Karnataka News

Bengaluru, Dec 20: The setting up of a US Consulate in Bengaluru in the second week of January 2025 would be a historic milestone for the city, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said as US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, finally announced the operations of the Consulate in the city.

Karwar: , Dec 16 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee, Tulsi Gowda, known as the 'Vruksha Maate' (Mother of Trees), died on Monday at her residence in Karnataka's Honnalli village in Karwar district. She was 86.

Mandya, Dec 11 : The funeral of veteran politician, former Karnataka Chief Minister and Padma Vibhushan S.M. Krishna was held on Wednesday.

Bengaluru, Dec 10: Former Karnataka Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna, a nonagenarian veteran politician, who breathed his last on Tuesday in Bengaluru, is hailed for his contributions to the state by one and all, irrespective of their political affiliations.

Bengaluru, Dec 10: S. M. Krishna, former Karnataka chief minister and External Affairs Minister, passed away on Tuesday in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. He was 93.

Bengaluru, Dec 10: S.M. Krishna, former Karnataka chief minister and a veteran politician, passed away on Tuesday in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. He was 93.

New Delhi, Dec 10: Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, former External Affairs Minister and Chief Minister of Karnataka passed away at his Bengaluru residence in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 92 and had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments.

Chamarajanagar, Dec 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiaah said on Saturday that he is at the end of his political career.

Ballari, Dec 6: Following the series of deaths of six women after delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Friday that this year, 327 maternal deaths have been reported in the state.

Hassan, Dec 5: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar on Thursday claimed that he will stand with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah till his last breath.

Bengaluru, Dec 2: Following the recent encounter with Naxal leader Vikram Gowda (44) in the Kabbinale forest region of Hebri taluk in Udupi district, Karnataka, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) has intensified combing operations in the area.

Tumakuru, Nov 29 : In good news for cricket lovers, the Karnataka government is set to lay the foundation stone for the construction of an international cricket stadium in Tumakuru city, located near the state capital, Bengaluru.

Bengaluru, Nov 29: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in New Delhi on Friday. While thanking him for giving time to meet him at short notice, CM Siddaramaiah submitted a memorandum demanding central assistance and cooperation on some issues.

Bengaluru, Nov 28: In a major decision, the Karnataka government has replaced the Governor with the Chief Minister as Chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University.

Ballari, Nov 27: Amid charges of Muslim appeasement, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that love and humanity are the essence of all religions and he equally loves all the people irrespective of their religion.

New Delhi, Nov 27: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Irrigation Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday called upon Union Minister for Environment and Forest, Bhupender Yadav, to expedite environmental clearance for the Kalasa-Banduri irrigation project in Karnataka.

Bengaluru, Nov 23: Karnataka's ruling Congress on Saturday won all three seats in the crucial by-elections, retaining the Sandur constituency while wresting the Shiggaon and Channapatna constituencies from the BJP and the JD-S, respectively.

New Delhi, Nov 22: The Union government has released Rs 448.29 crore for the rural local bodies in Karnataka as the first instalment of the 15th Finance Commission grant to the state during the Financial Year 2024-25, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

New Delhi, November 21: Golden Chariot Luxury Tourist Train, which is a depiction of the rich cultural heritage of the State of Karnataka is all set to hit the track again this year from December 14 in a new Avatar, said Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in a statement on Thursday.

New Delhi, November 21: Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in India after Gujarat, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced at a special event in New Delhi on Thursday.

Bengaluru, November 21: Bengaluru, renowned as a global hub of innovation, has gained further recognition through its prestigious "Bengaluru Tech Summit." Advanced and innovative initiatives showcased here should contribute to future people-centric projects, said Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, and Livelihood.

Bengaluru, November 21: The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) announced an extension for e-signing and fee payment deadlines for the recruitment of Junior Station Attendant and Junior Powerman posts. The revised deadlines are now December 5, 2024, for completing the e-signing process on completed applications and December 10, 2024, for fee payment, a press release said on Thursday.

Bengaluru, Nov 21: Karnataka Food Minister K. H. Muniyappa on Thursday said that cancellation of Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards was limited to government employees and people who pay income tax.

New Delhi, Nov 21: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Union Minister for Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday at her office in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum seeking to correct the lower allocation of short-term loans to the state by NABARD.

Bengaluru, Nov 20: Karnataka, one of the fastest-growing states in the country, is committed to offering all possible support to investors leveraging its industry-friendly environment and talent pool, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday.

Bengaluru, Nov 20: Karnataka is aiming to climb to second position in industrial capital investments by June 2025, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday.

Bengaluru, Nov 19: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar has said that if India's first Prime Minister late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had not demonstrated the foresight to set up a series of public sector industries in Bengaluru, the state capital perhaps would not have developed so much.

Bengaluru November 17: Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, on Sunday flagged off a delegation to participate in the prestigious "Leadership Summit-2024" in London.

Bengaluru, Nov 16: The doctors from Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital in Bengaluru have successfully performed an awake brain surgery on a U.S. guitarist. Interestingly, the patient was allowed to play guitar while having brain surgery.

