Karnataka

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has announced changes to electricity tariffs starting from April 1, 2025. These changes will affect all electricity users across the state, including Bengaluru residents. The new tariff structure reduces the cost per unit of electricity ...

Starting April 1, Karnataka will see an increase in toll rates at several toll plazas. The toll fees will rise by 3% to 5%, affecting important routes such as Bengaluru-Mysuru, Bengaluru-Tirupati, Bengaluru-Hyderabad, and the roads leading to Bengaluru Airport. This change ...

Karnataka is preparing for a complete shutdown on March 22, as pro-Kannada organizations come together to raise their voices. This bandh, led by veteran activist Vatal Nagaraj, aims to highlight key issues faced by Kannadigas. The protest focuses on concerns like ...

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the financial plan for 2025-26, focusing on improving infrastructure and making travel easier for residents. The budget includes key projects like the expansion of Namma Metro and the introduction of the Shakti scheme, which allows ...

Visiting an elephant camp is an exciting and educational experience, especially for kids. South India has some of the best elephant camps where visitors can watch, feed, and interact with elephants in a safe environment. These camps focus on elephant conservation ...

As you travel towards Gundlupet, the landscape transforms into a mesmerizing blend of colors. Vast fields of golden sunflowers sway with the breeze, bright marigolds create a sea of orange and yellow, and lush rose gardens spread hues of red and ...

As summer approaches, Karnataka is preparing for extremely hot weather. Temperatures are expected to rise between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius from March to May, bringing heatwave conditions across the state. The Health Department has issued an advisory, urging people to ...

Karnataka is taking a big step to improve tourism by introducing sea planes to key tourist destinations. The state government has announced plans to launch this new service for better travel access to places like Hampi, KRS, and the Almatti backwaters. ...

The Government of India has approved 40 tourism projects across 23 states under the 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale' scheme. The total budget for these projects in Financial Year ...

Bengaluru has announced an exciting step forward for Karnataka's tourism, focusing on the development of Bidar and Udupi under the Talent Based Destination Development Programme, part of the Swadesh Darshan initiative. With a combined investment of Rs 35 crore, this project ...

In a move to counter the financial strain faced due to increased operational costs, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has announced an uptick in the prices of bus passes. This adjustment comes on the heels of the Karnataka government's decision ...

In light of recent media reports about the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare has released a reassuring statement. As of now, Two cases of HMPV have been reported in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The Union ...