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CM HD Kumaraswamy appoints representative to the Cauvery Management Authority
CauveryKarnataka had refused to appoint representatives to both the panels until its grievances are heard by the Central government.Megha KaveriKarnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy appointed...
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Gauri Lankesh murder: Accused Parashuram Waghmore remanded to 14-day judicial...
CrimeParashuram Waghmore was remanded to 14-day judicial custody by the 3rd ACMM Court in Bengaluru.TNM StaffParashuram Waghmore, the man accused of shooting Gauri Lankesh, was remanded to 14-day...
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B’luru finally has a six-car metro but did inaccurate projections delay its...
TransportExperts point out that the Detailed Project Report did not factor in six-car metro trains, in an effort to keep project costs low.Soumya ChatterjeePTIWith Phase I of Namma Metro completing a...
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K’taka students protest against proposed privatisation of agricultural colleges
ProtestsProtesting students allege these private colleges will churn out students who will ruin the job market in the agricultural sector. Akshay KulkarniThe protest by hundreds of students at...
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Karnataka govt to waive farm loans worth Rs 10,000 crore
AgricultureThe decision on the loan waiver was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. IANSKarnataka's JD-S-Congress government would waive farm loans amounting to Rs 10,000 crore,...
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Discontent in JD(S)-Congress combine: Will the BJP move to break up the...
PoliticsEven as Kumaraswamy and Siddaramaiah lash out at each other, Yeddyurappa met Amit Shah in Ahmedabad recently.Theja RamWill Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy complete his five-year tenure?...
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'Don't shift our school 10 km away': K’taka students protest at CM’s residence
Human InterestTheir demand is to stop the relocation of their school in Chitradurga district from Alaghatta to Bharamasagara. Soumya ChatterjeeThe Karnataka CM’s residence witnessed protests on Monday...
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37pc of Cauvery water in B’luru unaccounted for, but BWSSB says its project...
Civic IssuesThe water body claims it has brought down the percentage of unaccounted water down to 37% after implementing a project for this purpose.Prajwal BhatIn 2016, the Bengaluru Water Supply and...
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Why a quick-fix won’t solve issue of loose cobblestones on Bengaluru’s Church...
CivicThe architect who designed the street says the reasons for the problem could run deeper and could resurface again.Prajwal BhatA recent news report raised alarm bells about the state of Bengaluru's...
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Zero Budget Natural Farming: Following success in AP, K'taka to kick-off...
Agriculture This method of farming has shown in AP that not only is it economically beneficial for the farmers, but also shows better yields over the years.Soumya ChatterjeeThe day the Karnataka...
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Heavy rains disrupt normal life in coastal Karnataka again
MonsoonParts of the coastal Udupi district, about 400km west of Bengaluru, received rainfall as high as 15 cm.IANSHeavy rains measuring upto 13 cm disrupted normal life again in coastal Karnataka...
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Bridge collapse on Mangaluru's Phalguni river: Locals blame illegal mining
InfrastructureThe bridge collapse happened on Monday after one of the seven pillars of the bridge gave way. There was no loss of life reported. Harsha Raj GattyIn the midst of heavy rainfall in...
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Karnataka now has a toll free number to tackle drug abuse
Drug AbuseOn the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the state has announced the toll free helpline.Akshay KulkarniOn the occasion of International Day Against...
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In major rejig, CM Kumaraswamy shuffles postings of 10 IAS officers in Karnataka
BureaucracyHe replaced the Excise Commissioner, Additional Secretary to the CM and the BBMP Special Commissioner (Projects), among others.TNM StaffIn a major rejig in the Karnataka’s bureaucracy by...
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Karnataka HC issues notice to B’luru Commissioner over music in pubs and...
LawThe notice to T Suneel Kumar was issued as the HC was hearing a batch of petitions against the recent order to submit certificates to play music in their premises.TNM StaffThe Karnataka High Court...
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Deve Gowda rejects Siddaramaiah's suggestion of supplementary budget
PoliticsSiddaramaiah had recently suggested that the government should continue with a supplementary budget instead of tabling a new one.TNM StaffRejecting former Karnataka Chief Minister...
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Gauri Lankesh probe: Accused Naveen Kumar agrees for narco-test
CrimeAfter first agreeing to undergo the test, Naveen had later refused; on Wednesday, he once again told the court he was ready for the test. Soumya ChatterjeeIn another development in the murder...
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Good rains so far in Karnataka, but drought-like conditions still persist
MonsoonA weather scientist told TNM that the state needs 300 TMC total of water across June to September to declare it as a drought-free year.Akshay KulkarniImage for representationDespite torrential...
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Why Bengaluru needs to look to this Chinese city on how to preserve its green...
Development Suzhou in China is a live example of how to preserve classical gardens that trace their roots to about a 1000 years ago, while keeping pace with development. Rishika PardikarRishika...
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Authorities promised this B’luru locality water connections, but took away...
Civic Issues BWSSB dug up the roads in Kasavanahalli, and have only filled them with mud, making them difficult to navigate.Soumya ChatterjeeFile image of protests by residents in MarchIn March,...
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