The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Karnataka govt. plans to relocate waste processing facilities outside Bengaluru to address capacity shortfall. Existing plants have faced opposition due to leachate and odour issues. New plants should have composting, material recovery and landfill facilities, with tertiary-level treatment for leachate. Land acquisition and land-use changes are concerns. Engaging farmers and…

Karnataka govt. invokes Section 11 of Electricity Act to procure 1,100 MW of power from private generators to address shortage. Govt. also plans to solarise irrigation pumpsets, set up 400 substations & expand solar power park in Pavagada. Bescom clarifies no power cuts in BBMP parks.

JD(S) Karnataka unit president C M Ibrahim defies former PM Deve Gowda's decision to join NDA, says JD(S) will not join BJP-led alliance. He claims his faction is the original JD(S) for being ‘secular’. He appeals to Gowda not to give consent to tie-up & hints at possible split in…

from the Health Department.Bengaluru Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launched two new contraceptives, SubDermal Single Rod Implants and SC-MPA Injectable, at State Family Planning Summit. Pilot introduction in 40 districts of 10 states, including four from Karnataka, to ensure healthy birth spacing and reduce maternal/infant morbidity.

A total of 140 farmers attached to the Joint Movement of Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Association were arrested on Monday when they attempted to picket the Thermal Power Station (TPS) - II of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) in Neyveli condemning the Karnataka Government for not releasing the State’s due share of…

The two families from Kalaburagi district were travelling in the MUV to Fakkreshwar mutt at Shirahatti and Balehosur mutt in Laxmeshwar taluk.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay a Karnataka High Court decision to freeze a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case without hearing him. The Income Tax Department in 2017 conducted a raid against Mr. Shivakumar, based on…

JP Nadda, BJP president, claims Congress can only give "guarantee of loot" in Karnataka. IT raids have revealed ₹100 crore from contractors. Congress-supported contractor accused BJP of corruption in Karnataka polls. Congress accused of making Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh ATMs of corruption.

Kannada orgs. oppose Maha's health scheme for Marathi speakers in Belagavi, urge CM Siddaramaiah to stop it. Activists suspect it's a clandestine attempt to collect data of Marathi speakers. Kannada orgs. say it's against federalism & insults Karnataka govt. Scheme provides ₹1.5 lakh for 996 surgeries & treatment. Maharashtra govt.…

BJP in Karnataka is leaderless, reducing internal democracy, becoming a corporate house run by few managers, divided into factions, and silencing B.S. Yediyurappa. This is weakening the party and its chances in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. To improve, Yediyurappa should be given authority and asked to tour the State.

BJP to stage protests in all districts, taluks; demand CM, Dy CM's resignation over I-T raids. BJP to accuse Cong of corruption, link between money unearthed in raids and pending BBMP bills. BJP to demand end to trend in interest of Karnataka's people, CM, Dy CM to quit.