Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed concerns over the recent power tariff hike, assuring industries and commercial consumers that the impact on them would be minimal. He stated that while the government understands their issues and concerns, but there will be no immediate reduction in the power tariff.

The Vande Bharat intercity semi-high speed train between Bengaluru and Dharwad commenced its trial run on Monday. Officials from the South West Railways announced that the train departed from the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station in Bengaluru at 5:45 am, embarking on its trial journey.

 Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has warned that the popularity of the ruling Congress government in the state will not last long.
While addressing the media after conducting the bhoomi pujan for the new high school building in Chhabbi village, Hubballi, on Sunday, he expressed his opinion, stating that the Congress government should have made alternative arrangements regarding the rice issue. He further remarked that the Congress is now claiming they have not received rice, indicating that they have stood back on their guarantee. He emphasised the need for the government to prioritise the welfare of the underprivileged.

Shivamogga: A youth was killed on the spot and a woman was seriously injured when a bike collided head-on with a bus at Agumbe Ghat here on Sunday.

Bengaluru: The first day of registration for 'Gruha Jyoti' scheme providing up to 200 units of free electricity to all residential households in Karnataka saw 55,000 registration on Sunday by 6 pm, the Electricity Department said.

Bengaluru: In the wake of outrage by certain industrial bodies over hike in electricity tariff rate, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he would call a meeting with the industrialists for discussions regarding the concerns.

Bengaluru: In a surprise operation late on Saturday night, the Bengaluru Police conducted checks on popular areas of the city including MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street, on suspicion of illicit activities.

Kalaburagi: The District Superintendent of Police, Isha Pant, has taken action by suspending three police personnel on charges of dereliction of duty following the tragic attack and murder of a head constable by sand miners in Jewargi taluk. The suspension order was issued on Saturday.