The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought the recognition of a separate flag for the state. A division bench led by Chief Justice N.V. Anjaria and Justice K.V. Aravind ruled that the issues raised were outside the court’s jurisdiction, labeling the petition as “misconceived.” The petitioner, Advocate Umapathi S, Read More…
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…
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…