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It is the prime responsibility of government to provide basic facilities for Government hospitals to function effectively Ballari The Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC), a prestigious institution in the state, is grappling with a severe shortage of staff. O
Mysuru officials extend formal invitations for grand Dasara 2025 celebrations statewide. Preparations for the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations are gaining momentum, with the Mysuru district administration formally extending invitations to prominent dignitaries. On Thurs
Bengaluru South District The Government of Karnataka has unveiled plans for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, 30 km from Bengaluru. Envisioned as India’s first and largest AI-powered city, GBIT will span 8,493 acres across nine villages, positioning i
New Delhi The Ministry of Education released the 10th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 on Thursday, announced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Bengaluru’s Kristu Jayanti College, recently recognised as Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday inaugurated Phase-II of the ambitious K.C. Valley project, which will supply treated sewage water to fill 30 lakes in Kolar taluk, with the larger goal of recharging groundwater and aiding farmers in drought-hit districts. BENG
Amid growing calls for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the Dharmasthala case, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday defended the state’s Special Investigation Team (SIT), saying the Centre must justify any move to take over the inquiry. BENGALURU
Karnataka has attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹12 lakh crore in the last four years, according to a new study by the MSME Export Promotion Council. BENGALURU Between FY 2021-22 and 2024-25, Karnataka secured new investment proposals worth ₹12,01,175 crore, of
The Ministry of Education released the 2025 edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) on Thursday, with IIT Madras leading overall rankings for the seventh consecutive year, while IISc Bengaluru emerged as the best university and research institute. NEW DE
Bengaluru Residents Demand Accountability over Controversial Film Scene The recently released Malayalam film Lokah, produced by actor Dulquer Salmaan, has triggered outrage in Bengaluru over derogatory remarks against the city’s women and its culture. The controversy stems fro
Women auto drivers trained in road safety In a bid to strengthen road safety awareness and empower women in the transport sector, the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC), with support from CGI, organized a special training session for women auto drivers at the Rajajin
Karnataka’s new PDO transfer system enhances transparency, accountability, and efficiency through digital counseling. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) in Karnataka has introduced a counseling-based system for the t
Karnataka Govt Likely to Confer Karnataka Ratna Posthumously on Dr. Vishnuvardhan The Karnataka government is likely to announce the prestigious Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously for legendary Kannada actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting on Wedn
Bengaluru The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued an order introducing a new reservation roster that reduces the general merit category’s share in jobs and education from 50% to 44%. According to the order, Scheduled Castes (SCs) will now receive 17% reservation, Sched
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to expedite the development of Anjanadri Hill in Koppal district—revered as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman—highlighting its spiritual significance and potential as a major tourism hub. Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Sid
Gadag Members of the Scheduled Caste community staged a dramatic protest in Shirahatti, shaving their heads and demonstrating half-naked against the internal reservation classification. The rally, which began at Fakireshwar Mutt, culminated at the Tahsildar’s office, where a p
A special registration campaign has been launched by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the SPREE-2025 (Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees) to widen social security coverage for workers. The scheme, which runs from July 1 to De
RowMuslim Leaders Differ on Banu Mushtaq’s Role in Dasara Inauguration The Karnataka government’s decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year’s Dasara festival has sparked sharp debate. While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stood firmly
JD(S) lashes out at DK Shivakumar, dubbing him the “Father of Potholes” amid city’s rain-induced chaos. The Janata Dal (Secular) on Tuesday criticized Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for his handling of Bengaluru’s civic infrastructure, blaming him for the city’s
