The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

For 3 yrs, onion growers in Karnataka have faced low returns due to unpredictable weather. This yr, 40% of farmers in Chitradurga decided not to grow onions. Govt's 40% duty on exports further discouraged farmers. To pacify farmers, govt announced record price of ₹2,410/quintal for onions. Farmers now await this…

ICMR-NITM to host one-day orientation training on “Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance” in Belagavi for officials from Karnataka & Goa. Aim is to strengthen outbreak investigation activities in the region. Scientists from ICMR-NIE, Chennai & ICMR-NIV, Pune to interact with participants. ICMR-NITM has identified outbreaks of cholera, hepatitis, diphtheria…

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said the construction of a proposed Mekedatu project, a balancing reservoir, in the Cauvery basin in Karnataka is the only solution to the Cauvery water-sharing row with the neighbouring States.

AI-powered cameras reduce road accidents & traffic rule violations in Kerala: avg. 4.5 lakh violations/day to 70,000; deaths from 12/day to 4-5/day. Officials from TN, Karnataka & Maharashtra visit to study system. Amendments to Kerala Road Safety Authority Rules soon. Need common speed limit for roads. Strict action against utilities…

Karnataka Today newsletter: Dry spell in State decreases sowing coverage of crops, and more

With Karnataka receiving 25% deficit rainfall during southwest monsoon as on August 24, paddy sowing has been hit hard. Other crops like tur dal, green gram, cottong and ragi facing threat of withering.

28-ft Nataraja statue, made of 8 metals, sent to Delhi for G20 Summit. Weighing 19 tonnes, it was made by 3 sons of renowned sculptor Devasenapathy Sthapathi, using the time-tested 'lost-wax' casting method. PM Modi keen to have a Nataraja statue adorn the venue. Statue to travel through TN, Karnataka,…

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to submit a report on the status of discharge of the river water by Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, especially its availability for the next fortnight. The court recorded Karnataka’s dissatisfaction with a CWMA order to release 10,000 cusecs…

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that Karnataka would scrap implementation of NEP-2020 from the coming academic year, and a committee would be formed to frame a Karnataka State Education Policy.