In a potential shift in employment policies, Karnataka Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar has suggested that an announcement regarding granting menstrual leave for college students may be forthcoming, provided directions are issued by the state’s chief minister, Siddaramaiah. The statement was made during a press event in Bengaluru. The proposal, if implemented, would extend […]
Bengaluru, Karnataka – A senior Congress leader, BK Hariprasad, raised concerns about the credibility of a recent survey on voter trust in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Karnataka. The survey, claimed by Hariprasad to be commissioned by government-linked agencies, was alleged to lack transparency, independence, and statistical rigour. Hariprasad’s allegations were made in response to […]
In a move aimed at addressing the concerns arising from the demolition drive carried out at the government land in Kogilu Layout, Bengaluru, the Congress-led Karnataka government announced alternative housing solutions for those affected. The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), carried out a demolition drive on Saturday (December […]
In a decision aimed at enhancing Bangalore’s urban mobility, the Karnataka government has given its nod to a comprehensive revamp project for the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between KR Puram and Silk Board junction. The ambitious plan includes the installation of continuous brushed-concrete footpaths that double as cycle lanes on both sides, offering enhanced facilities […]
In a move that could escalate political tension in the southern state of Karnataka, former Congress President and prominent Indian politician, Rahul Gandhi, has announced his participation in a protest rally organized by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) against alleged ‘votes theft’ during the recent local elections in Bengaluru. The protest is scheduled to […]
