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Fire Safety System Fail UDUPI A massive fire tore through a commercial complex near the City Bus Stand, leaving local business owners in ruins and the public fuming over a delayed emergency response. The blaze targeted mobile retail shops, destroying stock worth crores of r
Fellow passengers successfully helped a woman deliver her baby on a train after medical help failed to arrive promptly. MANGALURU In a heartwarming display of humanity, a pregnant woman gave birth on a train with the help of fellow passengers after medical help failed to ar
Following a devastating storm in Shimoga, local leaders are demanding urgent government compensation for destroyed crops, damaged homes, and the immediate restoration of critical power. SHIMOGA Life in Shimoga came to a standstill following a violent downpour that ravaged t
Education officials and political leaders are clashing over allegations of mass cheating following record-breaking SSLC examination results this year. SHIMOGA A heated debate has erupted over the recent record-breaking SSLC examination results. While some political leaders
Beltangady More than 20 people were injured when a private bus overturned at the fourth curve of Charmadi Ghat. The bus was travelling from Ujire to Kottigehara when the driver reportedly lost control at a sharp bend, causing it to flip. Most passengers were from Andhra Prades
Mangaluru The Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat train service is likely to begin before the monsoon, bringing faster rail travel to Karnataka and Goa. Officials said electrification of the route is complete and trial runs may start before June. Railway Minister Ashwini
Mangaluru Water levels at the Thumbe dam, a key source of drinking water for Mangaluru, have dropped to 4.47 metres, the lowest in seven years, due to intense summer heat and poor rainfall. Authorities announced water supply on alternate days starting May 1. Officials said red
Mangaluru The Karnataka Department of School Education has allowed Pre-University colleges to conduct extra classes and training for students who failed first and second year exams in 2026. The decision aims to help students improve their results. Officials said classes can be
Bengaluru A Mysuru-based restaurateur has alleged that he was duped of over Rs 3 crore in a land scam by a man who posed as an executive of Infosys and convinced him to invest in a purported land deal in Attibele. The complainant, Bharath CS (32), told police that he was in
Bengaluru A 25-year-old tech professional from Hassan district died after suffering a sudden brain stroke while speaking with her mother, leaving her family and community in shock. The deceased, Shweta, had returned home from work on April 25 and was reportedly smiling and
Bengaluru In response to a series of security breaches, the Karnataka government has approved the deployment of 550 ex-servicemen as prison guards to strengthen surveillance and discipline across correctional facilities. The move follows multiple incidents, including a terr
Leadership buzz grows as Congress circles hint at major decision soon Bengaluru Amid renewed speculation over leadership changes in the state Congress, Kunigal MLA Dr Ranganath has hinted that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar may receive a “bumper gift” from the party hi
Two staff disable CCTV systems before match, police restore within minutes Bengaluru A major security scare was averted at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans after nearly 240 CCTV cameras inside the venue
Bengaluru The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the answer key for the 2026 Common Entrance Test (CET) on its official website, allowing candidates to review their responses. The CET exam was conducted on April 23 and 24 across the state. KEA has invited obj
Dharwad Furniture from the office of the Dharwad Sub-Divisional Officer (AC) was seized by court staff after the government failed to pay full compensation for land acquired for a cemetery. The action was carried out based on the order of the Second High Civil Court in Dhar
Koppal Ahead of the annual fair of Sri Huligemma Devi Temple at Huligi, Deputy Commissioner Dr Suresh B Itnal has directed officials to take strict steps to protect the health of devotees attending the event. During a review meeting, he instructed that only clean and tested
Gadag The Agriculture Department has advised farmers in Gadag district to adopt intercropping and mixed cropping systems for the 2026-27 monsoon season to improve soil fertility and increase income. Officials said growing crops like millets, sorghum, and groundnut repeatedl
Koppal With temperatures rising sharply across Koppal district, the District Health and Family Welfare Department has issued a public advisory urging people to take precautions to stay safe during the summer season. District Health Officer Dr T Lingaraju said special care i
