Bengaluru: Public Works Department Minister Satish L. Jarkiholi, C. M. Irfanulla Shariff, Chairman of the Ideal Education Society, Dr. Dakshayini S. Appa, Chairman of Sharnbasveshwar Vidya Vardhak Sangha, Kalaburagi will be honored with honorary doctorate degrees at Karnataka State Open University’s (KSOU) 20th annual convocation on Thursday, March 27.

Bengaluru: The BJP in Karnataka on Monday warned the ruling Congress that it would not allow the legislative session to proceed if the suspension of its 18 MLAs was not revoked.

Bengaluru: The installation of smart meters in new electrical setups within the BESCOM jurisdiction is being carried out with complete transparency, with a scientific pricing structure in place, BESCOM Managing Director N Shivashankara said on Monday.

Bengaluru: Amid the honey trap controversy, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Monday accused the Congress government of "tapping" the phones of key state leaders, including ministers and ruling party MLAs.

Union Cabinet Minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy has dismissed reports suggesting a lack of coordination between the Janata Dal (Secular) and the BJP in opposing the Karnataka government's decision to provide a 4% reservation for Muslims in government tenders.

In a bid to address the mounting plastic waste problem, Eshwar B. Khandre, Minister for Forests, Ecology, and Environment, has directed the additional chief secretary of the department to formulate regulations that will require packaged water bottle manufacturers to take responsibility for the scientific disposal of plastic bottles.

 Namma Metro is reportedly planning to develop an expansive parking facility and commercial space near the KR Puram station as part of an integrated property development initiative to increase non-fare revenue.

Shivamogga: Shivamogga District In-charge Minister Madhu Bangarappa performed a Gudali Puja on Sunday for the development of Barehalla and Hi Hole Dams in the taluk, along with road development work in Puradalu village.