Bengaluru, Nov 16: The 27th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, organised by Karnataka's Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology Department, is set to take place from November 19-21 at Bengaluru Palace here.

Bengaluru, Nov 12: A major revolution has been carried out in building a healthy India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stated Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday.

Bengaluru, Nov 6: In a rare bonhomie and geniality gesture, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya inspected the trial metro service on the newly extended Green Line from Nagasandra to Madavara (BIEC) on Wednesday.

Bengaluru, Nov 4: Accepting animal-lovers' suggestions, the Karnataka government has banned the use of metal or glass-coated string or manja for flying kites to curb harm to humans, birds, and the environment, a statement said on Monday.

Gadag (Karnataka), Nov 4: The Karnataka government has invited former U.S. President, Barack Obama, to attend a joint Assembly session organised to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session, chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belagavi.

Bengaluru, Nov 2: Amid the ongoing row over potentially halting Karnataka's guarantee schemes, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday admitted that while continuing the Shakti free travel scheme for women poses challenges, the scheme will not be stopped under any circumstances.

Bengaluru, Nov 1: Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated with great fervour across the state of Karnataka on Friday as the state government organised major events to mark the day.

Bengaluru, October 26: Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce on Saturday met the Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah and requested to implement guidelines for the price of movie tickets in multiplexes and other theatres.

Bengaluru, Oct 26: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday met former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda at his residence here, during which both held discussions on several subjects including issues related to farmers.

Bengaluru, October 24: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday inaugurated the "Griha Arogya: Healthcare at Your Doorstep" initiative, aimed at providing free health check-ups and treatment to citizens at their homes.

Bengaluru, Oct 23: As many as 1,079 houses in Bengaluru are inundated with water in Bengaluru and 30 regions are facing the problem of waterlogging following heavy rains in Karnataka's capital city, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office late on Tuesday.

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Bengaluru, Oct 22: Due to continuous rainfall across Bengaluru Urban district, a holiday has been declared for all Anganwadi centres, private and aided primary and secondary schools in all taluks of Bengaluru Urban district on Wednesday.

Bengaluru, Oct 22: An under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru on Tuesday, following heavy rains that continued to lash the city. According to sources, about 17 construction labourers are feared trapped inside the debris.

Mysore, October 22: After the launch of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, the Mysore Airport once again gets its glory to operate more flights and increase the facilities for the benefit of the airport.

Bengaluru, Oct 22: Following the rain fury in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has asked residents of a few apartments to relocate for eight days as rainwater has inundated the premises endangering the safety of the residents.

Bengaluru, Oct 22: Heavy rains have wreaked havoc across Karnataka, with cloudy conditions continuing on Tuesday. The capital city is the worst affected and farmers throughout the state are fearing losing crops that are ready for harvest.

Bengaluru, Oct 21: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Monday that the government will provide complete cooperation for police to work freely and independently.

Bengaluru, Oct 21: Karnataka continues to drive India's economic progress, registering a robust GSDP growth of 10.2 per cent in FY 2023-24, significantly surpassing the national average of 8.2 per cent, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement on Monday.

Bengaluru, Oct 19: As heavy rains have been lashing Bengaluru on Saturday, a yellow alert has been issued for 11 districts including the capital city.

Bengaluru, Oct 16: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao met with Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Director General D. Rajiv Bahl in New Delhi to discuss the progress of the vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as the monkeypox or monkey fever.

Bengaluru, Oct 16: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday inaugurated the ambitious Cauvery 5th Stage Project, aimed at supplying drinking water to 110 villages under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits.

Bengaluru, Oct 16: Heavy rain inundated several localities in Bengaluru on Wednesday after which authorities pressed two tractors into service to ferry affected residents from one point to another.

Bengaluru, Oct 15: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that the full amount misappropriated in the Tribal Welfare Board scam is being recovered.

Bengaluru, Oct 15: The IT capital of India turned into a virtual hill station following incessant rain on Tuesday with temperature also dipping. However, several areas reported waterlogging that resulted in huge traffic snarls.

Bengaluru, Oct 14: The Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), broke ground on Monday for its ambitious 2 million square feet Business Park, aimed at establishing Bengaluru as a global hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

Mysuru, Oct 12: Dasara festival is being celebrated with much fervour and grandeur in Mysuru city. Thousands of tourists including foreigners have flocked to the city to witness the Dasara celebration and the Jamboo Savari.

Bengaluru, Oct 11: The Karnataka government has asked all establishments, firms and institutions to hoist Kannada flags on the occasion of the Kannada Rajyotsava Day in Bengaluru on November 1.

Bengaluru, October 10: The two-day Global Technology Summit (GTS) Innovation Dialogue organised by Carnegie India and Ministry of External Affairs concluded in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Bengaluru, Oct 9: Welcoming Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohammed to Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said his government would be happy to facilitate the growth of the IT industry in the Indian Ocean nation.

Bengaluru, Oct 8: Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara stated on Tuesday that the state government's decision to implement the caste census report has become a difficult pill to swallow for the Opposition parties.