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Mysore/Mysuru: The tender value for leasing Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel has been fixed at Rs. 3.76 crore, with bidders required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 25 lakh. Under the terms laid down by the Government, the private firm that wins the contract will manage and operate the hotel and pay the State an annual lease amount starting at Rs. 4 crore. The lease amount will increase by 10 percent every year. Accordingly, the operator must pay Rs. 4 crore in the first year, Rs. 4. ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Out: For the first time, scorecards are also available on DigiLocker. Karnataka Board 2nd PUC Results 2026 Live: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has declared the 2nd PUC (Class 12) examination results. Students who appeared for the exams can check their results on the official websites, karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in, as well as on DigiLocker. The Karnataka 2nd PUC examinations were conducted from February 18 to March 17 ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026: The wait for lakhs of students under the Karnataka Board is set to end today. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board is scheduled to release the Class 12 (2nd PUC) results today, April 9, 2026. According to media reports, the results will be declared at 3:00 PM. Once the results are released, students will be able to check their scores via the official websites: karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in. To check their results, students will requi ...Read More >
A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 14-year-old girl from Kerala has gone missing during a family trek in the Chandradrona hill range in Karnataka. An intensive search operation is underway for over 24 hours. The girl, identified as Sri Nanda, a Class 10 student, was hiking with around 40 relatives when she disappeared on April 7. Teen goes missing during trek According to police, she was last seen around 5:30 pm as darkness began to set in. Family members initially searched for her but failed to locate her. A forma ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday clarified that there is no shortage of auto LPG in the state. The government has also further appealed to auto owners and drivers not to panic or believe in rumours, assuring them that there is adequate supply in the system. In a statement, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers' Affairs department stated that auto drivers across the state have reported hardship due to irregular availability of gas, with many spending hours at bunk stations inste ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 8 (PTI) Karnataka government on Wednesday urged auto drivers, owners, and the public not to pay attention to any rumours regarding the shortage of auto gas. It stated that some private auto gas supply companies are experiencing a shortage; to remedy this, state-owned oil companies are supplying higher quantities of gas. "It has been noticed that some media outlets have published false reports that auto owners and drivers are standing in queues in front of auto gas stations in th ...Read More >
Bengaluru, The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued an order mandating an audit of all adolescent pregnancy cases across the state, aiming to systematically track, review and address the underlying causes of pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 18 years. The order makes adolescent pregnancy audit mandatory by the Taluk Health Officer for all pregnancies occurring among girls aged 10 to 18 years across the state. The move is intended to strengthen early identification, counselling and preventiv ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taking objection to controversial statements of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge against the RSS and BJP, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday questioned if the hate speech law does not apply to "fake Gandhis and the slaves of fake Gandhis?" In his media statement, Ashoka questioned, "Dear Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has the hate speech law been exempted for speeches that incite against Hindus? Or does the hate speech law not ap ...Read More >
Assam votes on April 9 in a single-phase election. Voters must check booth details, carry valid ID and ensure their name is on the electoral roll. GUWAHATI: With the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 set to take place on April 9, more than 2.9 crore voters across the state are preparing to exercise their franchise in a single-phase election covering all 126 constituencies. As polling day approaches, the Election Commission has urged voters to ensure that their names are included in the electoral r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Days after a 36-year-old techie from Kerala went missing during a trek in Karnataka's Kodagu and was found safe days later, local BJP leaders have filed a police complaint alleging that she might have faked her disappearance for publicity. Calling for a thorough probe into her survival story, the rural unit of the BJP suspects the incident was a staged act. GS Sharanya, a 36-year-old IT professional from Kerala's Kozhikode, went missing on April 2 during a trekking trip to Tadiandamo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (UNI) The political atmosphere in Baramati has reached a fever pitch, with personal allegations and counter-allegations hitting an all-time high, ahead of the assembly by-poll. The atmosphere is charged following a sharp exchange between Parth Pawar and the Congress party. While the Mahayuti alliance attempted to ensure an unopposed election for Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, the Congress party disrupted these plans by fielding Akash More as their candidate. This move sparked immediate ...Read More >
Bengaluru: An acute Auto Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shortage in Karnataka has disrupted daily life, with auto drivers, small businesses, and households struggling to access fuel. Long queues outside LPG stations have become common across Bengaluru, while auto unions have warned of protests and a possible statewide bandh if the situation does not improve. Speaking to ETV Bharat, Ayyub Khan, President of AAP Auto Union in Bengaluru, said, "The poor auto drivers are suffering from the LPG crisi ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Amid ongoing speculation about a possible leadership change in the Karnataka government, Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday reiterated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will remain in office for the full duration of the current term. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara dismissed repeated questions about a leadership shift, emphasising that such decisions are not made at the state level. He clarified that matters like cabinet reshuff ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Amid ongoing speculation about a possible leadership change in the Karnataka government, Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday reiterated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will remain in office for the full duration of the current term. