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Karnataka takes cautious first step to introduce digital evaluation of SSLC and II PU examination

Following the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) footsteps, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board is planning to implement digital evaluation of SSLC and II PU answer scripts. However, it is being cautious in the rollout

10 Aug 2026 11:18 pm
Man kills two daughters, attempts to end life, but rescued at a luxury hotel in Bengaluru

The police recovered a note from the spot in which he allegedly referred to marital disputes with his wife and claimed that he suspected her of being in a relationship with another person.

10 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Early initiation of breastfeeding not enough; mothers need sustained support, say experts

NFHS-6 findings suggest that the challenge increasingly lies in helping mothers continue breastfeeding after they leave healthcare facilities

10 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
CAG flags cost overruns, low ridership and land acquisition issues in Bengaluru Metro Phase 1 and 2

The CAG Performance Audit Report No. 7 of 2026, covering the implementation of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro project, was tabled in Parliament on Monday (August 10).

10 Aug 2026 8:44 pm
B.Y. Vijayendra plays down viral video, says there is no ambiguity in support to Bidadi farmers

A day after a video of his alleged comments on the Bidadi Township Project went viral embarrassing the party, BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra said that there was no ambiguity within the party regarding protection of farmers interests in Bidadi

10 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Prosecution for money laundering after conviction for predicate offences is not double jeopardy: Karnataka High Court

The prosecution under the PMLA is neither the second trial for the same offence nor a Constitutional transgression. The offence under the PMLA derives its existence from the laundering of proceeds of crime, though emanating from the commission of predicate offence, the court observes.

10 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Health Department to soon launch Ruthu Thare, a State-wide campaign to deal with perimenopause and menopause

In the first phase of Ruthu Thare, ASHA workers across Karnataka will identify women going through menopause and fill their details in a form. Workers will be trained about perimenopause and menopause, says gynaecologist Jyotsna Mirlay

10 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Water security is seventh guarantee, says Karnataka CM, promising Yettinahole water to Kolar and Chickballapur by 2027-end

Speaking after inaugurating various development projects in Malur taluk of Kolar district, the Chief Minister sought to allay fears about the feasibility of the Yettinahole project

10 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
10 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Hundreds participate in walkathon for Drug Free India in Hubballi

Hundreds of students, teachers and people from different walks of life participated in the mega walkathon organsied as part of the awareness campaign for Drug Free India under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) in Hubballi on Sunday

10 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
Over 3.4 lakh PMUJ beneficiaries in Karnataka took no LPG refill in 2025-26

In Karnataka, as many as 2.98 lakh PMUY beneficiaries took just one refill, while 3.33 lakh beneficiaries took two refills and 32.66 lakh took three or more refills in 2025-26.

10 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
MP meets Culture Minister, seeks approval for 20 crore Kalaburagi fort conservation project

Kalaburagi MP Radhakrishna Doddamani met Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and submitted a letter seeking urgent approval for the proposed 20 crore conservation and rejuvenation project for the historic Kalaburagi fort

10 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
A.J. Mudhols life of struggle an inspiration to present generation: Prasad Abbayya

The life of veteran communist leader, freedom fighter and prominent trade union leader A.J. Mudhol, who dedicated himself to the cause of the common people, workers and oppressed sections throughout his life, should serve as an inspiration to the present generation, says MLA and Karnatka Slum Development Board Chairman Prasad Abbayya

10 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Corporate-communal policies must be rolled back, says CITU leader

CITU State Secretary K. Mahantesh has called for a reversal of the corporate-communal policies of the Union government, arguing that they were undermining employment and educational opportunities for younger generation

10 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Karnataka has 6,805 EV charging stations, second-highest in India

Karnatakas charging infrastructure is also substantially higher than that of neighbouring southern States.

10 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Cabinet expansion is Chief Ministers prerogative, says Priyank Kharge

With the number of ministerial berths capped at 15 percent of the strength of the 224-member Karnataka Legislative Assembly, deciding whom to induct and whom to leave out is a challenge for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, said Minister for Home and IT-BT Priyank Kharge in Kalaburagi on Monday.

10 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
National Deworming Day drive launched in Yadgir

The District Health and Family Welfare Department and the District RCH Division jointly inaugurated the National Deworming Day (NDD) drive at the Government Lower Primary School, Ambedkar Chowk, in Yadgir on Monday

10 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Aadhaar data for unidentified bodies only as last resort: Karnataka Police

Investigators must first check missing-person records and alert the District Missing Persons Unit/Missing Persons Squad to ascertain whether anyone matching the description has been reported missing.

10 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
CITU seeks implementation of revised minimum wages, repeal of four labour codes

The district unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions staged a protest in Kalaburagi city on Monday, demanding the immediate implementation of the revised minimum wages notified by the State government and urging the Centre to withdraw the VB-G RAM G Act and the four labour codes.

10 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Cabinet to discuss drought situation, crop loss on August 13: Priyank Kharge

As crops wither across rain-deficient parts of the State, the drought-like situation and mounting crop losses will come up for discussion at the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Minister for Home, IT-BT and e-Governance and Kalaburagi district in-charge Minister Priyank Kharge said here on Monday.

10 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
GalaxEye acquires Bengaluru-based spacecraft engineering company StarOps

The integration reportedly brings StarOps proprietary technologies, qualified satellite platforms and deep systems engineering expertise, along with an experienced engineering team, several of whom previously worked at TeamIndus on the Lunar Lander and Rover.

10 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Tech-savvy Anubhava Mantapa expected to open in May 2027 in Basavakalyan

The six-floor monument is designed to showcase Sharana philosophy through immersive technology

10 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
Supreme Court agrees to T.N. Government plea to hear Cauvery water dispute early

T.N. Government said Karnataka had continued to defy the orders of the Cauvery Tribunal for allocation of water to its neighbour except a few times when there were inevitable surpluses in the reservoirs on account of floods

10 Aug 2026 12:19 pm
Tunnel road a real estate project in disguise, contend citizen groups

They have alleged that ancillary revenue in the form of real estate is being given free to the concessionaire, which they estimate could be as high as30,000 crore for the entire concession period

10 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Protest against pollution of Guruganga-Viraja river on August 11 by villagers of Humnabad

Among those who attended the meeting called by villagers were Humnabad MLA Siddu Patil and MLC Chandrashekar Patil

10 Aug 2026 11:26 am
Foundation stone laid for 1.45-crore road project in Kalaburagi

MLA Allamprabhu Patil said a 4.90 crore package was sanctioned by the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) for development work across the city

10 Aug 2026 11:09 am