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Karnataka moving towards climate action plan at gram panchayat level

The State government is working towards formulating climate action plans at the level of individual gram panchayats, covering all 5,994 GPs and 314 urban local bodies across Karnataka, said T. Mahesh, director, Administration Department, Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute, Government of Karnataka

14 May 2026 10:33 pm
Karnataka launches first-of-its-kind digital drug surveillance system

New portal launched to block substandard medicines, track NDPS drug sales in real time

14 May 2026 10:32 pm
Cybercrime police arrest two for creating and uploading videos involving minors

The cybercrime police have arrested two persons for allegedly sexually assaulting minor girls, recording the acts on mobile phones, and uploading them online

14 May 2026 10:13 pm
Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan to play in Bengaluru and Hyderabad this weekend

Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan and drummer Kenwood Dennard are in Bengaluru this weekend

14 May 2026 10:04 pm
How T.A.Ms unique voice and relatable music keeps Gen-Z hooked

Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter Tamanna Kapur has found her signature sound and the success of her hit singles say she is here to stay

14 May 2026 9:53 pm
Directorate of Enforcement conducts raids on Gameskraft, freeze assets worth 526 crore

Continuing a probe into the multi-crore Gameskraft Technologies scam, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted extensive raids, leading to the seizure and freezing of movable assets worth over 526 crore and the arrest of three company directors

14 May 2026 6:51 pm
Bengalurus water woes: Piped connections, Sanchari Cauvery reduce tanker demand

Outer zones of the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), especially 110 villages that were added to the citys civic limits in 2007, got piped water supply only in 2024 through Cauvery V Stage.

14 May 2026 6:07 pm
Bengaluru Traffic Police push for carpooling to ease ORR congestion

The appeal was made during a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh.

14 May 2026 5:24 pm
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka to begin from June 20; over 5.55 crore voters to be covered

Anbu Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for Karnataka said that 86% of mapping has been completed so far and the remaining will be completed before the SIR exercise begins

14 May 2026 5:01 pm
From Korean pop-ups to new dessert menus, Bengaluru has a packed dining calendar this May

Whether you are craving Korean comfort food, Brazilian barbecue, coastal thalis or mango desserts, Bengalurus latest menus promise a flavour-packed month

14 May 2026 7:35 am
From improved apps to bus hubs to tailored services, city officials float fixes to ORR traffic woes

The upgraded app of BMTC willprovide precise details such as thearrival time of the buses and number of seats available in them

13 May 2026 11:04 pm
Bengaluru: Nearly 80% land acquisition done for PRR Package 1, work order to be issued in June

This will be the first on-ground work to begin for PRR, which has been delayed for over two decades.

13 May 2026 7:58 pm
Water shortage, hostel overcrowding trigger student protest at NLSIU campus in Bengaluru

Students told The Hindu that the protest was not triggered by a sudden disruption, but by frustration over long-pending issues that have shownlittle improvementdespite being flagged multiple times

13 May 2026 11:11 am
Corporations, BWSSB ramp up preparations ahead of monsoon

Measures include stormwater drain maintenance, road repairs, waste clearance, and identification of dangerous structures to prevent flooding and rain-related incidents across the city

12 May 2026 8:40 pm
Nearly 60 minor accident cases in Bengaluru are reported every day on e-accident system

The e-accident system enables commuters to report minor accidents on the spot that do not require filing an FIR but need an acknowledgement from the police to claim insurance.

