Bengaluru: Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation (KVTSDC), under the department of skill development, will host International Study Abroad Fair to help students from all economic groups access foreign education. The fair will be held on Aug 17 (Sunday) at Hotel Lalit Ashok, hosting over 50 leading global universities — all ranked among the…
Bengaluru: In a significant move aimed at dismantling the remnants of the devadasi system, the govt Tuesday introduced the Karnataka Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2025, making biological fathers legally accountable for children born to devadasis. The proposed law requires conclusive proof of paternity and will empower such children to claim their father’s…
Bengaluru: BJP raised the murder of a Hindu man in Koppal in the legislative assembly Wednesday and demanded the investigation be handed over to National Investigation Agency (NIA) and that Rs 50 lakh compensation be given to the victim’s family. A BJP delegation also met governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and urged him to intervene and…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, and five others — Lakshman, Nagaraj, Pradosh, Anu Kumar, and Jagadish — in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan set aside the Karnataka High Court order, saying…
Bengaluru: State govt will showcase its flagship welfare initiatives—the five guarantee schemes—under the theme of Financial Freedom at the Independence Day celebrations at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground on Friday. A special presentation will highlight how the schemes—Shakti (free bus travel for women), Gruha Jyothi Scheme (power bill subsidies), Gruha Lakshmi (financial aid for…
Bengaluru: The govt is considering conducting gram panchayat (GP) elections using political party symbols, rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyank Kharge told the legislative council Wednesday. He said a committee will be constituted to examine feasibility of the move, including legal, constitutional, and procedural aspects, before a decision is taken. “There were some 20…
Bengaluru: At Pinehurst, the cradle of American golf, two young girls from Bengaluru covered themselves in the spotlight.Nine-year-old Vedika Bhansali rolled in her final putt to seal a one-shot win in the Girls 9 category, becoming the first Indian to lift a trophy at the US Kids World Championship. Vedika shot a final round four-under…
Bengaluru: The assembly Wednesday passed the Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for online registration of land parcels allotted by govt agencies using the digitised signature of the sub-registrar — without human intervention.The bill also enables online registration of property mortgages for bank loans and their release upon repayment. However, in transactions between…
Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is rolling out 85 fully electric air-conditioned buses across 11 airport routes starting Thursday, enhancing connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) from key points such as HAL Main Gate, Banashankari, Kadugodi, HSR Layout, Kempegowda Bus Terminus (Majestic), and other locations.According to BMTC officials, the 12-metre-long buses, with a…
Bengaluru: Despite the fanfare surrounding the launch of the much-anticipated Yellow Line, a key concern continues to plague commuters — that of inadequate seating arrangements at Metro stations. Commuters say with long wait times between trains and swelling crowds during peak hours, lack of proper seating arrangement poses significant discomfort, especially for elderly passengers and…
