Karnataka

BENGALURU: Facing stiff competition from neighbouring Maharashtra and after losing by a narrow margin in energy conservation programmes in 2024, Karnataka bounced back strongly this year to bag the National Energy Conservation Award (NECA)–2025 for the best-performing state in implementing energy efficiency initiatives. Karnataka also maintained its ‘front-runner’ position for three consecutive years—2020, 2021–22, and…

Bengaluru’s water board is now using robots to inspect sewer lines, a move that drastically cuts down on disruptive road digging BENGALURU: Living up to its reputation as the tech capital of India, Bengaluru has taken a decisive step towards smart urban management, with the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) switching to robotic…

Bengaluru: Ownership of more than eight lakh agricultural land parcels across Karnataka has been transferred from deceased persons to their legal heirs as part of a special Pauti khata campaign launched by the revenue department. The process is still under way for over 42 lakh additional properties. The exercise follows identification of more than 50…

Bengaluru: More than 1,500 families who bought sites in Banashankari 6th Stage layout, developed by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), are caught in a years-long limbo after a sudden forest land claim stalled construction and transactions, leaving many unable to build despite having valid allotments, tax receipts, and decades-old ownership documents.Formed in 2001, Banashankari 6th Stage…

Belagavi: Senior Congressman Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who passed away on Sunday, is remembered as a politician who carefully balanced party loyalty with a strong commitment to Lingayat community interests, even during periods of sharp political and social polarisation in the state. A noted figure in Lingayat politics, he retained the confidence of Congress brass while asserting…

Bengaluru: Already grappling with severe cold conditions, Bengaluru has been waking up to dense fog these days. A sharp dip in minimum temperatures, combined with clear night skies and calm winds, has created ideal conditions for the formation of ground-level clouds, significantly reducing visibility during late-night and early-morning hours. Meteorologists have forecast dense fog conditions…

Bengaluru: Kristu Jayanti will soon expand into engineering and allied health sciences, announced vice-chancellor Fr Augustine George Monday, at the inaugural ceremony after the institution received deemed-to-be university status.“Our focus will be on strengthening our robust academic framework, which is built on three pillars: academic vigour, interdisciplinary integration, and outcome-based education. We will expand our…

Bengaluru: Jigani police have arrested a 30-year-old habitual offender whose criminal trail cuts across three southern states and spans nearly every major category of property crime.Shivakumar alias Dadiya Shivakumar, is suspected to be involved in around 28 cases, ranging from chain snatching and house break-ins to two-wheeler thefts, robbery and even murder.Police said Shivakumar operated…

Bengaluru: The high court has sentenced Bengaluru resident K Dhananjay to four months of simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 in each of two criminal contempt cases—one filed by Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and another initiated suo motu. The order was issued on Dec 11, and Dhananjay has since been sent…