BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has issued an urgent advisory regarding the rising water levels of the Doni river at the Talikot HO site in Bijapur (Muddebihal taluk). According to a circular from the Central Water Commission, the river is currently flowing above danger levels, with…
In Bengaluru, members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedika, a pro-Kannada activist group, were detained after vandalizing stores in front of the Phoenix Mall of Asia. The activists were demanding compliance with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) 60% Kannada signage rule for commercial establishments. According to BBMP guidelines, more than…
Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, is set to significantly boost its investment in Karnataka, India. Recently approved by the State High Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC), Foxconn’s proposal to invest an additional Rs.13,911 crore ($1.67 billion) has been greenlit, augmenting its existing approved investment of Rs.8,000 crore in the region….
In the face of a danger drought crisis holds Karnataka, an unexpected twist of weather has recently emerged, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the prevailing parched conditions. Several districts in the state have experienced heavy rainfall and lightning, a phenomenon that has caught many by surprise. According to data…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for southern Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, over the next three days due to heavy rain. This weather warning is linked to an existing weather system and the formation of a low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea. The IMD predicts widespread rainfall…
In connection with the investigation into the murder of a senior geologist from the Department of Mines and Geology in Bengaluru, authorities on Monday arrested her former driver, Kiran, who had previously served as Prathima’s car driver, had gone missing. An officer noted, “Kiran was recently terminated from his position…
On Sunday 5th November, a tragic incident took place in Bengaluru where a 37-year-old geologist employed by the Karnataka government lost her life in a deadly stabbing. The victim was identified as Pratima, holding the position of Deputy Director within the Mines and Geology Department of the state. According to…
The Congress party is worried about what the Karnataka BJP is up to. They accused the opposition party of trying to cause trouble for the government. It is like a game of chess, where politicians are making moves against each other which could disrupt the state government’s functions. In Karnataka,…
In view of inadequate capital and profit potential, the Reserve Bank of India has revoked banking licenses for two cooperative banks in Maharashtra and Karnataka.The banks have stopped operations and depositors are entitled to an amount of up to 5 million from the DICGC. Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Buldhana…
The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued the rigorous instructions to the authorities on Tuesday to find the source of the fake news on social media platforms and take necessary actions against them. The CM said that the government of Karnataka is planning to bring back the fact-checking technical team to…