Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that action will be taken in accordance with the law against those responsible for clashes between two groups near Dharmasthala on August 6.

Tenants in Karnataka who sublet rented premises without the landlord’s consent will soon face a hefty penalty of Rs 50,000, a 900% hike from the current fine, as per amendments proposed under the Karnataka Rent Act.

At least 32 multi-village water supply schemes across Karnataka, intended to serve over five lakh people, have become dysfunctional, even after Rs 214 crore of taxpayer money was spent.
The failure has been attributed to poor planning, lack of upkeep, open defecation near water sources, and inadequate post-project support, according to a government study cited by Deccan Herald on Thursday.

In a sweeping move aimed at curbing corruption and boosting transparency, the Karnataka health department has transferred 5,676 officers and staff members across the state in accordance with the Karnataka Civil Services (Regulation of Transfer of Medical Officers and Other Staff) Rules, 2025.

The traffic violation fine of Rs 18,500 pending against the two-wheeler ridden by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar during an inspection of the Hebbal flyover loop has been cleared by the vehicle owner, police said on Thursday.

Bidar (Karnataka): Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday said disciplinary action would be taken against department officials and staff if the ongoing investigation confirms that bodies were illegally buried in forest areas in Dharmasthala.

Bengaluru: In a major development in the ongoing defamation suit filed by the Dharmasthala temple administration, the X Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru has categorically rejected the plaintiff’s fresh attempt to extend the gag order against 338 defendants, including several media organisations, journalists, and social media platforms.