Bengaluru/Belagavi: As many as 95 organisations, mainly farmer groups, have submitted applications seeking permission to stage protests near Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (SVS) in Belagavi as the winter session of the legislature begins in the north Karnataka city Monday.The state administration has prepared designated protest sites, including Suvarna Garden and a hill near Konduskoppa, to accommodate…
Bengaluru: After dilly-dallying, Karnataka govt Sunday raised the maize procurement limit per farmer from 20 quintals to 50 quintals under the support price scheme, responding to mounting anger among growers over falling market prices after a bumper harvest.A corrigendum issued after the govt order said the new cap would be linked to the land extent…
Mangaluru: Congress‘s national leadership has taken a serious note of rival sloganeering by Congress workers in Dakshina Kannada. AICC has issued a show-cause notice to KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai over the incident which took place at the Mangaluru airport during the arrival of party general secretary KC Venugopal on Dec 3.KPCC general secretary Mithun…
A candid retelling of the unpredictable turns in his journey, the play offered an intimate look at Kher’s setbacks, surprises and second chances Veteran actor Anupam Kher was a delight to watch at the Bengaluru Theatre Festival, as he brought his autobiographical play Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai to life on stage. A candid retelling…
Bengaluru: To clear the year-end rush, South Western Railway (SWR) will operate special trains, with two trips in each direction, between Yeshwantpur and Karwar.Train no. 06267 Yeshwantpur–Karwar Express Special will leave Yeshwantpur at noon on Dec 24 and 27 and reach Karwar at 6:10am the following day. The return service, 06268 Karwar–Yeshwantpur Express Special, will…
Bengaluru: Two officials of north Bengaluru have been fined a total of Rs 50,000 for their non-compliance under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.The Information Commission fined north Bengaluru sub-divisional officer Kiran Rs 25,000, while its tahsildar Madhuraj was also penalised a similar amount in separate cases.The penalties followed repeated delays in providing information and…
Bengaluru: Following the govt’s decision to allot 50% of developed land in the proposed Bidadi integrated township to farmers, those who parted with their land in north Bengaluru are also demanding equal share in the upcoming Shivaram Karanth Layout. Currently, they are eligible for 40% of the area under 60:40 ratio.Representatives of farmers from 17…
Bengaluru: Owners of several apartment projects developed by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) have submitted a joint representation to the statutory body, seeking a clear procedure for forming resident associations.In their Nov 27 letter to the BDA chairman, they said the authority’s officials are now advising allottees to form associations to handle daily maintenance and housekeeping….
Bengaluru: Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq Saturday transformed the opening stage of Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) into a call to action, emphasising that equality is not merely an event to commemorate or a slogan to chant — it’s a daily practice that should shape our everyday lives.Speaking at Freedom Park, she highlighted the significance of…
Bengaluru: The govt is facing criticism from the opposition following a sharp drop in international tourist footfall at the Unesco World Heritage Site of Hampi. The tourism department, however, explained that foreign visits to most destinations in the state have declined this year owing to multiple factors.Up until Oct 2025, only 3,818 foreigners visited Hampi,…
