BIG NEWS! The Karnataka government is focusing even more on its five major guarantee schemes, setting aside a massive ₹51,300 crore for them in the 2025-26 budget! While presenting the budget for the 16th time, CM Siddaramaiah made it loud and clear—these schemes are not just free giveaways but a lifeline for the poor. He … Read more
Finally, some good news for women who depend on buses for daily travel! The Karnataka government is making a bigger effort to keep the ‘Shakti’ free bus travel scheme running strong. So far, a mind-blowing 226.53 crore passenger trips have been taken by women since the scheme started. The 226.53 crore is the total number … Read more
CM Siddaramaiah just dropped his 16th state budget, and this one’s a big deal—especially for farmers! . The government is pumping money into agriculture like never before, making sure farmers get the support they actually need. Let’s break it down. More Money, More Machines! ₹51,300 Crore rupees kept separate for Guarantee Schemes : Karnataka Budget … Read more
Karnataka’s budget just dropped, and it’s bringing some big wins! If you’re into sports, here’s some solid motivation—CM Siddaramaiah just announced that 60 top athletes as an part of “Olympic Medal Target “ will get ₹10 lakh rupees every year for three years to train for the Olympics. That’s a serious push to bring home … Read more
Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has taken strict action against those involved in electricity theft. Officials from the vigilance team have identified illegal power connections and imposed fines exceeding ₹6.36 crore on offenders. The operation was carried out across Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Kodagu, and Hassan districts, where CESC officials investigated cases of electricity … Read more
Bengaluru, March 7: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is all set to present his 16th state budget, and this time, he faces a tough balancing act—keeping his five major guarantee schemes running while also ensuring the state continues to grow. With rising debts and growing financial commitments, the challenge is real. View this post on Instagram A … Read more
Kalaburagi: A shocking case of exam malpractice has surfaced in Milind College, Kalaburagi, where a Congress worker was caught writing a PUC Political Science exam in place of a student. The accused, identified as Sampoorna Patil, a law student and Congress activist, was arrested after being exposed by vigilant activists. The incident occurred on March … Read more
Bengaluru: BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company) has made smart meters mandatory for new electricity connections across its eight-district jurisdiction. Along with this decision, the people of Karnataka have been dealt a massive shock as the price of a single-phase smart meter has skyrocketed from ₹950 to a staggering ₹4,998. Yes, following BESCOM’s order making smart … Read more
If you’ve ever been to Dharmasthala, or even just heard about it, you might have wondered—is it a Hindu temple or a Jain shrine? After all, it’s dedicated to Lord Shiva, yet it has been managed by a Jain family for generations. Sounds unusual, right? This sacred town in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district is home … Read more
The Karnataka Government is offering financial help to Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers to dig borewells on their land. This comes under the Ganga Kalyana Scheme for 2024-25. If you are eligible, you can apply and get ₹4 lakh subsidy to set up a borewell for irrigation. Funding Details Who Can Apply? Farmers must meet these … Read more