The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Top news developments in Karnataka on December 11, 2023

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson M. Lakshmana said the annual allocation for MPs from Karnataka under the MPLAD scheme was ₹144 crore. But, only ₹60 crore had been released so far this year, he claimed, and questioned when MPs from Karnataka will secure release of the remaining funds.

Karnataka State Most Backward Classes Vigilant Forum urges govt. to reconsider 32% reservation given to various communities as it is unscientific. Forum will urge CM to implement survey report for benefit of deprived classes. SC held survey must cover entire population to identify backward classes. Forum urges CM to consider…

Over 21 lakh people applied for PM Vishwakarma Scheme, highest from Karnataka. 43% of applications from tailors, 22% from masons, 9% from carpenters. Scheme provides training, financial assistance, market linkage for 18 trades. 17,758 candidates ready for training from 21 States. Target to cover 6 lakh beneficiaries in FY 2023-24.…

In Cauvery basin, natural vegetation cover decreased by 46% in 50 years (1965-2016). Karnataka lost most (75%), TN (20%). Reasons including inappropriate cropping patterns, inefficient water use, over-exploitation of groundwater, etc. Solutions: integrated mgmt, restrictions on water-intensive crops, enrichment of catchment, organic farming, effluent treatment plants.

Minister Patil to make serious attempt to recover stolen idols, artifacts of Karnataka. Govt to revise protected monuments list by adding 500 more. New tourism policy to be unveiled by Jan 2024 to promote heritage, wildlife, natural beauty. MLAs, MLCs, DCs to prioritize tourism promotion, amenities creation.

H.D. Kumaraswamy hints at collapse of Congress government in Karnataka after 2024 Lok Sabha polls; claims a Congress leader has held talks with BJP.

Binu Thomas, a farmer from Wayanad, found success in passion fruit cultivation after recurring losses in ginger. He now cultivates the crop on 5 acres of rented land, earning an average profit of ₹2.5 lakh a year. The low cost of production, low pest attacks and steady demand make passion…

To ensure students do not make mistakes while filling online applications and during online counselling for the Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional courses like engineering, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has launched  ‘CET Vidyarthi Mitra’, which will train Class 12 (II PUC) Science stream students across the Karnataka. 

HC Karnataka permits Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple to perform Yakshaganas from dusk to dawn, subject to adhering to Noise Pollution Rules. Petitioner questioned DC's endorsement restricting performance to 5pm-12.30am. Petitioner argued practice of performing Yakshagana is from dusk to dawn. Petitioner gave undertaking to adhere to decibel norms, court asked…

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…