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With shortage in hydel and wind energy, KPCL to ramp up thermal power from January

Recently, KPCL managing director Rajendra Cholan met officials from the Ministry of Coal in New Delhi to discuss the coal requirement to ramp up thermal power.

21 Sep 2026 11:06 pm
State owes sanctioned subsidies, incentives worth 2,880 crore to 3,716 industrial units: KASSIA

Timely resolution of MSME concerns will strengthen investor confidence and improve the ease of doing business in the State, says trade body president, Ninganna Biradar

21 Sep 2026 11:01 pm
KPSC comes up with reforms to ensure transparency in future exams

Key reforms to be implemented include changing format of OMR sheets, uploading answer sheets to the website for public access and so on

21 Sep 2026 10:55 pm
Supreme Court orders fresh probe into 2012 rape-murder near Dharmasthala in Karnataka

Society would be failing in its duty if it does not provide justice to the victim of such a heinous crime by conducting a proper investigation and bringing the real culprits to book, says top court Bench; it adds that the probe should be completed within three months and submitted in court concerned

21 Sep 2026 10:04 pm
Karnataka tightens marriage registration rules, says Aadhaar cannot be age proof

The direction came in the light of incidents where the age in the Aadhaar card and birth certificate were mismatched, resulting in child marriage.

21 Sep 2026 10:00 pm
Second accused arrested in minor boys kidnap-murder case

The accused, Elukondalvada, who worked as a private school bus cleaner, was allegedly involved in the kidnap and subsequent murder of class 6 student Prajwal.

21 Sep 2026 8:39 pm
Kasturirangan report threatens livelihoods: Karnataka Chief Minister

Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy made a 12-page statement, reiterating that the government was committed to protecting both the Western Ghats and the livelihoods of people

21 Sep 2026 8:01 pm
Karnataka High Court sets up SIT headed by DGP Alok Kumar to probe KPSC irregularities

The Court said that the SIT will undertake a de novo investigation into the cases and would also cooperate with the Enforcement Directorate (ED ), which has taken up the probe into these cases.

21 Sep 2026 6:40 pm
Four injured as armed gang goes on stabbing spree in southwest Bengaluru

Six to seven men travelling on three to four motorcycles and armed with machetes and long knives allegedly attacked a group of four friends standing by the roadside.

21 Sep 2026 6:38 pm
Five Nepalese nationals detected during SIR in Davangere district; details forwarded to EC for necessary action

Five Nepalese nationals have been detected during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Davangere district

21 Sep 2026 6:36 pm
GBA employees association seeks probe into man posing as IAS officer

In its complaint dated September 21, the association said the impersonator had been calling officers and employees of the civic bodies, claiming to be Shivaprakash, IAS, Joint Secretary, DPAR

21 Sep 2026 6:34 pm
Music studio set up in 100-year-old home craved by builders in Belagavi

Owner has turned down multiple offers from builders to tear the traditional house down and build a multi-storey apartment with shops

21 Sep 2026 4:21 pm
BJP legislators recite full Vande Mataram after official recording ends at two stanzas

BJP members shouted slogans against the Karnataka government for not playing the Vande Mataram in full.

21 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
Vande Mataram ends after 2 stanzas in Karnataka Assembly and Council; BJP legislators recite full version

The BJP members then shouted slogans against the government for not playing the Vande Mataram in full.

21 Sep 2026 12:21 pm
A dangerous dose of deception in Karnataka and beyond

A heap of discarded medical waste near a farmhouse in South Bengaluru district led police to an alleged counterfeit drug repackaging unit and to an inter-State network supplying medicines to hospitals and clinics. The counterfeit drugs allegedly reached patients who were being treated for serious illnesses, including cancer. Shilpa Elizabeth and Imran Gowhar report on the questions raised about safety and accountability

21 Sep 2026 12:16 pm
Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha seeks management of new Anubhava Mantapa in Basavakalyan

The JLM resolved to insist that the building not be inaugurated while in an incomplete state, and that the government of Karnataka should ensure timely release of funds and quick completion of the work

21 Sep 2026 12:10 pm
Four-day heritage tour for Kalaburagi students to mark World Tourism Day

The initiative aims to raise awareness among youth about the rich history and cultural heritage of Kalaburagi

21 Sep 2026 11:44 am
Belagavi man who humbled Prada with Kolhapuri chappal passes away

When European fashion house Prada began using the design of Kolhapuri chappals without prior consent, G.N. Gopikrishna leveraged his influence to arrange a meeting between the government of Karnataka, the company, and the artisans

21 Sep 2026 11:14 am
Dalits need adequate representation in politics and administration, says Parameshwara

We often speak about the need to encourage communities to strive towards all-round progress, but why did it take so many years for a person from this community to become Deputy Chief Minister?

20 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Karnataka CM vows to resolve farmers land grant issues, lead all-party delegation to Delhi

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed a public meeting on the Kasturirangan report in Sakleshpur on Sunday

20 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
OFC menace persists in Bengaluru as new GBA regulations remain pending

Even busy stretches in the city, such as Hosur Road, Mysore Road, Indiranagar 100 Feet Road, Brigade Road, Bannerghatta Road and Koramangala 80 Feet Road (Ganesh Temple), have cables hanging low, bunched to trees, snapped and lying on footpaths and roads.

20 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
SIR: Deletions in Bengaluru disproportionately high, 12 seats cross 10-times winning margin mark

Bommanahalli Assembly constituency has recorded the highest deletions during the draft stage; constituencies with high deletions are also seeing a large number of notices being issued

20 Sep 2026 7:08 pm
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences launches Rajiv Gandhi Rakta Kosh in all district headquarters to encourage blood donations

Measures are being taken to promote platelet donation too, with a decision to facilitate direct contact between platelet donors and recipients. Efforts are on to develop dedicated software for this purpose

20 Sep 2026 6:27 pm
Bengaluru: POCSO case accused found dead

According to the police, the deceased, a physical education teacher, was accused of sexually assaulting children at school

20 Sep 2026 6:20 pm
Bengaluru Traffic Police books record 10.99 lakh wrong parking cases, yet menace continues to haunt Bengaluru

The problem persists even as towing, paid parking, and dedicated beats have been initiated to address the issue

20 Sep 2026 6:17 pm