Karnataka

Karnataka SSLC Results 2020: Pass percentage falls to 71.8%, girls outshine boys

The Karnataka state SSLC results for Class 10 students that were conducted earlier this year have been declared. Over 5.8 lakh students have cleared the examination this year.

Aug 10, 2020

Bengaluru: How citizens can help BBMP in waste collection during COVID

On Monday, BBMP's Special Commissioner for Solid Waste Management shared a video of citizens helping in segregation of waste in the city and what are the precautions one can take during the pandemic.

Aug 10, 2020

Karnataka: Hindi imposition criticised, possibility of language test for non-Kannadigas spark debate

Ever since the NEP 2020 was announced, Tamil Nadu has protested the 3-language policy. Now, Karnataka has its own take on the matter. As a TOEFL-like language test is being considered, people are asking about the inclusivity in the state.

Aug 10, 2020

Malgudi Museum: Childhood memories come to life as Karnataka immortalises RK Narayan's works

The Malgudi Museum is now open at the Arasalu station in Shimoga. In an ode to RK Narayan's prolific works, the government has immortalised childhoods with the new museum.

Aug 9, 2020

Mangaluru woman hit by car, dragged few metres before locals stop driver | Watch

In a freak road accident in Mangaluru a woman on a scooter was hit by a car at a junction. Her body was dragged by the car before local stopped the driver, the CCTV footage shows.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka revises guidelines for international travellers | See full list here

The Karnataka government has now revised guidelines for international travellers and released fresh guidelines on Friday. This is the 4th version of the guidelines.

Aug 8, 2020

Treasure hunt gone wrong: One killed after a portion of 600-year-old temple collapses in Karnataka

In Hoskote near Bengaluru, an incident took place on early Saturday morning, when a youth was killed as a portion of a 600-year-old temple collapsed upon him. The youth was reportedly at the temple hunting for treasure.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka rains: 209 flood-prone areas identified across Bengaluru

As parts of Karnataka face crippling disaster due to incessant rain and landslides, BBMP in Bengaluru has identified 209 areas in the city that are prone to flooding. The civic body has formed 28 teams in preparation for any flood-like situation.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa seeks two acres of land in Ayodhya for 'Yatri Nivas'

On Friday, BS Yediyurappa had requested UP CM Yogi Adityanath to grant two acres of land to build a Yatri Nivas in Ayodhya for pilgrims from Karnataka.

Aug 8, 2020

Siddaramaiah's son tests COVID positive, under home quarantine

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, health officials said.

Aug 8, 2020

Angered over divorce, Bengaluru man murders ex-wife; arrested

After being given a divorce by his wife, Kaleem Sharif, in a fit of rage, slit his ex-wife's throat after returning home from the mosque. Following the crime, he fled from the scene only to be arrested a day later.

Aug 7, 2020

Karnataka floods: Fund crunch to affect flood response, rescue operations in Kodagu hindered

The flood-like situation in Karnataka is looking grim. Funds are directed towards COVID-19, disaster relief is facing a financial crunch. Moreover, weather has hindered rescue operations as 4 people remain missing in Kodagu after a landslide, the monsoon has claimed 3 lives in the state.

Aug 7, 2020

AAP launches new initiative, calls Karnataka govt's fight a 'total disaster'

The Aam Aadmi Party in Bengaluru has launched a new initiative called AAP Cares. The volunteer-led initiative is meant to control and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Aug 6, 2020

First electric street lamp to light up Asia installed in Bengaluru turns 115

Few Bengalureans know that Asia's first street lamp was installed in Bengaluru. The street lamp turned 115 years, installed in 1905.

Aug 6, 2020

Karnataka disaster alert: Landslides, flood-like situation in few districts; govt releases Rs 50 cr

A high alert was issued in parts of Karnataka by the IMD, now the approaching disaster situation is looking more like a reality.

Aug 6, 2020

Irrespective of COVID, Karnataka pvt hospitals can't turn away patients

No private hospital in Karnataka can turn away a patient without attending to him or her, irrespective of the Coronavirus status, an official has said.

Aug 6, 2020

Bhoomi Pujan in Ayodhya: Section 144 in these parts of Karnataka

Parts of Karnataka will now be under Section 144 till the event of the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan has passed. Police will be deployed to ensure no untoward incidents take place in Kodagu, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi.

Aug 4, 2020

After BS Yediyurappa and Siddaramaiah, 2 from JD(S) and 1 from BJP test coronavirus positive

Gurmitkal MLA Naganagouda Kandakura, Nagamangala MLA Suresh Gowda and Sagar MLA Harathalu Halappa have tested positive for Covid-19.

Aug 4, 2020

Karnataka Hindu priest alleges death threats; fixed Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan dates

NR Vijayendra Sharma, the priest from Karnataka who fixed the dates for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Bhoomi Pujan ceremony, has filed an FIR against those who've been sending him death threats since the dates were announced.

Aug 4, 2020

Karnataka IPS reshuffle: 18 officers transferred, Bengaluru gets 5 new DCPs

The Karnataka govt transferred 18 IPS officers in the state. Bengaluru city got new Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) for five divisions.

Aug 4, 2020