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1.12 lakh acres donated to Waqf Board, but it currently controls only 20,054 acres: Zameer

The Board lost 23,627 acres following implementation of the land reforms, says Housing, Waqf and Minority Welfare Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan; he reiterates that Hindu temples have not encroached upon any Waqf Board properties.

16 Mar 2026 9:07 pm
Pension issue of aided educational institutions staff will be referred to committee: Madhu Bangarappa

BJP member S.V. Sankanur urged the government to consider pension benefits for employees of aided educational institutions who were appointed prior to 2006 and later brought under the grant-in-aid system, as well as those appointed after 2006.

16 Mar 2026 9:06 pm
7.79 crore surplus budget for Hubballi-Dharwad for 2026-27

Pink e-auto for women in each ward announced

16 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
Maternity, childcare leave for women teachers to be sanctioned within 15 days

Women teachers returning to duty after maternity leave can seek a transfer to a place of their choice during counselling, says School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa; this facility will be available until the child completes five years.

16 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
State universities suffering from serious chronic ailments, need long-term treatment: M.C. Sudhakar

Raising the issue under Rule 330, BJP member Talwar Sabanna said State universities had become centres of problems, alleging that they were plagued by caste-based issues and corruption and that their overall functioning had deteriorated.

16 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
B.Ed admission fee revision to be taken up from this academic year

Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that the admission fee for B.Ed. colleges in the State had not been revised for the past 26 years.

16 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
As 10,796 remain untraced, Karnataka High Court directs police to effectively implement SOP for handling complaints of missing persons

The court has now specifically asked the State government to file a report on establishment of district missing persons units, quarterly review report of supervisory committees, and digital portal for tracking of missing persons, among others

16 Mar 2026 8:55 pm
New paramedical admission norms may trigger educational crisis, closure of colleges: Sharan Prakash Patil

Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said the Commission had stipulated that only students who have passed II PUC in the science stream would be eligible for admission to paramedical courses. The rule has created apprehension among institutions in the State.

16 Mar 2026 8:55 pm
H.Y. Metis daughter to fight Bagalkot bypolls as Independent candidate

The former Ministers three children are all aspirants for their late fathers seat

16 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Tonga Experience Centre near Town Hall sparks heritage row in Mysuru

This is the second time in recent months that a structure proposed near Balarama Gate of the palace has run into trouble

16 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
Madara Mahasabha stages protest march seeking internal reservation among SCs

During the march, they raised slogans calling for the implementation of the Justice Nagamohan Das commissions recommendations regarding internal reservations

16 Mar 2026 7:23 pm
Pugmarks trigger panic among villagers of Sonna in Kalaburagi

Residents are gripped by fear after a leopard kills a dog belonging to a local farmer

16 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
Woman jumps into the Bhima over social boycott in Yadgir village

Two of five accused taken into custody for mentally harassing her over the issue of her son having a relationship with a woman-relative

16 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
Future-ready education vital for Viksit Bharat 2047, says CEC Director

Prof. Manhas, remarked that while Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool, its effectiveness ultimately depends on human input

16 Mar 2026 7:07 pm
Women themselves are responsible for their own progress, says scholar

Latha Pujar was speaking at an International Womens Day programme organised by the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement in Dharwad

16 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
AIDYO collecting signatures seeking recruitment to vacant posts

Activists say that there are nearly 13 lakh posts vacant in both Central and State government departments

16 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Mandya prepares for fully digital 2027 census

Dr. Kumar says the census process will also involve live monitoring through the Census Management and Monitoring System portal

16 Mar 2026 6:42 pm
Kannada writer Amaresh Nugadoni wins Akademi award

His fourth story collection, Dada Serisu Tande, selected for award.

16 Mar 2026 6:32 pm
No disruption in supply of domestic LPG cylinders, says Shivamogga DC

The DC urged consumers to avoid panicking and engaging in overstocking

16 Mar 2026 6:22 pm
Of 15,200 candidates from Dakshina Kannada trained under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana, only 8.45% placed

Of 8,491 candidates trained under the scheme in Udupi district, 8.63% placed, according to Union Govt

16 Mar 2026 6:22 pm
Teacher suspended for beating up a student in Sagar taluk

The teacher allegedly beat up the student on March 12, leaving bruises all over his body

16 Mar 2026 6:12 pm
Miffed over Karnataka governments failure to provide answers to questions, Speaker abruptly adjourns Assembly

If a majority of unstarred questions go unanswered, why should members come to the House, asked the Speaker

16 Mar 2026 6:02 pm
12,764 cases settled during Lok Adalat in Mysuru

Settlements worth 74,66,67,115 were reached during the Lok Adalat

16 Mar 2026 6:02 pm
Hard Rock International announces closure of 10 of its outlets in India, including three cafes in Bengaluru

The Hard Rock Hotel in Goa, which is connected to a different operator, would remain open, said Hard Rock International in a statement.

16 Mar 2026 4:42 pm
LPG tanker overturns near Katapady, Mangaluru-Udupi traffic diverted amid gas leak

HPCL officials have been called to the spot to arrest the leakage and move aside the tanker. It is likely to take about four hours to complete the work.

16 Mar 2026 2:52 pm
Two arrested as man kills brother for property, tries to pass it off as accident

According to the police, the crime stemmed from a long-standing dispute over family property

15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Three-year-old leopard dies in road accident

The incident is said to have occurred at around 1 a.m. while the leopard tried to cross the road on the stretch between Bannerghatta and the Kanakapura exit.

15 Mar 2026 8:35 pm