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After milk price hike, Karnataka commuters face higher bus fares

In another financial blow to consumers following the recent increase in milk and curd prices, the Karnataka government has announced a hike in bus fares.

6 Nov 2026 5:27 pm
Robbery gang targets cars parked on NH-65 during night; Telanganas Sangareddy police arrest three

The gang allegedly used a fake air pistol and knives to rob people in cars parked along highways, sold stolen gold ornaments through a contact in Latur and planned more robberies in Telangana

6 Nov 2026 5:20 pm
Lab tests show ethanol blend in E20 petrol is as high as 31% in Karnataka

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of Karnataka demands penalising OMCs, an E20 spoilage fund to compensate consumers

6 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
Profit-sharing formula in sugarcane pricing introduced in Belagavi district of Karnataka farmers

This initiative succeeded in breaking the deadlock between sugarcane farmers and factories, allowing commencement of operations in sugar factories

6 Nov 2026 3:15 pm
Shankarabharanna interview: Shine Shetty, Sumanth Bhat and Tanvi Ram on the horror comedy

Shankarabharanna, the upcoming Kannada comedy, is directed by Sumanth Bhat, who recently won the National Award for his debut feature, Mithya.

6 Nov 2026 2:56 pm
Noted Kannada linguist, critic K.V. Narayana passes away in Bengaluru at 78

Professor Narayana called for looking at Kannada community as a source of knowledge, moving away from eurocentric influences

6 Nov 2026 2:36 pm
Architecture students learn practical challenges of urban planning at DULT Monsoon Design Studio 2026

Shakeel Ahmed, Commissioner, Urban Development, cited examples from every day problems faced by residents of Belagavi and the solutions attempted by officers of various agencies

6 Nov 2026 11:05 am
Cancer care: Long battle for affordable treatment

Advances in oncology have improved treatment options, but their benefits remain out of reach for many patients who cannot afford to complete the prescribed course. This is despite the recent decision to cap trade margins on 137 identified non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines, providing some relief, writes Afshan Yasmeen...

5 Nov 2026 11:48 pm
Devi Shetty conferred with Frances National Order of Merit

Dr. Shetty was recognised for extending vaccination and logistical support to the French Consulate and the wider French community during the pandemic

5 Nov 2026 10:33 pm
Karnataka Cabinet approves additional 1,118 crore for 134-km road project

The project, sanctioned in 2017, was initially estimated to cost 2,290 crore, however, the revised project cost has increased to 3,409 crore owing to changes during implementation, higher land acquisition costs, rising prices, delays, and additional works

5 Nov 2026 10:18 pm
Karnataka targets 30 GW renewable energy capacity addition in five years

Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department Gaurav Gupta says Karnataka is planning to add 41.5 GW of new wind and solar capacity and approximately 11,000 MWh of battery energy storage by 203435

5 Nov 2026 9:38 pm
INDIA bloc demands scrapping of SIR, seeks use of pre-SIR 2025 electoral rolls for next local polls

The declaration urged the State government to conduct next taluk and zilla panchayat elections using the pre-SIR 2025 electoral rolls

5 Nov 2026 9:36 pm
Karnataka governments fare hike on electric buses questioned as commuters flag diesel price rationale

BMTC officials say fares are determined uniformly across the corporation and are not calculated according to the fuel consumed by individual buses

5 Nov 2026 9:12 pm
BDA to start elevated corridor on Ballari Road on Nov. 6; traffic to KIA to be disrupted for 18 months

The 2,215 crore project involves a cut-and-cover six-lane short tunnel between the Hebbal junction and Veterinary College and an elevated corridor till Mehkri Circle where they will build a rotary flyover

5 Nov 2026 8:56 pm
Sugarcane growers, KRRS condemn arrest of protesters in Belagavi, oppose 3,600 price

The Sugarcane Growers Coordination Committee will launch an agitation at Freedom Park in Bengaluru from 11 a.m. on Friday, demanding the fulfilment of the growers demands

5 Nov 2026 8:55 pm
Koppal court sentences man to life imprisonment for murdering wife

It also imposes on him a fine of 2 lakh for the crime

5 Nov 2026 8:38 pm
Karnataka bus fare hike draws commuters ire; concerns over rising cost of living

Commuters criticise the timing of the fare hike, citing rising household expenses, pending Shakti scheme reimbursements and the growing cost of public transport in Bengaluru

5 Nov 2026 8:03 pm
All steps taken to effectively tackle drinking water crisis, says official

There will be no delay in resolving water or fodder scarcity issues anywhere in Yadgir district, according to the Deputy Commissioner

5 Nov 2026 7:40 pm