Bengaluru: The high court Friday issued notice to the govt and office of the commissioner for persons with disabilities, Karnataka, in response to a public interest litigation filed by MLC Y Satish and his two sons.The petitioners are seeking directions for effective implementation of the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, in…
Bengaluru: NDA’s sweeping victory in Bihar’s assembly elections could inadvertently play into Siddaramaiah‘s hands as it could strengthen his grip on the chief minister post while laying to rest talk of a ‘Nov revolution’. Although Congress party brass have never officially acknowledged a CM seat-sharing deal between Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, members of…
Bengaluru: Coffee Board is working on a franchise-based expansion model to boost domestic consumption and brand visibility, with standard operating procedures (SOPs) being drafted for approval by the Union commerce and industry ministry. Under this model, the Board plans 100 outlets to expand its brand, with capital expenditure to be borne by franchise owners, a…
Bengaluru: Most commercial establishments in Karnataka appear to have failed to comply with a govt mandate and a Supreme Court directive to register on the central govt’s Sexual Harassment electronic Box (SHe-Box) portal — a platform to handle workplace sexual harassment complaints. The state had given a three-day ultimatum to firms to comply, a deadline…
Bengaluru: Aiming to draw nearly 50,000 people into the space-tech workforce by 2030, the state govt’s new space technology policy focuses heavily on boosting awareness and interest among youth. Approved by the cabinet on Thursday, the policy sets out plans for a new space gallery modelled on Bengaluru’s existing Science Gallery. The policy document states…
Bengaluru: The govt’s tunnel road project, aimed at easing chronic congestion along the north-south corridor, has entered a decisive phase: four firms are in the fray to build the 16.7-km twin tunnel, planned from Esteem Mall Junction in Hebbal to Central Silk Board Junction.The project is facing opposition and legal challenges from many, including opposition…
Bengaluru: Buzzing with students and parents, the Karnataka Public School at KR Pura had a festive atmosphere Friday. Walls were decorated with colourful paper hangings; rangolis and flower decorations added to the celebratory mood. A makeshift selfie booth of cardboard, built by the art teacher, was a big draw.The school campus was vibrant, chaotic, and…
From stunning wildlife photography to thought-provoking discussions on conservation, Bengaluru is ready to celebrate the planet’s most urgent stories. Over two days, photographers, researchers, filmmakers, and nature enthusiasts will come together to explore the wild in all its forms at the Nature InFocus Festival. “The idea was to create a space where learning about nature…
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ವೃಕ್ಷಮಾತೆ, ನಾಡೋಜ ಹಾಗೂ ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತರಾದ ಡಾ. ಸಾಲುಮರದ ತಿಮ್ಮಕ್ಕ ಅವರ ನಿಧನ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶನಿವಾರ ರಾಜ್ಯಾದ್ಯಂತ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ರಜೆ ಘೋಷಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ನಕಲಿ ಆದೇಶ ಪತ್ರ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜಾಲತಾಣಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ಯಾಪಕವಾಗಿ ವೈರಲ್ ಆಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಂತೆ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಅಧಿಕೃತವಾಗಿ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟನೆ ನೀಡಿದೆ. ರಾಜ್ಯಾದ್ಯಂತ ಯಾವುದೇ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ರಜೆ ಇರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಸರ್ಕಾರ ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆ. ವೈರಲ್ ಆದೇಶ ಪತ್ರವು ನಿಜವಾದದ್ದಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಅದು ಮಾಜಿ ಸಚಿವ ಎಸ್. ಎಂ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅವರ ನಿಧನದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ…
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು:ನಾಡಿನ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಪರಿಸರವಾದಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತೆ ವೃಕ್ಷಮಾತೆ ಸಾಲುಮರದ ತಿಮ್ಮಕ್ಕ ಅವರು ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ (14.11.2025) ಬೆಳಗಿನ ಜಾವ 02:30ಕ್ಕೆ ನಿಧನರಾದ ಕುರಿತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಗಂಭೀರ ಸಂತಾಪ ಸೂಚಿಸಿದೆ. ಈ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ, ವಿಧಾನ ಸೌಧದಿಂದ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ: ಸಿಆಸುಇ 35 ಹಚ್‌ಹಚ್ಚಲ್ 2024ರ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆ ಹೊರಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪಾರ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿದ ದಿವಂಗತ ತಿಮ್ಮಕ್ಕ ಅವರ ಗೌರವಾರ್ಥವಾಗಿ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಮಹತ್ವದ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದೆ. ಅವರ ಅಂತ್ಯಕ್ರಿಯೆಯನ್ನು ಶನಿವಾರ ರಂದು, ಮಂಡ್ಯ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಮದ್ದೂರು…
