions of House proceedings do not rank among good practices of a democracy. The Winter Session of Parliament is set to be held from Dec
BENGALURU In a major cleanliness initiative, a massive cleaning drive was carried out along a 5.3-km stretch from Vaddarapalya Circle to Hennur-Bagalur Road in East Bengaluru. The drive, conducted under the supervision of East Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner Lokh
BENGALURU Vidushi Kumari Dr Spurthi Aithal, a disciple of Vidwat Latha Lakshmish, the founder of Sanyoga Bharatanatyam Kalashaala, made her Bharatanatyam debut (Ranga Pravesha) at a grand event held at the Khincha Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, on Race Course Road. The
Public cooperation with civic officials in maintaining cleanliness helps ensure better health BENGALURU In the cleanliness campaign launched to make the North City Corporation cleaner and more beautiful, Energy Minister KJ George’s constituency, Sarvagnanagar, has secured t
The facility for faster transportation is required for development of commercial activities in both cities BENGALURU Within hours of the Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express being virtually flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi on November 8, tic
BENGALURU Tired of enduring bumpy rides and daily risks, residents of Varthur-Balagere Road in Mahadevapura constituency staged a unique protest demanding urgent repair of potholes. In a symbolic act of frustration, villagers broke grey pumpkins and performed rituals, offering
BENGALURU Legal experts have strongly criticised the city’s latest waste management campaign, calling it legally unsound and violative of municipal norms. The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) recently launched ‘Kasa Suriyuva Habba’, a drive aimed at shaming res
Humanitarian concern BENGALURU On the second day of Manotsava 2025, the National Mental Health Festival delved into complex issues such as the coexistence of masculinity with vulnerability, lack of marital intimacy, workplace burnout, and the alarming rise in suicide rates
Officials instructed to improve drainage, ensure durable white-topping and prioritize road safety. BENGALURU A large-scale cleanliness and inspection drive was conducted along the 5.3 km stretch from Vaddarapalya Circle to Hennur–Bagalur Road under the direction of Bengalur
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy condemns VIP treatment of criminals, calls for accountability. Bengaluru Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched a scathing attack on the Karnataka government on Monday, alleging that while terrorists are lodged in Parappana Agrahara Central Pri
A recount has been ordered in the Malur Assembly constituency following allegations by the BJP that their candidate lost due to irregularities and interference during the initial counting process. KOLAR Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswa
Chamarajanagar In a successful operation by the Forest Department, a tigress and her three cubs were captured near Kallahalli village in Gundlupet taluk during the early hours of Monday. The big cat had reportedly been attacking cattle in nearby farms and instilling fear among
Hubballi/Davanagere Two major cyber fraud cases have surfaced in Karnataka, with victims from Hubballi and Davanagere losing a combined total of over ₹1.5 crore to online scammers. In Hubballi, Abraham J. fell prey to a cryptocurrency investment scam and lost ₹1.30 crore. T
Haveri Sugarcane farmers in Haveri staged a protest at the Mylara Mahadevappa Circle, demanding that the government- announced price for sugarcane be paid. Farmers expressed anger towards both the government and factory owners, highlighting the disparity between the announced
Karkala In alignment with the Constitution’s principles of equality and justice, the Congress party has implemented reservation policies, empowering Dalits, backward classes, and marginalized communities to lead dignified lives, stated Congress leader Uday Shetty Muniyalu. He
CM Siddaramaiah cautioned officials against forcing citizens to visit offices unnecessarily, emphasizing local grievance redressal and education improvements. Mysuru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a stern warning to officials, stating that he will not tolerate forcing c
Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court has issued a comprehensive Model Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure the protection, care, and rehabilitation of minor victims of sexual offences. The directive, issued by Justice Suraj Govindaraj, will remain in force until the Stat
BengaluruThe Karnataka Lokayukta has released a list of ministers and legislators who failed to submit their 2024–25 asset and liability declarations within the stipulated deadline, as mandated under Sections 22(1) and 7(1) of the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984. According to th
