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Former Karnataka Minister Venkataramanappa Dies at 80
Former Karnataka minister Venkataramanappa died at the age of 80 on 29 May 2026 at a private hospital in Bengaluru. He had been receiving treatment for age-related ailments...
DK Shivakumar Likely to Become Karnataka Chief Minister
As of 28 May 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has informed his cabinet colleagues of his decision to step down from office. Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar...
Karnataka to establish 1,000 Karnataka Public Schools
Karnataka plans to establish 1,000 Karnataka Public Schools from 1 June 2026, with the project launch scheduled in Shivamogga. The schools are planned under the School Education Department...
12th-Century Hoysala Veeragallu Found in Karnataka
A 12th-century Veeragallu, or hero stone, from the reign of Hoysala ruler Vishnuvardhana was discovered in Maniyur village in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, on May 21,...
Karnataka Introduces New Alcohol Duty Structure
Karnataka enforced a new Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) taxation policy on 11 May 2026. The policy changed excise taxation from a bulk litre-based system to a system linked to the...
Karnataka Drafts Gram Panchayat Climate Action Plans
Karnataka has started drafting individual climate action plans for 5,994 gram panchayats and 340 urban local bodies. The initiative is linked to the revised State Action Plan on...
Karnataka Revokes 2022 Hijab Ban Order
Karnataka withdrew the February 5, 2022, order on May 13, 2026, and the new order permits limited traditional and faith-based symbols with prescribed uniforms in educational institutions. The...
Karnataka Launches Space Tech Centre of Excellence
Karnataka has taken a significant step in advancing India’s space innovation ecosystem by launching the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru. The initiative...
Karnataka Launches Digital Grievance System for Gig Workers
In a landmark step towards safeguarding the rights of platform-based workers, the Karnataka government has launched India’s first dedicated digital grievance redressal mechanism for gig workers. The initiative...
PM Modi Unveils Nine-Point Agenda for Viksit Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 15, 2026, outlined a nine-point development agenda aimed at achieving “Viksit Karnataka” and contributing to the vision of a “Viksit Bharat.” Addressing...
Khelo India Tribal Games Conclude with Karnataka on Top
The Khelo India Tribal Games concluded in Chhattisgarh with a vibrant closing ceremony attended by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The event also witnessed the presence of Deputy...
