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'God will punish him': Social welfare department official dies by suicide in Karnataka, blames senior
A 60-year-old assistant director, set to retire soon, was found dead in his office in Pavagada. In a WhatsApp video, he blamed his joint director for harassment, stating it pushed him to commit suicide. Police have registered an abetment case against the joint director based on a complaint by the deceased's wife.
Karnataka govt shelves free CET crash course for govt college students
Karnataka's free CET crash course for government college students is cancelled, forcing them to pay hefty fees for private coaching. The education department cited technical issues and plans a new year-long program from 2026-27. Meanwhile, YouTube sessions are set to resume next week, offering some relief to students facing financial barriers.
Unofficial President’s rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to “take away people’s citizenship” in the name of NRC (National Register of Citizens) and Census. She also alleged that there was a plot to divide the State, by creating a new state out of areas of North Bengal and Bihar
Karnataka mandates weekly reviews, control rooms to tackle rural drinking water shortage
As part of the measures, all zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officers have been directed to hold mandatory review meetings with Panchayat Development Officers on the second and fourth Mondays for the next three months to assess ground-level realities
Karnataka Bypolls: Congress faces internal rift over choice of candidate in Davanagere South, Bagalkot
Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka, rushed to Bengaluru on Friday (March 20) and held discussions to finalise candidates
What are the safety overhauls M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has undergone? | Decode Karnataka
After months of uncertainty, cricket will make a comeback at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on March 28.
CM’s office should not directly entertain requests for posting and transfer: Karnataka High Court
‘The highest authority of the State has better and more important work to perform than interfering with the transfer’
Why alternatives can’t replace LPG yet in Karnataka
Renewable energy accounts for a larger share than conventional sources in Karnataka’s total installed power generation capacity. Yet, the LPG crisis exposed our continued dependence on conventional sources. The Hindu explores why it is so and what it takes to change.
BJP announces candidates for bypolls in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura
Veerabhadrayya Charantimath will contest from the Bagalkot seat, and Srinivas T. Dasakariyappa will join the fray from Davanagere South seat
