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LPG crunch adds to Karnataka power demand worries
Karnataka anticipates an unprecedented power demand this month, reaching 373.6 million units with a peak load of 18,986 MW. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, especially with a potential surge from electric appliance usage due to an LPG shortage. The state is relying on thermal and solar generation, alongside inter-state power arrangements, to meet the anticipated high demand.
Karnataka bypolls: Congress rebel candidate retires from contest in Davangere South
Rebel candidate Sadiq Pahilwan announced that he would extend full support to Congress candidate Samarth Mallikarjun, son of Minister S.S. Mallikarjun
Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against Sri Sri Ravishankar on land encroachment allegations
There is not even an iota of allegation against the petitioner for land grabbing or encroachment, observes Justice M. Nagaprasanna
Wedding costs not dowry: Karnataka high court bins harassment case against in-laws
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed dowry harassment charges against a Bengaluru woman's in-laws, citing a lack of specific allegations. Justice M. Nagaprasanna stated that wedding expenses, not concrete demands, were cited, and that implicating entire families without reason is a growing concern. The court emphasized criminal law shouldn't be a tool for vague accusations.
Karnataka sets up State-level panel to strengthen palliative care services
The decision, notified in a Government Order dated March 23, follows a proposal from the Health Department highlighting the need for structured technical guidance and coordinated efforts to expand palliative care.
Operating licences also included in e-auction, alleges wine merchants’ federation
The e-auction of 579 licences which was expected to fetch the cash-starved government a minimum of ₹600 crore has been currently stayed by the Karnataka High Court.
Toll hike of 1–3% across Karnataka highways; no increase for cars on key Bengaluru Airport stretch
The toll rates will be revised at 58 of the 69 toll plazas across the State starting from April 1, according to NHAI
No marks-based assessment for third language in SSLC exam
The Kannada Development Authority, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, and other stakeholders have welcomed the government’s decision
Mandya accounted for 48.57% of communal violence cases in Karnataka since 2024
Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated in the Legislative Council on March 26 that the State recorded a total of 70 communal clashes between 2024 and 2026, including incidents during Ganesh Chaturthi processions
Forest Minister seeks report on Karnataka vets visiting Vantara
This comes after Sameeksha Reddy, a 27-year-old trainee veterinarian, was recently killed in a hippopotamus attack in Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga
