The total credit plan outlay of Karnataka for the current fiscal, 2025-26, has been set at ₹11,88,986 crore, at the 169th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha here on Thursday. Of this plan outlay, the priority sector’s (comprising agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises, export credit, education, housing, social infrastructure, and … Read more
Bengaluru City received 37.2 mm rainfall for a period of 24 hours between 8.30 a.m on May 19 and 8.30 a.m. on May 20 Bengaluru City received 37.2 mm rainfall for a period of 24 hours between 8.30 a.m. on May 19 and 8.30 a.m. on May 20. The Bengaluru HAL airport received 46.5 mm … Read more
Raj Bhavan Road in the central business district during pre-monsoon rain in Bengaluru on May 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K The spell of heavy rain and gusty winds that hit Bengaluru on May 13 evening and night once again exposed the chinks in the city’s civic infrastructure. Commuters had a tough time … Read more
The High Court of Karnataka has found fault in the actions of the State government as well as the Lokayukta in initiating disciplinary proceedings against an engineer for not acting against an illegal building situated in Hombegowda ward, while pointing out that the engineer could not take further action as a tribunal had ordered maintenance … Read more
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday directed the State government to follow scrupulously guidelines issued by the Supreme Court in 2014 regarding the deaths of accused persons in police encounters, in the Hubballi case. This was the case in which a 35-year-old man, who is accused of allegedly murdering a 5-year-old girl after sexually … Read more
Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank, in Bengaluru on March 21, 2025. The aarti also included a lighting display, a laser show and live orchestra performances. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K A day before World Water Day, that is observed on March 22, the Karnataka government held Cauvery Aarti at Sankey Tank in Bengaluru, Malleswaram, drawing … Read more
Members of the Karnataka State Contractors’ Association with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Monday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday assured the Karnataka State Contractors’ Association of considering payment of their pending bills after reviewing the financial condition. Speaking to presspersons after the office-bearers of association held a meeting with him, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the contractors … Read more
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has scheduled a series of consultations at five venues covering the eight zones to solicit suggestions from the public and institutions on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024. It will be held between February 10 and 12. The meetings aim to gather suggestions from the public and various RWAs on … Read more
Two leopards have been spotted in the Bengaluru Urban range of Bengaluru North sub-division in the last few days. Forest officials confirmed the presence of the two animals in Shivakotte Gram Panchayat limits and surrounding villages. Alert sounded Range Forest Officer, Bengaluru Urban range, Shivappa Hossamani said that the movement of the big cats has … Read more
