Karnataka

Former Karnataka minister D. Sudhakar, who maintained a low profile, actively promoted and adopted rainwater harvesting for water conservation. He installed systems at his homes and in schools.

10 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress government in Karnataka for spending more time on leadership disputes than on solving people's problems. Speaking at HAL Airport in Bengaluru on Sunday, he highlighted the unresolved issue between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The remarks came amid ongoing uncertainty over power-sharing in the state.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, after inaugurating a new Sainik School in Sindhanur town of Raichur district, stated he would stand with the Karnataka state government on development matters. He urged stakeholders to work together, setting aside political differences, for the region's progress. He endorsed proposals for an AIIMS in Raichur and the Navile reservoir project.

21 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Karnataka's Revenue Department has refused a blanket exemption for women teachers above 50 from Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and National Census-2027 duties. The Department of School Education and Literacy proposed this following teachers' associations' representations. Principal Secretary Munish Moudgil said district authorities can decide based on resources.

Three women writers from Mysuru have been chosen for the Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha State-level Endowment Awards-2025. The awards, to be presented in April, recognize their contributions in literary essay, story writing, and children's literature. Each recipient has a notable background in writing and related fields.

08 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

A Class 9 student allegedly attacked his classmates with an iron rod at a school hostel in Karnataka's Ballari district, killing one and injuring seven others. The accused has absconded, and police have launched a search to apprehend him.