Karnataka

Karnataka is launching India’s first state-level Centre of Excellence in Space Technology in Bengaluru BENGALURU: Karnataka has taken the lead in India’s space innovation drive with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) and SatCom Industry Association-India (SIA-India) to set up the country’s first state-level Centre…

A 34-year-old police head constable, working as driver for BJP opposition leader R Ashoka’s escort vehicle, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Byatarayanapura. BENGALURU: A 34-year-old police head constable, working as driver for BJP opposition leader R Ashoka’s escort vehicle, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Byatarayanapura. The victim is Sharanappa…

Bengaluru: Days after a video of a rowdy-sheeter celebrating his birthday inside the prison and recording it on mobile phones went viral, a departmental inquiry has been initiated against seven officials of the central prison, Parappana Agrahara. The video shows Srinivasa, alias Gubacchi Seena, lodged at the central prison in connection with a murder case,…

Bengaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah‘s comments on separate religion status for Lingayats has presented BY Vijayendra with a fine opportunity to consolidate his position as president of Karnataka BJP, his supporters believe. Vijayendra’s continuance as state president appeared in doubt following demands from a faction, which included several senior functionaries, to have him removed. But with…

Bengaluru: Minor irrigation minister NS Boseraju Wednesday said his department will soon submit a detailed report on the Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot who had returned the bill to the govt after environmental concerns were raised over its proposals. Boseraju said the changes were made following…

Bengaluru: The state govt has moved to prevent overlaps between health insurance schemes after it was found that Yeshasvini beneficiaries claimed Rs 130 crore worth of treatment under Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK) scheme during 2024–25.Putting an end to such dual claims, the govt has now stated Yeshasvini beneficiaries can obtain referral letters for treatment in…

Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed allegations of being behind the shutdown of Kannada reality series Bigg Boss‘ studio in Bidadi. The popular TV show is hosted by Kannada film actor Kichcha Sudeep.The studio, housed at Jolly Wood Studios and Adventures, was sealed off following a notice served by the Karnataka State Pollution…

Bengaluru: The city’s first hi-tech multilevel car parking (MLCP) complex at Freedom Park, with a capacity for 445 two-wheelers and 556 cars, was expected to be buzzing activity given its proximity to retail and transport hubs. But in reality, the facility is significantly underutilised.The parking lot contractor, who anticipated earning an annual revenue of Rs…

Bengaluru: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) is all set to host India’s first fully solar-powered zoo. It will soon run entirely on renewable energy generated within the park itself.A captive solar plant with a capacity of 1 MW was set up to meet its power needs. According to…

Bengaluru: Flooded by a spate of technical glitches over the past two days, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for filing applications for PG-NEET 2025-26 until October 15, 11am. The deadline was earlier set for Oct 9, 11am. As per the revised order, eligible candidates can now submit online applications and pay examination…