Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has introduced incentives for research and thesis for the first time, with a budget of ₹2 crore reserved for this purpose. This initiative aims to encourage faculty members and students to engage in research activities and improve the overall quality of research at the university. Incentives will be provided for various…
The Transport Department has extended the deadline for installing High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) until November 30. HSRP is a tamper-proof number plate with non-reusable locks, enhancing vehicle security. Unlike regular number plates that can be easily tampered with, the HSRP can only be removed by breaking the lock. The initial deadline for vehicles registered before…
The Karnataka Muslim Bandhavya Vedike spoke out against attempts to divide Hindus and Muslims over waqf properties, calling for peace and harmony in the State. They criticized the Union government’s move to amend the Waqf Act for political reasons, urging for a more inclusive and fair approach. The Vedike emphasized that waqf properties should be…
Authorities in Kottayam are concerned about the increase in online sales of counterfeit lottery tickets after a man from Karnataka was scammed by a fake ‘Kerala Online Lottery’ website. The man thought he had won Rs 5 lakh but upon further inspection by a lottery agent, it was revealed that he had been duped. The…
KSRTC has achieved record-breaking online ticket sales during the festive season thanks to its upgraded booking system, AWATAR 4.0. This system promotes eco-friendly e-ticketing at KSRTC counters, reducing the need for pre-printed tickets. The new system includes QR-coded tickets, making it easier for passengers to board buses by scanning their tickets. During Deepavali, KSRTC saw…
The Sanjay Nagar police have filed an FIR against Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and JD(S) leader Suresh Babu for allegedly threatening a senior IPS officer. The officer, M. Chandrasekhar, accused Kumaraswamy of making false allegations after he sought legal action against the Minister for approving a mining lease. Kumaraswamy held press…
A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru where a 30-year-old woman lost her life after being hit by a luxury car driven by a youth who was allegedly drunk. The driver, Dhanush, was arrested and has been sent to judicial custody. The accident took place near the Kengeri TTMC on Mysuru Road, involving a Mercedes Benz…
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The Lokayukta police have summoned him for questioning in this case, along with his wife and others involved. Siddaramaiah has filed an appeal challenging the decision of a…
Environmentalists in Karnataka are organizing a 10-day march to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the Tungabhadra river clean. Around 60 people, including students, farmers, and seers, will be participating in the event called Nirmala Tungabhadra Abhiyana. The march will start in Sringeri and end in Harihar, with a second phase planned for Kishkinda….
The government of Karnataka is looking into the deaths of infants at the Belagavi district teaching hospital, with 169 infants stillborn or dying soon after birth in the last 10 months. Doctors have reported various causes for the deaths, including infections, breathing problems, heart ailments, and premature birth. The hospital director denied reports of oxygen…