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara dismissed repeated questions about a leadership shift, emphasising that such decisions are not made at the state level. He clarified that matters like cabinet reshuff ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is preparing to introduce a student-friendly transport system to ensure safe, smooth travel for schoolchildren across the state. The move follows recommendations made by the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, with the Transport Department directing all state-run transport corporations to examine and act on the proposal. The initiative seeks to improve safety and provide reliable transport facilities for students who depend heavily on p ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratap Simha's derogatory remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a bypoll campaign in Bagalkot, calling it a deliberate attempt to insult backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and minorities. Surjewala said that it is clear that Pratap Simha's outburst stems from frustration and the BJP is deliberately "using him to insult CM Sidda ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratap Simha's derogatory remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a bypoll campaign in Bagalkot, calling it a deliberate attempt to insult backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and minorities. Surjewala said that it is clear that Pratap Simha's outburst stems from frustration and the BJP is deliberately "using him to insult CM Sidda ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. Also Read | Nagaland ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. While the state gove ...Read More >
The move came after the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, Bengaluru, submitted a representation questioning the academic and systemic consequences of the decision for Class 10 students. "I am directed to forward herewith a copy of a representation submitted by the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, Bengaluru, which has been addressed to the Governor of Karnataka, concerning the recent decision to award only grades, without including marks, for the third language in ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Two days after the Karnataka government's draft notification was put out, regularising 15 per cent building deviation from the sanctioned plan in the five city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), civic forums call the move outright discrimination against owners following building bylaws, and providing a 'helping hand' to violators. "Constitutional rights, like light and ventilation, are blocked due to violation of bylaws. The decision is against the Supreme Court st ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bengaluru: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi strongly criticised the Karnataka government over its recent electric vehicle (EV) policy decisions, alleging that the state is moving backwards on clean energy initiatives. In a recorded video statement, released on Friday by Joshi's office, reacting to the withdrawal of tax exemptions on EVs and the imposition of lifetime road tax, Joshi termed the move a "step backwards from reforms" and said it would place an add ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday cautioned that cybercrimes and drug-related offences are on the rise in the state and urged the police to take strong and effective measures to prevent them. He also asked the police to use technology effectively to curb such crimes. The CM was speaking at the 'Karnataka Police Flag Day' event, attended by Home Minister G Parameshwara and senior Home Department and police officials. "In the last three years, there has been a decline ...Read More >
DAVANGERE: Responding to BJP's claims that the AHINDA (Kannada acronym for...) will shift to the party, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday remarked that the saffron party does not genuinely care about AHINDA communities, and in fact, it has prioritised the interests of the affluent. Interacting with reporters in Davanagere after campaigning for Congress Davanagere South candidate Samarth Shamanur ahead of the April 9 bypolls, Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in the party winning ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) dialysis programme received a boost with the introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system aimed at improving patient safety and treatment quality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the initiative would enhance clinical oversight and bring public dialysis services on par with private healthcare standards. The system, introduced by NephroPlus at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru, enables real-time tracking of critical di ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Along with the rising mercury this summer, the political heat, too, in the state is going north ahead of the April 9 bypolls to Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies. While the Ruling Congress is banking on its five guarantee schemes to retain the seats, the Opposition BJP is targeting the Grand Old Party, accusing it of emptying the state's exchequer by borrowing. "This government has pushed the state into a debt trap. People do not believe your (Congress) futile at ...Read More >
She lamented that delays in approvals have stalled progress and limited the state's growth potential. "We are a new state, this should have been a top priority... there is a huge cost overrun that gets involved," Chowdhury said. The Congress MP also referred to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act and said the railway manufacturing unit at Khazipet still remains pending for almost 12 years since the assurance was given in this House. "What is the sanctity of giving such assurances and consti ...Read More >
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday cautioned that cybercrimes and drug-related offences are on the rise in the state and urged the police to take strong and effective measures to curb them. He also called on the police to make better use of technology to curb such crimes. The chief minister was speaking at the 'Karnataka Police Flag Day' event, attended by Home Minister G Parameshwara and senior Home Department and police officials. "In the last three years, th ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State Government to grant approval for registration of an FIR against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri over alleged irregularities in the procurement of eco-friendly bags for distribution in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and other Local Bodies. Justice M. Nagaprasanna ordered the Government to accord approval within four weeks under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against ...Read More >
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