Education News

Karnataka Cancels Board Exams for Classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 Following Supreme Court Directive

Bengaluru: In a significant move, the Karnataka government has canceled board examinations for students of classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 in schools affiliated with the State Board, in compliance with a Supreme Court directive. School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa made the announcement on Friday, referencing the Supreme Court’s ruling that the exams violated the Read More…

Entertainment News

Karnataka Governor Approves 2% Cess on Movie Tickets and OTT Subscriptions to Support Cultural Artists

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Governor has officially approved the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Act, 2024, which introduces a cess of up to 2% on movie tickets and OTT subscription fees. The revenue collected from this initiative will be directed towards supporting cinema and cultural artists in the state. The Act aims to provide financial Read More…