12 May 2026 5:54 pm
Workers under CITU Karnataka demand revocation of Labour Codes, burn copies of the Act

A protest will be held at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on May 13

12 May 2026 5:25 pm
Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan on display at Bengalurus Lightroom

Lightroom, a childrens book store in the city, is exhibiting illustrations by artist Priya Kuriyan

12 May 2026 4:19 pm
Electric buggies to ferry passengers at Bengaluru City railway station

The buggy service ferries passengers directly from the platforms to an organised pickup point where autorickshaws and cabs are available

12 May 2026 3:36 pm
RCEP seen as Key Anchor for Asian Growth

Agreement set to help global economy cope with geopolitical shifts, growing challenges

12 May 2026 1:29 pm
New excise regime comes into effect

Clarity on IML/ Beer prices by Tuesday while prices of some labels have been notified. No distribution of IML/ Beer through KSBCL on Monday

12 May 2026 12:34 am
Karnataka likely to operationalise Labour Codes from July 1, may revise housing rent, right to strike

The new framework will replace 29 existinglabourlaws that currently deal with social security, working hours, retirementbenefitsand trade union rights

11 May 2026 9:38 pm
GBA polls: Karnataka SEC appeals to Supreme Court for extension of deadline by 3 months

The Karnataka State Election Commission had recently said civic polls in Bengaluru will be held between June 14 and 24.

11 May 2026 9:18 pm
Innovation-driven growth vital for nations progress: former AICTE chairman

T.G. Sitharam underscores importance of emerging sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy and green hydrogen

11 May 2026 8:59 pm
Census 2027: As deadline nears, mapping crosses 45 lakh houses in GBA limits

Officials say the daily enumeration target has been changing as surveys were not carried out thoroughly across some blocks in theinitialthree days

11 May 2026 8:56 pm
Green energy key to Indias future growth: Naidu

A.P. Chief Minister says energy security, decentralised power systems and sustainable development are vital for Indias economic transformation; pitches rooftop solar, micro-grids and natural farming at CII summit

11 May 2026 8:55 pm
Saudi Accelerates Tourism Growth as WTTC Confirms Global Standing and Domestic Travel Surges

Saudi Tourism Authority welcomes the WTTC findings that positions Saudi as the largest and fastest-growing travel and tourism market in the region

11 May 2026 7:56 pm
Spiral: A solo act on how women navigate fear and abuse in urban India

The one-woman performance by The Play Factory weaves together three fictionalised narratives rooted in lived experiences across public and private spaces.

11 May 2026 6:51 pm
Explosives on PM Modis Bengaluru visit route: NIA joins probe

Investigators are examining whether the explosive materials were intentionally placed to target the Prime Ministers convoy route or whether there is a larger conspiracy behind the incident.

11 May 2026 5:20 pm
Why the Dhruva Sarja-Prem film KD: The Devil is trapped in formula

KD: The Devil, starring Dhruva Sarja, produced by KVN Productions and directed by Prem, was one of the anticipated movies from the Kannada film industry.

11 May 2026 11:21 am
Flyover with underpasses of Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 partially opens for traffic at Nellyadi

Part of the B.C. Road-Periyashanthi four-lane project, the 1.18 km structures built through Nellyadi town bring in much-needed respite to road users

10 May 2026 9:22 pm
Ageing ornamental trees behind mass uprooting during rains in Bengaluru

Experts say these trees required a focused management approach, including pruning and removal, which has not been carried out over the years

10 May 2026 6:52 pm
Gelatin sticks found along PM Modis convoy, half hour before he passed by

Police have also detained a suspect who made a call to the police control room at around 7:30 a.m. threatening to trigger explosions near HAL Airport and the Art of Living premises during the Prime Ministers visit.

10 May 2026 5:00 pm
Amit Shah hails BSYs contribution to partys growth in South India

At BSY Abhimantosava, organised to honour Yediyurappa, Union Home Minister says veteran leader should continue to guide party in Karnataka

10 May 2026 6:43 am
Auto drivers seek hike in minimum fare amid rising LPG prices in Bengaluru

At present, the minimum auto meter fare in Bengaluru is 36, while passengers are charged 18 for every additional kilometre. The associations are now demanding that the minimum fare be increased to 50 and the subsequent fare to 25 per kilometre.

9 May 2026 9:57 pm
Son of driver to receive 11 gold medals at UAS Bengaluru convocation

Women lead the medal tally, with 35 womenacross various programmes collectively securing 97 medals and certificates, compared to 43 won by 20 male students

9 May 2026 6:56 pm