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BENGALURU Widespread monsoon rains accompanied by strong winds swept across Bengaluru, bringing welcome relief alongside temporary urban disruptions. Major city localities including Basavanagudi, Shanthinagar, Town Hall, Majestic, Jayanagar, and Malleshwaram, experienced stead
BENGALURU Leader of Opposition R. Ashok has strongly criticized the Karnataka government’s launch of doorstep distribution for Permanent Resident Certificates (PRC), describing the move as a deeply concerning and unconstitutional development. Following the initiative's offi
BENGALURU The State Muslim Alliance has demanded that the Congress-led state government immediately fulfil ten major promises made during the 2023 assembly election campaign. Speaking at a press conference at the Bengaluru Press Club, Alliance Convener Suhail Ahmed Marur urged
BENGALURU Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has defended the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir, asserting that Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the project is completely unwarranted. Speaking to reporters at Vikas Soudha, Khandre emphasized that a
The Karnataka government reshuffled three senior IAS officers and one IFS officer to improve governance and service delivery. BENGALURU The Karnataka state government has officially issued new administrative transfer orders, shuffling three senior IAS officers along with on
Bengaluru Minister Krishna Byre Gowda warned civic officials over poor tree survival tracking, demanding strict digital accountability for an upcoming 64,000-sapling planting drive. BENGALURU Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has issued a stern warni
KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad demanded accountability from the RSS following reported ₹668 crore ONGC CSR fund allocations. BENGALURU Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad has demanded full accountability from the Rashtriya Swayamsev
BENGALURU The Ganganagar bus stand in Ward 108 has completely turned into a parking lot for private cabs. Drivers are illegally parking their vehicles at the stop all day, leaving no space for public buses. Consequently, BMTC buses are forced to stop in the middle of the road
BENGALURU The Karnataka government issued unified guidelines to standardize family tree verification certificates across the state. Revenue Department Additional Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Kataria confirmed through a circular that applications will now be processed exclusi
BENGALURU Rural Development Minister Ishwar B. Khandre announced state measures to handle severe rainfall deficits affecting 178 taluks across Karnataka. To combat rural distress, the government released Rs 117 crore for drinking water management, permitting local authorities
BENGALURU WELL Labs and Friends of Lakes launched a new framework to rejuvenate urban and peri-urban shallow freshwater lakes in peninsular India. Designed alongside civil society groups and government agencies, the five-stage science-backed roadmap focuses on community involv
BENGALURU In response to a severe rainfall deficit affecting 178 taluks across Karnataka, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has instructed local bodies to prioritize drinking water supplies and expand rural employment. With 60 taluks facing severe
BENGALURU The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened a new registration link for UGCET applicants who cleared the national entrance exam. Candidates who qualified for NEET but missed previous registration deadlines can now submit their applications until July 24. Ad
BENGALURU Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar joined thousands of passionate young fans in Bengaluru to watch the thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup final match. Shivakumar praised the incredible discipline and sportsmanship displayed by local spectators throughout the massive sc
BENGALURU Despite the recent return of monsoon rains across Karnataka, water levels in major reservoirs throughout the state remain surprisingly low, raising serious long-term concerns for both local agriculture and city drinking water supplies. Most notably, the famous Krishn
BENGALURU Are you looking to escape the hectic pace of daily city life without spending a massive fortune? The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation has launched a brand new, highly budget friendly weekend tour package designed specifically for nature lovers based in
BENGALURU Cyber fraudsters recently duped a Bengaluru forest official out of nearly ten lakh rupees using a malicious Android Package (APK) link sent on WhatsApp. Deputy Zonal Forest Officer Ramesh Babu B. opened an illicit invitation file sent from a hacked friend's account,
BENGALURU Following strict new safety regulations, over 500 homestays across Karnataka have submitted applications for official registration with the Tourism Department. The state government made this process mandatory to guarantee tourist safety, proper cleanliness, and legal