Bengaluru: In anticipation of heavy passenger demand during Ugadi and Ramzan, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced the operation of 2,000 special buses from Bengaluru to various destinations across the state. The special services will be available from April 5 to April 12, catering to the festive rush. Major routes will include Read More…
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged pro-Kannada organizations to reconsider the statewide bandh scheduled for March 22, warning that it could severely disrupt ongoing SSLC (Class 10) examinations. The bandh, organized by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj and the Kannada Okkuta, is a response to the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in Read More…
Bengaluru: Milk prices in Karnataka are set to rise by ₹5 per litre following the state budget announcement. The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has decided to implement the price hike, making it one of the biggest increases in the last three years. The decision comes in response to rising production costs, including higher fodder prices, Read More…
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged the Karnataka government to take action regarding complaints over Infosys delaying the onboarding of more than 2,000 freshers. These candidates, selected for System Engineer (SE) and Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) roles during the 2022-23 recruitment drive, are still awaiting their joining dates. The move comes after Read More…
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is facing a severe financial crisis, seeking a ₹624 crore loan to clear statutory arrears, including provident fund and fuel payments. The crisis has intensified two years after the introduction of the free bus ride scheme for women, the Shakti Yojana. As of December 2024, the four state-run Read More…
The Karnataka government is set to draft a new bill to address concerns over the activities of microfinance firms operating in the state. Law Minister HK Patil, speaking after a cabinet meeting on Friday, stated that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other central finance agencies have been unable to effectively regulate these firms, Read More…
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced a significant 41% fare increase, effective February 1, 2025. Approved by the Fare Fixation Committee under the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act 2002, the hike has received the final go-ahead from the BMRCL board, chaired by Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary of Urban Development Affairs. Currently, metro Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic accident in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. “Deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Uttara Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rain across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on January 14 due to the influence of a cyclonic circulation over the region. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of these states, with a possibility of heavy rainfall in isolated areas. In Kerala, districts such as Thiruvananthapuram, Read More…
Bengaluru: In a concerning development, Bengaluru has reported its first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that has caused a rise in illnesses globally. The Karnataka Health Department confirmed that an eight-month-old child and a three-month-old infant tested positive for HMPV at Baptist Hospital in north Bengaluru. What is particularly noteworthy is that Read More…